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'Like the Castle': The Australian families who could lose farms in Trump's rare earths push

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The 'crucified boy' of Donbas: How Russian propaganda makes its way to Australia

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Deniz staged a hunger strike outside parliament years ago. Her protest is now paying off

Australia

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Why Aunty Donna want to build a 'mini Netflix for Australian comedy'

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Beaches closed after fatal shark attack on Sydney's Northern Beaches

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Evening News Bulletin 6 September 2025

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Midday News Bulletin 6 September 2025

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'Cultural pillage': Writers devastated by decision to close iconic literary journal Meanjin

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Senior Constable shot in Porepunkah posthumously honoured at funeral

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New report places spotlight on racism experienced by healthcare workers

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Calls for Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to apologise over comments on Indian migrants

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Australian Parliament passes new law to resettle former immigration detainees on Nauru

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I'm an Australian and wanted nothing to do with religion. Here's what changed my mind

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'It creates a worry in your head': International students plan to stay home during protests

Australia

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My parachute didn't open and I thought I would die. The aftermath was much worse

Life

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How Li fought for justice against the family member who abused her

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'It's like a part of me': How a ChatGPT update destroyed some AI friendships

Australia

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'When I wear the clothes... I feel proud': How these women fleeing conflict find strength

Australia

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Diana lived in her car while battling cancer. A new housing initiative is offering hope

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An atomic bomb, a missed train and an extraordinary story of survival.

World

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What this grieving daughter found online is helping thousands in Australia

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 2 September at 8.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

On this Insight, we hear from the young people turning to God, Australians who’ve turned away from organised religion, and those exploring their more spiritual side. Kumi speaks with Pentecostals, witches, star seeds, and Orthodox Christians as they discuss their search for meaning.

Watch Dateline on Tuesday 2 September at 9.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Dateline investigates India's obsession with virginity and the archaic practice of virginity tests. We reveal how some women are seeking ways to fake their virginity to avoid exile and abuse.

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