https://www.sbs.com.au/news Top Videos Hopes are fading of finding more survivors from Colombia's deadly earthquake, which struck the country’s west on 10 August. Thousands are injured and hundreds remain missing, with some communities still cut off from aid. Australia's Colombian diaspora is now rallying in support, with a major community fundraiser being held in Sydney. SBS World News Reporter Genevieve Lamond is there. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/colombian-community-rallies-to-help-those-impacted-by-deadly-quake/20hvg9ick 0000019f-ffbf-db36-a7ff-ffbf70710000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:14:31 +0000 World 0 WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died. Almost four months after the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, her family and community will come together for her funeral in Alice Springs on 15 August. The funeral will be followed by the National NAIDOC Awards, which are being held in the town for the first time in 27 years. The two events will bookend a significant and emotional day for many in the Central Australian community. NITV’s Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs Natalie Ahmat has more from Alice Springs. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/alice-springs-prepares-for-day-of-remembrance-and-community/bwv2w6rdc 0000019f-ffb8-d5bc-a1df-ffb9f8870000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:08:39 +0000 Indigenous 0 A Senate inquiry into changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has tonight published its recommendations. Aimed at cracking down on fraud and spending, the federal government's proposed reforms would slash NDIS spending and participation. But advocates warn that could have significant consequences. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/ndis-reforms-inquiry-delivers-recommendations/7ljvoy29t 0000019f-ffb2-d5bc-a1df-ffbbdf4a0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:01:21 +0000 Disability Politics 0 The Kuku Yalanji people hold special connections to the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland's Far North, which is home to a community who live off-grid. With residents reliant on diesel to power their lives, some First Nations people are joining calls for a renewable micro grid for the community. SBS Queensland Correspondent Jesmine Cheong travelled to Wujal Wujal in the state's far north. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/first-nations-community-push-for-renewable-daintree-microgrid/h34inehiq 0000019f-feee-d32e-afdf-fefedd280000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:56:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:30:25 +0000 Indigenous Environment 0 The biggest celebration of Indian cinema outside the sub-continent has kicked off in Australia. Now in its 17th year, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will screen more than 130 movies in as many as 38 languages. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/indian-film-festival-connects-culture-language-and-community/wvpnssw5i 0000019f-fa91-d012-a7bf-fe9d55140000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:06:51 +0000 Arts 0 The Australian government has finalised an agreement to bail out the Tomago aluminium smelter and its workforce. The multi-billion-dollar deal, shared between the Commonwealth and New South Wales, will keep the single largest electricity user in the country open beyond 2029. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/the-2-5-billion-dollar-deal-to-save-australias-largest-aluminium-smelter/f8s8heqph 0000019f-fa87-d3ec-a3ff-fad7a3690000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:50 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Students at a school on the New South Wales mid north coast have written a song about what is means to be part of the Biripi nation. The Taree Public School, more than 300 kilometres north of Sydney, has come together to perform the song in the Biripi language and create a music video that showcases a traditional dance. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/school-students-go-viral-with-song-about-indigenous-culture/zydo2yjqr 0000019f-f57f-d693-a5df-f57f64130000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:42 +0000 Indigenous Education 0 Afghan human rights advocates are pressing the Australian government to formally recognise gender apartheid under international law. Five years after taking back control of the country, the Taliban faces intense scrutiny for its dismantling of women's rights. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/afghan-women-call-for-justice-as-taliban-rule-enters-fifth-year/117b5sdus 0000019f-f579-dc24-a9ff-f77d9b990000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:23 +0000 Women's Rights Politics World 0 Members of Australia's Indian community say they are watching on helplessly as protests rage on in India. Students and jobseekers in the state of Jharkhand continue to demand an overhaul of ‌the state's examination system. It follows weeks of protests organised by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party after a leak of national exam questions, which forced millions of students to retake their tests. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/indias-gen-z-protests-being-felt-far-from-home/qypzz1nmt 0000019f-f573-d693-a5df-f5735e5d0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:16:06 +0000 Politics World 0 Millions of people overnight have completed the 2026 census, the national survey counting every person and household for the Australian Bureau of Statistics. While there are wins for some communities, advocates say there is still more to do to bridge information gaps. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/census-2026-why-some-say-this-years-count-missed-the-mark/uc2d80cnk 0000019f-f56a-d245-addf-fdeab4b20000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:14:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:07:18 +0000 Australia 0 The Japanese ambassador to Australia has issued a statement in response to a growing domestic furore over the melons Sanae Takaichi gifted the prime minister. Anthony Albanese joked about the royal fruit on a podcast. The Opposition originally demanded he apologise and has now referred a leaked cable to the Australian Federal Police. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/japanese-ambassador-weighs-in-over-melon-furore/1mtzdkzjs 0000019f-f563-d8dc-afbf-ff73724a0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:16:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:59:29 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Households around the country are tonight filling out the census to give authorities a clearer picture of what Australia looks like and how it's changed in recent years. International visitors, refugees and migrants are also being looked at in the survey. However, for some, the form may be confusing or hard to understand. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/census-2026-community-engagement-key-to-capturing-australias-diversity/7hnp93yu1 0000019f-f058-db96-adff-f25ebc480000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:30:10 +0000 Australia 0 The Great Barrier Reef is showing signs of recovery after a catastrophic mass coral bleaching event two years ago. New research from the Australian Institute of Marine Science has found a late summer monsoon helped cool down the reef at just the right time - but scientists warn the threat is far from over https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/great-barrier-reef-remains-resilient-but-is-still-under-threat/l4i4mg8cv 0000019f-f052-d212-abbf-fe7bc6690000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:21:48 +0000 Environment Climate change Australia 0 The Prime Minister's meeting with Vietnam's president has been overshadowed by diplomatic damage control around a conversation taking place six weeks ago about Japan's leader. The meeting with To Lam delivered commitments on security and trade, instead Anthony Albanese was facing opposition calls for an apology to Tokyo. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/australia-and-vietnam-strengthen-strategic-partnership/8c5ervclq 0000019f-f04b-d7be-a19f-f76b92210000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:15:33 +0000 Politics 0 The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep rates on hold has driven fresh debate over the government's housing tax changes. As parliament returns to the capital after the winter break a deal on gambling advertising changes may be on the horizon https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/rba-leaves-rates-on-hold-while-hinting-further-hikes-possible/dzorn91ll 0000019f-f041-d5d1-a5bf-f149af350000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:07:16 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Running clubs have become a popular way to exercise and socialise at the same time. Now, there's a group bringing together new arrivals and Australians of all backgrounds for some fresh air and the chance to build understanding one step at a time. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/sanctuary-runners-connecting-new-australians-with-local-communities/mgvfo5iea 0000019f-efc0-d5d1-a5bf-efc9ff5f0000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:54:02 +0000 Australia 0 Baker Boy has dominated this year's National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin on the weekend. The Yolŋu hip hop artist took home three major awards, including Album of the Year. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/baker-boy-sweeps-the-2026-national-indigenous-music-awards/kmwfoxadi 0000019f-eb2d-de96-a9ff-ebffcf6a0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:24:21 +0000 Indigenous 0 A crowd-funded public inquiry into the AUKUS security alliance has heard the pact may not deliver what was promised. It's being led by the likes of Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett and a former chief of the Australian Defence Force. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has told the inquiry that of the three partner nations, Australia’s parliament has the most at stake but is the “least curious and the least informed”. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/ex-prime-minister-warns-aukus-deal-may-not-deliver/tacplc5tx 0000019f-eb26-de77-ab9f-eba68bbd0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:17:05 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he expects a deal to be reached with the Coalition to amend its gambling reforms to tackle inducements and advertising. It follows a face-to-face meeting with the Opposition leader, which also canvassed the NDIS and laws targeting tech giants ahead of parliament's return. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/labor-and-coalition-near-deal-on-gambling-reforms/rb63b60ap 0000019f-eb1f-d7f5-af9f-ffdff4340000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:09:06 +0000 Politics Australia 0 Emergency meetings have been held in Canberra after the latest near miss at Sydney Airport and days of flight disruptions. It is the second close call there in two weeks, as Australia's aviation network prepares for major expansion. But the nation's transport safety investigator insists Australia remains a world leader in aviation safety. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/crisis-meetings-held-after-sydney-airport-near-miss/c1g5pxl4d 0000019f-eb18-d074-a5df-ebfb45350000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:49:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:01:37 +0000 Australia 0 A landmark Australian story is being reimagined once again — this time as an opera. Leah Purcell's latest iteration of ‘The Drover's Wife’ has arrived in Sydney, blending the grand tradition of opera with contemporary Aboriginal storytelling. Building on her novel, play and film, it’s being brought to life by an exciting new generation of Indigenous performers. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/dreamtime-stories-and-opera-combine-in-new-take-on-australian-classic/osazhk64i 0000019f-dbd4-dc1a-a1df-dff48c590000 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0000 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:53:32 +0000 Australia 0 The national parliamentary inquiry into racism, hatred and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has ended its public hearings. Over the past four months it's explored the harm caused by those experiences and the shadows they cast over wellbeing and hopes for the future. The harrowing personal stories of racism experienced by First Nations communities are now sparking calls to elevate the parliamentary inquiry to a national royal commission. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/calls-for-royal-commission-into-racism-against-first-nations-people/lrtem7dx1 0000019f-dbca-dc1a-a1df-dffe51c90000 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0000 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:43:12 +0000 Australia 0 An etching of Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. The Gamilaroi Elder is a champion of First Nations cuisine and has cooked for the royal family and Michelin-starred chefs. The portrait also honours her work in education and leadership in Sydney's Redfern community. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/aunty-beryl-van-oploo-honoured-with-national-gallery-portrait/r8zdo45wp 0000019f-d6cb-dfd4-a79f-dfcbdba80000 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0000 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 11:23:09 +0000 Australia 0 The 11 August census is a chance to take a snapshot of Australia. But there's a risk that the picture won't adequately reflect one particular group. Homeless people around the country are being urged to participate so their needs can be met. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/why-some-australians-could-go-uncounted-in-this-years-census/ims5r4br4 0000019f-d6b1-dfd4-a79f-dff39b890000 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0000 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 11:12:15 +0000 Australia 0 A national inquiry into racism, hatred, and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has heard about its impact in sport and the media. Marissa Williamson Pohlman, the first Aboriginal woman to represent Australia in Olympic boxing, has told the inquiry that there's a lack of cultural safety for elite level athletes. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/indigenous-athletes-and-journalists-detail-experiences-of-racism/nvygwkmj6 0000019f-d6ac-de8f-a7ff-f6ad45c90000 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0000 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:48:55 +0000 Australia 0