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Dateline

Dateline is an award-winning international documentary series. In 2024, Dateline marks its 40th year on air as Australia's longest-running international current affairs program. Each week Dateline scours the globe to bring you special characters and a world of daring stories.

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The landmark 40th season will explore global issues that expand our understanding of the world around us, with this year's line-up featuring stories from Gaza, Syria, Romania, Venezuela, Germany, Japan, the United States, and beyond.

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Tuesday’s Dateline: The Body Snatchers

Dateline uncovers the violent world of people smugglers in the Egyptian desert, who are kidnapping and killing for a disturbing trade in body organs.

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Watch Vienna: A Renters' Paradise: Dateline - SBS

Watch Vienna: A Renters' Paradise: Dateline

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American Veterans: The War Within - Dateline - SBS

Watch American Veterans: The War Within: Dateline

Watch American Veterans: The War Within for free with SBS On Demand, your ultimate destination for diverse entertainment. Stream now!

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Tonight's Dateline: Iran's Mr Controversial

As Iranian President Ahmadinejad causes outrage at the UN General Assembly, a Dateline special from New York looks at the international reaction.

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Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy was Dateline's first host, presenting the series from its inception in 1984 until 1996.

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Bali Nine: Dateline's Sukumaran and Chan interviews

As Bali Nine drug smugglers Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan face execution, Mark Davis recalls getting the first interviews with the pair for Dateline in 2010.

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Dateline Explains: South African Farm Attacks

Recently Australian politicians suggested white South African farmers be given ‘special treatment’ under Australia’s refugee program, due to violence they're facing at home. But is the alleged persecution actually happening? Our deep dive into the issue.

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Watch Inside Israel: A Nation At War: Dateline - SBS

Watch Inside Israel: A Nation At War: Dateline

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‘Dateline: Sumo Nation’ – women want their place in the ring

It’s the national sport of Japan with a history spanning centuries, but modern sumo finds itself caught between the deep traditions of its past and growing calls for change.

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