SBS News In Depth

Consumers are complaining about 'bread and butter' telecommunications services, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with industry ombudsman Cynthia Gebert to find out more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions about the day on the sharemarket.

Australia's entry to this year's Eurovision has been knocked out in the semi-finals of the European song contest in Malmö, Sweden. But pop duo Electric Fields say they are still buzzing after a historical performance which saw an Australian Aboriginal language used on-stage for the first time in the event's history.

A senate inquiry has recommended the government pass its controversial deportation bill that would make it easier to deport those in immigration detention. The bill would also allow the government to impose a blanket ban on people from nations whose governments refuse to accept the return of deported citizens.

The parents of two Australian brothers killed in Mexico have spoken publicly for the first time, paying an emotional tribute to their children. Jake and Callum Robinson disappeared while on a surfing trip, with their bodies finally identified after being found in a well.

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is reportedly withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide. The vaccine was discontinued by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Authority in April 2023 after findings of adverse side effects.

The Israeli military says its troops have taken operational control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. It comes as delegations from Hamas and Israel are expected to gather in Cairo in an effort to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Hand-sanitising prayer beads have been launched to help curb the spread of germs among Muslim pilgrims at this year's Hajj. The prayer beads (or Tasbih) are coated in tea tree oil and uniquely designed to preserve spiritual practices. They're being distributed to pilgrims on Saudia airlines flights, as well as in Mecca itself.

Interest rates are increasing likely to stay high for longer because inflation is still a problem, meaning borrowers expecting a rate cut will have to wait even longer. But there are things that can be done to help reduce your mortgage rate in the meantime.

Police in New South Wales are set to be handed so-called extraordinary powers to search and scan people with wands to tackle a spate of knife crime. If passed, the reforms will bring the state in line with Queensland, which has some of the toughest knife laws in Australia.

While the RBA isn't ruling anything in or out, it would appear it has maintained its neutral bias following its decision to leave official interest rates on hold in May. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speask with Jarek Kowcza from Westpac and Matt Wacher, CAIA from Morningstar for more.

Price gouging could soon become illegal in Australia following the recommendation of a major supermarket inquiry. The landmark report seeks to tackle elevated food prices and contain supermarket profit margins as well as supporting competition.

Oxfam Australia has raised concerns surrounding the safety of Palestinians in the city of Rafah, after Israel told Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah, which has been a refuge for more than a million displaced people. They believe a significant number of Hamas fighters, along with potentially dozens of hostages are in Rafah and say that victory requires taking the key city. SBS' Youssef Saudie speaks to the head of humanitarian for Oxfam Australia, Lucia Goldsmith.

Israel says it's conducted targeted strikes against Hamas in eastern Rafah, after urging civilians to evacuate. The operations began after Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal, which was then rejected by Israel as being far from meeting its demands.

SBS speaks to linguistic and revivalist expert Ghil'ad Zuckermann on Indigenous language revival.

Journalists on the front line, bearing witness to world-altering and life-changing moments. Informing the public and holding those in power to account. But what is the emotional toll of that responsibilty? History's First Draft unravels the psychological journey journalists undertake to bring us the news.

Australians from non-English speaking backgrounds are retiring with less superannuation on average than other Australians. Analysis by Australia's peak superannuation body has found the cohort is around 140 thousand dollars worse off come retirement.

Rhayna Bosch is in the chair today, speaking with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset management about all things ASX, as the Reserve Bank kicks off its two day meeting on interest rates – amid talk that a rate hike could be on the cards. Plus, Westpac becomes the second of the big four banks to report its half-year results.

The government is under pressure to come good on its promise to protect whistleblowers, as military whistleblower David McBride faces sentencing on the 9th of May.

Bail law reform, homelessness prevention programs and greater support for victim-survivors are among the key initiatives of a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package

The federal budget next week will include measures for student loan debt relief; as well as payments for those students undertaking compulsory work placements in the areas of social work, teaching, nursing and midwifery.