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Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Bangladesh

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in Bangladesh, where she's been visiting the world's largest refugee settlement at Cox's Bazar. She spoke to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the latest developments in the Middle East, and calls to recognise a Palestinian statehood.

Thu May 23, 2024 13:18
Graduate student visa changes set to come into effect

PHD students say they're being left in limbo, as changes to temporary graduate visas are set to come into effect. From July, the eligible age to apply will drop from 50 to 35 - unless they have a Hong Kong or British passport. The length of time people can stay after their degree will also change. Students already here on the visa say they're facing...

Thu May 23, 2024 13:18
People's Commission hearing begins into worsening housing crisis

A national campaign is elevating the voices of those impacted by Australia's housing crisis. In a bid to push state and federal governments for solutions, parents and domestic violence survivors were among those who shared their stories on day one of hearings.

Thu May 23, 2024 13:18
$500m plugged into producing locally made batteries

The federal government has announced a $523 million strategy designed to incentivise domestic battery production for Australia's clean energy transition. This investment in renewable storage comes as the New South Wales government secured a two-year extension of the country's biggest coal-fired power station.

Thu May 23, 2024 13:18
International PhD students say 'unfair' visa age limit could force them to leave Australia

A new age cap on a popular graduate visa is leaving many international PhD students in Australia facing uncertain futures. Many say they will be forced to leave the country due to changes set to be made to Temporary Graduate Visa Class 485.

Thu May 23, 2024 11:49
SBS On the Money: Markets fall on global interest rate jitters

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Gemma Dale from NABTRADE on the latest market movements following the release of the Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes. And AI chip maker Nvidia takes centre stage as it reveals its quarterly profit results.

Thu May 23, 2024 11:19

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