SBS News In Depth

The federal government is due to outline its strategy for major reforms to Australia's immigration system. It comes after the findings of the first significant review of the system in 35 years found it was "broken" and in need of a 10-year rebuild.

A United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has failed, following a veto from the United States. It comes as Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza.

A new program for forced marriage survivors goes some way to addressing gaps in early intervention, the Australian Red Cross says.

The world's first ever Global Cooling Pledge has been signed by 63 nations, but the absence of Australia on the list has been criticised by an Australian climate tech entrepreneur.

Multiple states are on high alert for bushfires with scorching conditions forecast this weekend. High temperatures across South Australia are expected to continue over the weekend, while heatwave conditions will also affect New South Wales, with dry lightning adding to the fire risk.

The presidential election in Taiwan will take place early next year. And Australia is now thinking about what the election will mean for its interests in the region.

The RBA and government have updated their agreement which stipulates its independence and dual mandate of targeting inflation and full employment. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Bloxham from HSBC about the new flexibility being afforded to the RBA in meeting its objectives as it prepares to implement the recommendations of this year's RBA Review; plus Kyle Rodda from capital.com on a potential Santos/Woodside merger.

The national domestic violence hotline has launched an expanded counselling and referral service to now include a text messaging option.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are being pushed further south as intense fighting continues in Gaza, two months since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas. Hundreds of people have meanwhile gathered in Tel Aviv to light the first candle of Hanukkah and hold a vigil for the families of Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas.

On the eighth day of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, delegates have discussed ways to better protect the ocean's atmosphere. Meanwhile, for the first time in history, a COP gathering has hosted a sustainable fashion show.

A family's quest to trace its father's past has shed light on a shadowy moment in Australian history, uncovering how Holocaust survivors may have carried out executions of Nazis living in the country. The journey to find the truth features in a new documentary called 'Revenge: Our Dad the Nazi Killer', now released in cinemas.

With over half-a-million people in Australia living with blindness or impaired vision, one tour operator is helping them see the world. They've travelled to Perth for the first time, helping a small group of the low-vision community accomplish something they didn't think they could in life.

A landmark review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme has found Australia's disability support system is too reliant on the scheme, resulting in limited choice and control for users. The independent report, released today, was commissioned by the government to look at the scheme's ongoing effectiveness as costs surge at an unsustainable 14 per cent per year.

Anglicare's latest Jobs Availability Snapshot reveals the extent of long-term unemployment in Australia. The annual report has found almost 560,000 people have been looking for work for four years - and entering the workforce only gets harder for those who've been locked out

The Federal Government is introducing new laws to make getting financial advice more accessible by introducing a new class of profession, 'Qualified Advisers', which will be able to offer limited personal advice at banks, insurance companies and super funds. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Sarah Abood from the Financial Advice Association Australia to find out more; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Gemma Dale from nabtrade for the latest on the markets.

On the seventh day of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, U-N climate chief Simon Stiell has urged attendees to agree on a phase out of fossil fuels. It comes as Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has arrived in Dubai with pressure mounting for Australia to increase financing for Pacific countries.

The United Nations Secretary General has invoked Article 99 of the founding U-N charter as Israeli forces intensify their bombing of southern Gaza.

At a time when charities are stepping up appeals for donations in the lead up to Christmas, the national charity regulator warns there is a high risk of fake charity scams. It comes as official data shows Australians are losing billions of dollars to scammers each year

Just in time for Christmas, a major change is coming to the way Australia Post delivers. Daily letter deliveries are ending to focus more on parcels.

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