Midday News Bulletin 14 September 2024

Mother of two boys found dead in the Blue Mountains charged with murder, Three US citizens among 37 sentenced to death for their roles in a failed coup in the… [...]

'Push through' or quit: The impossible choice some Australian women face at work

It's believed to affect millions of Australians. But some with chronic pain conditions say they're facing stigma and discrimination when they request flexible working arrangements. [...]

The 'knowledge gap' putting Australians' lives at risk

Learning this skill could mean "the difference between life or death", according to one expert. [...]

INTERVIEW: Jared Mondschein from the US Studies Centre on this week's US presidential debate

Voters in the United States go to the polls in early November to elect their next president and this week just over 67 million of them watched the debate conducted… [...]

INTERVIEW: Meet the figure championing women to become tradies in a male-dominated environment

Amid a labour shortage in the sectors like the construction industry, there has been a call to support the recruitment and retention of female tradies. SBS speaks to Jo Farrell,… [...]

Morning News Bulletin 14 September 2024

UN Security Council hears Iranian close range ballistic missiles will soon reach European soil, New South Wales government announces new investment in domestic violence prevention, and Port Adelaide coach accused… [...]

INTERVIEW: Amplify's Georgina Harrison on strengthening democracy by 'finding uncommon ground'

A new grassroots organisation seeks to open up spaces for everyday Australian citizens to participate in creating policy solutions to issues like housing, education and Indigenous Affairs. Georgina Harrison is… [...]

'Our industry doesn't want to have that reckoning': Australia's female tradie problem

It's one thing to encourage women to apply for roles in the trade and construction industries — but experts say more needs to be done to support them once they're… [...]

Meet the young people who could outlive their own country

After Australia and Tuvalu signed a world-first treaty for climate migration, young Tuvaluans are reflecting on the future of their land, culture and national identity. [...]

The ambitious plan to make Australia the world's 'toughest target' for scammers

Banks and other businesses could face fines of up to $50 million if they're found to have failed to protect customers from scams. Now, compensation could be on the cards… [...]

Mother of boys found dead in Blue Mountains home charged with murder

NSW Police said on Friday that the woman had been charged with two counts of alleged domestic violence-related murder after being released from hospital. [...]

Dementia prescriptions jump by 46% over the past decade

The number of dementia medications prescribed to Australians has jumped by nearly 50% over the last decade. A new report highlights the diverse issues people with dementia face. But experts… [...]