An online course run out of Adelaide shows how motivated Afghan women are to keep learning in the face of harsh restrictions.As Afghan women remain largely erased from public life, the impacts on their mental health are profound. UN figures suggest an estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls have been barred from secondary education since the the Taliban regained power in 2021. Now, in the face of such bans, some Afghan women are turning to online mental health courses - combining their passion for learning with courses to help them and those in their community cope.In this episode:Women reflects on being banned from attending universities.The emotional and mental health impact of losing access to education, opportunity and hope.How an Adelaide-based Afghan mental health clinician created an online course for women in Afghanistan. The practical barriers facing participants, including internet access, electricity shortages and privacy concerns.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast that goes behind the headlines to explain the stories shaping Australia and the world. In each episode, the SBS News team brings you reporting, analysis and interviews on politics, the economy, social issues and global affairs, helping you understand what's happening and why it matters. New episodes daily.
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Folge vom 29.09.2026A path to hope: Afghan women turn to online education despite Taliban ban
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Folge vom 29.09.2026Australia's long fight against domestic violence: What changed and what didn'tHistorian Zoe Smith explores Australia’s long history of tackling domestic violence and the challenges that remain.How has domestic violence moved on and off Australia’s political agenda for more than a century? Historian Dr Zoe Smith traces key turning points from the 1880s to today, examining reform efforts, national plans, prevention strategies, media coverage and what Australia might learn from overseas.In this episode:Why domestic violence was described as a “national crime and a social menace” as early as 1904, and what changed after World War I.How the women’s movement helped push domestic violence back onto the national agenda in the 1970s.Why Australia’s first national plan was criticised, and what the current plan is doing differently.The growing focus on prevention, perpetrators, respectful relationships education and generational change.What Scotland and Spain’s long-term approaches reveal about the investment and commitment needed to reduce violence.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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Folge vom 28.09.2026Odds on for an RBA rate riseMarkets have priced in a 95 per cent chance of an official interest rate rise tomorrowThe Australian sharemarket rose despite the likelihood of an interest rate rise from the RBA tomorrow. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Walsh from Sarto Advisory to find out what the implications will be for markets and investors.
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Folge vom 28.09.2026Improved federal budget picture ahead of expected interest rate hikeWhat the latest budget figures show about the health of Australia's economy.The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise interest rates to a 15-year-high of 4.6 per cent this week. The central bank is attempting to bring down inflation amid pressures, including conflicts in the Middle East and policy settings on AI and migration. Meanwhile, the federal budget deficit picture has improved, which the Albanese government says puts them in a stronger position to respond to inflationary pressures. But whose responsibility is it to improve Australia's economic outlook and reality and what can households expect? In this episode:Why a better-than-expected budget result is reigniting the inflation debate.What another interest rate rise could mean for households and the economy.The competing political arguments over cost-of-living pressures, spending and energy policy.How migration targets have become an economic and political flashpoint. Why AI, productivity and demographic change are creating new long-term challenges.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.