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During the election campaign, both major parties have announced plans to boost tradie numbers in Australia to help increase the supply of new homes. Builders welcome the move to fast-track tradie qualifications, but say there still won't be enough workers to build more than a million new homes that have been promised in the next five years without skilled labour from overseas.

A new drug for treatment-resistant depression will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme this week, making it more affordable for 30,000 Australians. The medication is a chemical cousin of the drug ketamine and is bringing hope to many who live with the chronic mental illness.

A Vancouver Filipino street festival has turned tragic when a man drove an SUV through a crowd, killing 11 and injuring dozens. Police, who ruled out terrorism, say the suspect who is in custody was known to them due to prior mental health interactions. As the city mourns, leaders have pledged support and the Filipino community has vowed to rebuild.

A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders debate. With one week of campaigning remaining, the verdict of voters across Australia will be sealed on May 3.

A funeral and procession for Pope Francis has been attended by 400,000 - bringing together royals, world leaders, pilgrims and refugees. The first Latin American pope has been remembered as a champion for peace, inclusion, and mercy.

An elected Dutton Coalition Government would establish a Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs to provide greater support for Australians being held in arbitrary detention overseas. The need for a Special Envoy has been identified by the Australian Wrongful and Arbitrary Detention Alliance as a key strategy to provide a stronger focus on efforts to free Australians being detained by certain countries or in high-risk parts of the world in what is often referred to as ‘hostage diplomacy’.Shadow Foreign Affairs spokesman David Coleman said it was clear that more needed to be done in cases where Australians are detained overseas on spurious or false charges by foreign regimes. He's been talking about that and the rest of the Coalition's foreign affairs policy to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson.

The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia says they are concerned multiculturalism isn't a key election issue in this federal election campaign. They've released a policy platform criticising proposals to change the citizenship 'values' test, ban refugees from Gaza, and deport dual nationals convicted of crimes. Chairperson Peter Doukas says he's also concerned migrants have become scapegoats for the cost of living and housing crisis. In this episode of Weekend One on One he's speaking to SBS's Stephanie Youssef.

The climate is changing and so is the way people are talking about it – with science communicators around the world using laughs over lectures to drive the climate conversation.

Imagine voting without the hallmarks of election day – a sausage sizzle, how-to-vote cards, or information about the candidates. What is unthinkable for many Australians is a reality for people who are in prison. ⁠ Just 274 prisoners voted in the last Federal Election, and former inmates say the barriers to voting can feel dehumanising.

Two in three Australians will receive some form of skin cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, with one person dying with melanoma every six hours. Significant advances in treatment have cut the death rate in half since 2010 - but the sun safety message just isn't sinking in for young people. And as the rate of melanoma continues to rise, experts say social media is driving a dangerous trend.

As Australia’s housing crisis continues, Perth has become one of Australia’s least affordable cities to rent. With more people experiencing homelessness, one Indonesian migrant is doing what she can, providing free food to those struggling.

It's been 10 years since a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing more than 9,000 people. Residents and aid workers have shared their experiences of that day and the impact it has had on the nation, with SBS Nepali.

In this episode: Washington threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, Asia Correspondent Aaron Fernandes joins us to discuss what's triggered the unfolding crisis between India and Pakistan, we'll explore the impact of Pope Francis’ legacy on the future direction of the Vatican, and Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson draws striking parallels between Canada and Australia ahead of the election.

In a rare rebuke, US President Donald Trump has called on Russia to halt attacks on Ukraine. It follows Russia's largest and deadliest attack on Kyiv in months, which killed 12 people in strikes that pounded the capital for hours in the middle of the night.

Thousands have marched through the former Auschwitz Nazi death camp in Poland in an annual ceremony which this year marks 80 years since the camp's liberation. Among those marching were Holocaust survivors, calling for the world to remember the Holocaust as a lesson for humanity.

Thousands of people have gathered across Australia for ANZAC Day. The Prime Minister attended the National Service in Canberra.

Cost of living: it’s the term we haven’t been able to escape since the last election. From housing to migration, household budgets to the Australian economy, Independent Economist Saul Eslake breaks down what’s on offer this election.

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been asked to clarify the Coalition's position on migration, after his immigration spokesman, Dan Tehan, appeared to confuse the Coalition's permanent migration target with skilled visa numbers. Mr Tehan also confirmed a Coalition government would cut Australia's humanitarian visa intake by 20,000 visas.

The Coalition have announced a $90 million investment in family and domestic violence, following Labor's $8.6 million commitment announced earlier this week. This comes amid bipartisan support for Labor's $4 billion National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children released in 2022. But advocates and victim-survivors are disappointed by what they see as minimal attention from politicians on the issue over the election campaign.

US President Donald Trump has again taken aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming his refusal to accept Russian occupation of Crimea for failure to end the Russia-Ukraine war. But Mr Zelenskyy says ceding the territory would be a violation of Ukraine's constitution.

India has launched a sweeping diplomatic crackdown on Pakistan after a gun attack in the Indian-controlled part of the disputed territory of Kashmir killed 26 tourists.

For a year and a half, Israel has been bombarding the densely populated Gaza Strip in response to attacks staged by Hamas on October 7th, 2023. It was a rapid escalation of an old, old conflict and many people understand that it has created millions of displaced people and refugees. Not many people understand that many of those are also stateless. This third episode of Belonging Nowhere looks into it.

What is the best way to start a discussion with your employer about getting a pay rise? In this episode we break down how to approach your boss, what type of industries are more likely to get a pay rise now, and negotiating more money when you start a new job. Dave Cawley from Hays recruitment looks at what strategies work and what strategies do not.

The National Party of Australia, currently led by David Littleproud, has taken pride in representing regional and rural communities across Australia for over 100 years. While the party has never formed government on its own, it has played a big part in Australia's parliament.

The Coalition has pledged to increase defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP if elected. Labor has criticised the lack of detail in the plan.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Damien Boey from Wilson Asset Management about the day's market action, including what could be the end of US exceptionalism and why US funds may be flowing through to Australian markets.

At least 26 people are reported dead in Indian-controlled Kashmir after gunmen opened fire on tourists in the region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000. Prime Minister Narendra Modi decried the "heinous act" in the summer retreat of Pahalgam, pledging the attackers "will be brought to justice".

The International Monetary Fund has given its economic assessment of the impact of the Trump administration's global tariff changes. This comes as major changes continue in the United States under Donald Trump with the latest being funding cuts to the US State Department as part of his cost saving agenda.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed on the debate stage for a third time. The moderators said they wanted to push past the campaign lines and give voters something more.

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Vivek Dhar from the Commonwealth Bank about why petrol prices are likely to fall even lower, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action with Mark Gardner from MPC Markets.

The death of Pope Francis has sparked mourning across Catholic communities around the world, with tributes highlighting his transformative leadership and commitment to inclusivity. These efforts were seen through his outreach to communities in Asia, Africa and South America and his appointment of more than 20 cardinals from countries that had never previously had a senior member of clergy.

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. His death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.

The Australian federal election season has begun and you might be wondering how to have your say at the polls. Voting 101 from SBS News will be taking you through where and when to vote, how to vote, and what it is exactly that you're voting for.

The world has been paying tribute to the memory of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope and a transformative figure in the modern Catholic Church.He had suffered from double pneumonia earlier this year and died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death came as a shock following his appearance in St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, where he greeted crowds from an open-air popemobile.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has vowed the Coalition will not cut Australia's annual intake of parent visas after sustained pressure to reveal where its planned cuts to permanent migration would come from. The backlog of parent visas has ballooned under this term of government. Despite increasing the cap, Labor has had little appetite to reform the system.

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, and religious leader for more than one billion people, has died aged 88. Known for humility, compassion and a reformist approach to leadership, he was the first Latin American Pontiff.

Farmers in Victoria's west say they're suffering from crumbling roads, the soaring cost of living, and some of the lowest rainfall on record. They're also looking to make their mark at the ballot box on the 3rd of May. In the once-safe Liberal Party electorate of Wannon, a fierce battle is shaping up between a comedian and former radio host-turned independent, and the incumbent former Coalition minister.

Australia has recorded its worst Easter drowning toll in recent history, with six people dead and two missing across New South Wales and Victoria. Lifesavers say the combination of hot weather, high coastal swells and increased beach activity has contributed to the tragic record.

In the early hours of 23 March, fifteen Palestinian emergency workers were killed by a barrage of Israeli gunfire. Four weeks later, an Israeli military report has admitted responsibility, but says its soldiers believed they were operating in a situation of real danger. The report has been denounced by the Palestinian Red Crescent as being full of lies.

Russian and Ukrainian Christians have celebrated Easter Sunday as their political leaders have accused each other of violating an Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The supposed 30-hour ceasefire was meant to mark the religious holiday but there has reportedly been no pause in fighting on the frontlines.

In the U.S. capital of Washington DC, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls called the "netela" are chanting in the ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity. They are part of a church that hopes to keep the traditions and the language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church alive.

The Australian Greens, currently led by Adam Bandt, are Australia's biggest minor party. They've grown from a protest party to a mainstay in federal parliament over the last 50 years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter, but the government of Ukraine says Russian forces have continued artillery fire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Mr Putin cannot be trusted, and has called on Russia to implement the 30-day truce brokered by U-S President Donald Trump that Ukraine agreed to last month.

Researchers are warning extreme heat is a threat to mental health. Doctors have long warned of the dangers of heat related stress and now a study suggests rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by almost 50 per cent by 2050.

One year on from the deadly mass stabbing at a popular shopping centre in Sydney's Bondi Junction, the families of the victims, survivors and first responders are reflecting on the next steps of their recovery. The tragedy also saw members of the public step up to stop the attacker before first responders arrived on the scene. Damien Guerot and Silas Despreaux were among those praised for their bravery after video footage went viral showing them fending off the attacker with bollards. They spoke to SBS French about what has happened since.

Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.

Christians around the world have marked Good Friday with prayer, theatre and reflection. From the Middle East to Europe and the Americas, worshippers have marked the day they believe Jesus Christ died on the cross.

Immigration remains an election issue with both sides forecasting a fall in net migration, next financial year. That’s worrying for families waiting to reunite, including an asylum seeker from Sri Lanka.

In a small village in northern Croatia, a unique Easter tradition lives on: the making of black Easter eggs. It's a practice so rare that today only one family continues the festive craft.

A KPMG annual review of the insurance sector has found that insurance profits soared in 2024 as consumers saw steep hikes to their premiums. But as premiums and profits both go up, some experts say insurance companies could be doing more to keep insurance coverage affordable for Australians.