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A hidden childhood cancer is increasing: what do these children need?
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (763+ words) The Rodger family with Chloe, who has been undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia since 2022. Source: supplied by Rodger family via Leukemia Foundation Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with'SBS News Podcasts. As tens of thousands…...
News Bulletin 27 January 2026
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (57+ words) News Bulletin 27 January 2026SBS Australia News Bulletin 27 January 2026 Source: SBS / SBS Assyrian Extreme heat forecast for Victoria, with warnings over fires burning out of control; Forensic testing is underway on a potential bomb, thrown into a crowd in Perth; and in…...
From cat videos to conspiracies — is older people's phone use a problem?
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1718+ words) Researchers are increasingly suggesting more attention needs to be paid to older adults' phone use. Source: SBS / Caroline Huang Jenna (not her real name) says her mum's "chronic" dependence on screens is changing their family life. Even when they're away…...
Latest News SBS Audio Indonesian Program - Thursday 22 January 2026
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (26+ words) Latest News SBS Audio Indonesian Program - Thursday 22 January 2026SBS Australia Latest News SBS Audio Indonesian Program - Thursday 22 January 2026 Listen to the full podcast....
Teens' social media ban opens door for new experiences
1+ week, 3+ day ago (109+ words) Teens' social media ban opens door for new experiences'SBS Australia Teens' social media ban opens door for new experiences How are Australian youngsters coping with the social media ban (Getty) Source: Getty / Dragon Claws .The government's world-first social media ban…...
Autism Barbie is unboxed, to mixed reaction from advocates
2+ week, 2+ day ago (71+ words) Autism Barbie is unboxed, to mixed reaction from advocates'SBS Australia Autism Barbie is unboxed, to mixed reaction from advocates Mattel's Autism Barbie Source: AAP / AP Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to…...
Three-day childcare subsidy now in place - but will it help families?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (99+ words) Three-day childcare subsidy now in place - but will it help families?SBS Australia Three-day childcare subsidy now in place - but will it help families? Parents sending children to childcare are now guaranteed a 90 per cent subsidy for three days a…...
What parents can do to support their children’s mental health
3+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) Academic pressure, social media, and rising expectations are increasingly shaping children's lives, making mental health a growing concern for families. Often, emotional struggles in children are misunderstood as stubbornness or behavioural issues, delaying timely support. In this podcast, mental health…...
Childcare relief for parents - but is it enough?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (94+ words) Childcare relief for parents - but is it enough?SBS Australia Childcare relief for parents - but is it enough? Parents Pradeep and Laya Basava with their son Yuvansh against the backdrop of a playground at a childcare centre. Credit: Pradeep Basava…...
Social media ban: Is Australia's experiment working?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (98+ words) Social media ban: Is Australia's experiment working?SBS Australia Social media ban: Is Australia's experiment working? Recently Australia has implemented a law banning children under 16 from having social media accounts, including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram....