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Steam trains are making a comeback in South Africa. Although steam belongs to a bygone era when these types of trains powered the industrial revolution, there's now a significant steam rail tourism sector thriving in the country.

President Yoon Suk-yeol has been officially removed from office following a unanimous ruling by the Constitutional Court, four months after his attempt to impose martial law. The landmark decision has triggered mass celebrations across the country, but it has also ignited fierce debate among voters over the future of South Korean politics.

Climate adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to the actual or projected effects of climate change and ensuring vulnerable communities are well-equipped for disaster. But some experts say the term has been reduced to nothing more than a political talking point. A new report by researchers at Monash University shows little action has been taken to prepare at-risk communities over the past decade, despite disaster events occurring more frequently and at a higher intensity.

Australians are losing trust in early childhood education. It follows the publication of investigative reports that revealed the sector has become subject to a myriad of problems. Some claim it's the marketisation of childcare services that has led to a crisis in quality and accessibility. Amongst it all is a workforce fighting to be valued. So what has gone wrong with Australia's early childhood education and care system?

John Phillimore is the Executive Director of the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy at Curtin University. He has been at Curtin for 17 years, and previously worked in government and for other universities. He has spoken to SBS WA Correspondent Christopher Tan about why Western Australia is seen as a battleground state in the upcoming election.

Both major parties have made a pitch to Western Sydney as their federal election campaigns continue. Labor's focus remains on health, whilst the Coalition is promoting its cost of living measures.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the severe global market reaction to Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement with Jessica Amir from moomoo , while Angelica Waite explores the impact on superannuation funds with Kirby Rappell, CFA from SuperRatings.

Plastic pollution along Australia’s coastline has dropped by more than a third over the last decade. That’s according to new research from Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin. The CSIRO has found a 39 per cent decrease in coastal debris density compared to ten years ago with just over 8000 debris items recorded across almost 2000 surveys.

[U-S President Donald Trump has defended a slide in the sharemarket after his global tariffs announcement. He says he remains open to negotiations from other countries - if they were to offer something phenomenal. But some already have other plans.

In this episode: Myanmar’s ongoing civil war impacts the delivery of aid into the earthquake disaster zone, we go deep into the tariff trenches with Bruce Wolpe from the US Studies Centre, plus Israel announces a massive expansion of its war in Gaza, and a look back at the babies evacuated from Vietnam 50 years ago - where they are now?

This federal election campaign will be like no other. With more memes and misinformation than ever, the digital frontier will be the big target for anyone vying for votes. We look at what the game is - how campaigns are being run, what the rules are in Australia, and what tactics you can expect to see until May 3.

The United States has confirmed it will impose a blanket 10 per cent tariff on all Australian goods - but targeted import levies on pharmaceuticals haven't materialised yet. The tariff announcement has spurred a political debate about how to respond to Donald Trump, and a potential global trade war.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets to find out what Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, including a 10% rate on Australian exports to the US, means for investors.

Housing, employment, and remote road infrastructure are key issues for voters in remote regions of the Northern Territory. As campaigning continues for the upcoming federal election on May 3rd, SBS travelled to the community of Ramingining, around 600 kilometres east of Darwin, where the Minister for Indigenous Australians took her pitch to voters this week.

US President Donald Trump has delivered his long-anticipated tariff announcement, signing off on trade barriers that upend decades of global trade order.The announcement is already sparking concerns about global inflation and the potential stalling of worldwide economic growth.

The Australian Labor Party, currently led by Anthony Albanese, has been around since the 1890s. With the election just weeks away, SBS explains a bit more about the party.

The average new home loan size hit a record high in December 2024. According to the bureau of statistics that is now $666,000, making it difficult for first time buyers to enter the market. Curtin University’s Professor Rachel Ong ViforJ looks closely at the pros and cons of housing entry schemes such as the first homebuyers grant and shared equity schemes.

What kind of financial planners are out there, and do you even need one? This episode looks closely at financial planning, the costs, what to do if you cannot afford one and how to spot a reputable financial planner. Ben Nash from Pivot Wealth also explains what kind of financial planning you need at different life stages.

Thinking of a side hustle or a second job? ABS data in September 2024 showed 986,400 people had multiple jobs. From mowing lawns, supplying digital services, to becoming a delivery driver, Amanda Rose from Western Sydney Women talks tax implications, promoting your services and how to charge appropriately.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Gerrish from Shaw and Partners as investors brace for the fallout from Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement, while AMP's My Bui goes through the latest building approvals data which shows an upward trend, but will those builds be completed?