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Video prompts review of NSW abattoirs

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 15:16:23 +1100

All abattoirs in NSW will be the subject of a review following the release of secretly recorded video footage showing alleged acts of animal cruelty.

Syrian Australians' views on the Syria crisis

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 15:16:12 +1100

The views of Australians of Syrian background on Syria's present crisis are as varied as the situation itself is complex.

Representing women in the APY lands

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 13:32:11 +1100

It's being suggested that quotas may be needed to boost representation of women on the executive that governs the APY Aboriginal lands.

World News Australia 10 February

SBS Radio — Fri, 10 Feb 12 07:36:12 +1100

Syrian Australians speak out.

Europe's frosty February forecast.

Weekend sport preview

Focus on police in remote Aboriginal region

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 23:52:12 +1100

The adequacy of police services on South Australia's APY Aboriginal lands is again facing scrutiny.

US army officer criticises Afghan war

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 20:36:12 +1100

An American army officer has come forward making highly critical statements about the war in Afghanistan.

Big growth in US 'no fly' list: report

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 20:28:11 +1100

A United States counter-terrorism official claims a no-fly list of suspected terrorists has more than doubled in the past year.

US anger over Egyptian move against activists

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 20:24:12 +1100

The US government is theatening to cut aid to Egypt, over its intention to prosecute dozens of pro-democracy activists.

Amnesty views on WA detention centres

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 20:12:12 +1100

Human rights group Amnesty International is mid-way through its tour of the country's immigration detention centres.

Red Cross warns of deterioration in Yemen

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 19:32:22 +1100

The Red Cross says despite political progress being made in Yemen, the humanitarian situation in the country is deteriorating.

Capello resigns amid English football racism storm

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 19:32:11 +1100

Arguments over the resurgence of racism in English football have taken another twist with the resignation of national team manager Fabio Capello.

Renewed TB focus on Torres Strait border

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 19:04:12 +1100

Federal parliament has passed an opposition motion expressing support for long-term funding for TB clinics on both sides of the border with PNG.

European cold snap set to continue

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 16:48:43 +1100

Meteorologists are warning that Europe's bitterly cold weather could continue until the end of the month.

Opposition slams proposed Medicare levy changes

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 16:48:33 +1100

The federal opposition claims proposed changes to the Medicare levy rebate will be disastrous for the health system.

Government defends green grants scheme

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 16:48:22 +1100

The federal government is defending its $340 million grants scheme designed to drive clean energy use.

Concern over Haiti's earthquake homeless

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 14:08:11 +1100

There is concern over the plight of many Haitians left homeless by the 2010 earthquake, now being forcibly evicted from camps on private land.

World News Australia 9 February

SBS Radio — Thu, 09 Feb 12 07:36:11 +1100

An American army officer criticises the war in Afghanistan.

New satellites for high speed broadband.

Teaching adult migrants to swim.

Mixed feelings as the burqini enters the dictionary

SBS Radio — Wed, 08 Feb 12 21:08:11 +1100

The entry of burqini into the Macquarie Dictionary has stirred up debate about brand names that become generic terms.

Migration to surf ... another tough transition

SBS Radio — Wed, 08 Feb 12 21:04:12 +1100

A program at Bondi Beach is aimed at teaching adult migrants vital beach-safety information, in a fun and safe environment.

Multiculturalism inquiry 'not being prejudged'

SBS Radio — Wed, 08 Feb 12 19:32:22 +1100

The chair of a federal parliamentary inquiry into multiculturalism denies that its findings are being prejudged, by focusing on the positives.