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Russian diplomats leave retreats in the US

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Russian diplomats have left two US countryside holiday retreats after being ordered out by President Barack Obama, who claims the sites are linked to spying.

31 Dec 2016

Trump applauds Putin's refusal to expel diplomats

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to expel any US diplomats in response to the US expelling 35 Russian diplomats.

News

Crowd crush injures many at Falls festival

A crowd crush incident at the Falls festival at Lorne in Victoria has seriously injured at least 19 young people.

News

Wife's lover murdered Greek ambassador to Brazil

Greece's ambassador to Brazil was murdered in a plot hatched by his Brazilian wife and her police officer lover, who confessed to the crime, officials said on Friday.

Drama

Immerse yourself in gritty drama 'Public Enemy'

From Belgium comes the captivating crime thriller Public Enemy, a story about a child murderer’s release back into society after serving 20 years in jail.

Life

Charity 2.0: App brings volunteering to milennials

Vollie is an online marketplace where prospective volunteers can connect with non-profit and charitable organisations, and lend a hand remotely.

Feature

SBS Long Reads: Best of 2016

Two women break decades of silence on their ordeal in the care of Australia's worst paedophile priest – and their disappointment with Cardinal Pell.

Documentary

Ice Man: The power of mind over matter

Almost everything Wim Hof has done was previously thought to be impossible, but he's not a freak of nature; he's a master of meditation.

Documentary

On Demand: Interview With A Murderer

Criminologist Professor David Wilson conducts a series of interviews with convicted murderer Bert Spencer: the man never charged with, yet widely suspected of, the...

Movies

Neo-noir graphic novel comes to life in 'Sin City'

A vigilante tears his way through the criminal underworld in search of a lost love. A grizzled cop foils the ambitions of a child-killer, and an ex-prostitute evades...

NITV

SBS Long Reads: The Hidden Valley

Remote Aboriginal communities in The Kimberley are fighting to keep the lights on, but the WA Government’s road map could see many settlements close for good.

Life

Check yourself: Do you drink too much?

It's important to know the recommended limits on drinking to ensure we're not damaging our own health or compromising the safety of others, writes Bosco Rowland.

food

Mussels saganaki with ouzo and feta

Saganaki translates as "little frying pan". In this recipe, mussels are bathed in a rich, ouzo-scented tomato sauce with fresh herbs and feta.

Insight

Best of 2016: Insight takes on gun regulation

The Port Arthur massacre brought about sweeping legislative changes to gun laws in Australia. Insight looks at the gun debate, which continues to this day.

news

George Michael post-mortem 'inconclusive'

British police say a post-mortem examination of the body of singer George Michael has proved "inconclusive" and further tests will be carried out.

28 Dec 2016

'Spiral': a gripping French crime series

Binge on this celebrated French crime thriller that mixes high-octane thrills with a serious examination of corruption.

Food

Cheese dreams come to life for one lucky fan

Sometimes, dreams can come true. For Stephanie Anderson, that dream was being a judge in a cheese contest. This is her story.

Sexuality

Surgery still normalised for intersex Australians

"I felt like I was in heteronormative sexual training from a really early age."

topics

Think Muslims haven't condemned terrorism?

Meet Heraa Hashmi, a US teenager who has compiled a spreadsheet of some 5700 statements from prominent Muslims around the globe.

food

Pack a punch with watermelon soju

At Ho Lee Fook, this gets served as a drink for one in baby hollowed-out watermelons. Here, the recipe has been scaled up to cater for a party.

Comedy

See 2016 out with a bang, not a whimper

Comedian Lauren Bok presents her definitive guide to ensuring romantic success on New Year's eve, from acquiring target to locking lips at midnight.

#WalkWithUs - Indigenous Stories

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Australia, it is time to meet Family Rules

Family Rules is an exciting new documentary series that follows the lives of nine daughters raised by their single mother.

NITV

White sands returned after land rights fight

The Wuthathi, known as the 'white sands people', have finally won their struggle to get back their traditional lands in the Shelburne Bay region of Cape York.

NITV

New exhibition asks: 'Who's Afraid of Colour?'

“The emergence of women as artists of consequence and daring has changed the face of Australian art.�?

Movies

Servant Or Slave: Aboriginal women's true stories

Servant or Slave is an emotional and confronting insight into the history and legacy of the domestic servitude enforced upon Aboriginal girls in Australia, told...

Life

The myth of a 'free ride' for Indigenous people

The shocking truth about non-Indigenous Australia is that many people mistakenly assume that Indigenous Australians coast through life, receiving privileges and...

NITV

'Tis the season to be... racist?

From blackface and bacon-smeared hate mail to Golliwogs and the perpetuation of the idea that Santa must be white, here are 12 times the silly season was racist.

The World Game

football

How to watch the LIVE football on SBS this week

The live football continues on SBS this week, with Manchester United in Premier League action in the early hours of New Year's Day, plus league leaders Sydney FC...

football

Socceroos reportedly set to host Brazil in June

Australia could warm up for next year's FIFA Confederations Cup by hosting Brazil, according to a Brazilian newspaper.

football

Title challengers headline Premier League on SBS

SBS's coverage of the Premier League continues - with title challengers Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Chelsea all...

football

A-League on SBS: LIVE, FREE, Streamed Online -FAQs

All the information about SBS's coverage of the A-League for the 2016-2017 season.

football

The ultimate guide to Premier League transfers

The average punter on the street only has to wait until Boxing Day for the sales to begin. For football clubs, it’s not until January that they can start to wheel...