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Understanding bigotry

Comment: When social inequality leads to bigotry

Harsh conditions produce harsh reactions in people.
Diversity in TV

Why Australian television needs a makeover

A new report from Screen Australia confirms that the Australian television industry has a diversity problem. But what is the way forward?
religious equality

Women of the wall: The Jewish women fighting for religious equality in Israel

One group of women have been fighting for the right to pray openly at Judaism's holiest site for nearly three decades.
Life in Gaza

This is what it's really like to work on the front line in Gaza

Carolyn Canham is from Canberra and has spent the past three years working as a volunteer and then in communications with the United Nations Relief and Works...
Living sustainably

I made my family go plastic-free for a week

Every day, the world uses an unsustainable amount of plastic. How practical is it for a family to go plastic-free?
Photo diary

28 days in Afghanistan

What's it like living in war-ravaged Afghanistan? For the next 28 days, award-winning photo-journalist Andrew Quilty shares a first-hand glimpse into his life.
Comment

What Muslim woman stereotype are you talking about?

Muslim women are not a novelty, nor is it surprising to see them succeed.

Health check

Breaking down the latest medical news, global health issues, research and analyses.

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Breakthrough

New fertility treatment cheaper, safer and less invasive than IVF

Australian researchers are looking to eliminate much of the emotional, physical and financial burden that accompanies IVF with a pioneering improvement to traditional...
VR treatment

Virtual reality gives patients a room with a view

The technology is finding multiple medical uses, writes Mark White.
Collective suffering

The psychological reason you care more about this kid than millions of refugees

Understanding the bias against collective suffering
Health research

Pregnant women, don't panic about that paracetamol study

New research has urged caution for pregnant women using paracetamol, but Australian experts warn not to panic just yet.
Managing diabetes

Type 2 diabetes increasingly affects the young and slim

We are seeing type 2 diabetes in leaner groups and at a much younger age - here's what we can do about it.
Research

Parents are ignoring SIDS guidelines to avoid flat head syndrome

New Australian research finds parents are putting their babies at risk of cot death.
Cancer news

Childhood cancer deaths have fallen in Australia, but some types remain more of a challenge

Nearly 40 per cent fewer Australian children are dying from childhood cancers today compared to 15 years ago, new statistics show. But there's been little or no...
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Life matters

In focus: We put the spotlight on the invisible challenge of living with chronic pain. 

Living with migraines

Why my migraine is not the same as your headache

A migraine is not a bad headache. It's a neurological condition affecting children and adults that can cause temporary disability and, as Yasmin Noone writes, a great...
Living with chronic pain

When a tampon feels like a knife: Living with chronic pelvic pain

It took 17 specialists, 16 types of medication and five and a half years to find any relief from life with chronic pelvic pain, and up to 25 per cent of...
Living with disability

Ankylosing Spondylitis: A young person's arthritis?

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis impacting more young men than any other demographic in Australia. When it hits, it can gradually fuse your spine,...
Chronic pain

Shedding fear in the face of living with chronic pain

Letting go of fear and regret has helped writer and performer Koraly Dimitriadis cope with chronic pain.
Understanding chronic pain

The link between chronic pain and depression: which comes first?

The complicated answer is the relationship goes both ways.

#SavingsStories

Craig Foster and Gabriel Gaté are two of SBS’s much loved presenters. Be inspired by their saving stories, brought to you by RaboDirect.

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Craig Foster's savings story

"Today, I save for my children's future."
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Gabriel Gaté's inspiring savings journey

He arrived in Australia with $100 and turned it into a bright future.
Money management

How to manage money in your 40s

For a lot of Australians, being forty-something is a time where you have to find a balance between living your life now and setting yourself up for retirement.
Financial freedom

Secrets to saving in your 30s

Life in your thirties is about the three big-ticket M’s: Marriage, Mortgage and Munchkins, so you’ll need to get financially fit for the money management marathon...
$$$ management

How to get ahead financially in your 20s

Learn more. Earn more. Spend Less. Save.
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Roots – premieres 27th July on SBS and NITV

Don’t miss this reimagining of the epic family saga and portrait of American slavery, following the journey of one family and their will to survive.

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Opinion

Meet our columnists. They've got strong views on all things. Their words may (or may not) change the world.

City living

Forget the Aussie backyard, it’s better living in the sky

In many cities around the world, tall residential buildings have become the norm, and it’s happening here too. Skyscraper fan Dom Knight reckons you can’t beat the...
real estate

Is it time to rethink the Australian dream?

As home ownership becomes increasingly overpriced and unattainable, Neha Kale speaks to three Australians experimenting with alternative housing and re-imagining...
Modern language

I literally died

The word is 'literally' being used the wrong way.
The haggler's despair

If I don’t have to bargain, we have a deal

Ever gone through the bargaining ritual where they name a high price, you name a low one, and you pretend to walk away? Dom Knight would happily never do it again.
Equal opportunity v equality

Diversity, equality and the glorious lie of the Games

Helen Razer will be cheering for the refugee Olympic team, but warns we mustn't "mistake this moment of equal representation for real equality."

Family

Parenting for modern families: new rules for a new age.

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Pregnancy loss

Is photography helping to break the taboo that surrounds stillbirth?

Six babies are stillborn each day in Australia, yet society’s perception of stillbirth is still archaic and very much taboo. But is photography helping to change that?
Life coach

How we speak to our children

Words have power; how we use them matters, especially when it comes to kids.
Collaborative divorce

Divorce with dignity: How a new legal approach is protecting kids during divorce

Avoiding court and committing to a collaborative approach to divorce could make things much easier for children, say legal experts and psychologists.
Maternal health

Kangaroo mother care: The skin-to-skin benefits for mums

We know skin-to-skin is best for babies, but is it good for mums?
Love and ageing

Good news: Men who marry intelligent women ‘live longer’

Dementia affects over 300,000 Australians and while there is currently no known cure, choices you make during middle age - including the person you say 'I do' to ...
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Wellbeing

Optimism and eats to nourish the mind, body and soul. No empty calories here.

World Humanitarian Day 2016

The moment of the European refugee crisis that I’ll never forget

Melbourne local, Evan Davies, was working at the transit centre located near the border between Macedonia and Serbia in March 2016, when hundreds of refugees were...
Workplace

People are happiest at work when they’re treated just a little bit like toddlers

Clear expectations, with a lot of wriggle room.
DNA testing

Does my DNA hold the secret to wellness?

Could your DNA determine the best diet for you?

Immigration is probably the best way to fight crime

Criminological research from the US has found immigration doesn't bring crime - it stops it.
Making the sustainable switch

Sustainable houses: what you need to get off the grid

Going off-grid is a way of life for an increasing number of Australians.

#HaveYourSay

Experts and passionate individuals weigh in on Life topics. Share your story at pitchtolife@sbs.com.au.

World Humanitarian Day 2016

The moment of the European refugee crisis that I’ll never forget

Melbourne local, Evan Davies, was working at the transit centre located near the border between Macedonia and Serbia in March 2016, when hundreds of refugees were...
6 statements seared in history

When the Olympics and politics collide

Some of the most memorable political statements were made at the Olympic Games - here are six moments seared into history.
The Hate Race

Growing up black in white Australia

Born in Sydney to British-Jamaican parents, Maxine Beneba Clarke grew up in white-middle class suburbia. She didn’t feel any different to any other Australian...
Marriage customs

"I thank my parents every day for my arranged marriage"

Most young Australians would baulk at the idea of their parents so much setting them up on a date, but for some minority groups, having an arranged marriage is...
Dismantling racism

Randa Abdel-Fattah: Solidarity with other minorities is key to fighting racism

Muslim author Randa Abdel-Fattah is using a modern-day love story to tackle racism in a younger generation.

Relationships

Let's talk about sex, love, dating, marriage, coupledom.

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Gender roles

The health benefits of decoupling money and masculinity

New research shows Millenial men’s wellbeing is improved by staying at home, while women’s improved by being the bread winners.
Sex and emotional fluency

So there’s an easy way to have more sex with your partner

If you want to improve your sex life, there's one new key piece of advice that researchers recommend you remember: make your partner feel special.
Dating

Sometimes it's just easier being single

In a world where weddings cost upwards of $35,000 and kids and property are more binding than marriage, singledom is an increasingly valid choice for women.
Under the sheets

Here’s how sex can curb your binge eating habits

New research finds satisfying your sexual needs can also help to decrease your appetite for bad foods.
Food for thought

Your restaurant order could lead to a better date

Scientists have discovered the secret weapon to success on your next date.
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Pro-choice advocates

Two Irish women have just live-tweeted an abortion

The tweets about their 48 hour journey attracted more than 26,000 followers and some high profile supporters.
Two Irish women have live-tweeted an abortion to protest Ireland's strict laws banning the procedure. Tweeting under the name @TwoWomenTravel, a pregnant woman and her friend documented their trip to the UK to get a legal abortion. In Irel...
Living sustainably

I made my family go plastic-free for a week

Every day, the world uses an unsustainable amount of plastic. How practical is it for a family to go plastic-free?
The world is drowning in plastic. An average piece of plastic takes thousands of years to break down. The oceans are awash with billions of tonnes of the stuff, from large pieces of junk to tiny microscopic particles, which collect at cert...
Controversy

Half of burkini buyers aren't Muslim, says its Australian designer

The burkini has recently been banned from the beaches in Nice in line with France's secular values, but many of the women buying burkini's aren't wearing them to adhere to Islamic modesty.
Almost half of the women who buy burkinis aren’t Muslim, the woman behind the swimsuit says. Australian designer Aheda Zanetti is the creator of the burkini, a two or three piece swimming costume which has banned from a number of French be...
Health check

Should kids be given antibiotics in their first year?

Two-thirds of children have already received antibiotics by the time they are one year old.
Two-thirds of children have already received antibiotics by the time they are one year old. Antibiotic use is increasing in Australia, which directly affects the development of antibiotic resistance. This is now at crisis levels, meaning s...
Life in Gaza

This is what it's really like to work on the front line in Gaza

Carolyn Canham is from Canberra and has spent the past three years working as a volunteer and then in communications with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency supporting Palestinian refugees.
“Next time you come to Gaza, if the situation is better, insha'Allah, I’ll take you to my friend’s farm where you can pick strawberries off the bush and drink tea from the fire.” So said Mohammad, a driver with the United Nations Agency th...
Comment

What Muslim woman stereotype are you talking about?

Muslim women are not a novelty, nor is it surprising to see them succeed.
Here’s my confession: I’m not an avid viewer of the Olympics. In fact, calling myself a casual observer would be an overstatement. So, I didn’t get caught up in the fervour of Rio 2016, though it’s impossible to avoid if you’re on social m...
Focus on autism

Hugo Weaving and his nephew Ky team up for a video about living with autism

It's an issue close to the actor's heart.
Australian actor Hugo Weaving has a long and decorated career in front of the camera, but his latest starring role may be his most personal yet. Weaving has teamed up with his 16 year old nephew Ky Greenwood for a short film about living w...
Collective suffering

The psychological reason you care more about this kid than millions of refugees

Understanding the bias against collective suffering
The bloodied, dust-covered image of Omran Daqneesh, a 5-year-old Syrian boy from Aleppo whose family home was destroyed in an air strike, is making headlines and heartache in ways that the five-year-old conflict rarely does. The last time ...
The two of us

Twins live longer, a new study has found

It turns out sharing a womb can really pay off in later life.
Not only do identical twins get double the wardrobe, twice as much fun at their teachers' expense and a best friend from birth, researchers have discovered they also live longer than singletons. Researchers from the University of Washingto...
World Humanitarian Day 2016

The moment of the European refugee crisis that I’ll never forget

Melbourne local, Evan Davies, was working at the transit centre located near the border between Macedonia and Serbia in March 2016, when hundreds of refugees were refused entry to either country and left stranded in no man's land for days. Davies...
What were you doing around March 10 this year? It may be a hard stretch to recall your exact activities but for Evan Davies, a man who was located at the centre of the 2016 European refugee crisis, it's a period of time that will remain et...