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Australia’s beloved and enduring foreign affairs program, SBS Dateline, is set to make its much-anticipated return on Tuesday, March 3, at 9:30 pm AEDT, available on SBS and SBS On Demand. For decades, Dateline has been at the forefront of delivering in-depth international stories, and this season promises to uphold that tradition.
The premiere episode plunges into the intensifying situation surrounding immigration policies in the United States. Darren Mara, a dedicated Dateline reporter, takes viewers to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where tensions are high following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents. This episode provides an unflinching look at the impact of these events on the local Somali community, who live under the looming threat of deportation.
One poignant narrative focuses on a man who found himself in a direct confrontation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on the day of Renee Good’s tragic death. Through Mara’s lens, the episode also explores the broader community’s reactions, showcasing the spectrum from fervent protestors to vigilant neighborhood watch volunteers, each playing a unique role in a city grappling with federal immigration enforcement.
Don’t miss the compelling premiere, titled “ICE: America’s Turning Point?” airing live on Tuesday, March 3, at 9:30 pm AEDT on SBS and SBS On Demand. This episode sets the stage for a season that promises riveting storytelling and profound insights.
In the weeks to follow, the Dateline team will expand their globe-trotting journey, bringing stories from diverse locales such as Austria, Nepal, Colombia, Peru, and Scotland. Each episode promises a fresh perspective on the complex issues that define our world today.
Coming up later in March:
Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising, Tuesday 10 March at 9.30pm AEDT
Gen Z Nepalese led an uprising that toppled the government. But what happens next for this Himalayan nation?
Dateline reporter Colin Cosier travels to Nepal to investigate the fallout from the protests — which reportedly left 76 dead and 2,000 more injured — and meets the young people seeking change from entrenched corruption and dwindling job opportunities.
Vienna: A Renters’ Paradise, Tuesday 17 March at 9.30pm AEDT
Australia is in the middle of a housing crisis, but Vienna — which has been named most liveable city in the world five times — has a unique and affordable social housing system that makes it a utopia for tenants.
50 per cent of the population is eligible for affordable and secure housing, including apartment complexes with facilities like pools and gyms. And once you’re in social housing, you don’t have to leave. Can Australia learn anything from Europe’s largest landlord? And what about life for those who aren’t eligible for this groundbreaking housing system?
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