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SBS Australia
36 minutes ago
- General
- SBS Australia
NITV News: 16 July, 2025
SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Heated confrontation erupts as Australian journalists try to cover Anthony Albanese's visit to China - forcing him to make an admission
Chinese security guards have clashed with Australian reporters in Beijing covering Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 's highly anticipated visit - forcing him to make a grim admission about the communist country's tightly controlled press. A group of Australian journalists and camera crew were filming near the historic Drum Tower landmark in the heart of the Chinese capital on Tuesday when they were confronted by security guards who demanded they stop filming. The guards then blocked the contingent, who were travelling with a diplomatic escort, from leaving as they packed up, telling them that they weren't allowed to leave and that the police had been called. ABC journalist Stephen Dziedzic and SBS World News chief political correspondent Anna Henderson were among those caught up in the chaos. Henderson had just finished doing a piece to camera when security guards encircled the group and demanded they hand over their camera equipment. 'It's just a really febrile situation here in Beijing,' Henderson said. 'It's really hard to work out what we've done wrong, but the local authorities are clearly quite upset with us. 'We had paperwork giving us permission to film here.' The group was eventually allowed to leave without further incident, after an Australian official with the Beijing embassy stepped in to intervene. 'When it looked like one of the guards might block one of the camera operators, she intervened immediately, telling them to step back. It was deftly done,' Dziedzic reported for the ABC. 'For a moment, it looked like they might not let us leave - but when the bus pulled up, we got on it and left with no problem. 'It wasn't a dramatic encounter and at no point did we feel physically threatened, but it's a reminder of the current political climate in China.' Following the altercation Albanese made an admission to reporters. 'China has a different system obviously with the media,' Albanese said. The Chinese government strictly regulates all forms of media, including news outlets, film, television, and online platforms, ensuring content aligns with the Communist Party's narrative. Sensitive topics such as human rights abuses, political dissent, Taiwan, Tibet, and the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre are heavily censored or erased altogether. Online, the 'Great Firewall' blocks access to many foreign websites and social media platforms, while Chinese alternatives are closely monitored and filtered in real time. Citizens, journalists, and creators often self-censor to avoid repercussions, including arrest. Albanese is currently in China for a six-day visit, where he had 'constructive' talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to restore ties between the two nations. He later had talks with Premier Li and Chairman Zhao Leji. Albanese will visit the Great Wall of China on Wednesday before flying out to Chengdu in the southwestern province of Sichuan. 'Australia's committed to a stable relationship with China,' the PM tweeted on Wednesday morning.
SBS Australia
6 hours ago
- Business
- SBS Australia
I transferred $1.6 million into a scammer's bank account. I don't blame myself for it
When every ping or buzz on our device could be a scammer, how can we recognise any red flags and protect ourselves? Insight hears from those who've been hit hard by scammers but are fighting back. Watch Insight episode Scammed on SBS On Demand . When I was legally put in charge of my parents' financial decisions, I didn't think it would end in being scammed out of most of our inheritance . The youngest of five sisters, I was determined to act in Mum and Dad's best interests — not just legally, but morally. My dad died in 2019 when he was 90 years old. Mum's health declined soon after, with a series of strokes and a major heart attack . By late 2022, it became clear Mum needed specialised care. We made the hard decision to move her into an aged care home. Letting go of our family home was the next heartbreak. That house held five generations of memories; packing it up took a full year. The house finally sold in November 2023. After paying off a reverse mortgage and Mum's care accommodation expenses, approximately $2 million remained. Our family had never seen that kind of money. I sought professional financial advice and set $400,000 aside for Mum's future needs. The remaining $1.6 million was to go into a conservative fixed-term deposit. Safe and sensible — or so I thought. Harriet's late parents. Source: Supplied Shortly after the house sold, I received a phone call. The man had an offer on term deposits and said he was from my bank. He seemed to really know his stuff. I told the man to call back closer to settlement, which he did. He offered a fixed-term deposit with a decent rate. I checked with my family, and we agreed to proceed. 'No reason to doubt' The man emailed me official-looking documents and a brochure, which were all marked with my bank's branding. He said that because my bank is an international one, the funds had to go into a "segregated client account" with a completely different bank. He walked me through it all and even read a legal disclaimer aloud — I agreed. I had never done a term deposit before and had no reason to doubt I was dealing with my bank. I emailed Mum's bank and told them I was transferring $1.6 million into what I believed was a term deposit in my name. They questioned the account being at a different bank, and I explained to them what the man had told me. They asked no further questions and processed the payment. Two weeks passed. I contacted Mum's bank about transferring the remaining $400,000. That's the moment I found out the $1.6 million was gone. A 'mule' account I found out the term deposit account I transferred the $1.6 million to wasn't in my name. It was in a stranger's name and appeared to be a 'mule' account used by criminals to move money around. I was told the money had been moved into 10 different Australian bank accounts the day after I'd transferred it — and then overseas. As far as I'm aware, only one of those banks flagged it as a suspicious transaction with my Mum's bank. But by that time, it was too late. The police traced the initial receiving account and confirmed it was a 'mule' account created to launder stolen funds. I was told that only $232 was all that was left of the $1.6 million after the transactions had been made. I felt sick. Not just from the loss, but from the feeling of betrayal I felt of the systems that are meant to financially protect us. My parents were schoolteachers who did important work; Mum even received an Order of Australia Medal for community service. That money wasn't just cash; it was my parents' legacy, and our security. That money could have been a house deposit for a grandchild, a small business loan, retirement funds, a future for ten grandchildren. Now, I believe it's likely funding something horrific. Harriet's mother when she was younger. Source: Supplied Mum died last year at 95, thankfully never knowing about all this. I haven't been able to see any proof of where the money went. I was told the adage: "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" by one of the banks, which feels like victim blaming to me. The police arrested the criminals who ran the mule accounts , but that won't bring Mum's money back. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority can't help me as the amount lost exceeds their reimbursement limit. I feel frustrated that I haven't been able to get clarity on what exactly happened or where the money went. 'How could I have fallen for this?' At first, I blamed myself. I manage multimillion-dollar projects in my professional life. I'm methodical and cautious; how could I have fallen for this? But the more I dug, the more I realised: this isn't a story about me. This is a story about a system I feel is failing thousands of Australians: digital banking. I feel there is a greater onus placed on the consumer when things go wrong, and it's often hard to bring scammers to justice. I think there needs to be more external regulation of our banks — especially in an age when scams are increasingly malicious and are harder to recognise. This is why I've joined with other victims to form a not-for-profit organisation , Scam Victim Alliance, which lobbies for legislative change. We want banks to be held more accountable. We want more transparency and better access to evidence for victims. Above all, we want a seat at the table. Today, I'm still fighting. We haven't recovered the money. Perhaps we never will. But I've stopped blaming myself. I know now this wasn't a personal failure — it's systemic. It happened to me and my family, but it could have been anyone. It is happening to thousands of Australians every year; and I believe it's going to get worse as AI gets better and criminals hone their skills. I lost my family's inheritance. But I refuse to lose my voice. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. If you've had your personal or financial information stolen, immediately contact your bank or credit card provider and tell them to stop any transactions. You can report scams to Scamwatch or ReportCyber .
Broadcast Pro
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Viu and SBS announce global premiere of ‘Taxi Driver' third season
Viu's latest slate of Originals showcases global collaborations and talent, delivering authentic storytelling with cross-border appeal. Viu, the pan-regional OTT platform under PCCW, and South Korea's SBS network have announced the return of the hit drama Taxi Driver for a third season, set to premiere globally (excluding South Korea and mainland China) in Q4 2025 as a Viu Original. Building on the popularity of its previous seasons, the new chapter continues the saga while expanding into new international territories and showcasing a broader range of Asian talent. Season 3 sees the return of Lee Je-hoon as Kim Do-gi, the complex and relentless vigilante at the heart of the series. Cast members Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin and Bae Yoo-ram also return, bringing back the beloved Rainbow Taxi team. The storyline, crafted by writer Oh Sang-ho and director Kang Bo-seung, promises the group's most perilous missions yet. Joining the ensemble is Edan Lui from Hong Kong's top boy group MIRROR, who makes his Korean drama debut in a key role that forms an alliance with Do-gi. Park Jeong-hoon, CEO of Studio S (in-house production arm of SBS Media Group), said: 'We are delighted to introduce Taxi Driver 3 through our trusted and long-standing partnership with Viu, a platform with strong global influence and reach. Our production team is working diligently to create a high-quality drama that lives up to the legacy of Seasons 1 and 2, striving to meet and exceed the expectations of viewers.' Janice Lee, CEO of Viu and Managing Director of PCCW Media Group, added: 'Our fresh slate of titles reinforces our commitment to compelling storytelling that resonates locally and travels globally. In 2025, we are bringing new international collaborations such as Taxi Driver 3 and My Youth, delivering authentic, locally rooted productions with cross-border appeal. By working alongside world-leading studio partners and by showcasing local and global talent, we hope to continue to support the creative industry while featuring fresh narratives and cultural richness that captivate audiences worldwide.' Alongside Taxi Driver 3, Viu's Q3 and Q4 slates include a diverse range of content across multiple Asian markets. My Youth tells a story of a reclusive former child actor forced to reconnect with his past when reunited with his first love, now a powerful entertainment executive. Other major titles include My Girlfriend Is a Man!, a gender-bending romantic comedy based on a popular webtoon; Love's Ambition, a Chinese romance drama starring Zhao Lu Si and William Chan; Rintik Terakhir, an Indonesian psychological romance and sequel to Aku Tak Membenci Hujan; and Putri & Phrince, a Malaysian high school romance directed by Liyana Jasmay. In addition to its Korean and Chinese productions, Viu is also expanding its Southeast Asian portfolio with 12 new Malay-language projects in partnership with studios like Rumah Karya Citra and Global Station, and co-productions with Telkomsel under the Viu | MAXStream Originals banner in Indonesia.
SBS Australia
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Poet Gyanu ‘Walker' Poudyal says Nepal is turning into an aged-care institution!
Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here . Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.
