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 Interviews and feature reports from SBS News.Copyright 2023, Special Broadcasting Services Politics & Government
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  • INTERVIEW: North Aboriginal Justice Agency CEO accuses NT government of long term detention in watchhouses

    INTERVIEW: North Aboriginal Justice Agency CEO accuses NT government of long term detention in watchhouses
    May 2 2026
    The Northern Territory justice system is under fresh scrutiny amid allegations people are being held in overcrowded cells for long periods of time without adequate healthcare in a Darwin correctional facility. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections has said in a statement that the Darwin Transitional Custody Centre accommodates prisoners for a maximum of four weeks. They said prisoners undergo intake and medical screening to ensure they don't have any serious health concerns and are well suited to the environment. The spokesperson also said prisoners do have access to phones and can contact family. But this week, the North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) accused the government of failing to fully address the issue, saying parts of the Darwin City Watchhouse had been renamed and transferred to the control of the corrections department – while conditions continue to resemble a watchhouse. NAAJA CEO Ben Grimes is being interviewed here by Tee Mitchell.
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    20 mins
  • Colombians divided over the fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar

    Colombians divided over the fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
    May 2 2026
    Colombia is confronting a unique problem: what to do with a population of hippopotamuses originally linked to Pablo Escobar. The notorious late drug lord became infamous for importing the creatures and establishing a zoo at one of his properties.
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    4 mins
  • ‘Songs in Sign Language’ reimagines Disney musical moments in ASL

    ‘Songs in Sign Language’ reimagines Disney musical moments in ASL
    May 2 2026
    Disney Plus has released Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language, which reimagines three animated musical sequences from recent feature films. The positive feedback to the project from the Deaf community in the United States has reached Australia, with advocates here hoping that it represents a positive step toward inclusion.
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    5 mins
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