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SBS News in Easy English

SBS
Australia
Donald Trump
Israel
Iran
United States
Gaza
New South Wales
Ukraine
Anthony Albanese
Hamas
Sydney
Hezbollah
Bondi Beach
Lebanon
Russia
Melbourne
Middle East Conflict
Victoria
United Nations
Sudan

A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability.

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A news bulletin for English language learners

A news bulletin for English language learners

A five minute bulletin for English language learners

A 5-minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability.

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Kane Evans
Former NRL prop who publicly came out as gay
National Rugby League (NRL)
Episode: Kane Evans 'free' after becoming second male rugby league player to come out as gay
Gaja Kerry Charlton
Yuggera elder quoted during protests and site description
Aboriginal community representative
Episode: SBS News in Easy English 01 June 2026
Dr. Anne Ancia
Health expert cited by SBS News
Episode: SBS News in Easy English 20 May 2026
Sherry Ballot-Assis
Representative from Disability Advocacy Network
Disability Advocacy Network
Episode: President Donald Trump set to arrive in Beijing SBS | News in Easy English 13 May 2026
Jim Chalmers
Treasurer of Australia
Australian Government
Episode: President Donald Trump set to arrive in Beijing SBS | News in Easy English 13 May 2026
Captain Rahman Kapoor
Captain serving on a ship carrying crude oil
Unspecified shipping carrier
Episode: Ship captain talks of distress after 54 days stranded in Persian Gulf | SBS News in Easy English 23 April 2026
Jonathan Howe
Meteorologist from the Bureau of Meteorology
Bureau of Meteorology
Episode: Ex tropical cyclone Narelle expected to strengthen again in WA | SBS News in Easy English 23 March 2026
Martin Luther King III
Human rights advocate and son of Martin Luther King Jr.
Episode: Safety arrangements ahead of Herzog visit | SBS News In Easy English 4 February 2026
Kutcher Edwards
Muddy Muddy singer-songwriter and member of the Stolen Generations
Episode: Rallies around Australia amid debate over date of Australia Day | SBS News In Easy English 26 January 2026

Host

Wing Kwan
Host of SBS News in Easy English; multiple episodes feature Wing Kwan among other SBS hosts.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
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    Podcast Addict
    5
    joewe
    2 years ago
  • SBS podcast

    It’s very useful daily news from SBS podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ausney
    Australia4 years ago
  • It’s a start

    Great thought for MSM to FINALLY offer news to the ESL & PWD sectors but speaking slowly doesn’t mean the content is any easier to understand. It would make better sense to reconstruct topics using less complicated words & use colloquial terms & definitions along the way. Whoever’s checking content needs to ensure that the same quotes eg from the NSW Premier aren’t repeated multiple times in the same bulletin.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maclardy
    Australia4 years ago
  • Nice one

    Such a helpful podcast for English learners in Aus! Great work SBS News.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    douglasgordon
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great job SBS

    Well done SBS what a great initiative. I wonder whether this would be useful for some people with disability too?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rjh302002
    Australia6 years ago

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The show is accessible and easy to understand for English learners and people with disabilities.
Positive feedback on inclusive framing and educational value for ESL learners.
Listeners appreciate concise updates and the simple language used.

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#101
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#213
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#219
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SBS News In Easy English 22 November 2024
Q: Do your comments reflect that the opposition doesn't have faith in the independence of the court?
The opposition firmly believes that the court does not have jurisdiction over these matters.

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A concise daily five-minute news wrap presented in Easy English, designed for English learners and people with disabilities. Episodes cover a mix of domestic Australian politics, budget updates, consumer news, and international developments, all delivered in plain language with quick summaries and accessible narration. The show frequently features policy context for audiences who want straightforward explanations of current events, plus human-interest angles and cross-promotional segments related to learning and accessibility. Noteworthy is the focus on plain-language reporting and inclusive framing, making complex headlines approachable for a broad audience, including learners and caregivers reaching for clear, reliable updates.

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SBS News in Easy English launched 6 years ago and published 783 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Kane Evans
2. Gaja Kerry Charlton
3. Dr. Anne Ancia
4. Sherry Ballot-Assis
5. Jim Chalmers
6. Captain Rahman Kapoor
7. Jonathan Howe
8. Martin Luther King III

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