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Dateline is an award-winning international documentary series. In 2024, Dateline marks its 40th year on air as Australia's longest-running international current affairs program. Each week Dateline scours the globe to bring you special characters and a world of daring stories.

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The landmark 40th season will explore global issues that expand our understanding of the world around us, with this year's line-up featuring stories from Gaza, Syria, Romania, Venezuela, Germany, Japan, the United States, and beyond.
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25 March at 9:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand

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Dateline, 40 years On Air

Australia's longest running current affairs program.

The landmark 40th season will explore global issues that expand our understanding of the world around us, with this year's line-up featuring stories from Gaza, Syria, Romania, Venezuela, Germany, Japan, the United States, and beyond. Watch Tuesday 9:30pm on SBS or SBS On Demand.

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