SBS turns 50: Tracing the journey from explaining the Medibank scheme to becoming a national voice

1975 marked a turning point in global and Australian history — from the end of the Vietnam War and the genocide in Cambodia to the political events in Australia. During this period, a change was underway: Australia was moving toward multiculturalism. From this shift came SBS — a broadcaster that gave voice to the nation's expanding mix of cultures. On its 50th anniversary, we look back at the story of how SBS began.