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SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Professor Daswin De Silva from La Trobe University to find out more about a cyber attack which hit Qantas and Martin Lakos from Macquarie goes through the day's market action including another record for the ASX200.

A permanent Indigenous voice to parliament is on its way for Victoria. It makes Victoria the second state in Australia - after South Australia - to establish a state-based, democratically elected body to provide advice on laws and policies related to Aboriginal people. The agreements come at the same time as the handing down of the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, after four years...

After a dramatic 27-hour Senate session, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tiebreaking vote to pass Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, nicknamed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Republican defections, cuts to social programs, and a furious Elon Musk have turned the vote into a political flashpoint, with the bill’s fate in the House uncertain.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Lawless from Cotality to find out how the property market performed over the last 12 months and to get his take on where the hotspots will be in the new financial year, plus Mark Gardner from MPC Markets takes us through the first trading day of FY26 and looks into the year ahead.

The year 2025 marks the start of a new generation. Incoming Generation Beta is expected to grow up in a world marked by technological and environmental change. But what about the parents set with the task of raising them? The Beta Blueprint is a series of conversations exploring the unique challenges of raising the next generation. From digital dilemmas to discussing climate change, this SBS News...

A day after US President Donald Trump urged an end to the 20-month war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected at the White House next week for talks on a Gaza ceasefire, Iran, and possible wider regional diplomatic deals. But on the ground in the Palestinian enclave there was no sign of fighting letting up.

A firefighter is in critical condition after an ambush that saw two colleagues shot dead in the US state of Idaho. Police say a sniper lured fire crews to a mountain area by igniting a blaze before mowing them down.

From 1 July, the minimum superannuation an employer will be required to pay will be 12%. Australians eligible for government-funded Parental Leave Pay will also be paid superannuation for the first time, the Australian Taxation Office to pay the 12 % guarantee directly into their super fund. Former Treasurer Wayne Swan, who now works for a superannuation fund, announced the 9 to 12% increases in 2...

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ATO Assistant Commissioner Robert Thomson to find out what the Taxation Office is targeting during tax return season and to get his top tips, while George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management looks back at the financial year that was and gives his predictions for the next 12 months.

More than one-third of the people in the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu, which scientists predict will be submerged by rising seas, have applied for a landmark climate visa to migrate to Australia. The visa is the result of a treaty between the two countries that seeks to support the island nation through climate change.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says the country will continue with its nuclear program for what he calls "peaceful energy" purposes. It comes as US President Donald Trump insists the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities did long-term damage - and he takes issues with those who say otherwise.

As the Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday, Tibetan exiles in Australia are preparing cultural tributes that double as acts of defiance. While students here enjoy freedoms denied in Tibet, the future of spiritual leadership for Tibetan Buddhists remains uncertain. China insists the next Dalai Lama must be Chinese, but he says his successor will come from the free world, possibly even as a woman.

Visitors to one of Australia's largest national parks say learning about bush food is helping them better connect with First Nations people. Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory is home to ingredients not found anywhere else, with enthusiasts helping to uncover its culinary secrets.

There's been a record turnout at Budapest's annual Pride march, in an act of defiance against the Hungarian government's attempt to ban the event.

For 24 hours, Australia had four French intelligence agents involved in the bombing of Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior yacht in custody on Norfolk Island…then let them go just as New Zealand police were gathering evidence to lay charges. On the 40th anniversary of the bombing that shook the world, award winning journalist Richard Baker travels to Norfolk Island to talk to the locals involved about wh...

Heart failure is a growing problem with at least half a million Australians living with it at any given time - and more than 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Heart failure is responsible for approximately 61,000 deaths annually, numbers that are likely to increase with the growing and ageing population. Advocates say they are worried a lack of awareness about the condition is leaving Australi...

Movies like 'Deep Impact' and 'Armageddon' are Hollywood action adventure movies which sees the world threatened by complete destruction due to the impact of a giant asteroid, where a hero - like Bruce Willis in Armageddon - is sent to save the world from an approaching asteroid. Monday June 30th is World Asteroid Day - so what is the chance that we might all be wiped out by an asteroid... and do...

A new species of dinosaur has been unveiled at London’s Natural History Museum. The Enigmacursor was a small herbivore that lived around 150 million years ago alongside larger beasts like Stegosaurus and Diplodocus.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a historic peace agreement in Washington with hopes it will bring a close to the decades long conflict. While seen as a turning point, critics of the deal say it contains major omissions and argue the critical minerals element further exploits people in the region.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a landmark report on workplace sexual harassment, drawing from the experiences of over 300 victim-survivors. The report hands down 11 recommendations to address the gaps between policy and practice when dealing with those most affected by sexual harassment at work.

It was a tense week for families with loved ones in the Middle East – especially for one Melbourne mother separated from her three sons in Iran. When phone and internet failed, she did not know if they had survived.

It appears the volatility in global politics hasn't translated to local markets, with the ASX-200 remaining relatively calm for most of the week. IG market analyst Tony Sycamore spoke with Stephanie Youssef. Plus, Deloitte has released its latest Business Outlook and, despite global economic uncertainty, the Australian economy is expected to experience modest growth over the next few years. For mo...

A new vaccine advisory panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced it will study the schedule of childhood and adolescent immunisations and review the use of older vaccines. It's also recommended single dose flu vaccination formulas which is thimerosal-free. The announcements have caused some alarm, with some concerned it's promoting long debunked claims and embedding...

The unfolding events of the Israel-Iran conflict and what the future could hold for Tehran’s regime. Plus, the big bucks promised at the NATO summit, Georgia crackdowns on dissent, and the Armenian Prime Minister’s controversial plan to put religious rumours to bed.

Iran's Supreme Leader has emerged from hiding, warning the United States it will pay a heavy price for further attacks on its nuclear infrastructure and denying White House reports the countries are currently in talks over a nuclear agreement. The country says it will maintain peace with Israel and will not launch further strikes, unless it is attacked.