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2026-07-02 11:50Sony ends physical game disks for PlayStation as digital sales soar
Experts say gamers will have serious concerns ‘around various aspects of this announcement’.
2026-07-02 11:20Sydney brothers accused of stealing $600,000 from elderly man with dementia
The pair allegedly gained access to the 88-year-old’s bank accounts, draining $600,000.
2026-07-02 11:20
Salah or the Socceroos? Australia's biggest Liverpool fans face World Cup dilemma
Ahead of Australia's clash with Egypt, one question dominates at Kleames Dawood's barbershop: can you cheer against Mohamed Salah?
2026-07-02 11:15
At least 13 killed after 'most massive' assault on Ukrainian capital since Russia's invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia "has been preparing this massive strike against Ukraine for some time now".
2026-07-02 11:15
A week after Venezuela's quakes, one missed call is keeping hope alive
Families are clinging to signs of life beneath the rubble as anger grows over Venezuela's earthquake response.
2026-07-02 11:15
Gun buyback deadline expires with most states still refusing to sign on
A federal government spokesperson indicated the scheme would still go ahead, citing the agreement of National Cabinet.
2026-07-02 11:15
Where to watch the Socceroos take on Egypt in the World Cup knockouts
Australia's World Cup dream is on the line in a knockout clash with Egypt — and fans nationwide are preparing to watch together.
2026-07-02 11:15
What's behind South Africa's deadly anti-immigrant protests?
Organisers claim they are protesting against undocumented migrants, but some are seeking to spread the blame for other issues
2026-07-02 11:15
Why Australia probably won't host a men's FIFA World Cup any time soon
Australia is riding football fever, but a men's World Cup on home soil is still a long way off.
2026-07-02 11:15
'Damning admission': Labor concession on controversial aged care tool fails to quell anger
Critics say a tool designed to streamline aged care assessments is leaving some people waiting too long.
2026-07-02 11:15
WATCH: Folarin Balogun draws controversial red card as the USA runs Bosnia and Herzegovina ragged
Elsewhere, it was a day of nervous fight-backs with England and Belgium both coming from behind to triumph at the death.
2026-07-02 11:15
Who had it worse? The hidden shift behind Australia’s generational mortgage debate
New research suggests borrowers are under greater stress than ever — including 1989 when interest rates were 17.5 per cent.
2026-07-02 11:15
Ninth life: What 30 years of housing downturns can tell us about this one
Yes, property prices are falling. Here's what happened the last eight times — and the signs worth watching now.
2026-07-02 11:15
How 120,000 siblings disproved a myth around pregnancy and paracetamol
A new study found paracetamol use in pregnant mothers does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD.
2026-07-02 11:15
Revealed: The data behind Australia's 'great Socceroos sickie'
Socceroos fans told SBS News they planned to "chuck a sickie". New data reveals just how many no-shows there were.
2026-07-02 11:15
More than 12,000km from Washington, Trump's major move is still being felt
One year on from the dismantling of the world's largest donor of humanitarian aid, the impacts are devastating.
2026-07-02 11:15
Donald Trump's bumper day of wins, losses, and growing power
Over a single day, the US Supreme Court delivered sweeping verdicts on some of Trump's signature policies.
2026-07-02 11:15
Australia's happiness divide has been revealed — and one worry stands out
More than 15,000 Australians were asked about happiness, optimism and the nation’s biggest concerns. One issue dominated.
2026-07-02 11:15
'She has such an aura': The 20-year-old Aussie who just beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon
Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint produced the best match of her career to prevail over the tennis legend.
2026-07-02 11:15
Police hunt for Monaco bomb suspect after Ukrainian tycoon wounded
Home to some of the world's wealthiest people, the incident has rocked the ultra-safe principality.
2026-07-02 11:15
WATCH: Mexico dismantle Ecuador with pitch perfect play and a pair of beautiful goals
Meanwhile, Mbappé got a double for France, and Norway celebrated a historic win over Côte d'Ivoire.
2026-07-02 11:15
Australia's supermarket price crackdown starts today. But will you pay less?
The new laws target excessive grocery prices, but experts say their impact at the checkout may be limited.
2026-07-02 11:15
The city defying Australia's housing slump — and why sellers are still reaping record gains
Despite fresh price falls, many homeowners are still selling well ahead.
2026-07-02 11:15
Could this be Australia’s warmest winter ever?
The ski season has started, but the weather might mean it isn't worthwhile hitting the slopes just yet.
2026-07-02 11:15
Against Egypt, the Socceroos will need to do something they've never done before
If the Socceroos beat Egypt on Saturday, they will achieve a first for an Australian team at the World Cup.
2026-07-02 11:15
The country that's been dragged in to Australia's 'monoculture' debate
Pauline Hanson has held up Japan as a model of monoculturalism. Experts say the reality is more complex.
2026-07-02 11:15
'Deliberate' explosion rocks Monaco, Ukrainian oligarch injured
Monaco's minister of state has said the explosion is the first such event ever to take place in the principality.
2026-07-02 11:15Privacy Commissioner ordered to hand over report on Amex security failures
The Privacy Commissioner has been ordered by parliament to hand over a secret report detailing its investigation into American Express's technology security failures, after using gag orders and legal
2026-07-02 11:15Major milk company fined for misleading consumers about fresh milk
One of Australia's largest milk providers has been fined by the consumer watchdog for misleading consumers with "fresh milk" labels on products that contained substantial amounts of powdered milk.
2026-07-02 11:15