Russia hits Ukraine with largest drone attack of the war after Putin-Trump call

Russia has hammered Kyiv with the largest aerial assault since its invasion of Ukraine began — hours after US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. [...]

To buy, or to rent? How housing affordability stacks up across the states

It's an age old question: is it cheaper to buy or rent? A new report by property group Domain has revealed that servicing a mortgage on a house is cheaper… [...]

Two charged in spiritual blessing scams

Two people have been charged after allegedly targeting people of Asian background in spiritual blessing scams. New South Wales Police set up Strike Force Sentinel in April following reports the… [...]

PM maintains commitment to clean energy, but wants green hydrogen as centrepiece of energy future

The federal government is pushing forward with its green hydrogen agenda, despite private sector walk-outs and project closures. The Prime minister has maintained clean energy is key to Australia's prosperity… [...]

First Nations festival gives a taste of an ancient culture

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… [...]

Tour de France 2025: Ben O’Connor among Aussies competing in this year's race

Cycling's most famous race, the Tour de France, begins in the country's northern city of Lille this weekend. This year's race will feature 184 riders, including 10 Australians, who will… [...]

CEO SERIES: Haigh's' Alister Haigh on 30 years as CEO and future for chocolate prices & US shares at a record

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alister Haigh as he steps down as CEO from Haigh's Chocolates as a non-family member prepares to lead the company for the first… [...]

'Fly in, fly out criminals' preying on elderly in $3 million 'blessing scams' saga

Police have arrested two people in connection with alleged spiritual blessing scams targeting Asian communities. [...]

Gaza ceasefire scepticism, China studies US strikes & Dalai Lama dilemma

US President Trump ups the pressure on Israel and Hamas for a Gaza ceasefire, but questions remain around what’s really on the table, and what’s motivating it. Plus, how America’s… [...]

As ACT lifts the age of criminal responsibility to 14, where does the rest of Australia stand?

The ACT's decision to lift the age of criminal responsibility to 14 has exposed a patchwork of lower ages across Australia and renewed expert calls for a single national standard. [...]

Tributes pour in for Diogo Jota: 'He was what we'd all like to be'

Tributes are pouring in for Liverpool's forward star, Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain with his brother. The 28-year-old Portuguese player's death has left the football… [...]

PM wants Australia to be green energy superpower/ Evening News Bulletin 4 July 2025

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister outlines his economic plan to become a green energy superpower, a seven-hour siege ends with police shooting a man dead at a Victorian property.… [...]