Unemployment rate falls as oil, gold and Australian dollar hit milestones

Unemployment rate falls as oil, gold and Australian dollar hit milestones

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly eased in May despite a cooling labour market, but what does it mean for the Reserve Bank after inflation also ticked higher? Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Indeed APAC Senior Economist Callam Pickering about the outlook for interest rates, before LGT Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Scott Haslem explains why investors moved into defensive stocks as the Australian dollar slipped below 69 US cents, oil fell below pre-conflict levels and gold dropped under US$4,000. Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly eased in May despite a cooling labour market, but what does it mean for the Reserve Bank after inflation also ticked higher? Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Indeed APAC Senior Economist Callam Pickering about the outlook for interest rates, before LGT Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Scott Haslem explains why investors moved into defensive stocks as the Australian dollar slipped below 69 US cents, oil fell below pre-conflict levels and gold dropped under US$4,000.

Canada survives despite defeat, Vinícius Jr shines again, and the Socceroos prepare for Paraguay

Canada advances to the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, despite losing to Switzerland 2-1. Vinícius Jr is on the scoresheet again, despite a VAR controversy. Brazil leaves Scotland on a brink of World Cup exit with a 3-nil win. South Africa celebrates a 1-nil victory over Son Heung-Min's South Korea side. Australia gears up to watch the Tony Popovic's Socceroos' match against Paraguay tomorrow. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she talks about Vinícius Jr's goals caught up in a VAR controversy? South Africa celebrating a win over South Korea, and Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad's thoughts ahead of their Paraguay match. World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch. In this episode: · Canada advances to the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, despite losing to Switzerland 2-1 · Vinícius Jr is on the scoresheet again, despite a VAR controversy · Brazil leaves Scotland on a brink of World Cup exit with a 3-nil win · South Africa celebrates a 1-nil victory over Son Heung-Min's South Korea side · Australia gears up to watch the Tony Popovic's Socceroos' match against Paraguay tomorrow. From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day. For more on this series, follow The 90+ Podcast [https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/world-cup-daily-the-90-podcast]. Get daily updates on the SBS News website [https://www.sbs.com.au/news] and follow SBS Sport on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/sbssportau], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@sbssportau], X [https://x.com/SBSSportau], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sbssportau] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sbssportau/] for all the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026/how-to-watch] kicks off on June 12 (AEST) - with coverage starting for the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa from 4am (AEST) - and will be an exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia. You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS [https://www.sbs.com.au/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026], SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand [https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026].

ASIO outlines looming security threats on and beyond Australian soil

ASIO has revealed it has foiled 14 terror plots since the December mass shooting in Bondi, with the current terror level remaining "probable". But the service will undergo a review of its warning system, as Australia's spy chief warns the current one is understating the danger faced by the public.

Deadly bird flu strain lands in second state – but experts say the risk of pandemic remains low

The deadly H5N1 bird flu has reached a second Australian state, with a third seabird confirmed infected and more cases expected to grow on the mainland. But authorities say the risk of a human pandemic remains low. The deadly H5N1 bird flu has reached a second Australian state, with a third seabird confirmed infected and more cases expected to grow on the mainland. But authorities say the risk of a human pandemic remains low.

Inflation cools but rate rise risks remain

Australia's inflation rate eased in May, offering some relief to households, but sticky underlying price pressures suggest the Reserve Bank may not be finished with interest rates just yet