Comfortable retirement costs less than many think as shares rally on Middle-East truce

Comfortable retirement costs less than many think as shares rally on Middle-East truce

The Australian sharemarket jumped 1.3 per cent to its highest close since mid-April after the US and Iran agreed to an interim deal to end hostilities in the Middle East, easing investor concerns and sending oil prices sharply lower. In this episode, Daniel Martin from Alvia Asset Partners breaks down the market rally, the impact of falling oil prices, and why airlines, miners and other major stocks benefited from the improving global outlook. Plus ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty explains why many Australians may be overestimating how much they need for a comfortable retirement, with new figures showing singles require around $630,000 in super and couples $730,000 by retirement age.

Socceroos dominate national headlines, Curaçao scores its first ever World Cup goal

Australia continues to celebrate Socceroos impactful debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Curaçao scores its first ever World Cup goal in their match with Germany; Japan came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Netherlands; Ivory Coast had a late win against Ecuador after Amad Diallo scored at 90th minute; Sweden wins 5-1 against Tunisia in their opening match. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she wraps up day four of the World Cup. Will Australia be able to keep up its momentum against USA this weekend? And will the US-Iran peace deal announced today bring a sense of calm ahead of Iran’s opener against New Zealand tomorrow? 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: · Australia continues to celebrate Socceroos impactful debut FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Curaçao scores its first ever World Cup goal in their match with Germany · Japan came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Netherlands · Ivory Coast had a late win against Ecuador after Amad Diallo scored at 90th minute · Sweden wins 5-1 against Tunisia in their opening match 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].

Irankunda, Metcalfe lead Australia to historic win against Türkiye

Socceroos' young guns Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe captured the hearts of Australians at home and at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with their 2-nil win against Türkiye. In their first FIFA World Cup 2026™ match, Tony Popovic proved his selections - showing that the next generation is one that could define Australia. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she breaks down the match. Will Australia be able to win again next weekend against host nation USA? And will Brazil's Vinicius Jr keep their team's unbeaten streak alive? 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: · Socceroos' Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe score winning goals against Türkiye ·  Will Tony Popovic's squad win again next weekend against host nation USA? ·  And will Brazil's Vinicius Jr keep their team's unbeaten streak alive? 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].

How the 'beautiful game' brings about beautiful change

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now underway, and football is once again at the centre of attention around the world. But away from the big lights and global headlines, there are people using football in quieter, powerful ways to build community and drive social cohesion.

'The need is constant': Red Cross calls for more blood donors

For families relying on transfusions, donated blood can mean the difference between life and death. For others, the decision to donate is shaped by culture, experience and how well they understand the system. Lifeblood is urging more Australians to donate blood, warning the need is constant and cannot be met without regular donors. But as Australia's population becomes more diverse, experts say the country's blood supply also needs to reflect that change, with some patients needing blood that is more closely matched to their background.