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Freefall: home prices notch biggest drop in years

Australia's housing market is undergoing a broad-based downturn with interest rate rises and affordability pressures denting investor confidence.

AAP · Jun 30

Australia knock West Indies out to reach Women's T20 World Cup final

Australia is one step closer to a record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title after an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies. Beth Mooney's unbeaten 61 anchored the chase, supported by Ashleigh Gardner's all-round performance, including two wickets and 35 runs. The West Indies faltered after a strong start, setting…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

How to watch France vs Sweden: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Kylian Mbappe leads Les Bleus in last 32

Here's how to watch France vs Sweden for free online and from anywhere in the last 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Kylian Mbappe leads a star-studded cast of strikers.

TechRadar · Jun 30

How to watch Tyler Perry's ‘Ruthless’ season 6 online — from anywhere

The show is moving homes for season 6 so here's how to watch Tyler Perry's "Ruthless" online from anywhere for as little as $1.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 30

New visa rules from July 1 in US, Australia, Japan, Vietnam: What travelers, foreign workers must know

New visa rules July 1: The US is now offering a $750 fast-track tourist visa, and Australia is increasing the minimum salary for skilled migrants. Japan is hiking visa fees for numerous countries, Vietnam will require travelers to complete health declarations.

The Times of India · Jun 30

Australia's living dinosaur tree survived 90 million years in a secret canyon

A tree species known only from fossils dating back roughly 90 million years has turned out to be very much alive. In 1994, a New South Wales park ranger rappelled into a narrow sandstone canyon in the Wollemi National Park and stumbled upon a small grove of strange-looking conifers. Botanists…

The Times of India · Jun 30

Many Australians can get three free hours of power from today. Here’s how

Residents of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia with a smart meter can access the Solar Sharer energy offer from 1 July

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30

Bookshops offer much more than just retail – but who would open one in this economy?

Australia has only half the number of bookstores it had a decade ago. But as the industry calls for more public support, some optimistic booksellers are bucking the trend

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30

What’s the catch? Menus across Australia to show seafood’s country of origin

From 1 July, restaurants need to tell customers whether their fish and seafood was caught in Australia or overseas

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30

Wallabies hoping Ireland clash lights the fuse for Schmidt’s farewell tour

Outgoing coach will soon give way to Les Kiss but the Sydney match plus tests against France and Italy will establish World Cup credentials

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30