Wednesday, August 5, 2026

SBS helps Australians understand why every Census counts


As Australia prepares for the 2026 Census on Tuesday 11 August, SBS is helping ensure everyone can participate with confidence. Through trusted news and information in over 60 languages, SBS is explaining why the Census matters, how to take part, and how every response contributes to a better understanding of contemporary Australia.

As the national public broadcaster for all Australians, SBS is committed to ensuring

Match Official Appointments: Hahn Australia Cup 2026 Round of 16

For the list of appointments for Saturday, 8 August to Wednesday, 12 August, see below.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC v 
Melbourne Victory

Saturday 8 August 2026

Marconi Stadium

19:30 (Local)

19:30 (AEST)

Referee

Adam Bavcar

Assistant Referee 1

Cameron Wright

Fourth Official

Ivica Covic

Assistant Referee 2

Claire Green

Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC

Sunday 9 August 2026

Spencer Park

17:00 (Local)

17:00 (AEST)

Referee

Tom Fell

Assistant Referee 1

Abdullah Al-Khameesi

Fourth Official

Adam Kersey

Assistant Referee 2

Byron Lerch

South Melbourne FC v Fremantle 
City FC

Sunday 9 August 2026

Lakeside Stadium

19:40 (Local)

19:40 (AEST)

Referee

Jock Quartermain

Assistant Referee 1

Josh Berry

Fourth Official

Jack Powers

Assistant Referee 2

Helena Panagiotidis

Lions FC v Melbourne City

Tuesday 11 August 2026

Spencer Park

19:30 (Local)

19:30 (AEST)

Referee

Mackenzie Janes

Assistant Referee 1

Benjamin Orwell

Fourth Official

Luca Ferroussat

Assistant Referee 2

Hannah Pola

SD Raiders FC v Macarthur FC

Tuesday 11 August 2026

Fairfield Showground

19:30 (Local)

19:30 (AEST)

Referee

Noah Moss

Assistant Referee 1

Matteo Brazzale

Fourth Official

Jake Rose

Assistant Referee 2

Daphne Gounaris

Brunswick Juventus FC v Preston 
Lions FC

Wednesday 12 August 2026

CB Smith Reserve

19:30 (Local)

19:30 (AEST)

Referee

Lucas Mattia

Assistant Referee 1

James Sherry

Fourth Official

Sophie Allum

Assistant Referee 2

Nick Elagin

APIA Leichhardt v Sydney United

Wednesday 12 August 2026

Leichhardt Oval

19:30 (Local)

19:30 (AEST)

Referee

Tom Dale

Assistant Referee 1

Liam Smith

Fourth Official

Charlie Hollings

Assistant Referee 2

Sebastian Ruskin

North Sunshine Eagles FC v 
Heidelberg United FC

Wednesday 12 August 2026

Ironbark Fields

19:45 (Local)

19:45 (AEST)

Referee

Michael Ouliaris

Assistant Referee 1

Thomas Gellatly

Fourth Official

Thomas Brinkworth

Assistant Referee 2

Dante Diaz

Senate Inquiry into the Support at Home

Dementia Australia representatives and Advocates have participated in the Senate Inquiry into the Support at Home program held in July and August 2026.

The Senate Inquiry is looking into the operation of the Support at Home program. The program was launched in November 2025 to deliver care and services to older Australians living at home.

In our submission to the Inquiry, which was informed by people living with dementia and their

Consumer confidence rise (after Q2 CPI)

Rise (after Q2 CPI)

  • Consumer confidence rose 3.5 points last week to 74.7 points. The four-week moving average was unchanged at 74.2 points.
  • ‘Weekly inflation expectations’ fell 0.4 percentage points to 5.5 per cent, while the four-week moving average was unchanged at 5.7 points.
  • ‘Current financial conditions’ (over the last year) increased 1.3 points, and ‘future financial conditions’ (next 12 months) jumped 6.9 points.
  • ‘Short-term economic confidence’ (next 12 months) lifted 1.9pts, while ‘medium-term economic confidence’ (next five years) was up 2.9 points.
  • The ‘time to buy a major household item’ subindex gained 4.9 points. 

ANZ Economist, Sophia Angala, commented:

ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence rose 3.5pts last week, with all

Job Ads Rise in July

A Rise in July:

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads rose 0.8 per cent m/m in July after an upwardly revised 0.1 per cent m/m fall in June. In trend terms, the series lifted 0.3 per cent m/m and is up 1.9 per cent in annual terms. 

ANZ Economist, Aaron Luk, commented:

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads rose 0.8 per cent m/m in July, to be 2.1 per cent higher over the year. The job ads series remains 16.2 per cent above its 2010s average and has held broadly steady despite the RBA’s rate hiking cycle.

The resilience in job ads is consistent with the continued strength of the labour market. June

Why are we waiting? Business, consumer and community groups call on NSW MPs to scrap the insurance tax

Joint Media Release: Insurance Council of Australia, Committee for Sydney, Strata Community Association, National Insurance Brokers Association, Financial Rights Legal Centre and NSW Council of Social Service

Tuesday 4 August 2026

A coalition of business, consumer, community and industry organisations has called on every party in the New South Wales Parliament to commit to scrapping the insurance tax before the March 2027 state election.

New South Wales is the only state that still funds emergency services by taxing home, motor and

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Repatriation Ceremony to Gäṉgaṉ and Bäniyala Homelands in North East Arnhem Land

Dhuwa and Yirritja clans celebrating the return of ancestors to the sacred lands of Bäniyala. Picture: Caitlin McAtomney
Dhuwa and Yirritja clans celebrating the return of ancestors to the sacred lands of Bäniyala. Picture: Caitlin McAtomney

One of Australia’s greatest Indigenous leaders, Dr Djambawa Marawili AM HC, together with North East Arnhem Land Clan leaders, has led a series of historic repatriation ceremonies of Ancestors to the Dhaḷwaŋu, Maḏarrpa, Djapu, Dhuḏi-Djapu,  Maŋgalili and Marrakulu Clans at Gäṉgaṉ and Bäniyala.

Dr Marawili said this was a momentous day for Yolŋu people.

Innovation in women’s sport rewarded

Sixteen NSW sporting organisations will share in $500,000 to deliver 19 projects aimed at getting more women and girls into sport and keeping them there as part of the Minns Labor Government's four-year Play Her Way strategy to help women and girls get into sport and stay in it.

The projects will build career pathways, drive inclusive cultures, and lift participation for

Statement by Laureate Professor Marcia Langton AO on the repatriation of Ancestral remains from The Donald Thomson Collection to the Dhaḷwaŋu, Maḏarrpa, Djapu, Dhuḏi-Djapu, Maŋgalili and Marrakulu Clans

Senior Dhalwaŋu leader Yinimala Gumana and family members and Laureate Professor Marcia Langton AO (second right) with the University of Melbourne team.

A Message to the clans and their leaders from Professor Marcia Langton

To the leaders, Elders, families and members of the Dhaḷwaŋu, Maḏarrpa, Djapu, Dhuḏi-Djapu,  Maŋgalili and Marrakulu Clans, I want to express my profound sorrow as your Ancestors are returned to their homelands. Your Ancestors are coming home.