A plastic waste vortex almost the size of Queensland is circulating the Pacific Ocean. Now, a not-for-profit says it can tell the world "what it costs, what is needed and how long it could take" to remove it. trib.al/1gpdKTg

Interest rates aren't expected to dip any time soon and the size of Australian home loans has now surpassed all records. trib.al/7bJQLrH

Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is impacting school children with a sharp rise this year in those arriving without breakfast or lunch. trib.al/ei9ra1v

A fringe group of right-wing sheriffs in the US say they will challenge the law to uphold their vision of America. Via SBS Dateline trib.al/XxPeWsu

It's an important communication tool among some of Australia's diaspora communities. But they say Telegram is also being used to spread misinformation, threats and sow division. trib.al/P9rvm7f

Australians lose more money to gambling than anywhere else in the world. So, what can be done to tackle the addiction and harm associated with this multi-billion-dollar-a-year industry? Find out more here: ow.ly/m1NG50Th6rZ

Following weeks of criticism, the government said it will include questions around sexual orientation and gender in the 2026 Census. trib.al/bYmDJGf

During the Paralympic Games, social media feeds are filled with "motivational" memes ostensibly celebrating athletes with disabilities. However, some former Paralympians believe this type of "inspiration porn" content might not be as inspiring as it seems. trib.al/nOAcaOG

NSW Roads Minister John Graham has announced that, "in the context of a rising road toll", his government will launch a trial of average-speed camera zones at two of the state's accident hotspots. trib.al/Dwyhqpb

A South Australian draft law would impose "harsh" fines on social media giants that allow children under 14 to create accounts. The legislation would put the obligation on the companies and "we know they will resist" it, the state's premier has said. trib.al/SvwreZS

The mother of the 14-year-old who has been charged with fatally shooting four people at his high school in the US state of Georgia called the school that morning. sbs.com.au/news/article/f…

As of July 2024, the national average loan size for owner-occupier dwellings reached $641,000 - an increase of more than 8 per cent from the same time last year. Read more: ow.ly/FR9U50TiwjM

Former US president Donald Trump has said he was "very offended" by Russian President Vladimir Putin's endorsement of his Democratic rival vice-president Kamala Harris. For the latest news, visit trib.al/srX8F6s

Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are hyped as gamechangers for weight loss with demand driving nationwide shortages. Are the potential side effects worth it? Via @SBSInsight ow.ly/HvHw50Tiwo1

James Earl Jones, the actor whose rich baritone provided the voice for Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died at age 93. ow.ly/F2eh50TjAqA

Critics are urging Australian judges serving on Hong Kong's top court to resign after fellow foreign justices stepped down, some in response to the enactment of national security laws that aim to stifle dissent and democratic freedoms. ow.ly/bsEV50TjAMe

Dr Mohammed Haskali's first memories are of being imprisoned in Pakistan when he was four. He is now a leading cancer researcher. SBS Arabic Read more: sbs.com.au/language/arabi…

Here’s everything you need to know about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ first in-person presidential debate – and how you can watch it live from Australia. Read more: ow.ly/20FN50TjFem