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Japan has surpassed 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, with the number of centenarians rising for a 56th consecutive year to 107,677. Women account for 88 per cent of them. But what is behind Japan’s extraordinary longevity, and do we really want to live beyond 100?

A slice of football history is taking place next month, when South Melbourne take on Melbourne Victory in the Australia Cup Final.The showpiece fixture will mark the first all-Victorian Australia Cup Final of the modern era, bringing together two giants of Australian football representing different generations. SBS looks at the significance of the event and the unique histories of both clubs.

When Mark van den Heuvel collapsed during football training in Canberra in 2016, he was diagnosed with a serious heart muscle condition. Nine years later, his health deteriorated dramatically after contracting COVID-19. A heart transplant was his only chance of survival.

An Austrian museum is now alive with the Sound of Music, a first-ever venue devoted to the classic 1965 singalong movie starring Julie Andrews. The Sound of Music Salzburg museum, situated in the Austrian city famed for music which is perhaps best known as the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, opened earlier this month.

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens" may be among Maria von Trapp's favourite things, but for many years The Sound of Music wasn't one of Salzburg's. Once dismissed by locals as sentimental "kitsch", the Oscar-winning film is now being celebrated in a brand-new museum. In this episode, we explore the movie's remarkable legacy, meet a real-life von Trapp descendant, and discover how a Hollywood musical transformed an Austrian city into a pilgrimage site for fans from around the world. From gazebos and mountain vistas to family bonds and famous songs, it's a look at the enduring appeal of one of cinema's most cherished musicals.

From 1 October, card surcharges disappear. Will businesses absorb the cost or pass it on elsewhere?

In this episode:
Sarah Megginson from Finder explains the change with Tom Kennedy.
Paul Bloxham from HSBC shares his interest rate and recession outlook with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves
Isaac Poole, chief investment officer at Ascalon Capital, discusses the market and investment opportunities.
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