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Socceroos icon says Popovic 'messing with things too much' in GK switch Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Mark Schwarzer says he is not a fan of Tony Popovic's decision to swap goalkeepers ahead of the penalty shootout, even if it had been successful.
Arson chemist investigates fatal house fire in Melbourne's south-east Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
A man believed to be in his 60s died after being pulled from a room engulfed in flames in a Springvale South home overnight.
Qld Labor frontbencher not ruling out seat-swap after boundary review Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The independent redistribution commission has recommended a substantial redraw of the seat of Gaven, which Meaghan Scanlon reclaimed at the last state election with a very slim margin.
Nicky Winmar statue to be removed from stadium after assault conviction Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Former St Kilda and Western Bulldogs player Nicky Winmar has been found guilty of assaulting a woman in Victoria.
Live: Roosters get straight back to NRLW dominance in superstar's return Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Tarryn Aiken returns as the Sydney Roosters take down the Titans in their first game of the 2026 NRLW season. Follow live.
What could Taylor Swift's wedding dress look like? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Singer Taylor Swift has married footballer Travis Kelce, creating a massive pop culture moment and a passionate talking point on social media.Â
Millions gather in Iran for funeral of assassinated supreme leader Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Millions of Iranians have gathered in Tehran as the country begins a week of funeral ceremonies for former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Â
Meta bans millions of accounts as AI impersonates real creators Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Alicia discovered a Facebook account had gained more than 500,000 followers by posting AI-generated images of her.
Live: Demons withstand Hawks comeback, Giants end Freo's win streak Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Melbourne holds off a huge Hawks comeback in Tasmania, while GWS beats ladder leaders Fremantle, ending the Dockers' 14-game win streak. Follow live.Â
Are America's founding principles being challenged? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary today. Let's take a closer look at the document that birthed the nation and where things stand now.
How rugby league became Australia's most valuable football code Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
A $5 billion-plus broadcast rights deal is expected to be announced this week, making rugby league Australia's most valuable football code.
Trump made money off his meme coin, did its investors? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
US President Donald Trump made huge amounts of money from his family's crypto and meme coin ventures last year, but did his investors?
Third teenager charged with murder over Melbourne stabbing Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The friends and family of Darweish Mohamed, who was allegedly stabbed to death outside a Craigieburn hospital on Wednesday night, will remember him at a memorial today while a third teen has been charged with his murder.
As NAIDOC turns 50, what is 'deadly' and what does it mean to you? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
As official NAIDOC celebrations get underway across the country, the ABC's Matt Francis asks what is deadly and what does it mean to the Indigenous community across the country.
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Robotic rescue mission underway to save space telescope falling to Earth Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
NASA launched a mission on Friday, local time, to try to prevent one of its aging telescopes from burning up in the atmosphere, a complicated operation expected to last months.
Four rescued from roof of stranded 4WD in flooded river Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Four people are rescued from floodwaters after their 4WD is swept into a river crossing.Â
At 20 years old, Kelsey may be one of Australia's youngest publicans Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
Kelsey Brown revives the tiny town of Mingela by buying the local watering hole that had been closed for more than a year.
Great Barrier Reef avoids World Heritage 'in danger' listing Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The UN body raised "utmost concern" over the site's declining coral cover after mass bleaching events in 2024 and 2025.
'We can't wait': WA town hopeful of economic benefits of reopening gold mine Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
The rebirth of the mothballed Badgebup Gold Mine is expected to bring new industry and inject hundreds of workers into one of WA's premier farming regions.
Investors 'all but gone' from Melbourne property market after budget Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026
With clearance rates in Melbourne sitting just above 50 per cent, experts say sluggish sales show investors have lost trust in bricks and mortar.
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News from the BBC World Service
Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning Posted on Friday July 03, 2026 In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over. Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence. Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married - here's how the day unfolded Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden. England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday. Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures. UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains. How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS reward scheme announced Posted on Friday July 03, 2026 From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit. 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come. What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money? Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals. The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision. China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations. Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year. Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded. Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic. Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero. BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico Posted on Friday July 03, 2026 The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult". Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events. Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next? The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband' Posted on Saturday July 04, 2026 Shifting start times at the Fifa World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.
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