Two men to face court after railway equipment vandalised, causing Matildas train chaos
Police arrested two men after a railway signal box was vandalised on Wednesday night, causing tens of thousands of Matildas fans to be delayed for hours.
- by Olivia Ireland and Latika Bourke
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‘We have tried everything’: Plane breakdown forces German foreign minister to cancel Australia trip
Annalena Baerbock’s trip was designed to deepen Germany and Australia’s collaboration in supporting Ukraine and in dealing with China.
- by Latika Bourke
English tabloid ignores facts to make underdog claim
Having spent the Ashes series believing they were the better team, the English have been quick to claim the highly ranked Lionesses will be up against it on Wednesday.
- by Latika Bourke
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Aviation
Tourism minister doesn’t deny supporting extra flights for Qatar Airlines
The Albanese government has come under pressure to explain its reasons for blocking the airline, which will keep European ticket prices sky-high.
- by Latika Bourke
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Trade
Removing Chinese tariffs on wine a tougher fight than barley, trade minister warns
Trade Minister Don Farrell hosted his New Zealand counterpart at his South Australia winery to build on their existing trade partnership.
- by Latika Bourke
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FIFA Women's World Cup
PM lifts hopes of public holiday if Matildas win Cup as small business issues warning
The prospects of a public holiday if the Matildas clinch the World Cup are firming, but small business has warned against declaring the “unprofitable” idea.
- by Latika Bourke
Paris racing to clean up the Seine River in time for Olympics
Untreated wastewater flows in Paris’ Seine River have been in the spotlight following unprecedented heavy summer rain.
- by Latika Bourke
Trump indictment LIVE updates: Former US president appears in court, pleads not guilty over January 6 US Capitol attack
Trump is due to appear in court on Friday morning after being charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 US election result. Follow our rolling coverage.
- by Latika Bourke
‘We made a mistake with Russia’: EU chief in Asia trade mission
In her first visit to the Philippines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to restart negotiations on a trade deal as China’s actions in the South China Sea rattle the region.
- by Latika Bourke
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Aviation
Minister denies searches of Australian women in Doha behind move to block Qatar Airways
The federal transport minister is under pressure to explain the decision to block extra flights for Qatar Airways.
- by Latika Bourke
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Assange saga
Key Assange supporter says Wikileaks founder could cut deal to secure freedom
Labor MP Julian Hill says he is concerned that some supporters of Julian Assange would rather he were a martyr than free.
- by Latika Bourke