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President of FIFA Gianni Infantino, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, right, stand ahead of the Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England.
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Australia news LIVE: Heartbreak for Matildas after loss; PM strikes deal with state, territory leaders over housing target

Prime minister strikes housing deal at national cabinet to build 1.2 million homes, King Charles III praises Matildas after loss and Voice debate continues.

  • by Caroline Schelle
Western Power is again being accused of its power lines contributing to a bushfire.
Bushfires

Western Power faces charges over WA bushfire

  • by Sarah Brookes
Transport chaos at Sydney Olympic Park rail station after the Women’s World Cup semi-final.
Public transport

Two men to face court after railway equipment vandalised, causing Matildas train chaos

  • by Olivia Ireland and Latika Bourke
Crowds surge through barricades at Federation Square prior to the Matildas semi-final match against England.
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Matildas

‘No excuse’: Search for flare-throwers after rowdy fans storm Fed Square

  • by Eliza Sum, Broede Carmody and Alex Crowe
Beachgoers in Queensland have filmed a scaly sight as two male pythons go head to head in a fearsome fight.
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Two large snakes filmed wrestling on Queensland beach

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Professor Mary-Louise McLaws, epidemiologist with UNSW, during an address to the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra, 2021.
Healthcare

Epidemiologist who led Australia through COVID dies aged 70

Professor Mary-Louise McLaws, who was diagnosed with a serious disease as she led Australia through the pandemic, died on Saturday.

  • by Malcolm Brown and Tim Barlass
Many adults use vaping to help them quit smoking cigarettes.
Smoking & vaping

Largest bust of vapes, nangs in Australia found in Perth’s north-east

“The sheer volume of nangs shows that they weren’t destined for our cake bakers.”

  • by Michael Genovese
Baby Angus, his intended mother Edwina Peach, and his surrogate mother Jennifer McCloy moments after Angus’ birth in November 2022. The two women are campaigning for change to make surrogacy more accessible in Australia.
Babies

‘We need to talk about surrogacy’: A lifelong friendship and a mission for change

  • by Laura Banks
Carsales has flagged a renewed interest in vehicle purchases as public fears about COVID-19 keep public transport numbers down.
Letters

As cars get bigger, so do our health problems

Dr Gaby Bolton has been paid thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.
Healthcare

‘Hasn’t sunk in yet’: Melbourne doctor wins landmark wage theft case

  • by Melissa Cunningham and Alex Crowe
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