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German defence minister lashes Trump over Iran exit strategy
Boris Pistorius says Germany will only help to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire deal is struck. Source link
Popovic wants World Cup contenders to play with freedom in final home matches
The Socceroos’ upcoming games against Cameroon and Curaçao could make or shatter World Cup dreams, and Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer has backed the players, and coach Tony Popovic, to deliver come tournament time. Source link
History-making jockey Michelle Payne honoured with statue at Flemington
Australian horse racing trailblazer Michelle Payne, the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup, has been honoured with a statue unveiled today. Source link
States to seek consistent reporting of fuel shortages at national cabinet
State and territory leaders are also expected to push for a national approach to any further measures, including fuel rationing, if supply were to run short. Source link
'Sweeping, unchecked powers' behind Iranian tourist ban
Thousands of Iranian travellers have now been barred from entering Australia under a government ban, prompting criticism by refugee advocates and some crossbenchers. Source link
AFL says new illicit drug policy is 'most stringent in Australian sport'
The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes biannual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport. Source link
The NRL risks losing itself in a maze of set restarts
After three rounds of the NRL season the increase in set restarts has left coaches, players and fans alike more confused than ever about the specifics behind rugby league’s most controversial rule change. Source link
Ryswyk says reaction to coming out has been 'overwhelming'
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk says the support he received after becoming the first AFL player to come out as gay has “blown me away”. Source link
ASX closes slightly down while NAB plans hundreds of job cuts — as it happened
The ASX 200 has closed slightly down as Iran’s foreign minister says the country will not negotiate with the US on a ceasefire plan. Brent crude remains above $US102 a barrel. Source link
Australian bishop appointed by pope to senior Vatican role
Anthony Randazzo, the bishop of Broken Bay, which since 2019 covers Sydney’s northern regions and the central coast, receives the personal title of archbishop and is named as Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts. Source link