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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic signs extension through to Asian Cup
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic gets his contract extended just days before Australia’s World Cup kicks off to take the national team through to next year’s Asian Cup. Source link
AudiA6 crypto launderers arrested, network taken down by police
Australian ransomware victim’s funds washed, AFP said. Source link
Federal government has contracts worth more than $650m with embattled KPMG
Parliamentary library data reveals the federal government has almost 300 active contracts with accounting firm KPMG, which is being investigated over claims it misused confidential client information. Source link
NDIS spending cuts would see 240,000 people exit the scheme, inquiry told
More than 240,000 people would exit the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over four years according to modelling as part of a plan to cut spending on the multi-billion-dollar program. Source link
Smelter left in limbo after consortium member effectively pulls out of bid
Workers at Tasmania’s troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter have been told administrators have until Monday to secure alternative funding, after a member of the preferred consortium bidding to take over the manganese smelter effectively pulled out. Source link
Quick hits: Opening ceremony delights, drinks break drama and Haiti's jersey ban
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is up and running, launched by a colourful opening ceremony and comprehensive win for Mexico. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the tournament. Source link
Thai king's eldest daughter dies after long illness
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who had spent the past three and a half years in a coma due to a heart condition, is being remembered for her efforts to improve the livelihoods of female prisoners and her diplomatic career. Source link
Shakira kickstarts World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City
The World Cup 2026 opens with a vibrant ceremony as Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and a cavalcade of Latino stars blend with Indigenous Mexican displays at the Estadio Azteca. Source link
The head injury that almost ended it all for Mexico's 'miracle' man
In 2020, Mexico World Cup goal scorer Raúl Jiménez was lying on the turf of the Arsenal Stadium receiving oxygen after fracturing his skull and injuring his brain. Source link
Late Socceroos great drives coach to 'do something extraordinary'
Australian soccer legend Johnny Warren once asked why Australia was content with just qualifying for a World Cup. Australia coach Tony Popovic is remembering that as he aims higher than ever before at the tournament. Source link