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Queensland woman's sister shares heartfelt message after ex-partner charged with murder

SBS News

On Saturday night, a group of wildlife hunters found what police believe to be the remains of 30-year-old Jana Armstrong.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:58 am

'Beat the bastard': Arrow vows to help others fight MND

ABC Australia

Former NRL player Jai Arrow says he is determined to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease until a cure is found. 

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:34 am

Swiss coach blasts 'unacceptable' VAR rule after World Cup elimination

ABC Australia

Switzerland is fuming after Breel Embolo was sent of the highly charged World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina in Kansas City.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:08 am

Missing woman's former partner charged with murder after remains found in Queensland bushland

The Guardian

Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong, mother of a four-month-old baby, was last seen on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland police have charged a former partner of a missing woman with murder, after a body belie...

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 5:49 am

Quick hits: A tearful red, a perfect 10 and a massive cast

ABC Australia

Norway fumes at England's equaliser, Breel Embolo's tearful red card and Jordan Henderson's heavy-duty cast. Here are today's quick hits from the World Cup. 

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 4:29 am

Victorian crossbench MP warns voting system overhaul must be backed by broader reform - as it happened

The Guardian

This blog is now closed.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian Animal Justice party MP Georgie Purcell says abolishing the state's group voting ticket system without any other changes would see the balance of power handed to One Nation.The Age reported yesterday that ...

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 4:00 am

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US attacks, says it's hit two ships in Hormuz

SBS News

Donald Trump has declared the end of a ceasefire meant to halt the war started by the US and Israel on 28 February.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 3:50 am

Live: Sea Eagles and Cowboys locked in tight battle between finals hopefuls

ABC Australia

Manly holds a 14-6 lead at half-time over North Queensland, with a place inside the NRL's top eight up for grabs. Follow live.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 3:30 am

Live: Bulldogs get vital win as Dees face Tigers at MCG

ABC Australia

Melbourne and Richmond play at the MCG ahead of Brisbane and Essendon's final game of the Sunday triple-header to end round 18 of the AFL, after a win for the Bulldogs. Follow live.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 2:52 am

Bellingham goes big time again, as England continues down hard road

ABC Australia

Jude Bellingham has been scrutinised and criticised in the months leading up to the World Cup. Now he stands as England's best player so far, carrying the Three Lions' title dreams on his shoulders.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 2:50 am

Why Norway feels 'bitter' after contest of controversy against England

ABC Australia

Norway felt England's equaliser shouldn't have stood after the ball appeared to get a deflection off a wire holding up the "spidercam" above the pitch, directly leading to England gaining possession and scoring.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 2:06 am

US congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

SBS News

Ro Khanna says he was confronted and detained by Israeli settlers brandishing US-made assault rifles.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 12:55 am

Young country footballer 'alert' after serious on-field head knock

ABC Australia

A young regional footballer who sustained a head knock and concussion during a match on Saturday is recovering well in a Melbourne hospital, according to his club.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 12:35 am

WATCH: Argentina march on to the World Cup semi-finals as Switzerland see red

SBS News

Meanwhile, England ended Norway's World Cup dream after Jude Bellingham put in a heroic shift.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 12:35 am

Skier training for 2030 Winter Paralympics only a year after discovering sport

ABC Australia

Oliberth Reyes has moved to the Snowy Mountains to train to qualify for the 2030 Winter Paralympics despite learning to ski only a year ago.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 12:27 am

Wallabies' pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

The Guardian

Plucky defeats decorated with patches of excellence will not cut it for Australia with a home World Cup now looming largeThe camera found Joe Schmidt shortly after France had completed a 22-point swing. Australia's coach had seen a 21-12 half-time lead obliterated in 16 brutal minutes. Schmidt, on...

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 12:20 am

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

SBS News

Jayden Adams played in three matches at the FIFA World Cup.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 10:56 pm

Football homecoming brings 30yo tradition back to life

ABC Australia

A special tribute match at Ensay's oval in regional Victoria resurrected a football tradition and brought generations of a Gippsland high country community together.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 10:09 pm

NRL isn't just a game in the Pacific, it's part of a diplomatic 'knife fight'

ABC Australia

In a contest for Pacific influence against China, Australia's football diplomacy comes with risks and rewards.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 9:56 pm

'We'll be back stronger': Socceroos star Bos undergoes knee surgery

ABC Australia

Jordy Bos goes under the knife after his World Cup campaign came to an abrupt end due to a knee injury against Egypt.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 9:27 pm

South African World Cup player dies aged 25

ABC Australia

Jayden Adams, who made three appearances for South Africa at the World Cup, has died aged 25.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:39 pm

Álvarez wondergoal helps Argentina book semifinal date against England

ABC Australia

Julián Álvarez's first World Cup goal breaks the deadlock as Argentina downs Switzerland 3-1 to advance to the semifinals.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:26 pm

Meet Darcy Byrne, the Labor mayor taking on pokies reform - podcast

The Guardian

Darcy Byrne is the Labor mayor of Sydney's Inner West council and he's helping lead a grassroots movement on curbing gambling harm in the community - including pushing for a reduction in the number of poker machines in licensed clubs in New South Wales. This momentum comes while the federal La...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:01 pm

Up, up and away: balloons take flight over Mildura - in pictures

The Guardian

A spectacular display of hot air balloons kicked off the annual Balloons over Mildura festival in regional Victoria Continue reading...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:01 pm

Canberra toddler Safa was two when blunt-force trauma ended her life eight years ago. But who was to blame?

The Guardian

Police suspected the daughter of Sudanese refugees was the victim of a 'horrendous' murder - but there have been no arrests and no inquest. Her father is impatient for answersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbubak...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:01 pm

AI companies want to water down Australia's copyright laws. Artists are outraged, Labor is split

The Guardian

Anthony Albanese will deliver a landmark speech on AI this week as MPs are torn between attracting datacentre investment and protecting the rights of creativesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesWhen Anna Funder stood before a pack of journalists at Parliament House this month, she...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:00 pm

In my years of spearfishing, I've never encountered more sharks than now. But I know where I stand in the underwater pecking order | Clarke Gayford

The Guardian

Below the surface is one of the only places I can switch my brain off. Coming face to face with a shark comes with the territory - and we all have to adapt to this new normalThe first time I came face to face with a great white shark I felt something shift inside me. One look into those eyes darke...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:00 pm

I spent many of my childhood weekends among gamblers in the local TAB. That seems almost quaint now | Morgan Campbell

The Guardian

With betting now accessible 24/7, the old bricks-and-mortar shops seem like a nostalgic relic from a gentler timeThe experience of the Cessnock TAB began with the tinny click of its big door handle, followed always by the smell of old cigarettes and the racket of 2KY racing radio turned up full blas...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:00 pm

Nosková downs 'ex-friend' Muchová to win all-Czech Wimbledon final

ABC Australia

Linda Nosková becomes the third Czech woman in four years to claim the Wimbledon singles title as she downs her great friend in the final.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 7:58 pm

Semi-final set as England best Norway and Argentina down Switzerland — as it happened

SBS News

Switzerland found themselves a man down against the reigning champions after Breel Embolo was sent off for diving.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 12:06 pm