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Australian Man Accused of Stuffing Thai Teen's Body Into Suitcase Faces Death Penalty

An Australian man faces the death penalty in Thailand after a 17-year-old girl's body was found in a suitcase. The suspect confessed following CCTV evidence and public outrage is mounting.

International Business Times UK · Jun 28

Heat is destroying Australia’s underwater forests. Seaweed biobanks could help save them

Australia’s Great Southern Reef is built not by coral but by seaweed. The seaweed forests on these rocky reefs stretch more than 8,000 kilometres around southern Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 28

Getting Murdoched is a fascinating study of the Murdoch media’s bullying tactics

Rupert Murdoch is almost certainly the most globally influential Australian. That Australia has one of the most concentrated media markets in the world is, sadly, a reflection of his influence, even though he has relinquished citizenship to become a dominant media figure in the United States. There are already a…

The Conversation · Jun 28

How to watch South Africa vs Canada: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts start knockout phase, team news

Canada captain Alphonso Davies starts from the bench again as the co-hosts face South Africa in Los Angeles at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar · Jun 28

Australia knock India out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with record chase

India's T20 World Cup 2026 journey concluded as Australia secured a dramatic six-wicket victory at Lord's. Chasing 171, the defending champions mounted a remarkable comeback, with Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner smashing half-centuries to overhaul the target. Despite a strong start and Harmanpreet Kaur's fiery unbeaten 56, India's bowlers couldn't…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Pez the inspiration as Aussies KO big foes at World Cup

Ash Gardner and Ellyse Perry put on a century partnership as Australia beat India at Lord's to reach the T20 World Cup semis and knock out their biggest rivals.

AAP · Jun 28

This Nation Emerges as the Dark Horse Most Likely to Reach the World Cup's Final Four

The 2026 World Cup group stage is done. Morocco look like real contenders, Messi makes history, and our Round of 32 picks break down all 16 ties.

Latin Times · Jun 28

Piastri fourth as Russell holds on for Austrian F1 win

Australia's Oscar Piastri has finished just outside the podium places as George Russell converted his pole position into a fine win at the Austrian Grand Prix.

AAP · Jun 28

Australian with retirement savings? You probably own SpaceX

Tech and AI stocks now make up as much as 12% of most balanced superannuation funds, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28

Cups of tea and a roaring crowd: Sydney’s Algerian community gathers for World Cup nailbiter

There was good food, nervous energy and pandemonium at a Surry Hills cafe as Algeria went through to the knockout round

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28