Aussie tweakers spin their web over Bangladesh in T20 Cooper Connolly and the Australian spinners have guided Australia to an impressive T20 victory over Bangladesh with 10 balls to spare. AAP · Jun 17
World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 17 June What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 17 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options The Guardian - US · Jun 17
Zac Efron 'neglected' his 'personal life' Actor Zac Efron has declared he's prioritising his "mental health" and is focused on finding happiness because he "neglected" his "personal life" for such a long time as he focused on his career in Hollywood. BANG Premier · Jun 17
Bluey to be dubbed in Indigenous Australian language for first time Five episodes will be dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, spoken by Yolŋu communities in north-east Arnhem Land, in Australia’s Northern Territory The Independent UK · Jun 17
USMNT World Cup opponent watch: unpredictability is Australia’s greatest asset The Americans have the advantages on paper, but the Socceroos’ strengths are in their defensive organization and the power of the unknown The Guardian - AU · Jun 17
USMNT Projected Starting Lineup vs. Australia—Should Pochettino Change a Winning Formula? U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino had a golden lineup against Paraguay that he may not want to alter. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
Australia cruise to nine-wicket Women’s T20 World Cup win over Bangladesh – as it happened Sophie Molineux’s side make light work of 78-run chase with clinical performance in their second Group 1 game The Guardian - AU · Jun 17
Bangkok Post · Jun 17 US military footprint growing in Australia: defence minister SYDNEY - United States Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a "growing US footprint" in the country and important for national security, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Wednesday.
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlines Australians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This change follows a deal between the US and Iran. Gulf airlines are expected to benefit. Airfares may also see adjustments. Travelers can now secure insurance for these routes.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Afternoon Update: Hanson wants ‘monocultural’ Australia; Kyle Sandilands’ $12m settlement; and rat-hunting ghostbusters One Nation leader said Australia cannot be multicultural in her first address to the National Press Club in Canberra
AAP · Jun 17 FED:'Dig baby dig': Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry Australia should use more fuel from domestic stores and be less reliant on Asian neighbours, Pauline Hanson says, while renewable subsidies should be scrapped.
AAP · Jun 17 'Dig baby dig': Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry Australia should use more fuel from domestic stores and be less reliant on Asian neighbours, Pauline Hanson says, while renewable subsidies should be scrapped.
AAP · Jun 17 NSW:'I don't want to know': ex-Liberal MP denies visa fraud Envelopes containing bundles of cash were exchanged in a plot allegedly involving an ex-Liberal MP to unlawfully bring 10 Chinese non-citizens into Australia.
AAP · Jun 17 'I don't want to know': ex-Liberal MP denies visa fraud Envelopes containing bundles of cash were exchanged in a plot allegedly involving an ex-Liberal MP to unlawfully bring 10 Chinese non-citizens into Australia.
TechRadar · Jun 17 How to watch State of Origin Game 2: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 2 live streams online – including for FREE – with Mark Nawaqanitawase looking to light up NSW vs QLD at the MCG.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Which player has scored the highest percentage of their team’s goals at a World Cup? Plus: World Cup winners with no domestic honours, and why Australia are unofficial world champions
AAP · Jun 17 VIC:Accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars after bail loss A woman who returned to Australia from Syria after marrying a then-Islamic State fighter has remained expressionless in court after losing her bail application.
The Conversation · Jun 17 The US government can shut off access to AI at will. What does this mean for Australia? Last Friday, US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic received an “export control” directive from its government. The company was told it must block access to two of its most capable models, Fable and Mythos, for all foreign nationals.