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Opposition refers minister to Ibac – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton rejects proposed Matildas public holiday as ‘stunt’ and ‘ego trip’ for Anthony Albanese

Opposition leader says holiday could cost economy $2bn and promises $250m in community sports grants instead if elected

The Guardian - AU

The colour of his skin

Australian Jewish Association head David Adler has been slammed for posting ‘grotesque’ and ‘disgusting’ slurs over the colour of journalist Stan Grant’s skin, and a group of former Labor heavies has urged PM Anthony Albanese to push harder to get Julian Assange home before he dies.

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Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records

Call it soccer or football, the Australian women's team is on an unprecedented run in the World Cup.

WEKU

Morning Mail: Habitual gamblers targeted, the real reason Latham was dumped, fresh charges loom for Trump

‘Heavy TAB gamblers’ targeted by online ad database; Donald Trump looks set to face further charges over 2020 election

The Guardian - AU

The corner of Canberra where the Lionesses' heart beats most proudly

Not everyone in Canberra is cheering for a Matildas fairytale.

The Canberra Times

This person watching Lord of the Rings on a flight full of soccer fans is extremely relatable

We cheer for Merry and Pippin, too

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Newcastle Herald

The England v Australia rivalry rears its head in a World Cup semi-final

In today’s Football Daily: The World Cup semis loom, TV troubles and more

The Guardian - UK

Stress of Matildas’ penalty shootout can now make way for World Cup enjoyment

Watching the game against France was nail-biting but having reached the semi-finals for the first time anything from here on in is a bonus

The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce Admitted To Accidentally Watching The Wrong Matildas Game & At Least A Win’s A Win

Barnaby Joyce has admitted that he spent his Saturday night watching the wrong Matilda's game when a pub played a match from July.

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Australian politician accidentally watches wrong Women’s World Cup match at pub

Former deputy PM red-faced as he admits missing historic penalty shootout

The Independent UK

Canberra Stadium watch party on radar for Matildas' World Cup chaos

Canberra Stadium may host fans at a live site for World Cup final.

The Canberra Times

I Got In A Matildas Google Trance & Found A Bunch Of Backstories That Make Them Even More Badass

These are all the very best Matildas backstories that make them even more badass than I originally thought.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Just another opponent’: Matildas play down England rivalry ahead of World Cup clash

The Matildas have downplayed a rivalry with England ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash with the Lionesses on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: woman at centre of mushroom poisoning speaks; and Mark Latham dumped as NSW One Nation head

Victorian woman told police she also went to hospital after eating the meal, which killed three and left another hospitalised

The Guardian - AU

Mary Fowler: creative maestro’s work not done yet with England up next for Matildas

Still just 20 years old, the Australia forward has risen to the occasion at this Women’s World Cup but her biggest test awaits in the semi-final

The Guardian - AU

The Matildas’ courage is changing the Australian narrative. The question is: what next?

For every Australian who watched the Matildas and wants more of this feeling, there are four immediate actions to take

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The Canberra Times

'It's iconic': Wilkshire backs Matildas to create more 'special' World Cup moments

The former Socceroo believes the Matildas can upset England and reach the World Cup final.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney stadiums to show Matildas v England Women’s World Cup semi-final

NSW premier Chris Minns says he hopes the match breaks viewing record set by Cathy Freeman’s 400m gold medal at 2000 Olympics

The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce admits watching wrong Matildas game after pub showed July friendly

Former deputy prime minister says ‘such is life’ after pub showed Australian team’s July friendly rather than thrilling Women’s World Cup quarter-final win over France

The Canberra Times

Barr 'strongly prefers' national holiday for Matildas World Cup win

The ACT is also considering a bigger public viewing venue.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Insurance premiums through the roof, compensation for murdered refugee, the Matildas’ mentality

Home insurance premiums climb by 50% in high-risk parts of Australia; government reaches a confidential settlement with the family of Reza Barati

The Guardian - AU

Australia v England: five things about the Matildas’ World Cup semi-final opponents

The European champions are depleted through injury and suspension but still boast an enviable squad

The Guardian - AU

Resilient Matildas chasing World Cup glory one game at a time

Having banished ghosts of the past, Australia are stronger than ever. Is it enough to get them past England and into the final?

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