Saturday’s AFL action is off to a flyer with St Kilda getting the jump on Sydney at Marvel, and North Melbourne leading Hawthorn in Tasmania. Tonight, the Blues host the Lions. Follow the action LIVE.

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Australia’s defence industry minister caused confusion in Washington after he declared American subs would be at HMAS Stirling for only five years. Now both countries say it will be indefinite.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/us-subs-will-be-enduring-in-australia-pentagon-says-after-conroy-confusion-20260801-p60kjq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The Dolphins host the Cronulla Sharks in Round 19 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/round-19-dolphins-v-sharks-match-highlights-20260711-p60ejo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Old servers were the likely culprit behind the nationwide Telstra blackout, as the telco potentially faces hefty fines.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/old-servers-found-to-be-the-likely-reason-behind-telstra-outage-20260711-p60eh4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-western-bulldogs-west-coast-eagles-open-sunday-matches-with-marvel-stadium-clash-20260712-p60emk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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North Melbourne's Tom Blamires has been concussed in a tackle from Collingwood star Jack Crisp.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/roos-youngster-concussed-in-pies-tackle-20260710-p60efp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The man known as the Human Headline died on Friday.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/derryn-hinch-has-died-aged-82-reports-20260630-p60bfv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The decision comes after Geelong coach Chris Scott made a veiled swipe at James Hird while endorsing Nathan Buckley’s return to coaching.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/another-former-senior-coach-opts-out-of-essendon-process-20260710-p60e78.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Eels utility Dylan Walker sets up a try for Kelma Tuilagi with an unbelievable behind-the-back flick pass.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/walker-produces-flick-pass-for-the-ages-20260705-p60crc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Folarin Balogunhas started for the United States in their round of 16 clash with Belgium after his red card was suspended. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career is over after Spain defeated Portugal 1-0. Follow all the action.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/soccer/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-portugal-take-on-spain-as-the-usa-prepare-for-belgium-20260706-p60d0e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The global social media firms have been questioned over antisemitic materials posted on their sites.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/antisemitism-royal-commission-live-updates-tiktok-youtube-representatives-set-to-appear-20260707-p60d5z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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At just $21 per square metre, the historic property in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt is a stark contrast to Perth’s soaring urban land prices.

https://www.watoday.com.au/property/news/you-could-buy-this-property-for-the-price-of-a-used-car-but-there-s-a-catch-20260707-p60dck.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The multibillion-dollar deal will make the NRL more valuable than the AFL while keeping the sport with its existing broadcast partners.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/nrl-to-unveil-record-rights-deal-with-nine-foxtel-20260707-p60d95.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/two-speeches-two-different-visions-of-what-it-means-to-be-an-american-20260704-p60cl0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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AFLW is getting a video-based review system, but it won’t be as comprehensive as the controversial ARC that the men’s competition uses. Meanwhile, the Magpies have won three straight heading into Friday night’s clash against North Melbourne, and coach Craig McRae believes he has unlocked a powerful energy.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/we-want-to-stand-for-something-mcrae-gives-thumbs-up-to-magpies-aggression-20260707-p60d6s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Police will ask that accused Pam the Bird graffiti vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell be kept behind bars after he allegedly climbed a concrete stack on the bridge and spray-painted his infamous tag.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/police-stand-off-as-pam-the-bird-vandal-climbs-bolte-bridge-20260707-p60d56.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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As police ramp up enforcement of new e-bike and e-scooter laws, a near-hit on a busy inner-city path has prompted renewed debate about shared paths.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/queensland/missed-him-by-10cm-a-scooter-rider-s-near-hit-with-toddler-divides-opinion-20260707-p60db2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The dead seabird was found by a member of the public at Hawks Nest on the NSW Mid North Coast. The risk to humans remains low, but the H5 virus would be devastating to the poultry industry and wildlife.

https://www.watoday.com.au/environment/conservation/first-suspected-bird-flu-case-in-nsw-as-state-ramps-up-surveillance-20260703-p60cdk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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South Africa score a try through Cheslin Kolbe against England.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/boks-carve-up-england-20260705-p60cp3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Maya Joint spoke to Stan Sport after her second round loss at Wimbledon.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/tennis/joint-reflects-on-positive-week-after-loss-20260703-p60c9b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Costly mistakes by big-name players remain a must-fix situation ahead of Saturday’s Test match against France.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wasteful-wallabies-need-to-be-hard-on-themselves-after-loss-to-ireland-20260705-p60coc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Eels back-rower Kelma Tuilagi gives away a costly penalty right on the stroke of half time against Manly.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/chaotic-moment-haunts-eels-in-rare-call-20260705-p60cr9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The Hawks and Demons open a bumper day of AFL action with their clash in Launceston. Follow along for AFL Saturday live coverage, news and reactions.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-hawthorn-and-melbourne-go-head-to-head-in-tasmania-as-round-17-continues-20260704-p60ciy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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There has been a mixed reaction to the WA premier's order to remove the bronze statue of Nicky Winmar outside Optus Stadium.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/mixed-reaction-to-decision-to-remove-nicky-winmar-statue-20260704-p60cmu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Storm skipper and Maroons hooker Harry Grant had a great mentor in Cameron Smith when it came to talking to referees. NSW want Ashley Klein to ignore him.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/he-definitely-gets-away-with-a-lot-blues-want-referee-to-ignore-grant-s-on-field-antics-in-decider-20260703-p60cf0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Cameron Myers, aged just 20, dominates the men's mile at the Prefontaine Classic and becomes the outright national record holder.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/myers-dominates-breaks-australian-mile-record-20260705-p60cp4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Aziz Behich and Jackson Irvine reflect on the Socceroos loss to Egypt at the World Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/im-so-proud-of-the-players-that-had-the-heart-to-take-the-penalties-20260704-p60cjt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Iranian state media has released footage of the devastated building in which its supreme leader was killed early in the war.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/aftermatch-of-us-strike-on-slain-supreme-leaders-office-20260709-p60dx3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… Baumart Holdings, after it kicked off work on its inaugural BuildMart modular housing project, with delivery of its first-ever units.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-baumart-nuenergy-and-wide-open-agriculture-20260703-p60cg4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

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The interview ranged from the prime minister's sex life to playing bogan slang Scrabble.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-invited-bushie-aka-comedian-nikki-osborne-into-his-home-for-a-lengthy-interview-20260703-p60ccg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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