Anthony Albanese is under fire for his comments about the melons gifted to him by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, but just how good are these melons?

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/shizuoka-crown-melons-taste-testing-the-fruit-that-sparked-a-political-controversy-20260813-p60o2l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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A trio of witnesses related to the first complainant in the trial are slated to give evidence today after a surprise legal development delayed their evidence.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-mother-ex-girlfriend-of-complainant-j-to-give-evidence-after-legal-issue-triggers-adjournment-20260812-p60nrr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The Australian team open their Test campaign for the new season with a two-match series against Bangladesh starting with the first Test in Darwin. Follow along for all the day one action.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/cricket/test-cricket-live-australia-bangladesh-begin-series-in-darwin-20260812-p60nt0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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An elderly driver is lucky to be alive after his van burst into flames in Myaree, with Bunnings staff rushing to help.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/bunnings-staff-rush-to-van-that-burst-into-flames-in-perth-20260810-p60n3w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Four more teens were arrested and charged with murder over the alleged bashing death of Jongkuch Achiew in Logan.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/queensland/police-break-down-door-during-arrest-20260810-p60mwn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Addin Fonua-Blake is sent to the sin bin for a high shot against the Dragons.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/sin-bin-adds-to-sharks-misery-20260809-p60mrh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The two aircraft were within metres of each other on Sunday morning when one was forced to brake suddenly.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/two-planes-involved-in-near-miss-while-taxiing-at-sydney-airport-20260809-p60mo7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Al Ahmed was charged following an alleged incident at a Bankstown property in March, where police accused him of common assault and stalking.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/domestic-violence-charges-against-bondi-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-to-be-dropped-20260811-p60ngm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Metro Petroleum has been embroiled in a nationwide raid targeting the sale of illegal tobacco.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/more-than-100-metro-petroleums-raided-nationwide-20260811-p60ng8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Phil Gould makes a bet on the Eels with the club's final chances still slightly alive.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/gus-if-eels-make-the-eight-ill-fly-to-the-moon-20260808-p60mmh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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On Indigenous Round, Cathy Freeman rings South Sydney's legacy bell.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/cathy-freeman-rings-the-legacy-bell-20260808-p60mmi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/why-wallabies-coach-les-kiss-was-laughing-as-japan-test-hung-in-the-balance-20260809-p60mq7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

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The winner of the medal has traditionally been announced at the Australian Cricket Awards night, usually held in late January or early February, but there was no gala event this year due to a crowded calendar.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/cricket/cricket-hoped-the-ab-medal-would-rival-brownlow-glitz-and-glamour-this-year-s-award-was-not-even-broadcast-on-tv-20260807-p60mg3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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At least seven people have been killed, including the gunman, after a school shooting in on the outskirts of Thailand's capital, Bangkok.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/at-least-seven-killed-in-bangkok-school-shooting-20260807-p60mgj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Our critics take a look at what shows to see - and what to avoid.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/live-reviews/the-astounding-moment-when-this-fiddler-on-the-roof-soars-20260806-p60lvh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The first witness to give evidence in the veteran broadcaster’s trial said he spoke out against Jones because he wanted justice and to show his child right from wrong.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-cross-examination-continues-of-complainant-on-third-day-of-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20260804-p60le0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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This masthead can reveal the contract to sell a Canberra-built radar system to the UK would be worth more than $10 billion.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/australia-on-brink-of-record-10b-defence-export-deal-with-uk-20260812-p60nsj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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Anyone hoping for an uncomplicated night of nostalgia at Massive Attack would have walked away disappointed. Five stars.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-massive-attack-20260812-p60nm7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Ryan Meuleman has been bailed to a live-in facility after arguing a bike crash involving former premier Daniel Andrews saw his life descend into addiction.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/bike-boy-ordered-to-drug-rehabilitation-after-accused-carjacking-of-young-family-20260805-p60lmu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The 16-year-old is accused of murdering his mum and stabbing his 12-year-old sister two weeks ago.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-boy-accused-of-stabbing-mum-to-death-refuses-to-appear-before-magistrate-20260805-p60loh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_western-australia

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Western Australia Premier Roger Cook is defending his Secret Harbour candidate over podcast comments made five years ago criticising Labor’s response to sexual harassment.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/premier-defends-candidate-over-podcast-comments-20260810-p60n3x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The airline will also begin charging a fee for guaranteed access to overhead bins, but is increasing its in-cabin weight allowance.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/jetstar-halves-number-of-carry-on-items-customers-are-allowed-20260804-p60lbg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

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The EU will hold a crisis meeting after tens of thousands of people swept across a border checkpoint in Ceuta, a Spanish city in north Africa.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/eu-holds-crisis-meeting-after-spanish-border-crossing-20260802-p60kmk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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The ICAC’s Operation Rosny is examining sections of the NSW Liberal Party, Catholic Schools NSW and business figures in Sydney. Kate McClymont explains what we learnt in week two.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/nsw/what-we-learnt-from-rosny-week-two-20260808-p60mkr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Tiger Luke Trainor is certain to receive match review scrutiny after some ill discipline in the first half on Sunday.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-tigers-defender-luke-trainor-set-to-face-mro-scrutiny-for-gut-punch-on-eagle-20260802-p60kps.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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A large-scale police operation took place outside the city’s major sports stadiums near a dining and entertainment precinct before two people were arrested.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/two-in-custody-after-police-swarm-sydney-s-entertainment-quarter-20260803-p60l2l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Allegations levelled against Alan Jones have been challenged in court, as the veteran broadcaster's legal team continues to question his first alleged victim to take the stand.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/allegations-against-alan-jones-challenged-in-court-20260807-p60mgi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A young couple won keys to the two-bedder on a quiet street for less than the reserve in post-auction negotiations on Saturday.

https://www.watoday.com.au/property/news/happy-to-meet-the-market-south-yarra-home-sells-for-1-53-million-20260731-p60kac.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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It started with a burnout in a Bunnings car park and then police allegedly discovered two firearms, including one they say was hidden in a 17-year-old's pants.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/officers-find-firearms-hidden-in-teen-s-pants-20260801-p60kl7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Spain is accusing some of its allies of having a "selfish attitude", as the EU prepares to hold an emergency meeting about the crisis in Spanish territory.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/death-toll-rises-in-migrant-crisis-20260802-p60kr6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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