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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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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Tigers forward Alex Seyfarth is denied a rare try after a knock-on against the Eels.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/seyfarth-denied-after-runaway-try-20260802-p60kqv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The gloomy comments have revived a conversation about how closely the Coalition and Pauline Hanson should cooperate to topple Anthony Albanese.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/hastie-signals-he-might-lose-hopes-one-nation-will-preference-him-20260804-p60l5v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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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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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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South Australia has become the epicentre of the bird flu outbreak in Australia, recording another 20 cases.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/more-bird-flu-cases-in-south-australia-20260801-p60klc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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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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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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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.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-st-kilda-tackle-sydney-in-wildcard-fight-hawks-and-kangaroos-do-battle-in-tassie-20260801-p60kiw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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The Australian sharemarket has slid lower at the open with heavier losses averted after US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he’s holding off on delivering new strikes on Iran.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-slip-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-on-wall-street-20260803-p60ks4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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He dominated the airwaves in Sydney for decades. Today his criminal trial in the NSW Local Court begins.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-former-2gb-broadcaster-on-trial-for-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-20260802-p60kre.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A bidder made an offer of $1.58 million after auction but it wasn’t enough to seal the deal, and the home is still available.

https://www.watoday.com.au/property/news/clinker-brick-classic-in-popular-school-zone-fails-to-sell-at-auction-20260802-p60kn0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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