Petrol is nudging $2 across Sydney and motorists are bracing for a further hit with the last of the government's fuel excise cuts to go.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/petrol-price-rises-again-20260801-p60kl6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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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Relebohile Mofokeng could not have asked for a better way to introduce himself in Belgium when he scored the all-important penalty to help Royale Union Saint-Gilloise lift the Belgian Super Cup on Friday night.The former Orlando Pirates starlet scored the final spot kick during a dramatic penalty shootout against league champions Club Brugge to reign victorious with a 5-4 win following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Mofokeng came off the bench in the 61st minute, with his side trailing, but it took 16 minutes for Union to find an equaliser through Kevin Mac Allister to force the game to go to...

https://sundayworld.co.za/news/rele-mofokeng-claims-belgian-super-cup-for-union-with-a-winning-penalty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rele-mofokeng-claims-belgian-super-cup-for-union-with-a-winning-penalty

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Sydney can still snatch the AFL minor premiership after coming from behind to defeat the gutsy Saints at Marvel. Hawthorn held off North Melbourne by 16 points in Tasmania. Tonight, it’s a big test for Carlton against the Lions. Follow the action LIVE.

https://www.smh.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

A shop worker has been attacked by a group of youths in Victoria while trying to stop a robbery.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/worker-attacked-while-trying-to-stop-robbery-20260801-p60kl9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

A court has heard a teenager allegedly murdered the victim over a hat.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/teen-accused-of-stabbing-murder-over-hat-on-nsw-central-coast-20260801-p60klb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Queenslanders are finally being asked to have their say on plans for Brisbane 2032.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/queenslanders-asked-for-opinion-on-brisbane-2032-20260801-p60kla.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-gaza-hamas-board-of-peace-b3025058.html

#Independent

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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Former Vice President Kamala Harris awkwardly snubbed Joe Biden when she was asked who she thought were the "most effective presidents in American history."

https://nypost.com/2026/08/01/us-news/kamala-harris-snubs-biden-when-asked-to-name-most-effective-us-presidents-at-nashville-event/

MERSİN'de markette Mehmet Ali D.'nin (11), M.E. tarafından darbedildiği anlan güvenlik kamerasına yansıdı.

https://www.haberler.com/guncel/mersin-de-markette-cocuga-darp-kamerada-20108223-haberi/

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Brave neighbours have helped rescue a mother and her three-year-old son after their Narre Warren house burst into flames.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/twins-escape-mum-and-boy-rescued-from-melbourne-fire-20260801-p60klg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

The death toll in Spain’s Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed, including some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/death-toll-in-spain-border-crisis-in-ceuta-grows-20260801-p60klf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Zane Robson was allegedly chased down a busy street in Gosford and stabbed nine times in the chest before he died.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/central-coast-teen-charged-with-murder-after-a-fight-over-a-hat-20260801-p60kkf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Sandro Tonali scores his first goal for Tottenham with an outside the box effort.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/spurs-new-signing-delivers-early-lead-20260801-p60klp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Sydney came from behind to defeat the gutsy Saints at Marvel, while Hawthorn held off North Melbourne by 16 points in Tasmania. Tonight, it’s a big test for Carlton against the Lions. Follow the action live.

https://www.brisbanetimes.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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Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/czekr6kn58po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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.brisbanetimes.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

#brisbanetimes

The St George Illawarra Dragons take on the Sydney Roosters in Round 5 of the 2026 NRLW Premiership at Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/nrlw-highlights-dragons-v-roosters-round-5-20260801-p60kkj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Warriors winger Alofi Khan-Pereira scores a try against the Titans.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/warriors-winger-burns-former-club-20260801-p60kkl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

A coastline landmark has been earned accreditation by the Family Arts Campaign group.

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/souter-lighthouse-gets-recognition-from-national-body-for-family-events-8833582

#shieldsgazette

The Fellgate Greenbelt campaign has lashed out at councillors for approving South Tyneside’s Local Plan.

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/unleashing-destruction-campaigners-hit-out-at-south-tynesides-local-plan-approval-8832777

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Heritage has been restored at Arbeia Roman Fort thanks to South Shields-based UK Docks staff

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/uk-docks-staff-help-restore-ancient-heritage-at-a-historic-south-shields-site-8833364

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There are now 53 confirmed detections of bird flu in Australia, according to the Department of Agriculture.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/early-part-of-that-curve-mass-mortality-feared-as-bird-flu-cases-surge-20260801-p60kk3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Titans centre AJ Brimson is sin binned for a professional foul against the Warriors.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/brimson-sin-bin-adds-to-titans-misery-20260801-p60kks.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Sydney can still snatch the AFL minor premiership after coming from behind to defeat the gutsy Saints at Marvel. Hawthorn held off North Melbourne by 16 points in Tasmania. Tonight, it’s a big test for Carlton against the Lions. Follow the action LIVE.

https://www.smh.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_feed

Sydney Swans player Will Edwards is stretchered from the field after a significant leg injury.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/swans-young-gun-stretchered-off-20260801-p60kku.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

#theage

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

#watoday

Sydney can still snatch the AFL minor premiership after coming from behind to defeat the gutsy Saints at Marvel. Hawthorn held off North Melbourne by 16 points in Tasmania. Tonight, it’s a big test for Carlton against the Lions. Follow the action LIVE.

https://www.smh.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

ALMATY (Sputnik) - A complete shutdown of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is not being considered, the Kazakh Ministry of Energy said on Saturday.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260801/kazakh-energy-ministry-rules-out-complete-shutdown-of-caspian-pipeline-consortium-1124525642.html

#en

Spain sent troops to deal with the crisis as Morocco deployed water cannon trucks at the crossing-gates

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ceuta-spain-latest-morocco-migrant-crisis-map-b3025724.html

Canberra centre Matt Timoko plants it down in the opening stages against Penrith.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/timoko-strolls-over-for-raiders-20260801-p60kl2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The teenager was charged after raids by Melbourne’s gangland taskforce Operation Eclipse.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/teen-on-bail-charged-with-dealing-drugs-weapons-20260801-p60kk7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_victoria

The pair allegedly set upon three international students on their way home from a night out in the city.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/two-women-charged-over-alleged-racial-attack-in-sydney-cbd-20260801-p60kl0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

Infantino has backed down after Uefa had agreed to boycott the World Cup and all Fifa tournaments if his proposals to privatise its competitions were voted through

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-boycott-live-updates-infantino-fifa-trump-scrapped-b3025726.html

#independent

The SEC and Big Ten held separate conference calls Friday and came to an agreement on the proposed bill

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-sec-support-protect-college-sports-act/

#CBSSports.com

Racegoers at this year’s Melbourne Cup carnival will be able to dine on food from Lucas Collective restaurants Chin Chin, Society and Yakimono. 

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/we-re-not-going-to-hold-back-chris-lucas-restaurants-racing-to-flemington-for-cup-carnival-20260730-p60k3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The updated Victorian across from Prahran Market sold in post-auction negotiations. A young couple, the sole bidders, landed the keys for $20,000 below the reserve.

https://www.brisbanetimes.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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St Kilda are clinging to a top 10 spot and will be up against it against Sydney at Marvel Stadium. On a bumper day of matches, Hawthorn host North Melbourne in Tasmania and, tonight, Carlton have a tough assignment in the form of Brisbane Lions.

https://www.theage.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

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

#watoday

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

#watoday

Devon and Cornwall Police has told the Mirror it is in communication with the Crown Prosecution Service following the arrest of a young man on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe's murder

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/ann-widdecombe-murder-live-police-37415691

#Mirror

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/political-opinion-with-john-milne-mp-mp-safety-in-question-again-8793041

#chichester

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/housebuilder-supports-blackboys-cofe-school-with-football-kit-sponsorship-8793072

#worthingherald

Hastings is set to become the pirate capital of the world on July 18 and 19 with the return of the annual Pirate Weekend.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/hastings-pirate-weekend-everything-you-need-to-know-about-one-of-the-biggest-events-of-the-year-8793081

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