Socceroos secure World Cup knockout berth with Paraguay draw

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1. Socceroos v Paraguay as it happened: Australia through to Round of 32 knockout phase of 2026 World Cup after tight, tense draw with Paraguay

   The Socceroos have secured passage to the knockout phase of a World Cup for the third time after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay, finishing second in Group D.

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2. ‘Electric, a little rough’: Teen arrested, three fined at rowdy but well-behaved Socceroos watch party

   A jubilant crowd gathered at Federation Square for Australia's World Cup match with Paraguay, with only a few flares causing incidents among the otherwise well-behaved watch party.

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3. Islamic State bride accused of keeping a slave released on bail

   Kawsar Ahmad, 54, accused of supporting Islamic State and keeping a slave, has been released on bail with strict conditions by Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan.

   theage.com.au

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