Good morning. The Socceroos left it late as Aziz Behich struck a stunning last-gasp winner against Japan last night in Perth, in a result that all but seals a spot in the 2026 Football World Cup.

The Albanese government has been accused of “trashing its integrity” over the climate crisis by offering sympathy to communities affected by disasters – but then giving the green light to fossil fuel projects.

And: a war of words has erupted between Donald Trump and Elon Musk in an escalating feud prompted by the billionaire’s attacks on the US president’s “big, beautiful” tax bill.

Climate crisis |A wave of fossil fuel developments have been approved in recent weeks, sparking accusations thatLabor is “gaslighting” the public– despite claiming they take the climate crisis seriously.

Mushroom trial |There were times in Erin Patterson’s fourth day in the witness box – writes Guardian reporter Nino Bucci – where it seemed as if her lies, like the mushrooms she prepared,were being cooked down as much as possible.

Drive to survive |Australia’s critically endangered alpine tree frogsare sidestepping the deadly chytrid funguswith a sexual plan B that – for now – is helping the species hang on in the face of extinction.

MeToo |Brittany Higgins haswarned of an orchestrated “backlash” to the #MeToo movementand has urged the government to use its mandate to “transform how sexual assault is handled in Australia”.

Tasmania vote looms |The Tasmanian parliament’s lower househas passed a vote of no confidencein the Liberal premier, Jeremy Rockliff, setting the stage for the fourth state election in seven years.

War of words |Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance hasdevolved into a bitter feud. Trump sayshe is “very disappointed” in Muskafter his attacks on his tax bill; Elon Musk has responded on social media, saying“without me, Trump would have lost the election”. Meanwhile, Trump said he hadaccepted an invitation to meet Xi Jinpingin China.

Gaza crisis |Israel’s government has beenaccused of arming a Palestinian criminal gangwhose members have allegedly looted humanitarian aid, in an apparent attempt to counter Hamas in Gaza.

Russia-Ukraine war |Donald Trump has said it may be better tolet Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while”rather than pursue peace immediately, as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, urged him to increase pressure on Moscow.

Combs trial |The judge in the sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs hasthreatened to removed the rapper from courtfor looking and nodding at the jury.

‘Shocked’ |The New Zealand PM, Christopher Luxon, is eyeing new privacy laws after his deputy press secretary was allegedlycaught making audio recordings of sex workerswithout consent.

Newsroom edition: can Labor stare down its critics?

The Albanese government wants to increase the tax on super balances above $3m. There have been countless articles and columns warning of the economic havoc it could wreak and the impact this would have on the retirement savings of young Australians. Nour Haydar speaks with Josephine Tovey and Mike Ticher aboutwhat will happen if Labor pushes forward with the reform.

“Manus is closed. Detention is over, but we are detained still.” Samad Abdul is among the last of more than 2,000 people who passed through the illegal Manus Island detention centre system. Prevented from leaving Papua New Guinea, he says his life is wasting away. Ben Doherty takes a look atthe “broken” men left behindin PNG.

“Where did all the good times go?” indestructible rocker Jimmy Barnes sings in the opening track of his new album, Defiant. And, as our reviewer Bernard Zuel finds, it seems Barnes’s answer is: wherever the hell I want them to be and, until it all ends, I’m going to be a rock star. It’s an album that could hardly be said to break new ground or reach stellar heights –but it does nail all the essentials.

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Football |The Socceroos have all but booked their 2026 World Cup berthafter a last-gasp Aziz Behich goal against Japanin Perth.

Tennis |Aryna Sabalenka has ended Iga Świątek’s reign as queen of clayto reach the French Open final, as has Coco Gauff, who battled past Lois Boissonand the home crowd.

Rugby league |The NRL is poised to unveil Mal Meningaas Perth Bears’ inaugural coach.

Basketball |Can the Indiana Pacers shock the Oklahoma City Thunder? Our writersshare their NBA finals 2025 predictions.

US beef could be allowed into Australia for the first time in decades through a biosecurity rule reviewaimed at securing the removal of tariffs, theAgereports. The New South Wales police minister, Yasmin Catley, has warned that officers cannot be expected toregulate the ballooning tobacco black market, theSydney Morning Heraldreports. An international student agency that collapsed, leaving hundreds of clients in the lurch, may have been tradingfor more than a year while insolvent, theABCreports.

Victoria |Murder accused Erin Patterson will continue to give evidence at her trial in Morwell.

Tasmania |A court decision is expected today for a woman charged over the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy.

ABS |The Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release its latest labour account and building approval figures this morning.

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