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METRO & POLITICS

➡️ Pentagon Reviews $240bn Aukus Defense Pact as Trump Administration Questions US-UK-Australia Alliance.The Pentagon is reviewing the $240bn Aukus defense alliance between the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia to ensure it aligns with President Trump's "America First" policy, potentially jeopardizing the military pact designed to counter China's rising influence and Australia's submarine modernization plans.

➡️ Two Bodies Found in Sydney Northern Beaches Granny Flat During Police Welfare Check. Police are investigating after two unidentified bodies were discovered in a granny flat on Cannons Parade in Forestville, Sydney's Northern Beaches, following a welfare check on Wednesday night when neighbors reported not seeing the residents for several days.

➡️ Dorinda Cox Accuses Greens of Racism in Explosive Resignation Letter After Labor Defection. Former Greens senator Dorinda Cox has accused her old party of racism and tolerating a "toxic culture" against First Nations people in a fiery resignation letter following her shock defection to Labor last week, while denying bullying allegations made against her.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

➡️ Katy Perry Fan Arrested After Storming Stage During Sydney Concert, Grabbing Singer's Shoulder. A man was arrested and charged with two offenses after storming the stage during Katy Perry's Sydney concert on June 9, 2025, grabbing the singer's shoulder during her "Hot N Cold" performance before being removed by security and banned from Sydney Olympic Park for six months.

➡️ Kagiso Rabada Stars for South Africa on Day One of World Test Championship Final Against Australia at Lord's. South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada delivered an outstanding performance on day one of the World Test Championship final at Lord's cricket ground, taking multiple wickets including Australian opener Usman Khawaja while bowling three consecutive maiden overs to help dismiss Australia in the championship decider between the two teams.

➡️ Soccer Players Demand Ban on Yellow Card Betting After Match-Fixing Scandals. Professional soccer players in Australia are demanding Football Australia ban gambling on yellow cards and improve player education after two separate match-fixing scandals in 12 months where players allegedly received yellow cards intentionally to help gamblers win bets.

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