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• How a simple text service is making public transport safer

  09-06-2026 01:34
  The STOPIT text service (0499 455 455) gives passengers a discreet way to report unwanted sexual and antisocial behaviour on public transport – and it’s helping Victoria Police catch offendersPublic transport is an easy, affordable, low-emission way to move around the city. It’s also a place where you cross paths with people from all walks of life. Unfortunately, not every interaction is a positive one. An obscene gesture, a sexually explicit comment or intrusive questions can
  
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• Aussie Jason Day’s recurring injury nightmare strikes again in 14-year first as US Open carnage erupts — LIVE

  19-06-2026 00:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jason Day’s injury problems have reared their ugly head once again as the Australian withdrew from the US Open ten holes into his opening round.
  
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• Swiss run wild in second half

  19-06-2026 00:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Switzerland run wild in the second half for a 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  
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• South Africa snatch late draw

  19-06-2026 00:21 via theage.com.au
  
  South Africa snatch a late draw against Czechia thanks to Teboho Mokoena's penalty.
  
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• ‘Never seen anything like it’: Incredible pics, chaos on streets as Knicks get ‘biggest ever party’

  19-06-2026 00:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  They’re the kings of New York City.
  
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• AFL icon Tony Modra fighting for life in hospital as new details of serious truck crash emerge

  19-06-2026 00:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  AFL icon Tony Modra is fighting for his life after being involved in a crash involving his cattle truck on Thursday.
  
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• ‘Really stiff’: Trio’s selfless act after AFL flag favourite’s 372-game selection squeeze

  19-06-2026 00:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle are the envy of their AFL rivals, not only sitting on top of the table but with an injury list that has just one player on it – and even he could be in line for a return this week.
  
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• Foster puts boot into stupid Grella

  19-06-2026 00:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Craig Foster puts the boot into "stupid" Mike Grella ahead of the Australia vs USA World Cup clash.
  
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• ‘Only the grass is football’: Coach fires shot at US; England boss’ ‘special moment ruined’ — World Cup Daily

  19-06-2026 00:06 via foxsports.com.au
  
  South Africa coach Hugo Broos said “only the grass” resembled a football stadium after a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta kept Bafana Bafana’s chances of World Cup progress alive.
  
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• Inside Blues MCG ‘crisis’ meeting; why decider could spark Slater bidding war — Origin Daily

  18-06-2026 23:59 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It is the image that will give NSW Blues fans some hope of pulling off a State of Origin miracle.
  
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• Stokes set to learn England fate despite legend’s blast as emotional ton puts Kiwis on top

  18-06-2026 23:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England captain Ben Stokes could return to Test duty as soon as next week’s series finale against New Zealand, several British media outlets reported Thursday.
  
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• Justin Longmuir asked about Tony Modra after life-threatening truck crash

  18-06-2026 23:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Justin Longmuir – a former Fremantle teammate of Modra – was asked about serious Tony following a serious truck crash the football great was involved in.
  
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• The little-known sport unlocking Florence's competitive edge

  18-06-2026 23:31 via abc.net.au
  
  An introduction to the little-known sport of boccia has given 10-year-old Florence Nickel a new sense of competition and community.
  
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• ‘Not that guy’: $600k DCE reality check; why win can’t mask ‘shellshocked’ Dogs real problem — NRL Talking Points

  18-06-2026 23:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Raiders’ season is on thin ice, so an NRL great has urged Ricky Stuart to make positional switch in order to create a much-needed “spark”.
  
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• 'Pumped' Australian battler stuns Czech star in Queen's Club boilover

  18-06-2026 23:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Rinky Hijikata scores one of the wins of his career at the Queen's Club Championships.
  
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• Don’t touch that! Rory fan move baffles; Bryson’s wild act as US Open carnage erupts — LIVE

  18-06-2026 23:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are locked in an early US Open battle as the world’s best have largely been beaten up by Shinnecock Hills in the opening round.
  
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• Don’t touch that! Rory fan act baffles before Bryson’s monster as US Open carnage erupts — LIVE

  18-06-2026 23:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are locked in an early US Open battle as the world’s best have largely been beaten up by Shinnecock Hills in the opening round.
  
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• Messi calls for 'humanity' from media as father receives medical treatment

  18-06-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Argentina superstar Lionel Messi and his family ask the media for "humanity" amid rumours about his father Jorge Messi's health.
  
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• Messi calls for 'humanity' as father receives treatment

  18-06-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Argentina superstar Lionel Messi and his family ask the media for "humanity" amid rumours about his father Jorge Messi's health.
  
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• Footy legend fighting for life after crash

  18-06-2026 23:02 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian football legend Tony Modra is fighting for life after crashing his truck.
  
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• ‘Still 21 in the mind’: Mostert’s route to 400 — and why reigning champ still has more to give

  18-06-2026 23:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  When Chaz Mostert lines up on the grid at Hidden Valley Raceway this Saturday afternoon, he won’t be thinking about the 399 races that got him there.
  
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• Aussie qualifier Rinky Hijikata pulls off monster upset to continue stunning Queen’s Club run

  18-06-2026 22:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata has stunned Czech second seed Jiri Lehecka with a 4-6 7-5 7-6 (9-7) victory to reach the Queen’s Club quarter-finals.
  
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• The 'mental toughness' that created an Aussie World Cup 'superstar'

  18-06-2026 22:27 via abc.net.au
  
  At just 22, Patrick Beach stunned the world in his FIFA World Cup debut and third international start with the Socceroos against Türkiye last weekend.
  
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• ‘Not that guy’: Brutal DCE reality; ‘ridiculous’ Hynes myth debunked — Round 16 Talking Points

  18-06-2026 22:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Raiders’ season is on thin ice, so an NRL great has urged Ricky Stuart to make positional switch in order to create a much-needed “spark”.
  
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• Former World Cup host nation keep dream alive as rivals meet after drone spying incident — LIVE

  18-06-2026 22:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  We’re set to learn the first qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup knockouts as the second stage of group play begins, with host nations Canada and Mexico in action.
  
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• THIRD early bid could cause Giant chaos; bolters emerge in draft that has ‘something for everyone’

  18-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The ‘Big Three’ (or should it be ‘Big Four’), a third early bid that could cause Giant chaos and the prospects that have left recruiters both gushing — and questioning.
  
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• NRL 2026: The biggest talking points ahead of Round 16, Nicho Hynes return for Cronulla Sharks, Daly Cherry-Evans form

  18-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Raiders’ season is on thin ice, so an NRL great has urged Ricky Stuart to make positional switch in order to create a much-needed “spark”.
  
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• AFL matriarch stored guns for Dezi Freeman, helped wife get to Australia

  18-06-2026 21:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Kay Reid, the mother of premiership players Ben and Sam Reid, reveals that she and her husband Bruce's deep ties to the dead fugitive and his family date back two decades.
  
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• US holds its breath over the fitness of ‘Captain America’ ahead of the Socceroos clash

  18-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  As the captain and face of the US men’s national team, Christian Pulisic’s face is everywhere at this World Cup. But will he be on the field in Seattle?
  
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• NSW can make a dozen changes. But they should rip up their game plan first

  18-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  With a Suncorp decider looming, the Blues now have no choice. It’s time to overhaul an attacking structure that doesn’t work.
  
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