[2026-08-02 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fears shared on Australia reaching bleak milestone in the spread of H5 bird flu

Snippet: Topic:Avian Influenza

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/sa-bird-flu-concern/106987886

[2026-08-02 16:49 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Five teens charged after assault on good Samaritan in Sunshine

Snippet: Five teenagers have been charged after an assault in Melbourne’s west that left a good Samaritan in a critical condition.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/five-teens-charged-after-assault-on-good-samaritan-in-sunshine-20260802-p60kpu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 16:47 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Amy’s boyfriend found her dying and injected her with drugs. He wasn’t charged with her death

Snippet: On a sunny summer morning in February 2024, Michelle Sposito was jolted awake by a series of texts from her eldest daughter’s partner.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/amy-s-boyfriend-found-her-dying-and-injected-her-with-drugs-he-wasn-t-charged-with-her-death-20260320-p5rm8x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 16:42 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dubai luxury comes to Collins Street: High-end valet parking service launches

Snippet: Collins Street shoppers will soon be able to pull up to a car space and toss their keys to a waiting valet, who will park their car in an off-street car park.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/dubai-luxury-comes-to-collins-street-high-end-valet-parking-service-launches-20260802-p60knz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Brisbane Olympic Games 2032] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Queensland reveals concept plans for Brisbane Olympic stadium precinct – but critics say they are ‘fantasy vision’

Snippet: David Crisafulli says ‘Queenslanders will enjoy for generations’ as opponents point to lack of detail

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/02/queensland-reveals-concept-plans-for-brisbane-olympic-stadium-precinct-but-critics-say-they-are-fantasy-vision

[2026-08-02 16:31 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Laurie Daley will confirm on Monday he won’t coach NSW. His replacement could be known by Wednesday

Snippet: Laurie Daley will confirm on Monday he is finishing up as NSW coach – and his Blues successor could be locked in as early as Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/laurie-daley-will-confirm-on-monday-he-won-t-coach-nsw-his-replacement-could-be-known-by-wednesday-20260802-p60kq7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The football club that used taxpayer grant for coach and player wages, wine and pub meals

Snippet: The Macarthur Bulls A-League franchise used taxpayer funds intended for school football clinics to offset more than $80,000 worth of player and head coach wages, while staff spent thousands of dollars on wine, pubs and restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/the-football-club-that-used-taxpayer-grant-for-coach-and-player-wages-wine-and-pub-meals-20260724-p60i76.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chicago plays Phoenix following Taylor's 29-point outing

Snippet: Phoenix Mercury (11-19, 7-10 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (11-18, 2-9 Eastern Conference)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sydney-taylor-alyssa-thomas-kahleah-copper-chicago-sky-phoenix-mercury-bb4098fddbc64af7af21b5bdd2f7dfab

[2026-08-02 15:32 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Never going to be free’: Sydney clearance rate plummets, more price falls to come

Snippet: A young local first home buyer couple paid $1.7 million for a Leichhardt semi after it passed in at auction on Saturday, not a dollar more than the vendor’s reserve price, as Sydney’s clearance rate weakened again.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/never-going-to-be-free-sydney-clearance-rate-plummets-more-price-falls-to-come-20260802-p60kmw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 15:08 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Driver on the run after escaping police, hitting cars in Sydney’s east

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/driver-on-the-run-after-escaping-police-hitting-cars-in-sydney-s-east-20260802-p60kq3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis

Snippet: Australians bought EVs and hybrids at nearly same rate as petrol cars between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data shows

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/02/ev-hybrids-almost-half-australian-new-car-sales-april-june-fuel-crisis

[2026-08-02 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Three incidents keep search and rescue crews busy in Tasmania

Snippet: Topic:Disaster and Emergency Response

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/tasmania-wilderness-rescues-meander-flinders-island-west-coast/106987688

[2026-08-02 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's Rhiannan Iffland becomes greatest cliff diver of all time

Snippet: Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 2:28pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/rhiannan-iffland-greatest-cliff-diver-wins-mostar-event-bosnia/106987668

[2026-08-02 14:01 UTC+10:00] [Pop and Rock Music] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Australia’s Indie Music Venues Closing as Costs Rise and Attendance Drops

Snippet: Clearing out Mary’s Underground in Sydney.Credit...Matthew Abbott for The New York Times

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/world/australia/sydney-australia-marys-underground-music-venues-closing.html

[2026-08-02 13:55 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Perfect strangers’ and alleged power dynamics: Alan Jones’ trial to begin

Snippet: Nearly two years since prominent former broadcaster Alan Jones was arrested at his luxury harbourside apartment, he faces his lengthy trial from Monday for alleged offences against six men over almost two decades.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/perfect-strangers-and-alleged-power-dynamics-alan-jones-trial-to-begin-20260728-p60j9t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Happy to appear’: Carroll wants royal commission before election

Snippet: Premier Ben Carroll wants the royal commission into criminality and corruption on Victoria’s Big Build to start before November’s state election, and says he would appear as a witness if called.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/happy-to-appear-carroll-wants-royal-commission-before-election-20260802-p60kom.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 13:32 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Denzel was the first in his family to go to university, but there’s a worrying drop-off in students like him

Snippet: Denzel James is less likely to be at university than most of his peers.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/denzel-was-the-first-in-his-family-to-go-to-university-but-there-s-a-worrying-drop-off-in-students-like-him-20260723-p60hvp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 13:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Tony Abbott recalls a whiter Australia than I do. Menzies rejected his version, as do many Liberals

Snippet: August 2, 2026 — 1:30pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/tony-abbott-recalls-a-whiter-australia-than-i-do-menzies-rejected-his-version-as-do-many-liberals-20260802-p60km9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: Two men in custody, man dead in Australind

Snippet: By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/homicide-squad-australind-western-australia-death/106987566

[2026-08-02 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Astros superan a Rangers 5-4 y amplían su ventaja en el Oeste con 5ta victoria seguida

Snippet: Taylor Trammell, de los Astros de Houston, festeja luego de pegar un sencillo ante los Rangers de Texas el sábado 1 de agosto de 2026 (AP Foto/David J. Phillip)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/astros-rangers-trammell-walker-mlb-8611272869a7e8945c89f176566c9ae2

[2026-08-02 12:54 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA Labor and Liberals battle it out over Karnup train station promise

Snippet: The state government has announced it will build and open a new train station in Perth’s outer suburbs as it fights to keep its hold on Secret Harbour ahead of the upcoming byelection.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-labor-and-liberals-battle-it-out-over-karnup-train-station-promise-20260802-p60ko7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Victoria Park masterplan for Brisbane 2032 unveiled

Snippet: Topic:Olympic Games Venues

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/victoria-park-olympic-paralympic-masterplan-unveiled/106987334

[2026-08-02 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Glorious athletics campaign ends in an empty stadium near midnight

Snippet: Topic:Commonwealth Games

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/australia-athletics-understated-commonwealth-games-finale/106986994

[2026-08-02 12:39 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Sad for politics’: ICAC probe isn’t a ‘boon’ for Labor, says Minns

Snippet: NSW Premier Chris Minns has waved away any benefits Labor may gain from the week’s explosive ICAC revelations into dealings within the NSW Liberal Party.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sad-for-politics-icac-probe-isn-t-a-boon-for-labor-says-minns-20260802-p60kog.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 11:50 UTC+10:00] [Sydney] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alonso welcomes Mudryk’s return after doping ban, Ukrainian to join Chelsea in Hong Kong

Snippet: Winger was suspended for four years after failing a 2024 drug test, but was cleared to resume his career last week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3362672/alonso-welcomes-mudryks-return-after-doping-ban-ukrainian-join-chelsea-hong-kong

[2026-08-02 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Victorian premier 'happy' to appear before Big Build royal commission

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/vic-victoria-premier-royal-commission/106987346

[2026-08-02 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: New data shows fuel crisis triggered record EV sales in Australia

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/electric-vehicle-ev-sales-2026-iran-war-fuel/106987252

[2026-08-02 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gallos superan 3-2 a Tigres, que siguen sin victorias en la Liga MX

Snippet: QUERÉTARO, México (AP) — Santiago Homenchenko convirtió un penal en el undécimo minuto del tiempo añadido el sábado para sellar la victoria de los Gallos Blancos por 3-2 sobre Tigres en la continuación de la tercera jornada del torneo Apertura 2026 de la Liga MX.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/liga-mx-gallos-tigres-cruz-azul-b50ae55e3212f60760bb72b45757ba3b

[2026-08-02 11:27 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Find something that I can prove is Greg’: Family makes fresh appeal in 1989 cold case

Snippet: When they were growing up on a farm near Portland, in western Victoria, Paul Delaney and brother Greg were best mates.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/find-something-that-i-can-prove-is-greg-family-makes-fresh-appeal-in-1989-cold-case-20260709-p60e45.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 10:48 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Two men in custody after man found dead at WA bus stop

Snippet: Homicide detectives have been called in to investigate after a man was found dead at a bus stop on a main road in the state’s south west in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/two-men-in-custody-after-man-found-dead-at-south-west-bus-stop-20260802-p60knv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [AFLW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AFLW All-Stars and Ireland delight a different type of sports crowd: ‘There’s nothing quite like it’

Snippet: There was a carnival atmosphere as a packed North Sydney Oval witnessed the first international women’s Australian rules game

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/02/aflw-all-stars-ireland-north-sydney-oval

[2026-08-02 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Radical idea to stop dust storms in this outback city has been a success for 50 years

Snippet: Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 10:11am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/kalgoorlie-people-fight-back-gainst-dust-storms/106909830

[2026-08-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Art] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Australian Photography awards 2026 – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenOpen winner: Homebody‘An open door portrait series, Homebody documents trans and queer people within the spaces where they are most themselves: home. As a trans person, I am interested in photographing my community beyond the stereotypes often attached to queer identity. Without spectacle, these images bring the audience into the inner sanctum of raw and real queer life.’ – Poppy SteerPhotograph: Poppy SteerShareView image in fullscreenOpen winner: Shoshanna Brott‘Shoshanna is an emerging multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/aug/02/the-australian-photography-awards-2026-in-pictures

[2026-08-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: The ideas that Australia started — and the world followed

Snippet: Published 2 August 2026 11:03am

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/how-australias-big-ideas-went-global/uih1u9wpr

[2026-08-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'That was crazy': Australia's historic Commonwealth Games day ends with a bizarre twist

Snippet: Published 2 August 2026 7:15pm

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/commonwealth-games-australia-highlights-glasgow/ddc4mtgxn

[2026-08-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Indigenous] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Federal efforts died, but another Australian state has committed to forming a truth-telling body

Snippet: Published 2 August 2026 5:13pm

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/federal-efforts-died-another-australian-state-committed-forming-truth-telling-body/0brrv6evg

[2026-08-02 09:50 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sentencing loophole failing sexual assault victims

Snippet: The justice system often exacts a heavy toll on victim-survivors of sexual offences. Historically low conviction rates for rape and the likelihood of a long and re-traumatising court process deter some complainants from ever coming forward.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sentencing-loophole-failing-sexual-assault-victims-20260730-p60k0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 09:43 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: New masterplan reveals Victoria Park stadium site and pedestrian bridge links

Snippet: Existing cricket training facilities at Victoria Park will be flooded for an artificial lake, and the new Olympic stadium will be linked to Spring Hill and the National Aquatic Centre by large pedestrian bridges.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/new-masterplan-reveals-victoria-park-stadium-site-and-pedestrian-bridge-links-20260802-p60kmy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 09:41 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Parliament and pineapple on pizza: Milton Dick’s plan to future-proof democracy

Snippet: Milton Dick has spent the past four years refereeing one of Australia’s rowdiest workplaces. But the Speaker of the House of Representatives has set himself a mission that stretches far beyond keeping order in question time.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/parliament-and-pineapple-on-pizza-milton-dick-s-plan-to-future-proof-democracy-20260728-p60j8e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 09:31 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Jane Hume says PM has shown ‘extraordinary lack of curiosity’ on alleged corruption on construction sites

Snippet: Meanwhile, cut to fuel excise to due end at midnight. Follow updates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/02/insiders-jane-hume-coalition-anthony-albanese-labor-garma-festival-fuel-excise-bird-flu-updates-ntwnfb

[2026-08-02 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Be it a HQ Holden or a Wallabies jersey, Lonergan’s no stranger to playing the long game

Snippet: Ryan Lonergan doesn’t mind chipping away on a long-term project. Take the 1974 HQ Holden gathering dust in a shed on the family farm in Williamsdale, south of Canberra.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/be-it-a-hq-holden-or-a-wallabies-jersey-lonergan-s-no-stranger-to-playing-the-long-game-20260729-p60jq6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 09:21 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Athletics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: This was the event of the Games. An Australian had a ‘terrrible’ race and won silver

Snippet: Scroll down for a complete Commonwealth Games medal tally

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/athletics/this-was-the-event-of-the-games-an-australian-had-a-terrrible-race-and-won-silver-20260801-p60klk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Genevieve Blandin de Chalain

Snippet: Genevieve Blandin de Chalain is a multi-platform journalist working at ABC New England North West, based in Tamworth NSW.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/genevieve-blandin-de-chalain/105070438

[2026-08-02 09:11 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Almost 1000 e-bike riders fined in first month of Queensland crackdown

Snippet: An infringement notice has been handed out every 45 minutes in Queensland as police mark the first month of a year-long e-bike crackdown.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/almost-1000-e-bike-riders-fined-in-first-month-of-queensland-crackdown-20260802-p60kmu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 09:02 UTC+10:00] [Commonwealth Games 2026] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Podium sweep and relay gold cap Australia’s record athletics haul at Commonwealth Games

Snippet: One-two-three for Caldwell, Hull and Hollingsworth in women’s mile

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/02/commonwealth-games-australia-athletics-womens-mile-mens-relay-gold-medals

[2026-08-02 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'It just gets forgotten': Increase in cars abandoned on Canberra roads

Snippet: Topic:Recycling and Waste Management

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/act-abandoned-vehicles-canberra-roads-tow-truck-removal-costs/106978630

[2026-08-02 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gausman logra victoria y Springer impulsa 2 en triunfo de Azulejos por 5-1 sobre Cardenales

Snippet: Kevin Gausman (34), de los Azulejos de Toronto, lanza contra los Cardenales de San Luis durante la primera entrada de un partido de béisbol en Toronto, el sábado 1 de agosto de 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cardenales-san-luis-azulejos-toronto-c9b9ed33d1d57d3b49d0614699984e20

[2026-08-02 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man critically injured during Melbourne car theft

Snippet: Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 8:07am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/victoria-melbourne-man-critically-injured-car-theft/106987120

[2026-08-02 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: The new wave of working women taking up golf

Snippet: Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 8:02am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/women-girls-regional-golf-clubs-increase-south-australia/106922554

[2026-08-02 07:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Man fighting for life after being hit by car in Melbourne

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-fighting-for-life-after-being-hit-by-car-in-melbourne-20260802-p60kml.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed