Socceroos advance, PM defends tax plan as Venezuela shakes

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1. Fans celebrate as Socceroos advance to World Cup knockout rounds

   The Socceroos have sealed their place in the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw with Paraguay, with Aussie fans across the globe rejoicing at the advance.

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2. PM says criticisms of tax plans will ‘dissipate’

   Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says some criticism of his government's tax plan is nonsense and claims it will dissipate.

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3. Forty seconds of chaos that wrecked Venezuela’s comeback

   Twin earthquakes have devastated Venezuela's northern regions, with Caracas facing a long and painful recovery and thousands feared dead.

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