Brisbane Times

Australia face Brazil in a second football friendly in Brisbane, with Socceroos coach Tony Popovic keeping the same starting eleven from the first meeting. The match has drawn international attention, trending in the United States, France, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Australia and Canada. Fans are watching to see whether an unchanged Australia side can better test the five-time world champions at home.

The head of world squash says the sport is looking forward to its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, but is not taking its inclusion at the Brisbane 2032 Games for granted. Squash will appear at the Olympics for the first time in LA, and officials are campaigning to keep the sport on the programme beyond that.

The Australian national football team, the Socceroos, are preparing to face Brazil again in a rematch in Brisbane after holding the five-time world champions to a draw in Townsville. The Australian squad says it expects a strong Brazilian reaction as the South Americans look to make amends for dropping points. The fixture is drawing widespread international attention, trending across Europe, Asia and North America.

Australian opposition frontbencher Angus Taylor is being positioned as a potential contender for the Liberal Party leadership, with commentary suggesting he may be ready to seize what could be his final opportunity. The coverage, appearing across major outlets including The Age and Brisbane Times, frames the question within broader doubts about who is actually in charge of the opposition and its direction.