Verandah knife attack, IS bride bail, and Socceroos

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1. 'I know you're in there': horror verandah knife attack captured live on CCTV

   A horror verandah knife attack was captured on CCTV, with authorities assessing it could have been fatal given the high risk of death involved.

   thecourier.com.au

2. Islamic State bride accused of keeping a slave released on bail

   Islamic State bride Kawsar Ahmad, 54, accused of keeping a slave, has been released on bail after Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan found strict conditions could manage any risk to the community.

   theage.com.au

3. ‘Electric, a little rough’: Teen arrested, three fined at rowdy but well-behaved Socceroos watch party

   A teen was arrested and three people fined at the Socceroos watch party in Federation Square, with flares being the only incidents among an otherwise jubilant crowd.

   theage.com.au

4. The real winner in Australia v Paraguay match? Working from home

   Melbourne's CBD offices were quiet as soccer fans packed Federation Square and pubs to watch Australia's World Cup clash with Paraguay.

   theage.com.au

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• Novel Presents WAXX OFF

  Sub Club Melbourne, Melbourne · 2026-06-27T00:00:00+00:00

• Round 16 clash against Richmond

  MCG, Melbourne · 2026-06-27T12:00:00+00:00

• 30th June 2026 - Melbourne Council Meeting

  Melbourne · 2026-06-30T00:00:00+00:00

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