Morning everyone. The Socceroos stand on the brink of another run into the knockout stages of the World Cup as they face Paraguay at midday in a match that will, surely, stop the nation.Rescuers are racing to save thousands of people feared trapped under rubble after the devastating earthquake in Venezuela.Plus, we examine the prospects for the Community Strong Australia party, tell you what you need to know about Labor’s super tweak, and can you bring Hollywood to a cow paddock outside Perth?AustraliaLeah Stewart with her daughter. Photograph: GoFundMe
‘Long way to go’ | Leah Stewart, who was attacked by a great white shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach, is no longer in a critical condition and “remembers the whole event in detail”, her brother has said.
Socceroos fever | It’s been 40 years in the making but SBS’s devotion and commitment to the world game might finally pay dividends this lunchtime when the Socceroos line up against Paraguay for a crunch World Cup clash that might just stop the nation. Emily Mulligan will be watching.
Party plan | Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched their Community Strong Australia party, and we examine what it will stand for and who they will appeal to.
