Good early morning everybody, it’s Ben here on a bleak Canberra early morning. Here’s what’s making news today.
Today’s must-reads:
• Heartbreak in World Cup semi-finals
• New Zealand rates remain stopped briefly
• Australian PM’s housing service
Australia’s World Cup hopes were rushed by England on Wednesday night, after the Matildas lost 3-1 in the semi-finals in spite of a magnificent objective by Sam Kerr. England will now go on to deal with Spain in the finals on Sunday, while Australia will play Sweden for 3rd location.