Tonight, the Matildas will take on Canada in a must-win game for the Aussies.

Why is it “must-win”? The tournament is currently in the 'group stages' – when teams play against fellow group members once each. The Matildas are in Group B with Ireland, Nigeria, and Canada. So far, the Matildas have beaten Ireland and lost to Nigeria. They will face Canada – the final group member – tonight in Melbourne.

After a win against Australia, Nigeria is now tied at the top of the group with Canada. Only the top two finishers from each group go through to the knockouts. The Matildas are currently third in their group.

In order to progress, the Matildas need to either:
- Win tonight’s game
- Draw tonight’s game. If this happens, attention turns to the Nigeria v Ireland game (also tonight). If Ireland beats Nigeria by two goals, the Matildas can still progress past the group stages.

Fingers crossed!

The quote
"I never expected to have the same amount of support that Mark [McGowan] did after nearly 30 years in the seat so I’m really proud of the result.” - New Rockingham MP Magenta Marshall, following a by-election over the weekend triggered by the resignation of former WA Premier Mark McGowan. Despite the win, Labor’s primary vote fell by more than 30% since the last election in 2021.

The stat
2.3
The magnitude of seismic activity detected after two Taylor Swift concerts in Seattle. Seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach told CNN: "I collected about 10 hours of data where rhythm controlled the behaviour. The music, the speakers, the beat. All that energy can drive into the ground and shake it."

Today in history
2008: NASA announced the presence of water ice on Mars for the first time.

Some headlines from this morning:

Homes constructed in Victoria from next year will be banned from using gas, the Victorian Government announced on Friday.

This will stop many common household gas appliances, such as stoves and hot water systems, from being installed. Electric alternatives will need to be used instead.

The Victorian Government estimates households will save up to $1,000 a year from the phase-out.

Further details:
The global supply of gas has come under strain in recent years, resulting in significant price spikes and accelerating calls for the transition to renewable energy.

Public buildings yet to be designed, such as new schools and hospitals, will also be included in the phase-out.

Measures to ease the transition from gas were also announced, such as funding to upskill construction workers.

The bigger picture:
Victoria aims to reduce emissions by 75-80% by 2035, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.

Phasing-out gas has been targeted as a key measure to help the state achieve these targets.

The Victorian Government says that 80% of homes are connected to gas, and that gas makes up 17% of the state's total emissions.

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The number of Australians seeking help online for gambling has surged by 24% in the last year, according to Gambling Help Online data obtained by TDA.

This service has a 24/7 chat feature that connects gamblers to professional counsellors. It's funded by the Federal, state and territory governments.

Context:
Australians are the world's biggest gamblers, losing $25 billion a year.

Online gambling (e.g. sports betting) accounts for a growing share of these losses.

Three times as many Australians gamble online today as did a decade ago.

Key takeouts:
According to government data from Gambling Help Online, every state and territory recorded a rise in gambling help requests in the last year.

NSW, Victoria, WA, Tasmania, and the NT all saw increases of over 30%.

The most requests were made in Australia's most populous states – NSW and Victoria.

NSW gambling:
NSW had the most requests for gambling help. It has the most pokies in Australia, turning over almost $100 billion per year, according to the NSW Crime Commission. The state's gambling support service told TDA almost two-thirds of gamblers seeking help primarily used pokies in 2021/22.

Pokies reform was one of the biggest issues at the state election in March. NSW Premier Chris Minns committed to a trial (instead of a full implementation) of cashless gaming, which is currently underway.

What’s being done?
Several gambling reforms are being introduced around the country after a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling was established last year.

This includes a recent Federal Government announcement that Australians will have the option to indefinitely ban themselves from online betting from next month.

Victoria has also recently announced a crackdown on gambling, including limiting gamblers to putting $100 into a machine at a time. It's not yet known when this will come into effect.

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A Norwegian woman has climbed the world’s 14 highest peaks in record time.

Kristin Harila finished by summiting K2 in Pakistan. She completed the feat in three months and one day.

We're all familiar with the importance of physical activity for a healthy life. However, let's not forget that, just like we nourish our bodies with exercise and good food, social interaction is equally as important for our well-being. According to a survey of 18-25 year olds, 81% admitted they considered their screen time to be "unhealthy."

Alongside VicHealth's Reality Check, we're here to remind you: prioritise those face-to-face moments!

Life can get busy, and sometimes, our social lives can take a hit. So, lock in those regular coffee catch-ups and trivia nights. It may sound simple, but it has a huge impact on your physical and mental well-being!

It was Australian television’s (extremely long) night of nights last night – the 2023 Logies.

Hosted by Sam Pang, the ceremony was held in Sydney for the first time since 1986.

The Gold Logie winner was Sonia Kruger, who hosts The Voice, Dancing with the Stars and Big Brother.

Other winners included Tony Armstrong, who won Most Popular Presenter, and Amy Shark, who won Most Popular New Talent.

You can find the rest of the winners here!