Five members of Iran's women’s soccer team were granted humanitarian visas and asylum in Australia after traveling abroad for a tournament and facing war at home, with authorities ensuring their safety and processing.

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister confirmed the players had completed the visa process and that federal police helped move them from their base to a safe house where they were greeted by officials.

Prime Minister said Australians have welcomed the Iranian women and that humanitarian visas allow them to live, work, and study in the country, providing a path to a new life.

The roll-out of Naplan tests will involve about 1.4 million students across several year groups, with preliminary results in term two and full results in August, and the timetable aligns with Ramadan to accommodate fasting students.

Officials stated the players were allowed to contact family and had time to consider their options, with no coercion or urgency to depart.

The government urged the public not to panic over fuel supply, emphasising excess stock, while opposition calls for more action to address shortages.

Zahra Ghanbari, who previously played for Persepolis, had been suspended in 2024 for a headscarf-related celebration but the sanction was lifted after apologies.

Iran warned that external interference in football could affect World Cup prospects, with state media framing the athletes as traitors and global bodies facing pressure.

NSW health data shows record demand across emergency departments and hospitals for late 2025, with record ED attendances and rising elective surgeries, while average hospital stay remains notably long.

Security was heightened as the team left a Gold Coast hotel, with police surrounding a minibus and supporters chanting in solidarity.

The Roar highlighted the players by name and signaled an open invitation for them to integrate into the club environment, celebrating their status as elite players.

Border officials and Home Affairs discussed privately and publicly the autonomy of the players, stressing there was no coercion in their decisions.