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It's a big day for Australian football, with the Socceroos taking on Paraguay at midday in their final World Cup group match. And in Western Sydney, football runs deep.

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

As Senator Pauline Hanson argues against multiculturalism, what do some diverse Australians make of the public debate? 

The pending return of a so-called "ISIS bride" to Australia, comes amid a national debate on multiculturalism - fuelled by surging support for One Nation

In recent weeks, cost-of-living and housing pressures have fuelled debate about multiculturalism and social cohesion, sparked by comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson likened her vision of monocultural Australia to the Socceroos in the Senate earlier this week.

Ahead of Australia's clash with Paraguay in San Francisco, Radio National Breakfast hears from Socceroos fans in town for the match and embracing the culture of the world game - including one fan throwing his support behind Scotland, kilt and all! 

A third case of the H5N1 strain was confirmed in a migratory sea bird in South Australia, after two earlier cases were detected in Western Australia

One Nation says it has Western Sydney in its sights, so what do people there think about what the surging minor party is offering?

We hear from people in Penrith, as the party prepares to relaunch its Chifley branch in the next electorate over. 

And we ask why the messaging to cut migration is resonating with some voters, including those from migrant backgrounds.