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• A lost Sam Pang went looking for something. He found comedy

  15-06-2026 01:00 via abc.net.au
  
  This workplace satire starring Sam Pang has Tasmania's first ever AFL team firmly in its sights.
  
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• Where are the Kelpies? Frustration grows as progress dips in men's netball

  15-06-2026 10:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite men's netballers making a valuable contribution to the Aussie Diamonds pathway and Super Netball competition, progress between the two genders at the international level has largely been scaled back and unexplained.
  
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• Labor's CGT plan flawed but better than what we have, economists tell inquiry

  15-06-2026 08:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Economists have offered qualified support for the government's plans on day one of a Senate inquiry.
  
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• Labor's capital gains proposal flawed but better than what we have, economists tell inquiry

  15-06-2026 08:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Economists have offered qualified support for the government's plans on day one of a Senate inquiry.
  
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• PM to make fuel excise call early next week

  15-06-2026 08:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will give Australians "appropriate notice" about the fuel excise rebate, as it continues to monitor the issue.
  
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• The spin wars about who wins and loses in the US-Iran 'ceasefire' have begun

  15-06-2026 06:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The US-Iran deal faces five volatile days as questions remain over nuclear weapons and Israel's attacks on Lebanon. 
  
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• Cult musician Oliver Tree presumed dead after chopper crash

  15-06-2026 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Ahead of his Australian tour, the American musician and online personality is reportedly one of six passengers involved in a fatal helicopter collision.
  
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• China's ability to hit Australia with missiles 'real and growing'

  15-06-2026 01:29 via abc.net.au
  
  New analysis warns that China's military is developing a "real and growing" ability to hit the Australian mainland with missiles, and can already threaten Australia's trade routes, subsea cables and critical infrastructure. 
  
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• 'Let them talk': Socceroos hero bites back at claim Türkiye 'dominated'

  14-06-2026 23:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Socceroos goalscoring hero Nestory Irankunda says Türkiye could not back up their talk, despite one of its stars claiming post-game Australia had been "dominated".
  
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• Live: PM welcomes Iran–US ceasefire, urges Tehran to address concerns on nuclear

  14-06-2026 23:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese welcomes a ceasefire reached between the US and Iran, but urges Tehran to address "longstanding concerns" about its nuclear program. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Penny Wong welcomes US–Iran agreement to end hostilities in Middle East

  14-06-2026 23:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia welcomes an agreement reached between the US and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Joyce says he's not worried Hanson reportedly could want daughter as party leader

  14-06-2026 23:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce says he is not worried about reports Pauline Hanson may want her daughter to lead One Nation in the future. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Australian dollar rises on US-Iran deal, ASX to lift

  14-06-2026 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian dollar is rising after Donald Trump confirmed a deal has been reached with Iran, saying the Strait of Hormuz will open. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Live: ASX set to rise on US-Iran peace hopes, Wall St lifts on SpaceX IPO debut

  14-06-2026 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Wall Street closed the week higher, buoyed by hopes of peace in the Middle East and a successful debut of the SpaceX float. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Rising star Connolly fights cramp to hit stunning ton in Aussie victory

  14-06-2026 22:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Cooper Connolly fights off his body going into shock due to cramps to record his maiden international century.
  
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• Business groups urge rejection of CGT changes

  14-06-2026 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Business groups are urging the government to scrap its capital gains tax changes as the first tranche of measures is scrutinised at a parliamentary inquiry.
  
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• Locals affected by Ireland's AI data centre boom share 'cautionary tales'

  14-06-2026 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australia and other countries embark on a new wave of AI-driven data centre development, locals in Ireland share how the runaway growth of the facilities can affect everyday life.
  
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• Ireland is a data centre 'cautionary tale'. This is the impact on locals

  14-06-2026 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australia and other countries embark on a new wave of AI-driven data centre development, locals in Ireland share how the runaway growth of the facilities can affect everyday life.
  
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• National policy accused of creating 'economic stolen generation'

  14-06-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost $15 billion has been spent via the federal government's Indigenous Procurement Policy, but after a decade critics say it's failed to make a significant difference to Indigenous people due to the practice of 'black cladding'.
  
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• Multi-billion-dollar economic policy undermined by 'black cladding'

  14-06-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost $15 billion has been spent via the federal government's Indigenous Procurement Policy, but after a decade critics say it's failed to make a significant difference to Indigenous people due to the practice of 'black cladding'.
  
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• Rhinos, a river of gold and world domination: This week's Race Around The World

  14-06-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  From dating in Jamaica to world domination in Greenland, catch up on the films from the second week of the new season of Race Around The World.
  
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• History quiz: Test yourself on these past events

  14-06-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  When was Salt Lake City awarded the XIX Winter Olympics? And how much do you know about the Fast and the Furious films? Test yourself in this week's history quiz.
  
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• The Socceroos' greatest ever World Cup gamble just paid off

  14-06-2026 09:10 via abc.net.au
  
  With his first World Cup team selection, Tony Popovic produced one of the biggest shocks in Socceroos' history. After 90 minutes against Türkiye, his gamble was vindicated.
  
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• Socceroos quick hits: Irankunda's stunning strike and Beach's brilliance

  14-06-2026 08:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda scored a goal for the ages and then celebrated like Tim Cahill, while Patrick Beach's palm proved enormous. Here are the five quick hits from the Socceroos vs Türkiye.
  
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• Luai leads Tigers to epic final Leichhardt win

  14-06-2026 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Jarome Luai has lead the Wests Tigers to a win in their final match at Leichhardt Oval before it's redevelopment. 
  
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• Live: Titans strike back after hot Tigers start

  14-06-2026 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers will be looking to get their season back on track against Gold Coast in the final game before Leichhardt Oval is renovated. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Tigers surging home in Titans thriller at wet and wild Leichhardt Oval

  14-06-2026 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers will be looking to get their season back on track against Gold Coast in the final game before Leichhardt Oval is renovated. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Tigers surge home for electric win over Titans

  14-06-2026 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Four second-half tries have powered Wests to a thrilling 36-28 victory over Gold Coast at a wet and wild Leichhardt Oval. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Tigers gear up for last game at old Leichhardt

  14-06-2026 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers will be looking to get their season back on track against Gold Coast in the final game before Leichhardt Oval is renovated. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Tigers back in the game after Titans surge in the wet

  14-06-2026 07:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers will be looking to get their season back on track against Gold Coast in the final game before Leichhardt Oval is renovated. Follow live.
  
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