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• Solomon Islands PM floats Pacific-wide security treaty in sharp pivot

  16-06-2026 03:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Solomon Islands's new prime minister raises the idea of a Pacific-wide security treaty while meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this month. 
  
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• Reserve Bank keeps interest rate at 4.35pc as economy slows

  16-06-2026 06:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank keeps the interest rate at 4.35pc as Australia's economy slows down.
  
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• Breaking: Reserve Bank keeps interest rate at 4.35pc as economy slows

  16-06-2026 06:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank keeps the interest rate at 4.35pc as Australia's economy slows down.
  
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• Iran's players celebrated at World Cup but complicated feelings remain

  16-06-2026 06:16 via abc.net.au
  
  After a challenging, politically charged build-up to their World Cup campaign Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand brought mixed feelings for the Iranian diaspora.
  
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• Craft retailer Lincraft to close rest of its stores in Australia and NZ

  16-06-2026 06:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Retailer Lincraft will close the remainder of its shopfronts after more than 80 years of providing fabric, materials and homewares to Aussie crafters.
  
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• Beleaguered KPMG referred to anti-corruption watchdog amid contract freeze

  16-06-2026 05:39 via abc.net.au
  
  KPMG is facing a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts amid a worsening scandal over the treatment of a whistleblower, with the Greens now referring the beleaguered company to the national anti-corruption watchdog.
  
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• Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' by Friday. Then what?

  16-06-2026 03:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The months-long shutdown of the the crucial shipping route has rocked global oil markets and flowed through to all sorts of prices. How will the reopening change things, and how fast?
  
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• Pensioner 'living in her own world' causes terrifying cycling crash

  16-06-2026 02:38 via abc.net.au
  
  An elderly woman on a mobility scooter has caused a frightening crash during a cycling race in Germany after riding into the path of the competitors.
  
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• When and how to watch State of Origin Game II between the Blues and Maroons

  16-06-2026 01:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Game II of the men's 2026 State of Origin series will be held this Wednesday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here's what to know about the match.
  
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• Live: RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as US-Iran deal sends stocks soaring

  15-06-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Wall Street rallied overnight, with the Dow closing at a fresh high. Here, the cash rate is widely forecast to remain unchanged at 4.35 per cent, after three consecutive rate hikes this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: RBA tipped to keep rates on hold as ASX falls

  15-06-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Local shares are in the red despite a Wall Street rally overnight. The cash rate is widely forecast to remain unchanged at 4.35 per cent, after three consecutive rate hikes this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Australian ref explains gesture after World Cup monitor calls for sacking

  15-06-2026 23:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian referee at the centre of a controversy around an alleged hate symbol being used during the World Cup broadcast has responded.
  
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• Live: Shadow treasurer says CGT inquiry 'running roughshod over democracy'

  15-06-2026 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says the two-day Senate inquiry into the government's budget measures is "running roughshod over democracy". Follow live.
  
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• Legendary band Australian Crawl reforms for first time in 40 years

  15-06-2026 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Crawl will lead a major line-up of classic Australian acts across a run of shows later this year.
  
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• Property market shifts from 'urgency to caution' as buyers step back

  15-06-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Interest rate hikes, tax changes and global economic uncertainty force first home buyers and investors to press pause on property purchases.
  
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• Property market hit by buyer's strike as investors, first home buyers press pause

  15-06-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Interest rate hikes, tax changes and global economic uncertainty force first home buyers and investors to press pause on property purchases.
  
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• Disaster averted as global oil reserves running low

  15-06-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Reserve Bank board members will be feeling relieved today when they meet to thrash out our future interest rate movements.
  
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• Disaster averted ahead of RBA decision as global oil reserves run low

  15-06-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Reserve Bank board members will be feeling relieved today when they meet to thrash out our future interest rate movements.
  
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• Cooling economy and Iran backdown to keep RBA at bay

  15-06-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Reserve Bank board members will be feeling relieved today when they meet to thrash out our future interest rate movements.
  
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• Quiz: Can you pick Ireland's flag in a line up? It's harder than you think

  15-06-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Which country's flag is the only one with a modern weapon on it? And which US state has the Union Jack on its flag?
  
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• 'I screamed': A mother's grief as drug overdose deaths hit record high

  15-06-2026 16:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia recorded its deadliest year on record for drug overdoses, according to a new analysis, with an average of seven deaths per day. 
  
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• AFP begins inquiry into allegations Israeli forces assaulted flotilla activists

  15-06-2026 12:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Federal Police have begun inquiries into allegations that Israeli defence personnel sexually assaulted Australian activists on a flotilla headed to Gaza, following a meeting with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
  
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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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• 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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