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• US forecasters say potentially record-breaking El Niño underway

  11-06-2026 16:49 via abc.net.au
  
  There is a high chance this year's Pacific climate phenomenon will be among the strongest on record, which could lead to hotter temperatures across the globe.
  
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• Tributes flow after shock death of Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton

  12-06-2026 00:58 via abc.net.au
  
  A GoFundMe is set up for the family of Jemma Stapleton after the 25-year-old died while on holiday with family overseas.
  
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• Socceroos vs Türkiye: How to watch Australia's World Cup opener

  12-06-2026 00:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Socceroos will face Türkiye in their first Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Live: ASX set for strong start after Wall Street rebounds

  11-06-2026 23:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set for a strong start after Wall Street rallied and oil prices tumbled. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: NDIS inquiry told 240,000 people to be 'exited' from scheme

  11-06-2026 23:20 via abc.net.au
  
  A Senate inquiry into the government's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) changes has been told 240,000 people will be "exited" from the scheme. Follow live. 
  
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• 'I don't see why you would choose this': Fears for swimming's future

  11-06-2026 21:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Kyle Chalmers spent more than $5,000 to compete at the Australian Swimming Trials, and he says that sort of thing could drive stars away from the sport.
  
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• 'Probably think I'm mad': Broncos coach says NRL title defence is alive

  11-06-2026 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane coach Michael Maguire declares the Broncos are "still well and truly alive" in the wake of their 42-point belting at the hands of South Sydney on Thursday night.
  
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• More couples opt for micro-weddings and elopements amid cost-of-living crisis

  11-06-2026 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  For just $3,000, compared to the average wedding cost of about $38,000, Melbourne couple Averill and Lloyd Johnson pulled off their dream wedding.
  
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• High social media use linked to 'small' increase in depressive symptoms in teens

  11-06-2026 21:15 via abc.net.au
  
  A decade-long study following almost 1,200 Melbourne school students finds a "small increased risk" of depressive symptoms for teenagers using social media at least two hours a day.
  
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• Australia cops three ducks in first two overs to lose Bangladesh series

  11-06-2026 21:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia loses a series to Bangladesh for the first time after a disastrous start with the bat in Dhaka.
  
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• 'Broken promise' or not, Albanese's tax decision helps One Nation

  11-06-2026 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  There are multiple reasons why alienated voters might be generously donating to One Nation's campaign, including the prime minister's cavalier breaking of election promises that has poured kerosene on the fire under a party that can no longer be called "minor". 
  
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• A record number of over 40s are at this World Cup. Here's Why

  11-06-2026 20:50 via abc.net.au
  
  A record number of players over 40 will feature at this year's World Cup. So what part does sports science play in keeping the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch longer? 
  
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• How you and your superannuation came to be aboard SpaceX

  11-06-2026 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  If your superannuation is managed by any of Australia's big superannuation funds, chances are you're about to become a highly valued financial backer to Elon Musk.
  
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• Falling currencies, rising inflation put pressure on international students

  11-06-2026 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  When Jolie Cao chose to do her undergraduate university degree in Australia, she knew it would be expensive. But an additional financial pressure has made things "really hard".
  
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• Mechanism that makes Venus flytraps snap uncovered, study claims

  11-06-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Physicists think they have found the cellular mechanism behind a Venus flytrap's signature move, but plant scientists say the mystery isn't solved yet.
  
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• Six Australian music acts inducted into ARIA Hall of Fame

  11-06-2026 15:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika and Linda Bull were elevated six to top-tier status at a ceremony in Sydney as part of ARIA's 40th anniversary celebrations.
   
  
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• Kaylee McKeown a victim of her own brilliance as three-year wait goes on

  11-06-2026 12:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Backstroke superstar Kaylee McKeown leaves the Australian Swimming Trials frustrated as her own world record remains just out of reach.
  
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• Gold Coast ruck the latest AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur

  11-06-2026 11:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Gold Coast Suns ruck Max Knobel is banned over a homophobic slur during a VFL game, meaning he will be unavailable until after round 17 of the AFL season.
  
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• 'Trying not to cry': Rabbitohs rise after emotional Jai Arrow moment

  11-06-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow has inspired South Sydney to a commanding win over the Brisbane Broncos, on an emotional night at Stadium Australia. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Trying not to cry': Rabbitohs rise after emotional Jai Arrow moment

  11-06-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow has inspired South Sydney to a commanding win over the Brisbane Broncos, on an emotional night at Stadium Australia. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Struggling Broncos make late change in bid to snap NRL losing streak

  11-06-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow is being honoured at Stadium Australia, as the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos begin round 15. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Rabbitohs to wear special 'whiteout' jersey for Jai Arrow against Broncos

  11-06-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow is being honoured at Stadium Australia, as the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos begin round 15. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Jai Arrow given emotional guard of honour, Rabbitohs belting Broncos

  11-06-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow is being honoured at Stadium Australia, as the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos begin round 15. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Guard of honour formed for Jai Arrow in special NRL moment

  11-06-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Arrow is being honoured at Stadium Australia, as the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos begin round 15. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Broncos' NRL premiership defence in tatters after 42-point flogging

  11-06-2026 10:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The downward spiral of the Brisbane Broncos' NRL season has continued, as the reigning premiers fell to a sixth-straight defeat. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Rattled' Bulldogs battered by Crows in stunning opening quarter

  11-06-2026 10:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson kicks three goals in the first quarter as the Bulldogs are put to the sword at Docklands. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Crows in control as Dawson's blitz leaves Bulldogs 'rattled'

  11-06-2026 10:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson kicks three goals in the first quarter as the Bulldogs are put to the sword at Docklands. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Bulldogs try to crack top four against Crows at Docklands

  11-06-2026 10:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows look to build on big wins when they face each other at Docklands to kick off round 14 in the AFL. Follow live.
  
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• Hanson gets emotional revisiting decades-old Abbott feud

  11-06-2026 09:05 via abc.net.au
  
  As Anthony Albanese stood in front of a Medicare banner and Pauline Hanson put her hand out for donations, voters could be forgiven for thinking the election was two months, not two years, away.  
  
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• RecipeTin Eats's Nagi introduces her new 'chief taste tester'

  11-06-2026 08:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Nagi Maehashi, the founder of RecipeTin Eats, introduces her new canine companion Jaffle.
  
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