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Kyle Sandilands settles $12M wrongful termination lawsuit with ARN Media
Kyle Sandilands settled his wrongful termination lawsuit against ARN Media for $12.09 million, resolving a dispute over his $100 million contract after an on-air feud with co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson...
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- Kyle Sandilands reached a $12.09 million settlement with ARN Media to resolve his wrongful termination claim.
- The settlement includes $3 million payable in July 2026, with the balance paid in monthly installments until June 2029.
- ARN Media will provide $1.5 million worth of advertising services for Sandilands’ new media venture over three years.
Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech and One Nation’s policy platform
Pauline Hanson’s first National Press Club address on June 17, 2026, marked a bold entry into mainstream politics, where she outlined One Nation’s vision for a ‘monocultural’ Australia, rejecting mult...
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- Pauline Hanson delivered her first National Press Club speech on June 17, 2026, lasting approximately 45–60 minutes (exceeding the usual 30-minute limit).
- Hanson stated Australia must be a ‘monocultural’ society, rejecting multiculturalism as a ‘failed policy’ and claiming it threatens national identity.
- A protest banner appeared behind Hanson during her speech, reading: ‘I opposed a pay rise for workers while I took a $100,000 pay rise for myself.’ GetUp! claimed responsibility.
Two children killed in Sydney pram crash; driver arrested
Two children under five were killed after a car struck their pram at the intersection of Joseph and Gilbert streets in Sydney’s Cabramatta on June 17, 2026, around 3:15pm. A 56-year-old male driver, w...
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- Two children under five were struck and killed by a car at the intersection of Joseph and Gilbert streets, Cabramatta, Sydney, on 2026-06-17 at approximately 15:15 (3:15pm)
- A 56-year-old male driver was uninjured, arrested, and taken to hospital for mandatory testing
- A 33-year-old woman known to the children was treated for minor injuries at the scene
Jeremy Clarkson reveals aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment complications
Jeremy Clarkson, the 66-year-old former Top Gear host, revealed in June 2026 that he was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in May 2025 after a biopsy following a routine medical. The news was ...
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- Jeremy Clarkson was diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer in May 2025
- Clarkson had surgery to remove 10% of his prostate where the cancer was located
- The diagnosis was revealed in the final two episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson’s Farm (Prime Video/Amazon)
Noah Lyles breaks 150m world record; Gout Gout finishes third with national record
Noah Lyles broke the 150m world record with a time of 14.67 seconds at the Ostrava Golden Spike event on June 17 2026, while Australian sprinter Gout Gout finished third in a national record 14.96 sec...
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- Noah Lyles set a new 150m world record of 14.67 seconds at the Ostrava Golden Spike event in Czechia on 2026-06-17
- Gout Gout finished third in the same race with a national record time of 14.96 seconds
- Sinesipho Dambile of South Africa placed second in 14.78 seconds, also beating the previous world record of 14.92
Coronial inquest into Melbourne wellness influencer's death after unassisted home birth
The coronial inquest into the death of 30-year-old Melbourne wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke, who died on 29 September 2025 from a postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth at home without medical...
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- Stacey Warnecke (30), a Melbourne wellness influencer, died on 29 September 2025 from postpartum haemorrhage after giving birth at home without medical professionals
- Warnecke gave birth to her son Axel at approximately 3:00 AM on 29 September 2025, followed by the placenta 20–25 minutes later, during which she suffered a massive postpartum haemorrhage (estimated blood loss: 1.5 litres)
- Emily Lal, an unqualified 'birthkeeper' (doula) present at the birth, asked Warnecke three times over five minutes if she wanted an ambulance called, but was refused twice before Warnecke consented the third time
Japan investigates ice-cream cartel price-fixing amid record summer heat
Japanese authorities launched raids on six major ice-cream companies—Akagi Nyugyo, Ezaki Glico, Lotte, Meiji, Morinaga Milk Industry, and Morinaga & Co.—on June 17, 2026, investigating allegations of ...
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- Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) raided six ice-cream firms on June 17, 2026: Akagi Nyugyo, Ezaki Glico, Lotte, Meiji, Morinaga Milk Industry, and Morinaga & Co.
- Companies are suspected of colluding to coordinate price rises for ice-cream and frozen desserts since at least June 2022, using meetings and emails.
- Morinaga Milk and Meiji are among the companies named in the investigation, with their flagship products (Morinaga’s six-pack choco-ice bites and Meiji’s ice-cream) showing synchronized price jumps four times between June 2022 and September 2025.
Cooper Connolly's century and Australia's ODI/T20 wins over Bangladesh in 2026 series
Cooper Connolly delivered a career-defining performance in the ODI series against Bangladesh, scoring 149 off 133 balls at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on June 14, 2026, to guide Australia to a one-...
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- Cooper Connolly scored 149 off 133 balls in the ODI against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, on June 14, 2026.
- Australia won the ODI by 1 wicket, chasing 274 with 3 deliveries to spare, avoiding a 3-0 series whitewash.
- Adam Zampa took the winning wicket by driving Taskin Ahmed through the covers for 4 runs in the ODI.
Russian airstrike damages Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, killing civilians in Ukraine
On June 16-17, 2026, Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Kyiv in weeks, striking the UNESCO-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, a 1,000-year-old Christian site and symbol of Ukraine...
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- The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Dormition Cathedral) was struck by a Russian drone/missile on June 16-17, 2026, causing a large fire and extensive damage to the roof and upper structures.
- At least four people were killed in the attack on the monastery (ABC reports 4; Guardian reports 5+ across Ukraine, including 4 at the monastery).
- The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1051 (ABC: 1051; Guardian: 1051).
Tasmanian devil Mary escapes Gold Coast theme park, recaptured after two weeks
A Tasmanian devil named Mary escaped from Paradise Country theme park on the Gold Coast on June 2, 2026, after making an unusually large leap over a fence. The two-year-old devil, described as normall...
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- Mary, a 2-year-old Tasmanian devil, escaped from Paradise Country theme park on June 2, 2026, via an 'abnormally large leap' over a fence.
- Mary was recaptured on June 17, 2026, in bushland near Kopps Road, Oxenford, less than 2km from Paradise Country.
- Mary was found in an 'unstable condition' and rushed to a specialist veterinary hospital for treatment.
US Air Force B-52 bomber crash at Edwards AFB kills eight crew; investigation ongoing
A US Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on June 16, 2026, killing all eight people on board, including Bo...
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- Eight people died in the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on June 16, 2026, with no survivors.
- The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert, about 161 km northeast of Los Angeles.
- The aircraft made a sharp right turn and nearly a 180-degree turn before plummeting at a descent rate of 1,541 meters per minute (5,056 feet per minute), nearly 10 times faster than a normal landing descent.
Messi, Mbappé, Haaland score in World Cup 2026 opening matches; Argentina beats Algeria
The 2026 World Cup opening matches saw Lionel Messi deliver a historic performance, scoring a hat-trick for Argentina in their 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City on June 17, tying Miroslav Klose’s al...
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- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick (3 goals) for Argentina in their 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City on 2026-06-17, marking his first World Cup hat-trick and 200th international appearance.
- Messi’s three goals tied him with Miroslav Klose for the all-time World Cup scoring record (16 goals each).
- Kylian Mbappé scored a brace (2 goals) for France in their 3-1 win over Senegal on 2026-06-17, becoming France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals and tying for third in World Cup history (14 goals).
Bluey episodes dubbed in Yolŋu Matha for NAIDOC Week 2026
For the first time, five episodes of the globally popular children’s show *Bluey* have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, the Indigenous language of North-east Arnhem Land, in a collaboration between the A...
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- Five episodes from *Bluey* (Seasons 1 and 2) have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha: *The Beach*, *The Creek*, *Sleepytime*, *Grandad*, and *Rug Island*
- The project is part of NAIDOC Week 2026, themed *50 Years of Deadly*, running from July 5 to July 12
- The episodes will premiere on July 5, 2026, and be broadcast/streamed on ABC iview
Ranking of Australia’s airports from worst to best with key changes and critiques
Both THEAGE and SMH analyze Australia’s airport rankings, focusing on recent changes like Melbourne Airport’s new drop-off policy requiring passengers to say goodbye from a central hub. Darwin and Hob...
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- Melbourne Airport announced a change ending drivers dropping passengers at terminal doors, requiring goodbyes from a central transport hub connected via footbridge
- Darwin Airport has check-in counters opening 90 minutes to 2 hours before flights and only one land-side café
- Hobart Airport is undergoing a $200 million terminal upgrade due to finish next year
Yesterday
Arrest of suspect in 2017 Putney Bridge 'pusher' case after nine years
A 44-year-old man was arrested on 2026-06-16 in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident, where a jogger allegedly pushed a 33-year-old woman into the path of a bus. The victim, walking south a...
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- A 44-year-old man was arrested on 2026-06-16 on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm in the 2017 Putney Bridge incident
- The incident occurred on 2017-05-05 (or 2017-05-04, depending on source) on Putney Bridge, south-west London, where a jogger allegedly pushed a 33-year-old woman into the path of a bus
- The victim was a 33-year-old woman walking south on Putney Bridge at approximately 07:40 AM
Melbourne childcare centre faces safety breaches after balcony access and evacuation plan failures
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) issued an emergency action notice to Woodlands St Kilda Road childcare centre after inspectors found unsafe fencing on a 12th-floor outdoor p...
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- Woodlands St Kilda Road childcare centre was issued an emergency action notice by the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) for unsafe fencing on a 12th-floor outdoor play area that could allow children to access a balustrade.
- The centre was found to lack an emergency evacuation plan specifically for 14 children under 2 years old, despite being authorized to care for up to 140 children.
- VECRA stated children were 'at risk of serious harm' due to the fencing faults, with potential consequences including falls from the 12th floor.
Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel; UK investigates
Two news outlets report that a Russian Navy frigate, the *Admiral Grigorovich*, fired warning shots at a UK-flagged civilian yacht in the English Channel on June 16, 2026, approximately 20 nautical mi...
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- A Russian Navy frigate, the *Admiral Grigorovich*, fired warning shots at a UK-flagged civilian yacht in the English Channel approximately 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight.
- The incident occurred on June 16, 2026, around local time (exact time not specified).
- The yacht was reportedly at a distance of approximately 450–500 meters from the Russian frigate when the warning shots were fired.
Trump’s $14.2m Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation turns green due to algae
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC turned green with algae just days after a $14.2 million renovation, despite efforts to make it a dark blue as part of President Trump’s push to b...
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- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC turned green with algae days after a $14.2 million renovation was completed.
- The renovation project aimed to make the pool a dark blue, which President Trump called 'American flag blue'.
- The project cost $14.2 million (or $20.1 million in another currency conversion), with initial estimates of $1.8 million.
FBI thwarts plot to attack White House UFC event with drones and snipers
The FBI thwarted a plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House’s South Lawn on June 14, 2026, after becoming aware of the threat on June 10. Five individuals were arrested in a mu...
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- Five people were arrested in connection with the alleged plot to attack the UFC event at the White House
- The FBI became aware of the potential threat on June 10, 2026, four days before the UFC event on June 14, 2026
- The UFC event took place on the White House’s South Lawn on June 14, 2026 (referred to as UFC Freedom 250 or UFC America 250)
Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand amid political tensions and diaspora divisions
Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles was overshadowed by political tensions between the US and Iran, which had been at war for three months before a ceasefire w...
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- Iran played New Zealand in their World Cup opener on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles, ending in a 2-2 draw with goals from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi for Iran, and Eli Just for New Zealand.
- The Iranian team relocated their base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, due to the US-Iran war and visa denials for 11 Iranian officials, including the federation president, Mehdi Taj.
- A ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced 24 hours before the match, ending three months of war.