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Karl Stefanovic leaves Channel Nine after Tommy Robinson podcast controversy
Karl Stefanovic, co-host of Channel Nine’s *Today* show, left the network immediately after a controversial podcast interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) on June 24,...
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- Karl Stefanovic will leave Channel Nine 'immediately' after the network terminated his contract due to his podcast interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon).
- The interview with Robinson was published on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, and removed from YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram within 12 hours.
- Stefanovic embraced Robinson in a promotional video, calling outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer a 'wanker' and saying 'God, I love you' to Robinson.
Teal MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new centrist party Community Strong Australia
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launched Community Strong Australia, a new centrist political party, on June 24, 2026, aiming to provide an alternative for voters frustrated with major parties. The ...
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- Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launched Community Strong Australia, a new centrist political party, on June 24, 2026.
- The party’s constitution allows members a free vote on all matters except providing supply and confidence to government.
- The party’s four policy pillars are sensible economic management, climate action, equality, and integrity.
Victoria Liberal MP Moira Deeming's assault allegation against Matthew Guy dismissed by police
Victoria Police dismissed Liberal MP Moira Deeming’s assault allegation against former party leader Matthew Guy on June 26, 2026, after concluding 'no offence detected.' The investigation, triggered b...
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- Victoria Police concluded their investigation into Moira Deeming’s assault allegation against Matthew Guy on June 26, 2026, finding 'no offence detected'.
- The alleged assault occurred at a Macedonian community function in Sunshine West on May 23, 2026.
- CCTV footage from the venue showed Guy briefly resting his right hand on Deeming’s shoulder as they leaned in to talk, contradicting her claim of a violent headlock.
NSW Great Western Highway closure and new bridge construction update
The Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass in New South Wales has remained closed since March 2026 due to structural damage to the 200-year-old convict-built Mitchell’s Causeway. The NSW government an...
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- The Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass has been closed since March 9, 2026, due to cracks and instability in the 200-year-old convict-built Mitchell’s Causeway.
- A new bridge will be built above the existing Mitchell’s Causeway, supported by deep piles anchored into bedrock, with construction starting in July 2026.
- The road is expected to reopen between April and June 2027, meaning a closure duration of up to 15 months.
Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates win New York Democratic primaries, reshaping party dynamics
Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed candidates swept three New York Democratic primaries on June 24, 2026, defeating establishment-backed incumbents in NY-10, NY-13, and NY-7. Darializa Avila Chevalier, a first...
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- Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez won Democratic primaries in NY-10, NY-13, and NY-7 respectively on June 24, 2026.
- Darializa Avila Chevalier, a political newcomer and PhD student, defeated five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat (chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus) in NY-13.
- Claire Valdez defeated Brooklyn borough president Antonio Reynoso (endorsed by Nydia Velázquez) in NY-7.
Venezuela earthquakes cause massive destruction, deaths, and rescue efforts
Venezuela experienced two devastating earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, striking within a minute of each other on June 25, 2026, near the coastal town of Morón, about 168 kilometers west o...
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- Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela near Caracas within 39 seconds to 1 minute of each other on June 25, 2026, around 6:04 PM local time.
- The epicenter of the earthquakes was near the coastal town of Morón, in the state of Carabobo, about 168 kilometers west of Caracas.
- At least 164 people were killed and 971 injured, with the death toll expected to rise significantly.
Fortescue Metals Group faces class action over sexual harassment allegations at remote mines
Multiple news sources report that Fortescue Metals Group is facing a class action lawsuit filed on June 25, 2026, in the Federal Court of Victoria, alleging systemic sexual harassment, violence, and r...
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- A class action lawsuit was filed against Fortescue Metals Group in the Federal Court of Victoria on 2026-06-25, alleging systemic sexual harassment, violence, and retaliation against female workers from 2006 to 2025.
- The lawsuit includes allegations of rape, sexual assault, stalking, and micro-aggressions at Fortescue’s remote Pilbara mining sites, including incidents like a woman being pulled into a dark alley and another finding a male stranger in her accommodation.
- Fortescue’s on-site laundries have been reported as sites of rife theft of female underwear, with women warned against using them.
King Charles III publishes first-ever UK monarch tax bill for transparency
King Charles III has become the first UK monarch to publish his personal tax bill, releasing details for the 2024-25 financial year next week as part of broader efforts to increase transparency in roy...
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- King Charles III will publish his personal tax bill for the 2024-25 financial year next week, marking the first time a UK monarch has done so
- The king’s 2025-26 tax details will be released next year after the audit is completed
- King Charles voluntarily pays income tax on all private income and capital gains tax on relevant assets, as per the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding on Royal Taxation
Daughter arrested after mother’s death in Sydney aged care home
Police in Sydney’s western suburbs have arrested a 53-year-old woman after her 84-year-old mother was found dead in an aged care home on June 25, 2026. The daughter, who has no criminal record or medi...
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- A 53-year-old woman (daughter) was arrested after her 84-year-old mother was found dead in an aged care home in Rooty Hill, Sydney, on June 26, 2026.
- The mother was found dead at Our Lady of Consolation aged care home (ABC calls it a facility on Evans Road) around 11:30–11:35 PM on June 25, 2026.
- Police allege the 53-year-old daughter administered an unknown substance to her mother, but the exact substance and its role in the death are under investigation.
UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuations after reported attack; Iran-US tensions escalate
The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily halted its evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, 2026, after the Singapore-flagged cargo ship *Ever Lovely* was st...
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- The UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its operation to evacuate ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel reported an attack on June 25, 2026.
- The attacked vessel was the Singapore-flagged *Ever Lovely*, which was hit by a projectile near Oman, with no injuries or environmental damage reported.
- Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority stated that vessels outside its designated routes would not be guaranteed safe passage, and the IRGC warned against using unauthorized routes.
Travel writers share unforgettable global travel experiences
Two identical articles from SMH and THEAGE highlight six unforgettable travel experiences shared by writers, including Namibia’s vast landscapes, the Skeleton Coast, Sossusvlei’s sand dunes, and inter...
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- Bench Africa’s 11-day Highlights of Namibia itinerary includes Sossusvlei, the Skeleton Coast, and Himba communities, priced from $10,650 per person.
- The Kudanil Explorer, a 164-foot (50-metre) former oil exploration vessel, accommodates up to 16 passengers and three children in luxury, with a Papua and Raja Ampat charter departing in December 2027 from $37,300 per night.
- The Grand Canyon is a 446-kilometre-long chasm in Arizona, with depths exceeding 1,800 metres and widths up to 29 kilometres, carved by the Colorado River over six million years.
Analysis of the 2026 DC film *Supergirl* starring Milly Alcock
The 2026 DC film *Supergirl*, directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, received mixed reviews from ABC and The Guardian. Both sources agree on key elements: Jason Momoa as...
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- Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) in the film
- Jason Momoa plays the bounty hunter Lobo in the movie
- Eve Ridley portrays Ruthye Marye Knoll, a secondary protagonist
King Charles III declines Buckingham Palace move; royal finances revealed
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have announced they will not move into Buckingham Palace after its £369 million refurbishment, defying nearly two centuries of tradition since Queen Victoria made it...
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- King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not move into Buckingham Palace after its £369m refit, preferring to remain at Clarence House.
- King Charles paid £12.9m in income and capital gains tax in 2024-25, making him among the UK’s top 100 taxpayers.
- The Sovereign Grant for 2027-28 will be £99.9m, down from a peak of £137.9m in 2026-27, after a review by the UK prime minister (Keir Starmer), chancellor (Rachel Reeves), and James Chalmers.
Nine Network seeks replacement for Karl Stefanovic as Today show host
The Nine Network faces its biggest decision in decades after Karl Stefanovic’s 20-year tenure as Today show host. With Today trailing Sunrise by nearly 170,000 viewers nationally (292,000 vs. 459,000 ...
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- Karl Stefanovic has hosted Nine's Today show for 20 years
- Today's Tuesday national ratings were 292,000 viewers, while Sunrise had 459,000
- Tom Steinfort has been a reporter on 60 Minutes and Nine’s news correspondent in the US and Europe
NFL player Terrion Arnold arrested on kidnapping, armed robbery charges in Florida
NFL player Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old cornerback for the Detroit Lions, was arrested on June 25, 2026, and charged with four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery in Hillsborough Co...
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- Terrion Arnold, 23, a Detroit Lions cornerback, was arrested on June 25, 2026, and faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- The charges carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison if convicted, as stated by the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office.
- The incident occurred on February 4, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, where three men were allegedly held at gunpoint, beaten, pistol-whipped, and robbed.
Yesterday
Venezuela earthquakes: deadly quakes, rescue efforts, and humanitarian crisis
Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis after two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.5 and 7.2 on the Richter scale, struck near the capital Caracas on June 25, 2026. At least 164 people have been ki...
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- Two earthquakes measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude struck Venezuela near Caracas on June 25, 2026, within a minute of each other.
- At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured in the earthquakes, according to Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez.
- A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela following the earthquakes.
US Senate votes on war powers resolution to block Trump’s Iran military action
The US Senate passed a war powers resolution on June 24, 2026, by a 50–48 vote to block President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran, marking the first time since 1973 Congress directed a pre...
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- The US Senate passed a war powers resolution (50–48) on June 24, 2026, to block military action against Iran, marking the first time since 1973 Congress directed a president to halt hostilities.
- Four Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Susan Collins (Maine), Rand Paul (Kentucky), and Bill Cassidy (Louisiana)—voted with Democrats in favor of the resolution.
- John Fetterman (Democrat, Pennsylvania) was the sole Democrat to vote against the resolution.
Karl Stefanovic's firing from Nine's Today show after controversial Tommy Robinson podcast interview
Karl Stefanovic was fired from Nine’s Today show on June 25, 2026, after a controversial podcast interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson, which was deleted within hours. Billionaire James Pac...
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- Billionaire James Packer defended Karl Stefanovic, saying 'I didn’t think it was that bad' about the Tommy Robinson podcast interview
- Karl Stefanovic's hour-long interview with Tommy Robinson was deleted from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram less than 12 hours after release (June 25, 2026)
- Stefanovic called outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer a 'wanker' in a preview video of the Robinson interview
Australia's World Cup squad selection dilemma ahead of Paraguay match
Australia's Socceroos are facing a critical selection dilemma ahead of their final group-stage World Cup match against Paraguay on June 25, 2026, at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Head coach Tony Pop...
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- Australia's final group-stage game against Paraguay will be played at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (capacity 68,500) on June 25, 2026.
- Tony Popovic is the head coach of the Australian Socceroos, and Paul Okon is his assistant coach.
- Matt Leckie and Jacob Italiano are injured and will miss the Paraguay game.
Australian property market downturn in Sydney and Melbourne, June 2026
Australian property markets in Sydney and Melbourne are experiencing a downturn, with forecasts predicting house price declines of up to 7% in Sydney and 8% in Melbourne over the next 12 months. While...
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- 96% of homeowners who sold in the March 2026 quarter made a profit, the highest share since December 2025, with a median gain of $377,000 (Cotality Pain and Gain Report).
- 45.1% of sales in Melbourne City Council lost money in the March 2026 quarter, followed by Stonnington (30.2%), Port Phillip (23.3%), and Yarra (22.8%).
- 21.6% of sales in Sydney’s Strathfield LGA lost money in the March 2026 quarter, 21.2% in Parramatta, and 19.9% in Ryde.