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Economists defend capital gains changes despite flaws as business groups line up in opposition

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:55 PM by By economics reporter Tom Crowley
Economists have offered qualified support for the government's plans on day one of a Senate inquiry.

World War II Lancaster bomber pilot Howard Hendrick dies aged 102

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:45 PM by By Laura Collins and Matt Stephens
Howard Hendrick's life was dedicated to service in the Royal Australian Air Force and to his community. His contributions will forever remembered by his family and his hometown. 

Gold Coast average general rates up 4.7pc, debt to rise beyond $1b as budget adopted

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:45 PM by By Dominic Cansdale and Charmayne Allison
Councillors have adopted the $2.7 billion budget, which is focused on major projects and frontline services.

Dog rescued after five-day ordeal trapped underneath Glenelg breakwater

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:40 PM by Unknown
A 14-year-old fox terrier is back in her owner's arms after a multi-day stint trapped in the Glenelg breakwater after she broke free from her leash. 

Sydney mother mauled by shark at Coogee Beach has undergone 'multiple surgeries', family says

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:25 PM by Unknown
Leah Stewart was swimming at Coogee Beach when she was attack just before 11am on Saturday.

Fuel excise rebate call next week as Anthony Albanese says ceasefire does not mean 'return to normal'

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:17 PM by By political reporter Ewa Staszewska
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will give Australians "appropriate notice" about the fuel excise rebate, as it continues to monitor the issue.

Police charge two men after improvised gun discoveries in SA

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:09 PM by Unknown
South Australian police have separately arrested two men for the alleged possession of a handgun disguised as a mobile phone, and a homemade "pen gun".

NT government introduces new air quality testing plan, including measuring carcinogenic emissions

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:03 PM by Unknown
The NT government has announced a plan to introduce new air quality monitoring of toxic pollutants.

Former AFL footballer Nick Stevens jailed over $170k Mildura pool fraud

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 04:02 PM by Unknown
A former footballer has been locked up for defrauding multiple families with his regional pool business.

Victoria Police investigate off-field brawl during Ararat and Lismore-Derrinallum football match

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 03:56 PM by Unknown
Victoria Police is investigating an off-field fight at a local football match in Ararat over the weekend.

South Australian community, family reacts to Nestory Irankunda's World Cup goal

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 03:15 PM by Unknown
The family and community of Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda are "very emotional" after his goal-scoring World Cup debut. His cousin says he will be "forever grateful" for the support the family received after arriving in Australia, saying "their ...

Proposal to rename Homebush dumped after councillor's conflict of interest snag

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 03:14 PM by Unknown
A contentious proposal to rename most of Homebush to Strathfield drew criticism as an attempt to lift property values. 

Police investigate dozens of dirt bike riders in Newcastle after Bad Apples 'riot' in Dangar Park

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 03:10 PM by Unknown
Newcastle residents and authorities condemn a clothing company stunt that degenerated into a "riot".

Mayors call for adequate funding as Great Western Highway partial closure passes 100 days

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 03:10 PM by By Lani Oataway and Xanthe Gregory
Mayors call on the government to provide "adequate" funding for businesses that are closing and experiencing at least 50 per cent downturns due to the failure of Victoria Pass.

Ipswich man Bobby Weaver sentenced to life in jail after murdering neighbour and hiding remains in freezer

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 01:56 PM by Unknown
Justice Paul Smith says Bobby Weaver murdered his friend in "cold blood".

Vacant and underused land to make way for housing in next phase of Queensland land activation program

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 01:35 PM by Unknown
Three developers will take ownership of 6 hectares of state-owned land in Banyo in Brisbane's north and build townhouses, affordable housing and an aged care facility.

Tasmanian man allegedly caught drink driving three times in just over a week

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 01:17 PM by Unknown
A Tasmanian man has been charged after being allegedly caught drink driving for the third time in just over a week.

Donald Trump watches on as White House UFC ends with Justin Gaethje beating Ilia Topuria

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 09:06 AM by Unknown
US President Donald Trump watches ring-side as the UFC event dubbed Freedom 250 ends with Justin Gaethje scoring a massive upset win over Ilia Topuria at the White House.

Iran war updates: US-Iran ceasefire to include Lebanon as Donald Trump says 'let the oil flow'

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 07:43 AM by Unknown
Pakistan, which has been negotiating peace talks between the US and Iran, says a deal to end the war has been agreed. Follow live.

Federal politics live: Housing groups address Senate inquiry into negative gearing and capital gains changes

ABC • Published: June 15, 2026 at 07:15 AM by By political reporter Joshua Boscaini
Housing groups have addressed the Senate inquiry into the federal government’s sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains. Follow live.