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One Nation branch official defended Hitler Youth and called Aboriginal people ‘stone age’ in racist posts

Exclusive: Aboriginal Australians and migrants the targets of John Drew, who claims he was once kicked out of Pauline Hanson’s party for being ‘too radical’ – but is now a branch official

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How Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on
By Jane Clinton and Alfie Packham

As UK ban for under-16s is confirmed, experience of Australian parents of similar restrictions has been mixed

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/how-australia-social-media-ban-has-affected-families-six-months-on

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How Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on

As UK ban for under-16s is confirmed, experience of Australian parents of similar restrictions has been mixed

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Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks on Liberal party targets, court hears
By Andrew Messenger

Teenager denies planning attacks on party figures and Labour Day march after allegedly being influenced by the Unabomber

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/15/brisbane-teenager-allegedly-plotted-terror-attacks-after-being-influenced-by-unabomber-court-hears-ntwnfb

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Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears

Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day march

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‘Life-changing’ injuries: family reels from ‘tragic situation’ as Coogee shark attack victim loses arm
By Kelly Burke

The family of Leah Stewart are braced for more bad news and the impact on her 18-month-old daughter

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/15/coogee-shark-attack-woman-survivor-leah-stewart-sydney-arm-amputated

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Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say

Family of Sydney mother Leah Stewart say they are ‘shocked’ and reveal more surgeries scheduled in coming days

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Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears
By Andrew Messenger

Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day march

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/15/brisbane-teenager-allegedly-plotted-terror-attacks-after-being-influenced-by-unabomber-court-hears-ntwnfb

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Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears

Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day march

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Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears

Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day march

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Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent
By Lauren Almeida

UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already own

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/15/mike-ashley-frasers-hugo-boss-australias-accent-takeover

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Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent

UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already own

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Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind
By Tom McIlroy Political editor

Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/15/andrew-hastie-ai-artificial-intelligence-power-cold-war-nuclear-arms-race-comparison-australia

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Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind

Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’

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Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
By James Parrish for the MetDesk

Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/15/weather-tracker-sahara-heatwave-temperatures-europe-australia

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Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe

Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia

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