Midday News Bulletin 15 June 2024

The federal government accuses Peter Dutton of arrogance over his nuclear power plans; More Australians falling behind on mortgage payments and in sport, the Australian triathlon team named for next month's Olympics

The head of Hezbollah in Lebanon threatens Cyprus; Hundreds of heat-related deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage and in sport, Erriyon Knighton to compete in US Olympic running trials despite testing positive for a banned substance.

A man arrested after the fatal shooting of a woman in north Queensland; North Korea and Russia sign a groundbreaking military pact; Germany advances to the Euros final 16 after an historic defeat of Hungary.

Coalition's nuclear energy plan criticised for lack of detail; Federal MP Josh Burns issues a plea for respectful debate, after his Melbourne office is vandalised and in tennis, Alex de Minaur suffers a shock loss at Queen's.

The Coalition proposes to build seven nuclear reactors; Vandals attack the electorate office of Labor MP Josh Burns and in tennis, Alex de Minaur suffers an upset loss at Queen's.

A delegation of senior Australian officials heads to PNG; Benjamin Netanyahu says the US is working to cancel restrictions on weapons supplies; An Australian teenager becomes the youngest male gymnast to qualify for an Olympic trampoline event.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang optimistic about growth areas in the relationship between China and Australia; Interest rates left on hold at 4.35 per cent and Australian diver Melissa Wu says she is elated to make history.

Anthony Albanese says he didn't see Chinese officials blocking journalist Cheng Lei; A pay rise for federal MPs and in football, France kicks off its Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow win against Austria.

In this bulletin, the First Nations Awabakal community celebrates the protection of a sacred women's cave; a Virgin Australia plane makes emergency landing; and in Rugby League, Manly decimated with 14 players injured ahead of South Sydney match-up.

The prime minister and the Chinese premier sign agreements following major talks; a landmark ruling recognises Kabi Kabi people as native title holders over the Sunshine Coast area, and in sport, teams named ahead of Game Two of the State of Origin next week.