Iran denies ceasefire agreement with Israel | Midday News Bulletin 24 June 2025

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder; Coroner finds cop who shot Indigenous teen racist; And in tennis, Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova upset over key point mishap.

Hamas says it will consult with other Palestinian factions over US ceasefire proposal; the Prime Minister says he's confident he'll meet US President Donald Trump before the end of the year; Matildas coach confident the squad will beat Panama in Bunbury today.

Parents demand more information amid Victorian child care abuse allegations, The U-S says it has obliterated Iran's nuclear program, Australia defeats the Domenican Republic to advance to the FIBA Under 19 World Cup quarter finals...

Hamas says it is reviewing a ceasefire deal but warns of sticking points, Extreme weather hits the east coast as parts of Victoria brace for more, and in skateboarding, Arisa Trew makes history with more Gold in the X Games.

Childcare sector reforms to be fast tracked in Victoria; Indigenous organisations welcome calls for compensation after the release of the final Yoorook Commission reports; Richmond's Tom Lynch suspended for five matches.

Thousands without power as a storm lashes the east coast of Australia; Qantas confirms a cyber breach at a call centre for the airline; The Wallabies unveil their new test jersey, designed by Wiradjuri winger Dylan Pietsch.

Donald Trump says he's terminating all trade discussions with Canada, US announces funding for Gaza aid operation amid UN criticism, In Cricket, Australia claims a resounding win against the West Indies.

The Prime Minister defends decision on defence spending goal; Terrorgram formally listed as terrorist organisation by the Australian government; the Matildas prepare for their second game against Slovenia.

In this bulletin, Iran's leader accuses the US of exaggerating its strikes on the country, as the Trump administration digs in its heels. China accuses NATO of reckless expansion as members raise defence spending. And in sport, the Matildas beat Slovenia 3-nil, with a timely goal from Holly McNamara.

Israel-Iran ceasefire holds, Journalist Antoinette Lattouf wins an unlawful termination case against the ABC in the Federal Court, In lawn hockey, The Kookaburras have nothing to laugh about after Germany storms back to a 3-2 win in Berlin.