Here are the latest hot news updates from Australia as of June 16, 2025, 12:50 PM. Stay informed with our carefully curated headlines and analysis.
Man whose arm was severed by samurai sword yet to speak to police
Summary:
jaxon jai trinidad allegedly used the sword to cut off his father james nybo’s arm during a confrontation earlier this year.
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Langer urges australia to not axe ‘very important link’ marnus from test side
Summary:
marnus labuschagne’s former coach backs him to turn around what has been a two-year slump in test cricket, urging australia not to drop him.
Reference: abc.net.au <!– Source link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-16/cricket-justin-langer-urges-australia-dont-drop-marnus/105423624 –>
Hundreds of australians seek help to leave israel and iran
Summary:
the australian government is unable to make repatriation flights while airspace in the two countries remains closed, but is making preparations to assist the departures of those who wish to leave.
Reference: abc.net.au <!– Source link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-16/australians-seek-help-to-leave-israel-and-iran/105422940 –>