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Good afternoon. Australian Story is celebrating 20 years on air with a special two-part program, which concludes tonight at 8pm. While we wait, here's your chance to go inside the edit booth with Ian Harley, who's been with the show from the start, as he explains how the program creates its signature style. Top Stories At least 50 dead in worst mass shooting in US history At least 50 people are killed and another 53 injured after a heavily armed gunman opened fire and seized hostages at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, police say, in the worst mass shooting in US history. Live: Orlando gay club mass shooting shocks US The US reels after its worst-ever mass shooting, with President Barack Obama labelling it "an act of terror and an act of hate". Follow the developments live. Melburnians show solidarity with global LGBTI community after Orlando shooting Hundreds turn out in Melbourne, as the global LGBTI community bands together after a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando during the country's Pride month. Orlando gunman Omar Mateen wanted to be police officer: ex-wife The gunman at the centre of the Florida nightclub massacre was emotionally and mentally disturbed with a violent temper, yet aspired to be a police officer, his ex-wife reveals. As it happened: Major parties swap barbs over NBN Opposition Leader Bill Shorten slams Malcolm Turnbull's "maladministration" of the NBN rollout amid attacks from the Prime Minister over costings. Look back at the day in politics. Turnbull's $1b plan to protect Great Barrier Reef Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is making his pitch to voters in North Queensland today, promising to invest $1 billion over 10 years to protect one of Australia's most treasured landmarks — the Great Barrier Reef. School reviews prep tablet program after parent complaints A Brisbane primary school is forced to review its 'BYO iPad' program for first-year students after a backlash from parents. Liberal candidate under pressure over 'head like 1/2 eaten pie' tweet Pressure mounts on the Liberal Party's candidate for the marginal West Australian state seat of Midland, after he attracts more controversy over his comments on social media. Stanford rape case overshadows graduation ceremony Prestigious Stanford University's graduation ceremony is overshadowed by a sexual assault case that prompted a brief protest by students. Maroons recall Lillyman after losing Myles to injury Queensland coach Kevin Walters embraces the "favourites" tag despite being forced to recall Jacob Lillyman after losing Nate Myles to injury for State Of Origin II. Brazilian authorities hand over Rye Hunt's body to family The family of Australian man Rye Hunt, who disappeared in Brazil after suffering what police called a drug-induced psychotic episode, appeal to the Foreign Minister for help to bring his ashes home to Tasmania as soon as possible. Meet the Australians recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours Almost 600 Australians, from pop stars to decimal currency experts, are recognised for their contribution to the community in this year's Queen's Birthday honours. Vietnamese feedlot and abattoirs banned from receiving Australian cattle A Vietnamese feedlot and a group of abattoirs have been banned from receiving cattle from Australia, based on vision of animal cruelty obtained by Animals Australia. Australia's most left and right-leaning seats revealed Queensland is home to nine of Australia's top 10 most right-leaning seats, while Victoria is the country's most progressive state, Vote Compass data suggests. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Orlando shooting: The four words we don't hear enough By Dominic Knight Glenn Stevens and his housing bubble legacy By Ian Verrender Liberals' preference ploy about strategy, not ideology By Paula Matthewson It rained, it hailed and our orchestra shined By James Harvey Just In Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden marks 200th year June 13, 2016 - 5:02 pm Record balloon flight at risk due to Perth customs 'delay' June 13, 2016 - 5:01 pm NT Police investigate Facebook post of hogtied 'would-be-thief' June 13, 2016 - 4:52 pm World • Hamilton dominates at Tony Awards • Nauru election candidates welcome backdown on massive hike to nomination fees • Sanders to meet Clinton to discuss political commitments Business • Finance week ahead: Markets look shaky, the Fed meets, and poor jobs data • Brisbane developers hit back at reports of apartment oversupply • Miners turn to tech as commodities downturn bites Politics • Victorian volunteer firefighters urged against splitting from CFA • As it happened: Major parties swap barbs over NBN • Trump says he was right about 'radical Islamic terrorism' Sport • Maroons recall Lillyman after losing Myles to injury • Russia, England threatened with Euro disqualification over fan violence • Bolt prepared to return Olympic relay gold Science and Tech • Private firms wanting to land spacecraft on moon faced with lack of regulations • Inappropriate antibiotic prescription in nursing homes prompts superbug fears • 'Cyber militia' needed to deal with rising ransomware attacks, says expert Environment • Turnbull's $1b plan to protect Great Barrier Reef • Victoria aims for zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 • Fact check: Do carbon emissions always rise under the Coalition? 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