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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The US has experienced the worst mass shooting in its history, with at least 50 people killed and another 53 injured after a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is in north Queensland today to announce the Coalition's plan to invest $1 billion over 10 years to protect one of Australia's most treasured landmarks - the Great Barrier Reef 565 Australians have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours. Singer Kate Ceberano is among the recipients, as is the expert who helped Australia transition from using pounds and pence to dollars and cents ABC's Vote Compass has revealed the political leanings of Australia's electorates. Nine of the top 10 most right-leaning electorates are in regional Queensland, while Victoria sits at the other end of the spectrum, with half of the top 10 most left-leaning seats Here's what's coming up: 8:15am AEST: Malcolm Turnbull is expected to make an announcement about funding for the Great Barrier Reef 3:30pm AEST: Queensland will announce its team for State of Origin II 6:00pm AEST: Oscar Pistorius is scheduled to face a sentencing hearing following his conviction for murder 9:35pm AEST: Bill Shorten will appear on ABC's Q&A 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. Orlando gunman Omar Mateen was violent, homophobic: reports Early reports on the background of the gunman at the centre of an attack which left at least 50 people dead at a Florida nightclub paint a picture of a violent and prejudiced young man. Labor promises 2 million households, businesses will access NBN Labor is releasing its much anticipated election policy on the National Broadband Network today, promising to almost double the number of households with access to Fibre To The Home internet connections. 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. 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. Lasers uncover hidden secrets of Cambodia's ancient cities Unprecedented new details of medieval cities hidden under jungle in Cambodia near Angkor Wat have been revealed using lasers, archaeologists say, shedding new light on the civilisation behind the world's largest religious complex. 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. Giants take down Swans in landmark 100th game Giants clinch comprehensive 42-point win over the Swans in the Sydney derby, as GWS marks 100 games in the AFL. Teen in induced coma after gas bottle explosion A 15-year-old boy is critically injured when a gas bottle explodes in Sydney's south-west. South Korea begins operation to lift sunken ferry A salvage firm begins a difficult and costly operation to raise a sunken South Korean ferry which capsized at sea more than two years ago in a disaster that shocked and enraged the country. Turnbull orders Libs to preference Labor ahead of Greens Malcolm Turnbull confirms he has directed the Liberal Party to preference the Greens last, or behind Labor, in every seat across the country, arguing it is in the national interest. Outrage grows over Tasmanian Government plan to lower school starting age An online campaign builds against the Tasmanian Government's plans to lower the school starting age from the year children turn five to three-and-a-half. Russia, England threatened with Euro disqualification over fan violence UEFA says Russia and England could be thrown out of the European Championship finals if their fans are involved in more violence. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Hey big spender: What Labor's budget jargon means By Barrie Cassidy It rained, it hailed and our orchestra shined By James Harvey Bye bye, Bernie? Not so fast By Neil McMahon Foreign aid fail: The 'lucky country' is selfish By Heath Pickering Just In Man dead after car rolls, hits tree in Melbourne's east June 13, 2016 - 6:40 am Warner out 'two to six weeks' with broken finger June 13, 2016 - 6:33 am Labor promises 2 million households, businesses will access NBN June 13, 2016 - 6:29 am World • Trump says he was right about 'radical Islamic terrorism' • Philippines gets taste of Duterte anti-crime war • Five arrested in Bolivia over President's 'fake son' scandal Business • Finance week ahead: Markets look shaky, the Fed meets, and poor jobs data • 50,000 more mining jobs set for the axe as boom ends: NAB • Telstra customers vent over another internet outage Politics • Trump says he was right about 'radical Islamic terrorism' • Warren Mundine honoured for lifetime of service to Indigenous Australians • Turnbull's $1b plan to protect Great Barrier Reef Sport • Russia, England threatened with Euro disqualification over fan violence • Croatia relies on Modric touch to tame Turkey, Northern Ireland lose • Giants take down Swans in landmark 100th game 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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