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Good morning. Here's what's happening now:

  • Investigators are poring over evidence from inside Orlando's Pulse nightclub and the closed-off streets around the scene. They're trying to work out if anyone helped the gunman who massacred 49 people at the gay nightclub. Orlando Regional Medical Centre officials said 29 people were still in the hospital. Five people are said to be in a grave condition

  • Microsoft Corp has agreed to buy LinkedIn Corp for $US26.2 billion ($35.19 billion) in its biggest-ever deal. Microsoft hopes the deal will help it keep services like Outlook email relevant, so customers will not want to leave it for competitors such as Google's Gmail

  • Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has given his strongest indication yet that a future Labor government would be in favour of a treaty with Indigenous people, as well as constitutional recognition. On Q&A last night Mr Shorten said there needed to be a discussion about a treaty - a formal agreement between the Government and Indigenous people that would have legal outcomes

Australia's most left-leaning seat is Batman, in Melbourne, while Maranoa in regional Queensland is the most right-leaning. Meet some of the people living in these electorates to find out what drives the political inclination of these two seats

Here's what's coming up:

  • 8:10am AEST: ABC election analyst Antony Green will be on News Breakfast

  • 8:30am AEST: Pre-polling opens around the country. The total early vote tally could top 4 million this federal election

  • 2:30pm AEST: The Queensland Government will hand down its budget

  • 6:00pm AEST: The Brisbane Pride Festival has organised a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando

  • 6:00pm AEST: Sentencing hearing for Oscar Pistorius continues in South Africa. He faces a minimum 15-year jail term after his manslaughter conviction for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was upgraded to murder on appeal

 
Top Stories
Investigators probe whether anyone aided Orlando shooter
US authorities investigate whether anyone helped the gunman who massacred 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, but said they do not believe anyone connected to the shooting posed a current danger to the public.
 
'Gunshots just started going off ': Orlando survivor tells of escape
Chris Jean was enjoying a night out with friends at Orlando's Pulse nightclub when the shooting started. His quick thinking probably saved his life.
 
Australians join vigils for Orlando shooting victims
People in Sydney and Melbourne join mourners around the world at vigils to honour the victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando during the country's LGBTI Pride Month.
 
Shorten indicates possibility of Indigenous treaty
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten uses a Q&A appearance to give his strongest indication yet that a future Labor government would be in favour of a treaty with Indigenous people, as well as constitutional recognition.
 
'Broken' Pistorius should not be jailed, psychologist tells court
Oscar Pistorius is a "broken" man who should not be jailed for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a psychologist tells a court in South Africa, while a prosecutor says he has shown no remorse.
 
Australians to start voting as pre-poll centres open
Australians will start voting in the federal election today as pre-poll voting centres open their doors, with expectations a record number of people will cast their ballots early this year.
 
Blood dispatch texts sent to boost repeat donations
Blood donors at risk of not making repeat donations will be sent a text to tell them when their blood has been dispatched to a hospital under an initiative to boost reserves.
 
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn in multi-billion-dollar deal
Microsoft Corp agrees to buy LinkedIn Corp for $26.2 billion in its biggest-ever deal, combining the software giant's fast-growing cloud services business with the world's largest online network for professionals.
 
Brexit would bring Brits, Aussies closer: Johnson
Former London mayor Boris Johnson appeals to people in Australia who are eligible to vote in the referendum on whether Britain stays in the EU to back his call to leave, saying it would increase visas for Australians and boost trade ties.
 
Record balloon flight at risk due to Perth customs 'delay'
A Russian hot air balloon support crew says it could miss a vital window to break a world record because equipment has yet to clear customs in Perth.
 
Wade Graham named for Origin II, but faces nervous wait
Cronulla back rower Wade Graham is named in New South Wales's team for State Of Origin II shortly after being placed on report for a high shot as the Sharks beat the Cowboys.
 
Allianz forced to repay $231,000 after misleading pet insurance customers
Insurance company Allianz is being forced to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars, after it is found to have misled some pet insurance customers.
 
Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden marks 200th year
A $17 million centre with the largest living green wall in the southern hemisphere opens at the Royal Botanic Garden as part of celebrations of its bicentenary.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Dominic Knight Orlando shooting: The four words we don't hear enough
By Dominic Knight
By Ian Verrender Glenn Stevens and his housing bubble legacy
By Ian Verrender
By Paula Matthewson Liberals' preference ploy about strategy, not ideology
By Paula Matthewson
By James Harvey It rained, it hailed and our orchestra shined
By James Harvey
 
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World
Trump repeats calls for Muslim immigration ban following Orlando massacre
Canada has 'reason to believe' hostage killed in Philippines
China private sector investment slumps to 16-year low
 
Business
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn in multi-billion-dollar deal
China private sector investment slumps to 16-year low
Brisbane developers hit back at reports of apartment oversupply
 
Politics
Shorten indicates possibility of Indigenous treaty
Australians to start voting as pre-poll centres open
Explained: What is happening with the NBN?
 
Sport
Wade Graham named for Origin II, but faces nervous wait
Bulldogs beat Dragons 34-16 after bizarre bunker decision
Demons down Pies by 46 points at MCG
 
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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