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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1843, The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place. In 1949, John Craven, English economist and academic was born. In 1968, Steve Georgallis, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1969, Geoff Toovey, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. In 1990, Josh Mansour, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2009, Ralf Dahrendorf, German-English sociologist and politician (born 1929) passed away. In 2011, Rex Mossop, Australian rugby player and sportscaster (born 1928) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

One Nation a ‘force’ in Australia as ‘Fire the Liar’ campaign surge continues

Sky News Australia

June 15, 2026

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Bondi Partners Senior Adviser Peter McGauran says One Nation is a serious "force" as their 'Fire the Liar' campaign continues to surge throughout the nation. Mr McGauran told Sky News Australia he has been stunned by how “clever” the party has been with the campaign. “They are so shrewd… they are acting like the official Opposition. “‘They are a sophisticated outfit."

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