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On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1639, (O.S.) Increase Mather, American minister and author (died 1723) was born. In 1930, Gerald Kaufman, English journalist and politician, Shadow Foreign Secretary (died 2017) was born. In 1943, Diane Marleau, Canadian accountant and politician, Canadian Minister of Health (died 2013) was born. In 1951, Mona-Lisa Pursiainen, Finnish sprinter (died 2000) was born. In 1954, Gideon Sundback, Swedish-American engineer, developed the zipper (born 1880) passed away. In 1959, Kathy Mattea, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1968, Constance Georgina Tardrew, South African botanist (born 1883) passed away. In 1997, Rebecca Black, American singer-songwriter was born. In 2014, Yozo Ishikawa, Japanese politician, Japanese Minister of Defense (born 1925) passed away. In 2015, Alexander Schalck-Golodkowski, German soldier and politician (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Pauline Hanson’s defence spending boost would cost extra $225b, budget office says

Brisbane Times

June 21, 2026

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Pauline Hanson’s defence spending boost would cost extra $225b, budget office says

The new analysis comes as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor urges Liberal supporters not to “blow the country up” by deserting the Coalition for One Nation

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