12PM NEWS UPDATE
US authorities say the gunman responsible for America’s worst mass shooting appears to have been a home grown extremist…with no indication Omar Mateen was part of a network. Further footage has emerged from inside the Orlando nightclub, showing the moments the first gunshots rang out.
Australians joined mourners across the globe at candlelight vigils to honour the victims. The Sydney Harbour Bridge among major landmarks lit up in a show of solidarity.
A new era at the Newcastle Jets, with confirmation the A League side has been sold to a Chinese businessman. Martin Lee, owner of a high tech lighting manufacturer, has bought the licence from the FFA. Former Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna will takeover as CEO.
And Blues forward Wade Graham is in doubt for Origin Two – charged over a high shot on Johnathan Thurston in the Shark’s win over the Cowboys.