Restructuring Programs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 79	$ 293	$ 156
Dow Jones [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Lease termination charges	23
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities, current	23
Other Non-Current Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liabilities, non-current	5
Newspaper Businesses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 67	$ 276	$ 151