After a wild few days, Tasmanian voters are now being held in suspense
If the past few days in Tasmanian politics were a horror movie, this weekend is a thriller — filled with suspense and the knowledge that something unknown is just around the corner. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of meatballs and dolmades on menu at Greek GleNTi festival
Volunteers have banded together to prepare for Darwin’s largest multicultural festival, GleNTi, which celebrates Greek culture through food, dancing, music and plate smashing. ⌘ Read more
How Indigenous women are sparking cultural change in firefighting
When a family joined a rural Queensland fire brigade, some members didn’t welcome them. A decade on, they are leading a push for more cultural burning in sensitive landscapes. ⌘ Read more
Police to give update on missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop
Police say they have discovered what they believe to be human remains near the Good Night National Park near Gin Gin. ⌘ Read more
Road safety boss urges statewide e-scooter standards, not bans, after fatality
Commissioner Adrian Warner says technology that makes e-scooters safer could be rolled out, along with a new regulated category for more powerful devices. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds gather in Perth for Eid al-Adha celebrations with prayer, food and reflection
Thousands of Muslims across Perth and Western Australia are coming together to celebrate the start of one of the biggest holidays on the Islamic calendar. ⌘ Read more
WA’s dairy farmers on the brink amid ‘stagnant’ price rises
Dairy producers in the west are dismayed by processors’ latest farmgate pricing offers as they struggle to meet costs. ⌘ Read more
Drought devastates farming town desperate for rain relief
The effects of drought creep insidiously into every corner of a country Victorian community. ⌘ Read more
A Farewell from Priyanka Sharma, Executive Director of CNCF
After five extraordinary years, I’m stepping down from my role as Executive Director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. A Journey of Growth and Impact Leading CNCF has been the honor of a lifetime. I joined… ⌘ Read more
‘Broken’ families tell of anger and disappointment following Hillcrest verdict
The atmosphere in the Devonport Magistrates Court was tense as Magistrate Robert Webster announced Rosemary Gamble was not guilty in the only criminal case to come from the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy. ⌘ Read more
From celebrity hideaway to feral goats: What’s next for these island resorts?
Derelict Queensland island resorts that were once playgrounds for the rich and famous are facing a state government takeover, amid frustrations they have been used for land banking. ⌘ Read more
Cattle to wine grapes: Climate change forcing Tasmanian farmers to pivot
Longer dry spells and higher intensity rainfall when it does rain — farmers are adapting to changing climate patterns. ⌘ Read more
Events cop funding hit as Queensland council wields budget axe
A North Queensland council is slashing its contributions to volunteer-run events 12 months after raising rates and parking fees. ⌘ Read more
Outpouring of grief as police find remains in search for Pheobe Bishop
Floral tributes line the street as a community in mourning plans a candlelit vigil for 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, as police work to identify remains found in dense bushland. ⌘ Read more
The $10,000 per kilometre solution to roadkill
These fence posts are connected only by a sensor but advocates say they could reduce roadkill incidents by 90 per cent. ⌘ Read more
‘No privatisation’: Tasmanian government rules out asset sales
The Tasmanian Liberals have walked away from hopes to sell off some state-owned companies to pay down debt. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian police find bodies in search for missing Queensland couple
Police have discovered a crashed car and what are believed to be the bodies of tourists Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya two days after the couple were due home in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Robots roll out as grape growers struggle with disease, rising costs
Wine grape growers grappling with declining sales and rising expenses hope advancements in autonomous technology can help to safeguard the industry. ⌘ Read more
Film to fashion, how well do you know your pianos in pop culture?
They’re in films, cartoons, Olympic Games and even on red carpets. How many of these piano pop culture references do you know in our quiz? ⌘ Read more
Second machete incident sends Melbourne shopping centre into lockdown
A group of males armed with machetes have argued inside shopping centre in Melbourne’s west, prompting a police investigation. ⌘ Read more
Claims of intimidation, threats over big changes in tiny town
Nestled beside picturesque Macalister River, Victoria’s only privately owned town is a popular stop on the way to the high country. But Licola village operators say staff have been threatened over plans by management. ⌘ Read more
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Erin Patterson’s week on the stand in her mushroom murder trial
The 50-year-old, who has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder, admitted several times she had used lies and exaggeration in the past. ⌘ Read more
Tobacconists struggling to get cover as insurers ‘turn off the tap’
An insurance broker says it has become “almost impossible” to find cover for stores that sell tobacco products after they’ve become a target for arson in the past year. ⌘ Read more
Sinner beats Djokovic to set up French Open final against Alcaraz
World number one Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final after defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. ⌘ Read more
Run Classic MacOS & NeXTSTEP in Your Web Browser
If you’ve been a reader of OSXDaily for a while you almost certainly have seen us mention some of the fun web apps that allow you to run full fledged versions of operating systems in your web browser, from Mac OS 9, Mac OS 8, or Mac OS 7, to even Windows 1.0. Many of … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 for $169, AirPods 4 for $99, Apple Watch 10 for $299
Father’s Day is coming up, so perhaps you’re shopping for that, or shopping for yourself. In any event, don’t miss these great deals from Amazon, whether you’re getting a gift for yourself or a loved one. With great deals on the latest iPad mini, MacBook Air, AirPods, AirPods Pro with Hearing Aid functionality, Apple Watch, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/06/06/deals-airpods-pro-2-for … ⌘ Read more
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador returns to US to face criminal charges
US Attorney-General Pam Bondi says Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, has returned to the United States to face criminal charges. ⌘ Read more
Town of 80 buys old primary school for $1.10 and turns it into op shop
When Geranium Primary School was forced to close its doors due to dwindling enrolment numbers, it shut a century-old chapter for the tiny town. But then one former teacher with big dreams stepped in to her help her town blossom again. ⌘ Read more
‘Absolutely bonkers’: Spurs face backlash over Postecoglou sacking
Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to sack coach Ange Postecoglou sparks sympathy and outrage as the football world digests the news of the Australian’s departure from the English Premier League club. ⌘ Read more
Demand for Aussie beef outweighs Trump tariffs
The beef trade between Australia and the United States is currently a one-way street. That’s unlikely to change. ⌘ Read more
‘I had an experience that rocked my world’: Super Netball player Cara Koenen on violence against women
Australian Diamond and Super Netball player Cara Koenen had her existence rocked after becoming a victim of gendered violence. She lost confidence on court and struggled to sleep. She’s telling her story in the hope it’ll raise awareness of the major health and welfare issue in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Kubeflow Advances Cloud Native AI: a glimpse into KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025
The Kubeflow community is rapidly growing due to its contributions to advancing AI by streamlining the AI/ML experience in Kubernetes. Kubeflow provides a composable ecosystem for implementing end-to-end solutions for AI/ML. Kubeflow includes the following projects:… ⌘ Read more
Woman who lost money to fraud wants to look real estate agent ‘in the eye’
A retired nurse who lost money in a Byron Bay real estate fraud case vows to be in court when the agent is sentenced, after she was ordered to return to Australia from the United States. ⌘ Read more
Australia has up to 80 tornadoes a year, but many go unseen
Most people associate tornadoes with the United States, but as many as 80 touch down in Australia each year. ⌘ Read more
How Gaza has ‘lost a generation’ of students
Palestinian academics who fled Gaza after the war say a “generation of students” has been lost due to the conflict. ⌘ Read more
Up to 500,000 Indians were displaced by a dam. Their story is now a play
India’s Narmada River was the lifeblood of countless farmers and villages until a dam project caused a massive ecological disaster. It’s now the subject of a new Australian play. ⌘ Read more
As Russian planes burned, Putin’s military bloggers were ‘choking with hurt’
Vladimir Putin’s online army is normally supportive, but some accounts have been boldly outspoken and willing to question, even blame, the Russian establishment for not protecting the country’s prized strategic bomber fleet. ⌘ Read more
Securing Kubernetes Traffic with Calico Ingress Gateway
Kubernetes, Envoy, GatewayAPI, cert-manager, CNI, Calico If you’ve managed traffic in Kubernetes, you’ve likely navigated the world of Ingress controllers. For years, Ingress has been the standard way of getting our HTTP/S services exposed. But let’s… ⌘ Read more
Labor to change law after mother’s paid parental leave was cancelled when baby died
The federal government has promised to close the loophole that allowed employers to cancel paid parental leave after a stillbirth or early infant death. ⌘ Read more
Trump shuns call with Musk and considers selling Tesla
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are at loggerheads over the US president’s major tax and spending bill, which the tech billionaire believes will load America with unsustainable debt. ⌘ Read more
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Australians could enjoy an upside from US economic policy uncertainty
It’s a rocky road for global financial markets and most are treading very carefully. ⌘ Read more
‘We must innovate faster’: Housing Minister Clare O’Neil rails against red tape
In a frank interview with the ABC, Housing Minister Clare O’Neil declared that Australia has made it “uneconomic” to build homes. ⌘ Read more
My emergency doctor friend watched The Pitt and said it could be set in Australia
If you have had the unfortunate need to turn up to an emergency department, I hope that it is not because in Australia in 2025, you can’t afford to go anywhere else. ⌘ Read more
China’s falling birth rate meets a #boysober dating revolution
Across China, a growing number of young heterosexual women are fed up with traditional pressures around marriage and sexism and choosing to stay single. ⌘ Read more
Dr Martens goes from punk beginnings to clinging on
Dr Martens, known for its punk roots, released its financial forecast on Friday amid concerns the brand may be on the brink. ⌘ Read more
Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio in NZ
The Department of Defence has acknowledged that HMAS Canberra accidentally took out a number of wireless internet and radio services across New Zealand this week, during a visit to celebrate Canberra and Wellington’s sister city relationship. ⌘ Read more
Ange Postecoglou sacked as Tottenham manager two weeks after Europa win
Ange Postecoglou is sacked as manager of English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, just two weeks after he delivered the north London club its first silverware in 17 years. ⌘ Read more
Accused Australian drug smuggler’s family wants a ‘just outcome’
In a short statement given to media on Friday, Stephanie Ahchee thanked Indonesian authorities for their “professionalism and impartiality”. ⌘ Read more
Robert Pether ‘unrecognisable’ after release from Iraqi prison, wife says
The Australian engineer spent four years languishing behind bars before being released on bail late on Thursday night, along with an Egyptian colleague. ⌘ Read more
US-backed Gaza aid group closes all distribution sites after shootings
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which last week started handing out meals to hungry Palestinians inside the war-shattered Gaza Strip, said the sites would be reopened, but did not provide a date. ⌘ Read more
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPad Air and Rock Paper Pencil From Astropad
For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an M3 iPad Air, an Apple Pencil Pro, and one of Astropad’s Rock Paper Pencil kits to go along with it.
_Stephan: This is what American healthcare for women has sunk to. If you’re a pregnant woman in West Virginia and you have a miscarriage you are now being advised to report this to police lest you be charged with murder. West Virginia has always been one of the poorest, least educated, and most poorly governed s … ⌘ Read more
Reimbursement inequities lead to hospitals deprioritizing women’s healthcare, experts tell Congress
Maia Anderson, Staff Writer - Healthcare Brew
_Stephan: In the United States, it isn’t just that women get inferior healthcare compared to men. There is also a major issue about how insurance companies are prepared to pay for that healthcare. To quote this report after studying the issue a team of researchers said, “The group— … ⌘ Read more
Live: Crows test flag credentials against Lions at Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide Crows face a big test of the potential for their 2025 season, as they take on the defending premiers Brisbane Lions in a Friday night blockbuster at Adelaide Oval. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Opetaia, Huni set for a Sunday special on opposite sides of the world
He’s an unbackable favourite to defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world title straps but Aussie boxing star Jai Opetaia respects Italian Claudio Squeo. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Police say remains found in search for Pheobe Bishop
Police say they have found what is believed to be human remains in the search for missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop. ⌘ Read more
Climate activists fined $10k each after Woodside stench gas media stunt
Three climate activists who planned to release stench gas in an attempt to cause the evacuation of a Woodside annual general meeting in Perth’s CBD have been fined $10,000 each. ⌘ Read more
Woman will never walk again after partner shot her through garage ceiling
In 2023, a shot fired by Kamal El Jamal went through the garage ceiling, the floorboards of the above bedroom and through the mattress before hitting his partner who was laying on the bed. ⌘ Read more
Anger as major renewable projects in Victoria get the green light
Permits for two renewable energy projects in regional Victoria have been approved despite community opposition. ⌘ Read more
Victoria’s drought taskforce meets as farmers reach desperation point
The Victorian government’s newly minted drought response taskforce meets for the first time, in the midst of mounting desperation from farmers struggling in the big dry. ⌘ Read more
Retirement village residents facing 800pc rate hike accuse mayor of spying
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden is under fire for saying she had conducted online checks on retirement village residents opposed to a controversial change that will see huge council rate hikes. ⌘ Read more
La France au pied du mur
Le constat, posé il y a quelques jours, ne peut plus être évité : si la France n’est pas encore en faillite, c’est pour des raisons purement psychologiques, mais concrètement tout le monde sait que le moindre frisson sur les marchés pourrait emporter l’Hexagone dans un ouragan financier qui emporterait la République avec lui. Ce n’est […] ⌘ Read more
10 Incredibly Specific Oreo Facts You’ll Think About at 2 A.M.
You’ve twisted them, dunked them, and crumbled them into milkshakes—but odds are, you don’t really know Oreos. Behind the world’s best-selling cookie is a labyrinth of marketing manipulation, food science secrets, and flavor experiments so bizarre they’re hidden from the public. These aren’t your standard “Oreo was invented in 1912” trivia tidbits. These are the […]
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‘Clown show’: Australia reacts to Tasmanian political mess
The toppling of Tasmania’s premier has drawn strong reactions from across Australia. Some are calling it a “fiasco” while others say the turmoil has turned the state into the nation’s “laughing stock”. ⌘ Read more
Queensland treasurer draws ‘line in sand’ on CopperString funding
The Queensland treasurer says private investment is key to delivering the multi-billion-dollar energy transmission project, CopperString 2032. ⌘ Read more
Live: NRL greats in the running for Kangaroos coach as Meninga joins Bears
Brad Fittler and Cameron Smith have emerged as the front-runners to replace Mal Meninga as the coach of the national men’s team just a few months before the Ashes tour of England. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
$384m contingency to keep Whyalla steelworks afloat
The South Australian government has set aside another $384 million to keep the Whyalla steelworks running next financial year — doubling the amount already allocated to keep the plant operating during administration. ⌘ Read more
Father may lose sight in eye after son threw acid on him, court told
A man remains behind bars after appearing in court accused of throwing acid in his father’s face. ⌘ Read more
‘No remorse’: Canberra man jailed for stealthing rape of sex worker
Canberra man Aleksandar Ivanovski, found guilty of rape after he covertly removed his condom during an encounter with a sex worker, is sentenced to two-and-a-half years’ jail by the ACT Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Teacher accused of sex with boy, 15, granted bail due to pregnancy
High school teacher Karly Rae, 36, has been released from custody after telling a NSW court she stands a high risk of developing complications during her pregnancy. ⌘ Read more
What success has taught Chloé Hayden about priorities
The Heartbreak High actor and disability advocate shares how she is learning to rest and make room for what she loves beyond work. ⌘ Read more
‘We need justice’: Kumanjayi White remembered at Alice Springs vigil
Relatives and friends of Kumanjayi White along with members of the Alice Springs community have come together to mourn and demand “justice”, 10 days on from the young Warlpiri man’s death. ⌘ Read more
Two Queensland tourists thought to be missing in Tasmania
The two Queenslanders were due to leave Tasmania on Wednesday, but didn’t board their flight home to Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Four killed and 20 injured in Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv
Russia has mounted an intense and sustained barrage on the Ukrainian capital following Kyiv’s most audacious attack on its neighbour since the war began. ⌘ Read more
Knights NRL player told in trolling message ‘I will end your life’
Knights winger James Schiller allegedly received multiple messages on social media threatening physical harm during last night’s NRL game against Manly. ⌘ Read more
Perth community divided over Swan River electric ferry plan
As the WA government attempts to create “Metronet on the Swan” using electric ferries, campaigners want the Matilda Bay terminal moved south. ⌘ Read more
Alleged Christmas Island meth in mince mastermind faces court
A 50-year-old Cannington man has faced court over an alleged attempt to smuggle methamphetamine to the remote territory off Western Australia in an esky. ⌘ Read more
Cynthia Erivo on what to expect from Wicked: For Good
Cynthia Erivo tells the ABC she’s excited for fans to see the second Wicked film, which is due out later this year. ⌘ Read more
Nineteen people charged with 271 offences after major Qld drugs sweep
Nineteen people are charged with offences related to the alleged supply of supply of cocaine, methylamphetamine, MDMA, cannabis and heroin throughout Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast residents slugged one-off $10 payment for cyclone clean-up
Households on the Gold Coast have been hit with a special levy in their rates to cover the $50 million cost of recovering from the natural disaster in the city’s budget. ⌘ Read more
Workers keeping holiday town afloat say they can’t afford to live there
Some council workers in the holiday destination of Noosa say they cannot afford to live and are calling for a pay rise. ⌘ Read more
Pacers stun Thunder in NBA Finals opener despite leading for only 0.3 seconds
Indiana completes another epic playoff comeback by stunning the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, with Tyrese Haliburton the hero for the Pacers once again. ⌘ Read more
Josh Papalii is making Raiders history but his greatest day may be yet to come
Josh Papalii was a Raiders legend long before he broke the club’s all-time appearances record but his greatest place in Canberra history may yet be unwritten. ⌘ Read more
Erin Patterson asked why she didn’t raise alarm about foraged mushrooms
Erin Patterson didn’t tell a “single person” that she may have accidentally added foraged mushrooms to a lunch that eventually killed three of her relatives, her murder trial has heard. ⌘ Read more
Driver pleads guilty to Cowra minibus crash offences that led to 84yo’s death
A Cowra man has pleaded guilty to half a dozen offences relating to a fatal 2023 crash in which an elderly man died after he was ejected from a minibus. ⌘ Read more
Use Your iPhone As a Webcam for Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 includes a new built-in social feature called GameChat that allows up to 12 users to engage in video chats simultaneously, even if they’re playing in different games. To facilitate this, Nintendo offers an official Switch 2 Camera that connects via USB-C, but it turns out that an iPhone does the job just as well, if not better.
Niles Mitchell has thoughtfully shared a demo of the Switch-iPho … ⌘ Read more
David and Margaret honoured with Walk of Fame star
Plus remembering queer literature icon Edmund White and Baby Reindeer’s creator is headed to Australia for a TV industry summit. ⌘ Read more
Women in West Virginia who miscarry could face criminal charges, prosecutor says
Carter Sherman, Staff Writer - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: This is what American healthcare for women has sunk to. If you’re a pregnant woman in West Virginia and you have a miscarriage you are now being advised to report this to police lest you be charged with murder. West Virginia has always been one of the poorest, least educated, and most poorly governed s … ⌘ Read more
Crash-landed and salvaged from the jungle, WWII bomber returns home
Eight decades after it was last in the sky, and four since it was taken from the Papua New Guinean jungle, a restored World War II bomber returns to Port Moresby from Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk says Donald Trump is in the Epstein files — here’s the background
The bromance between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk blown up with an unsubstantiated accusation about the Epstein files. Here’s what to know. ⌘ Read more