Dieback disease killing mango trees is spreading in the NT
At a field day in the Northern Territory, mango growers were desperate to learn what could be done to stop the spread of mango twig tip dieback. ⌘ Read more
The advertising cartel coming to your web browser
Article URL: https://blog.zgp.org/the-advertising-cartel-coming-to-your-web-browser/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48375175
Points: 20
# Comments: 3 ⌘ Read more
The critical ingredients that give Dockers fans reason to dream
Dockers devotees have developed the sort of thick skin that only diehard followers of a trophy-less team can truly understand. This year they may finally get that anchor tattoo. ⌘ Read more
The people who say no to being a parent, and have very happy lives
Australia’s fertility rate is at a record low, putting those who have made the personal choice to be childfree in the centre of a political battleground whether they like it or not. ⌘ Read more
Emergency doctors are ‘begging for beds’ and planning to quit
Patients are not receiving the best care because “we don’t have the space”, the emergency doctors’ college warns. ⌘ Read more
New electric buses forced into storage due to delays upgrading Sydney depots
The delays to upgrading more than a dozen depots complicates the state government’s rollout of more than 1200 electric buses within the next two years. ⌘ Read more
Wife-killer on hunger strike after deportation from Perth to ‘hellhole’ Nauru
Tony Kellisar was jailed for 22 years after he strangled his wife in 1997. He was then in limbo in immigration detention before being released in 2023, but his freedom was short-lived. ⌘ Read more
A promise to consider something after the election is not a promise. It’s time to get real on corruption
Jacinta Allan has finally acknowledged that IBAC needs more power. The time for decisive action is now. ⌘ Read more
Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who’s Calling
Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be. ⌘ Read more
Americans don’t know how to fight AI so they’re fighting data centers
Article URL: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/490350/data-center-moratoria-ai-backlash
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48371592
Points: 43
# Comments: 20 ⌘ Read more
Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio Gadget
Opal, the company famous for making a fancy webcam, has pivoted to making other consumer electronics. Fueled by big investments from OpenAI and Samsung, it’s working on an audio gadget first. ⌘ Read more
When all my tests pass on the first try and I just know something has to be wrong ⌘ Read more
Please don’t spam people looking for employment. It’s just cruel
Earlier I posted in a “Who wants to be hired?” thread, looking for a place where I could apply my experience in hospitality, food tech and automation.
A couple hours later I received an email:
“Hi Ilia,
I saw your comment on the June Who’s Hiring thread. I build production-ready TypeScript and Python systems that integrate LLMs into real workflows, with particular focus on RAG, agent orchestration, and clear blah-blah-blah”
Come on.
I am a forced immigra … ⌘ Read more
Missing scientist’s body found in New Mexico, 11 months after she vanished
The incident has been linked to the disappearances of several other prominent scientists and military officials. The mystery surrounding the disappear… ⌘ Read more
4 Best Alexa Speakers (2026): Echo Dot Max, Echo Dot, Echo Show 11
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio. ⌘ Read more
How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day (2026)
Find the real deals on Amazon Prime Day this June. ⌘ Read more
McLaren CEO Zak Brown Still Gets FOMO About Racing Cars
Zak Brown spent a decade racing before joining the business side of Formula One. He talks to WIRED about rebuilding a legendary brand, obsessive fans, and the pull of the driver’s seat. ⌘ Read more
How to Avoid Scams and Bad Gadgets on Amazon (2026)
Amazon is a murky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Stay safe while shopping on Prime Day and beyond with these tips and tricks. ⌘ Read more
Previously unseen photo reveals moment of Claremont serial killer’s arrest
Vision of the moment Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards was arrested has come to light for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Allan no longer able to bat away questions
Readers react after the premier concedes that IBAC needs a broader remit to investigate corruption in state institutions. ⌘ Read more
Massive debugging project: Why Google plans to release 32 million mosquitoes
It’s a plan Australia might need to replicate with the arrival of a new and aggressive species. ⌘ Read more
Labor, Coalition to avoid repaying investment funds under donations fix
The major parties would dodge paying back donations from their investment funds if they have already spent the cash, under the government’s plan to restore campaign finance laws. ⌘ Read more
The Trump Administration Is at War With Itself Over AI Regulation
Donald Trump killed an executive order to regulate AI. Now, administration officials and AI executives are trying to figure out if there’s anything left to piece back together. ⌘ Read more
How to Edit, Merge, and Split PDFs With Free Online Tools
You don’t need expensive software for basic PDF tasks. In fact, all you need is a handful of free web-based apps. ⌘ Read more
Inmate escapes from SA pre-release centre
9News can reveal an inmate managed to escape the Adelaide Pre-Release Centre, allegedly sneaking back hours later with bottles of alcohol. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s billionaires add stunning increases to fortunes
Australia’s billionaires have enjoyed another year of stunning increases to their fortunes. ⌘ Read more
Fit of road rage almost causes massive accident
A fit of road rage came close to causing a massive accident on the M7, after a man slammed on his brakes to confront another driver. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Accidental Editor in Chief of Muslim Media
Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh was just trying to find an outlet for Muslim news. Now he has more than 12 million followers. ⌘ Read more
Ben Roberts-Smith to wait longer for full evidence against him
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will have to wait several months to learn the full extent of the case against him ⌘ Read more
Biggest-ever shipment of electric cars arrives in Melbourne
The biggest-ever shipment of electric cars in Australia has arrived in Melbourne, with 5000 Chinese-made EVs ready to hit the road. ⌘ Read more
Massive rate hikes approved across multiple Sydney councils
Rate hikes of up to 50 per cent have been approved in nine councils across NSW. ⌘ Read more
Antony Catalano allowed to travel to see wife in Byron Bay on bail
Disgraced media mogul Antony Catalano has been given the green light to travel interstate to see his wife in Byron Bay. ⌘ Read more
Aussie rockstar and former military admiral spearhead AUKUS inquiry
An Australian rockstar and a former head of the Australian military are joining forces to probe the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal. ⌘ Read more
Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more
Charlie Pickering joins criticism of ABC’s Grace Tame podcast deal
ABC radio broadcaster Pickering has described as “problematic” the ABC’s decision to appoint Grace Tame as a podcast host. ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
‘Idiot’, ‘monster’, ‘witch’: Serial pest Andrew Thaler’s latest day in court did not go well
To most people, a three-hour grilling before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission would be something to fear. Not so for a sweary, problematic councillor. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Accused killer told police of ‘hidden secrets’ before girlfriend went missing
Mark Sheridan Waden told police his girlfriend, a US citizen and former beauty queen, disappeared after he threatened to report her to immigration officials. ⌘ Read more
Tossers caught out by AI cameras, as Brisbane’s worst illegal dumping hotspots named
More cameras are being rolled out to battle a surge in dumping, with affluent New Farm emerging as a surprise hotbed of complaints. ⌘ Read more
James Boags Brewery in Tasmania set to close after 145 years
After 145 years, the James Boags Brewery in Launceston will shut its doors. ⌘ Read more
Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more
I went looking for One Nation’s policies. Here’s what I didn’t find
The divisive party makes grand claims about what regulation or legislation needs to change. But there is no clear explanation of how any of that might be achieved. ⌘ Read more
Accused killer told police of ‘hidden secrets’ before girlfriend went missing
Mark Sheridan Waden told police his girlfriend, a US citizen and former beauty queen, disappeared after he threatened to report her to immigration officials. ⌘ Read more
Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in June 2026
Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases during the Spring Sale. ⌘ Read more
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in June 2026
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more. ⌘ Read more
Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this June. ⌘ Read more
Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in June 2026
From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential. ⌘ Read more
Whoop Promo Codes May 2026: 20% Off | June 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less. ⌘ Read more
Terror leader’s son bore burden of family name before cowardly bashing
The son of terrorist leader Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been released from jail after being sentenced to time served over a violent ambush on a stranger. ⌘ Read more
Asbestos, construction costs blamed for $25 million Fremantle Hospital blowout
Construction on the expansion kicked off in January 2024, when the government said the redevelopment was set to cost $63 million. ⌘ Read more
ICAC to investigate allegations of corruption at University of Wollongong
The anti-corruption watchdog will look at recruitment, contracts and conflicts of interest at the besieged university. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly caught with firebomb, knives outside John Ibrahim’s home
A man has allegedly been found lurking near the Sydney home of the former nightclub mogul with weapons and an “intent” to harm, court documents say. ⌘ Read more
ICAC to investigate allegations of corruption at University of Wollongong
The anti-corruption watchdog will look at recruitment, contracts and conflicts of interest at the besieged university. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Senator accused of trying to turn moment into social media post
Labor Minister Tim Ayres has accused Independent Senator David Pocock of trying to turn a moment in a Senate estimates hearing into a social media post. ⌘ Read more
Dog swims almost one kilometre to island off NSW coast
The dog played “hide and seek” with rescuers after it was spotted on a small island off the NSW South Coast. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Antony Catalano’s bail varied so he can travel to the wife he’s accused of bashing
Defence lawyer Tony Hargreaves asked that the media mogul now be permitted to go to Byron Bay to see his family after limitations were placed on his interstate travel at a bail hearing earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Dog swims almost one kilometre to island off NSW coast
The dog played “hide and seek” with rescuers after it was spotted on a small island off the NSW South Coast. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: AUKUS national inquiry to kick off today; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: AUKUS national inquiry to kick off today; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: National inquiry into AUKUS to kick off in parliament today; Israel to halt planned assault on Beirut after phone call, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Dog rescued after swimming almost one kilometre to island off NSW coast
The dog was spotted on a small island off the NSW South Coast, where a marine crew coaxed it to safety and completed the rescue mission. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: National inquiry into AUKUS to kick off in parliament today; Israel to halt planned assault on Beirut after phone call, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts
Article URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/hackers-used-metas-ai-support-bot-to-seize-instagram-accounts/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48361346
Points: 7
# Comments: 3 ⌘ Read more
IVF clinics face stricter standards, threat of bans following embryo bungles
Beefed up Victorian laws will increase scrutiny on fertility providers and give greater powers to immediately cancel an IVF clinic’s registration. ⌘ Read more
From a $1.3m Zetland unit to one of Sydney’s most expensive homes: Estranged wife wins $95m mansion
Billionaire John Li has for the past five years called one of Australia’s most expensive properties his home. But he no longer owns it. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney council bringing a tree cop to beat the vandals
Mosman City Council is hitting back at the north shore’s tree vandals, and is even considering installing CCTV cameras in high-risk areas. ⌘ Read more
‘We’ll see where the wind blows’: Michelle Payne’s quiet evolution
The champion jockey became a legend in the saddle. Now change is in the wind with a new business and plans to sell her Ballarat haven. ⌘ Read more
Katter’s latest attempt to reignite abortion debate ‘insidious’, advocates say
The disallowance motion moved by Robbie Katter relies on an obscure tweak to Queensland’s healthcare laws, but serves as another test to the Premier’s control of conservative backbenchers. ⌘ Read more
DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms
Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/duckduckgo-makes-its-no-ai-search-engine-easier-to-access-as-its-traffic-booms/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48359130
Points: 36
# Comments … ⌘ Read more
Anthropic confidentially submits draft S-1 to the SEC
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/news/confidential-draft-s1-sec
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48358646
Points: 8
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to ‘completely’ block Strait of Hormuz
Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/iran-us-negotiations-strait-of-hormuz.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48357637
Points: 32
# Comments: 13 ⌘ Read more
Launch HN: Expanse (YC P26) – Unlock Wasted GPU Capacity
Hey HN, we’re Ismaeel, Eren, Yafet and Nikodem. We built Expanse ( https://expanse.sh/) to increase the effective capacity of your HPC/GPU clusters running schedulers/orchestrators like Kubernetes and SLURM. We read the source code, job submission script, and the hardware a workload is about to run on to predict what the job actually needs before the cluster sees it. We also flag failures we think are about to happen and surface line-level opt … ⌘ Read more
Wind, hail and dust storms to hit South Australia
Damaging and destructive winds are set to smash large parts of South Australia after wild weather swept the state. ⌘ Read more
Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
Dozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars. ⌘ Read more
The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune. ⌘ Read more
Failings of major parties led to surge for One Nation
The public’s perception of the failings of the major parties has led to a rise in support for One Nation, say readers. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland department using AI to help with estimates
Eyebrows were raised in department land following an artificial intelligence instruction. Also in Public Circus: an own goal for the Games authority and all hands on deck for a bargaining agreement at City Hall. ⌘ Read more
The Painful Truth About Long Covid
There might finally be a way forward for long Covid treatment—if only you were allowed to talk about it. ⌘ Read more
The scandal-plagued university offering students up to $5000 to enrol
The Australian National University has been beset by controversy for 18 months. Now it is trying a new tactic to win back students. ⌘ Read more
Websites Can Now Spy on You Through Your Hard Drive
Thanks to the newly detailed FROST technique, telltale SSD activity can be measured in the browser using simple JavaScript. ⌘ Read more
‘They’re laughing at us’: How a community lost its beloved bowlo
Norths Leagues Club promised to fix the Bangalow Bowlo’s dilapidated clubhouse when they went into partnership. Now it’s using the state of the clubhouse to justify its decision to close the club. ⌘ Read more
My suburb is an urban oasis, never mind the bikies. But there was the rotting cabbage smell
A fateful detour led me to this tranquil slice of Melbourne and sparked a 17-year love affair. ⌘ Read more
‘They’re laughing at us’: How a community lost its beloved bowlo
Norths Leagues Club promised to fix the Bangalow Bowlo’s dilapidated clubhouse when they went into partnership. Now it’s using the state of the clubhouse to justify its decision to close the club. ⌘ Read more
It would be nice to say better late than never, but premier deserves no prizes for belated action
Jacinta Allan has finally moved to grant the state’s corruption watchdog badly needed powers, but they will not be in place until late next year. ⌘ Read more
Footscray’s most vulnerable were promised a ‘forever’ home. Now they have to move out
Weeks after the Victorian government spruiked a new cafe as the key to solving the area’s homeless crisis, a nearby residential facility’s closure will put vulnerable men at risk of being without a home. ⌘ Read more
Meta legal action forces Facebook whistleblower to sit in silence – Hay festival
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/31/meta-legal-action-forces-facebook-whistleblower-to-stay-silent-at-hay-festival
Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48353965](https://news.ycombinato … ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
WA premier concedes ambulance ramping a ‘challenge’ as wait times blow out before winter begins
West Australian Premier Roger Cook admits ambulance ramping in the state is a “challenge”, as new figures reveal the hours that patients spent waiting to be admitted to hospital has again hit record highs. ⌘ Read more
‘I liked being Cher’: Parramatta council staff on being labelled the ‘Witches of Eastwick’
Texts from former council boss Gail Connolly reveal she wanted to “get rid of” staff and that the “Pink Ladies play the long game”, the ICAC has heard. ⌘ Read more
‘Once-in-five-year storm’ wreaks havoc on Perth, 34,000 remain without power
At its peak, the storm wiped out power to 160,000 households. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more