Australia news LIVE: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
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Australia news LIVE: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
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Australia news LIVE: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
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Private school sports betting site reported to gambling regulators
The website encourages gambling on sporting clashes between 11 of Victoria’s most expensive schools in football, rugby and soccer. ⌘ Read more
India is now Australia’s No.1 source of migrants. It’s a profound shift, and a positive one
As immigration is blamed by some for everything from fraying social cohesion to housing shortages, it’s instructive to see how migrants are pulling their weight in modern Australia. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
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Australia news LIVE: Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply; Trump sends tougher peace deal terms to Iran
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South Australia set to be smashed by severe weather
South Australia is one of four states set to be smashed by severe weather this week. ⌘ Read more
‘ISIS bride’ accused of trying to indoctrinate children into terrorism before return to Australia
Rayann El Houli insists she has since renounced violent extremism, but hasn’t completed an anti-terror program because it was “a bit much” for her. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply; Trump sends tougher peace deal terms to Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply; Trump sends tougher peace deal terms to Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply; Trump sends tougher peace deal terms to Iran
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Shift from a Leader-Follower to a Leader-Leader Approach
Article URL: https://www.practicalengineering.management/p/shift-from-a-leader-follower-to-a
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48351858
Points: 7
# Comments: 2 ⌘ Read more
Inside Sydney’s future-proof quarantine centre
With separate plumbing and high-tech sanitisation, Westmead’s biocontainment centre was built to spare us from Ebola and hantavirus. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply; Trump sends tougher peace deal terms to Iran
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Everyone Has Their Targets Set on the MacBook Neo
Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple. ⌘ Read more
Atherton spent $145K to delay train electrification. The rest of us paid $400M
Article URL: https://peninsulaforeveryone.org/blog/atherton-spent-145k-to-delay-caltrain-electrification-the-rest-of-us-paid-400-million-and-waited-3-extra-years/
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Australia news LIVE: Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply; Trump sends tougher peace deal terms to Iran; Ebola cases in the DRC climb to 260
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Australia news LIVE: Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply; Trump sends tougher peace deal terms to Iran; Ebola cases in the DRC climb to 260
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What UK’s new passport changes mean for Aussie travellers
There are some big changes coming to the way Aussies travel to the UK and those with dual Australian-British citizenship will bear the brunt of it. Here’s what you need to know about the UK’s new ETA visa waiver and passport rules. ⌘ Read more
SA severe weather warning
Residents in South Australia are being warned to expect rain and damaging wind today. ⌘ Read more
SA braces for impact from storm that battered WA
The entire South Australian coastline is under a severe weather warning with rain and damaging winds up to 100km/h on the way. ⌘ Read more
Warnings that metro rail line to Sydney’s new airport is set to be delayed again
Confidential documents reveal the project is running late on a vast range of work, from switching on power at stations to receiving new European-built trains. ⌘ Read more
My suburb is a bird-filled paradise next to a mighty river. There’s nothing dull about life here
Brisbane really feels like a river city around here. And the brown snake has a tendency to swallow you up. ⌘ Read more
What scandal? KPMG continues to dish out whistleblower advice
The whistleblower scandal at KPMG hit a new gear with the resignation of its CEO on Friday. But the saga hasn’t stopped the firm offering some advice. ⌘ Read more
DNA testing of elongated skulls fails to rule out extraterrestrial origins
The peculiar skulls, which exhibit strange, elongated craniums, have been the topic of debate and intrigue for years. Known as the Paracas skulls, the… ⌘ Read more
The taboo talks some WA families should have as CGT uncertainty reigns
Recent research found 70 per cent of family members struggle to discuss their family wealth and one in five avoid having the conversation altogether until a crisis forces it into the open. ⌘ Read more
The people who actually want AI to replace humanity
Article URL: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/489976/ai-successionism-transhumanism-posthumanism
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48345881
Points: 27
# Comments: 16 ⌘ Read more
United Airlines 767 Returns to Newark After Bluetooth Name Sparks Alert
Article URL: https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-767-returns-newark-bluetooth-name-alert/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48345248
Points: 8
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
The strategy of the past is not the way forward
Readers wonder what the effect of Tony Abbott’s return to a leadership role will achieve. ⌘ Read more
Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared
I sifted through the fine print and figured out how to score the best deal right now on all the major carriers. ⌘ Read more
Court to probe death of Samantha Knight’s heinous killer
Serial child abuser and killer Michael Guider briefly tasted freedom before he was returned to prison to die, ensuring a court must probe the final months of his life. ⌘ Read more
Don’t tell young people to walk away from university. For many, it’s the only way
For students without inherited privilege, a university degree is their only lever. ⌘ Read more
‘You have some explaining to do’: The taboo story that earned Anthony HSC top marks
The work of the state’s top HSC English students has been released. You can read their stories here. ⌘ Read more
How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry
From specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation. ⌘ Read more
Construction to start on Olympic stadium
Construction will begin tomorrow on the Brisbane Olympics stadium at Victoria Park despite protests. ⌘ Read more
Heavily armed police respond to reports of shots fired
Heavily armed police have responded to reports of shots being fired at a property at Horsley Park in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
Maguire’s tough admission after Broncos loss
Broncos coach Michael Maguire speaks after Brisbane’s shock defeat to St George Illawarra. ⌘ Read more
Police converge on house after reports of shots fired
Police were called to reports of shots being fired in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
Dust, decay and a multimillion-dollar bill: The battle to save Melbourne’s forgotten town halls
Once-grand inner-Melbourne town halls have been marooned in history and largely left to rot for almost three decades, but there is hope that new life awaits them. ⌘ Read more
The red light we should be allowed to drive through: My gift to Australia
There’s plenty Australia could teach my birth country, but here’s a Californian road rule to liberate my fellow Aussie citizens. ⌘ 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
Alert agents foil Yanchep property scam attempt
The alleged scammer told the agents they are overseas and requested a name change on the land title and assistance to sell the block for around $900,000. ⌘ Read more
This style of teaching gets results, say governments. But resistance to it is growing
The state government says its evidence-based reforms to classroom teaching are a winner, but critics are getting more vocal and organised. ⌘ Read more
Sally was attacked while working. New laws would make streets safer for guide dogs like her
Sally the seeing eye dog retired after she was attacked. What happened to her inspired a push for harsher penalties for assaults on assistance dogs, which quickly gained momentum. ⌘ Read more
Border Force uncover 34kg of cocaine in Fremantle bus search
An ABF spokesman said the amount of cocaine, had it reached the Australian community, had an estimated street value up to $11 million, with the potential for 170 000 street-level deals. ⌘ Read more
WA storm leaves thousands without power across the state
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has reported that around 50 calls have been made to the State Emergency Service with reports including water ingress, flooding, roof damage, structural damage and fallen trees. ⌘ Read more
Anyone can build a platform now. Almost nobody can get people to find it
Article URL: https://claudefolio.com/blog/anyone-can-build-a-platform-now-almost-nobody-can-get-people-to-find-it
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48342097
Points: 20
# Comments: 9 ⌘ Read more
Man charged with arson, domestic violence after house destroyed in Moreton Bay
The man allegedly used an accelerant to set fire to the house, forcing police to declare a public safety exclusion zone. ⌘ Read more
Republicans are trying to kill science in this country
Article URL: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/21/nx-s1-5828768/science-funding-cuts-nih-trump-administration
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48340944
Points: 13
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
Pakistan debutant seals crushing win
Arafat Minhas took five wickets on debut and hit the winning runs for Pakistan to beat an under-strength Australia by five wickets. ⌘ Read more
Push to lower Middle East travel warnings
Calls are growing for the Australian government to lower travel warnings to the Middle East ahead of the busy European summer travel period. ⌘ Read more
Perth to battered by severe storm
Perth and large parts of the WA coastline are set to be smashed by severe rain and thunderstorms today. ⌘ Read more
‘Nothing seems to be happening’: Is Queensland falling behind on plastic bans?
Queensland paused its single-use plastics road map two years ago and is yet to decide a new direction. ⌘ Read more
University entry was the hardest it’s ever been this year. Next year will be worse
Sydney’s year 12 cohort will be impacted by a major change to the way in which domestic students’ degrees are funded for 2027. ⌘ Read more
Free public transport is dead. Long live free public transport
After two months, public transport is going to cost us money again. But some are making the case to make it free forever. ⌘ Read more
Leaked audio reveals strata giant caught asking contractor for kickbacks
When a strata manager brazenly asked for a kickback to award a contract for work, the contractor was in shock. “I felt like I’d been struck across the face with a fish,” he said. ⌘ Read more
‘This can’t just keep happening’: The family taking a retail giant to court
Two teens, their uncle and his eight-year-old son allege they were asked to leave a Superdry store and are seeking damages in a “legally significant” case. ⌘ Read more
Leaked audio: “It’s a benefit to Ace itself”
Listen to the leaked recording of a corporate strata manager explicitly demanding a secret vendor kickback and offering to rig an owners corporation tender. ⌘ Read more
More Australians report feeling lonely. This WA program is trialling a new idea to help
If we are serious about improving health outcomes and reducing pressure on our health system in Western Australia, we must start recognising community connection as a form of care. ⌘ Read more
Suzie Miller was told ‘women can’t really write plays’. She’s now won awards in London and New York
Suzie Miller has used her legal background to write plays that don’t just entertain, but create change. ⌘ Read more
Mystery object spotted passing between the Earth and a distant star
The object took around one hour to pass in front of the star and nobody is quite sure what it could be. The discovery was made using the Dark Energy C… ⌘ Read more
Anthropic surpasses OpenAI to become most valuable AI startup
Article URL: https://qazinform.com/news/anthropic-surpasses-openai-to-become-worlds-most-valuable-ai-startup
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48336233
Points: 9
# Comments: 4 ⌘ Read more
Corporate America Is Starting to Ration AI as Cost Skyrockets
Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/corporate-america-is-starting-to-ration-ai-as-cost-skyrockets-1eb99d7a
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48335388
Points: 6
# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more
Once-in-five-year storm due to hit Perth in coming hours
As the massive storm’s set to bare down on parts of WA, the coastal town of Lancelin is tonight on high alert as huge swells threaten to breach its already eroded coastline. ⌘ Read more
White House finally reveals purpose of mysterious aliens.gov domain
The domain name, which was registered in the run-up to the release of Trump’s UFO files, had generated much speculation. Back in March, the US governm… ⌘ Read more
‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth
Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen. ⌘ Read more
Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service
With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good. ⌘ Read more
Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more. ⌘ Read more
Is Abbott the way forward for the Liberals?
Readers react to the election of Tony Abbott as federal president of the Liberal Party. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century
A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded. ⌘ Read more
Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services. ⌘ Read more
Children’s disability workers to be axed as NDIS changes loom
The Brotherhood of St Laurence is set to axe up to 45 of its early childhood coordinator roles, currently funded under a contract with the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as it transitions to a greater focus on adult disability services. ⌘ Read more
Is the Ferrari Luce’s Design Really That Bad? 3 Italian Auto Experts Weigh In
The first electric Ferrari is already this year’s most divisive car. We asked three Italian auto industry professionals to explain where the EV’s design makes sense, and where it doesn’t add up. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century
A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded. ⌘ Read more
Man left for dead after asking for music to be turned down
A Sydney man has been bashed and left for dead in a park near his home after telling a group of partiers to turn the music down. ⌘ Read more
Retiring police officer target of man’s car
A man accused of ploughing his car into Mudgee Police Station allegedly told police that’s what he was going to do. ⌘ Read more
Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste
The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue. ⌘ Read more
Long famed for its food, this Sydney suburb is about to get a nightlife boost
Sydneysiders are increasingly looking beyond the CBD for a nightlife fix – and Eastwood is the next go-to. ⌘ Read more
Perry Compiles TypeScript directly to executables using SWC and LLVM
Article URL: https://www.perryts.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48332151
Points: 3
# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more
Fireworks to replace Vivid’s officially cancelled drone shows
The festival’s keenly awaited drone shows have been cancelled after nearly 90 drones fell from the sky on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Former governor-general a man of compassion who paid heavy price for error in judgment
Peter Hollingworth had an unwavering concern for those on the margins, writes Labor legend Barry Jones. But a serious mistake while he was Archbishop of Brisbane led to his resignation as governor-general. ⌘ Read more
WA state government cleared of any liability in landmark native title case
The court also ruled that the WA government will be able to retain the full benefit of the mining royalties collected from the Solomon Hub Project. ⌘ Read more
‘I couldn’t complain because it was all my fault’: Why Eddie Perfect quit Beetlejuice
Perfect’s hit Broadway musical is about to tour the country without him. But that’s fine – turns out being dead can be hard work. ⌘ Read more
Baldivis ram raid
Police have released footage of thieves smashing into a Baldivis shopping centre to steal an ATM ⌘ Read more
24 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads (2026)
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste. ⌘ Read more
Show HN: Open-source private home security camera system (end-to-end encryption)
Hey everyone,
I previously introduced an open source private home security camera in 2024, which uses OpenMLS for end-to-end encryption: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42284412.
It was called Privastead then and it’s now renamed to Secluso.
John Kaczman found my project from here and has been working on it with me over the last year and half. We’ve made a lot of improvements to the software, which w … ⌘ Read more
The White House’s Aliens.gov Site Brags That ICE Arrested More Than 700 US Citizens
The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there. ⌘ Read more
‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Striking Contractors Protest Layoffs at Meta’s European Headquarters
Soon-to-be-laid-off Meta contractors say they’re being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time employees, who stand to receive more generous severance packages. ⌘ Read more
Hands-On With Gemini Spark: I Gave It Access to My Life and It Friend-Zoned My Boyfriend
Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me. ⌘ Read more
The May 30 edition
When childlessness wasn’t chosen | The world’s most exclusive travel club | Comedian Martin Short | ‘Dopamine dressing’ hits the slopes | How to win an argument ⌘ Read more
Safety shouldn’t be a secret in our hospitals
Hospitals’ opaque system of “not welcome lists” to protect staff is sending paramedics into volatile situations blind and turning away patients without care. ⌘ Read more
Drug kingpin’s suspected links to Vietnam assassination of Sydney cartel leader
Authorities believe Lorenzo Lemalu’s murder in Ho Chi Minh City is connected to a $120 million methamphetamine seizure. ⌘ Read more
From Kylie to Bluey: Let me tell you about Australia’s secret superpower
I’ve come to know that my adopted country is a global influencer. We have much to cherish – and preserve. ⌘ Read more
Massive Scottish wrens demonstrate island gigantism in action
Scientists have identified species of wren that have almost doubled in size due to a unique evolutionary phenomenon. When a small animal species becom… ⌘ Read more
AI will be used to estimate age of asylum seekers from next year
Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3pe36qe7ro
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48327222
Points: 7
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
We Asked the ‘Future of Truth’ Author to Explain How He Used AI. It Didn’t Go Well
A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that. ⌘ Read more
The Vatican’s Man Inside Anthropic
Pope Leo XIV may not be able to disarm AI, but he’s got the attention of the industry. ⌘ Read more
I Am Retiring from Tech to Live Offline
Article URL: https://openpath.quest/2026/i-am-retiring-from-tech-to-live-offline/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48323683
Points: 45
# Comments: 6 ⌘ Read more
Headway Therapy Patients Forced to Scan Their Faces to Keep Getting Care
Article URL: https://www.404media.co/headway-therapy-facial-scan-biometric-data-identity-verification/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48323397
Points: 6
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more