Deputy premier tells developers to remove affordable housing from applications
Jarrod Bleijie wrote to two developers, telling them to scrap the cheaper components of their projects and replace them with standard market-rate housing. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers eyes 50 per cent CGT for start-ups after backlash; Albanese ‘very worried’ about renewed violence in Middle East as US strikes Iran
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The Age Schools Summit LIVE: Education Minister Ben Carroll announces $75m education fund, responds to leadership questions
Join us for our live coverage of The Age Schools Summit, where some of state’s leading educators and policymakers are gathered to discuss Victoria’s education landscape. ⌘ Read more
The youth skate park on a collision course with eastern suburbs residents
For 13 years, the idea has progressed and halted, in a battle that has involved everyone from activist neighbours to a prime minister. Now, construction has begun. ⌘ Read more
The Age Schools Summit LIVE: Education Minister Ben Carroll announces $75m education fund, responds to leadership questions
Join us for our live coverage of The Age Schools Summit, where some of state’s leading educators and policymakers are gathered to discuss Victoria’s education landscape. ⌘ Read more
The Age Schools Summit LIVE: Education Minister Ben Carroll announces $75m education fund, responds to leadership questions
Join us for our live coverage of The Age Schools Summit, where some of state’s leading educators and policymakers will gather to discuss Victoria’s education landscape. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers eyes 50 per cent CGT for start-ups after backlash; Albanese ‘very worried’ about renewed violence in Middle East as US strikes Iran
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The Age Schools Summit LIVE: Education Minister Ben Carroll announces $75m education fund, responds to leadership questions
Join us for our live coverage of The Age Schools Summit, where some of state’s leading educators and policymakers will gather to discuss Victoria’s education landscape. ⌘ Read more
Starlink shifts hardware from one-time purchase to $10/month rental
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/starlink-takes-page-from-cable-firms-with-10-monthly-rental-fee-for-hardware/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48469459
Points: 12
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‘Coercive threats’: Julie Bishop’s scathing resignation letter from ANU
“Increasingly contemptuous intervention” by the university regulator in the Australian National University’s affairs forced Julie Bishop to quit as chancellor, she says. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with rape of teen girl near Central Station
The 16-year-old reported the incident to police, who launched a month-long investigation into the random attack in Brisbane’s CBD. ⌘ Read more
A TV mystery in plain sight – the Logies reveal their new host
Just weeks after his TV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! was axed, Robert Irwin has been revealed as the new host of the Logie Awards. ⌘ Read more
The Age Schools Summit LIVE: Minister for Education Ben Carroll to make address
Join us for our live coverage of The Age School Summit, where some of state’s leading educators and policymakers will gather to discuss Victoria’s education landscape. ⌘ Read more
One Nation launches fundraising campaign
One Nation is asking voters to donate $29 in a new fundraising drive. ⌘ Read more
Australia to farewell Neale Daniher
The state funeral to honour AFL legend and MND campaigner Neale Daniher will be held in Melbourne today. ⌘ Read more
GM Wants Your Electric Car to Power Your House—and Your Neighborhood
The automaker today is turning on vehicle-to-grid charging for its GM Energy customers. Will people actually use it? ⌘ Read more
Dramatic reduction in egg allergies
New research suggests a shift advising parents to feed their children eggs is paying off. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers eyes 50 per cent CGT for start-ups after backlash; Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter as he vows to retaliate
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José Carreras and Robbie Williams to sing at the Gabba in world exclusive event
The Corrs, Ronan Keating, Natalie Imbruglia and others will join the legendary tenor in an all-star concert celebration on his 80th birthday in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Bureaucratic parking battle pushes Perth café to brink of closure
After its parking was removed at the end of 2025, Lovers Deli & Canteen has faced a drop-off in customers who fear they will be fined for parking along the narrow Beaconsfield street. ⌘ Read more
Cash, WFH, childcare overhaul? If we want Australians to have more babies, everything needs to change
Australians who want to have a child, or want more children, are asking for solutions. Can we, as a nation, help them? ⌘ Read more
Maths camps and coding programs in $75m boost for Victoria’s brightest students
Extra programs on botany, music and dance are also part of a $75 million state government announcement of free extension programs for prep to year 12. ⌘ Read more
How a few lines of paint could ease pressure on train station parking
What would change the way you travel the first and last mile to home and work? Researchers spent months at this Brisbane train station to find out. ⌘ Read more
‘Look behind you, there’s a seal’: The pair bringing nature to your living room
Custom-made virtual-reality technology is enabling a tiny production house to capture Australia’s staggering natural beauty in 360-degree detail. ⌘ Read more
Royal Melbourne Show’s chief showbag spruiker to step down
After almost seven years, Brad Jenkins is stepping down from the role he describes as the “cultivator of happiness”. ⌘ Read more
What it feels like to work with Mythos
Article URL: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/what-it-feels-like-to-work-with-mythos
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48464140
Points: 8
# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
Apple took the wraps off iOS 27 at its WWDC event, and the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri. ⌘ Read more
Anthropic Offers Mythos Upgrade for Cyber Partners and a ‘Safe’ Version for the Rest of You
Anthropic is releasing Claude Mythos 5 to trusted organizations and Claude Fable 5 to the public, a version it says can’t be used for cyberattacks. ⌘ Read more
13 new plaques set to commemorate the UK’s first ever Mars landing
It has been over 22 years since the ill-fated Beagle Mars lander set down on the surface of the Red Planet. Few nations can say that the’ve succeeded … ⌘ Read more
Apple decided not to roll out Siri in EU after denied request for exemption
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/apple-failed-make-its-ai-tool-comply-eu-regulations-eu-commission-says-2026-06-09/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48463024
Points: 20
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Longevity Startup Doses First Human in Bid to Reverse Age-Related Sight Loss
It’ll be the first time ER-100 technology they claim can reverse aging in cells has been tested on a human ⌘ Read more
Rivian R2 2026: Specs, Price, Availability
With a competitive price, winning design, and better performance than the R1, Rivian could be set to break into the big leagues. Just make sure you get the right model with the right tech. ⌘ Read more
Show HN: We post-trained a model that pen tests instead of refusing your code
I’m Dimitrios at Cosine. Quick orientation first: the read-only scan is free and you can run it right now: that’s the part to try. The pen-test mode is gated behind written authorisation, because it’s live offensive testing against real systems; I’ll explain that below, it’s not a paywall thing.
The reason `cos` exists: most “AI security” tools wrap a general model, so they inherit its refusals — point one at a real offensive task and it hedges or declines, b … ⌘ Read more
Jetstar flights lock in date for opening of Sydney’s new airport
The long-awaited launch of passenger flights to Western Sydney Airport will follow the start of cargo aircraft taking off from the new aviation hub next month. ⌘ Read more
When I’m asked to share my screen and I panic-close 14 tabs ⌘ Read more
The Smart Bird Feeders Everyone’s Talking About (and Actually Buying) (2026)
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood. ⌘ Read more
Amazon Ember Artline Review: A Stylish Art Television
The affordable Artline doubles as a design piece and comes close to outshining the reigning champion of art TVs, the Samsung Frame Pro. ⌘ Read more
The fight for fame
Even Scully has to take a back seat. ⌘ Read more
Shark attack victim farewelled
Hundreds of people have turned out to say a final farewell to Rottnest shark attack victim Steven Mattaboni in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Grandmother’s home ransacked
A grandmother is too frightened to leave her home after it was ransacked and $200,000 in cash stolen. ⌘ Read more
Alex Vindman Survived Trump’s Retaliation Machine. Now He’s Running for Senate
In 2019, Alex Vindman testified during President Trump’s first impeachment trial–a decision that ended his military career. Now he wants to challenge the president from the halls of Congress. ⌘ Read more
Anguished Parents, Crying Doctors: Life Amid Utah’s Measles Outbreak
The state’s outbreak means adapting to America’s new reality, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again. ⌘ Read more
When I send “this client is so freaking annoying” to the Slack channel… the client is in ⌘ Read more
UFOs are a distraction, claims China’s answer to Nostradamus
A man who many have dubbed the modern-day equivalent to the world-famous seer has issued a stark warning about the future. Jiang Xueqin - a Chinese-Ca… ⌘ Read more
Exclusive: Get Bruvi’s Pod Coffee Maker for Nearly Half Off
Use this WIRED-exclusive coupon code to get the best deal on this high-design machine and biodegradable pods. ⌘ Read more
It’s cold and flu season. Should you take a probiotic?
As the weather gets cold, niggling virus are taking hold, but it may be harder to ward off the sniffles than simply turning to a daily probiotic supplement. ⌘ Read more
The Australian at the forefront of the fight against Ebola – and the next pandemic
Ebola is at the centre of a plan to prepare for disease X – the next global pandemic. ⌘ Read more
‘Thrill-seeking’ driver pleads guilty to crash that killed young boy
The nine-year-old’s mother wept as she read a victim impact statement to the court, saying the driver’s name was etched into her brain “like cancer”. ⌘ Read more
Deputy premier tells developers to remove affordable housing from applications
Jarrod Bleijie wrote to two developers, telling them to scrap the cheaper components of their projects and replace them with standard market-rate housing. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of Barbeques Galore stores set for closure
More than 60 Barbeques Galore stores across Australia are set to close within weeks after a rescue deal failed. ⌘ Read more
Couple donate $40 million to MND research
Queensland couple Quentin and Kylie Birt donated $40 million to motor neurone disease charity Fight MND after Neale Daniher’s death. ⌘ Read more
Two Labor figures charged over alleged illegal donations cover-up
The NSW electoral commissioner has revealed two Labor figures have been charged over a scheme to allegedly cover up illegal donations. ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: Albanese backs embattled Allan; Taylor, Abbott open to dealing with One Nation, which leads federal poll
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Two Labor figures charged over alleged illegal donations cover-up
The NSW electoral commissioner has revealed two Labor figures have been charged over a scheme to allegedly cover up illegal donations. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced doctor Munjed Al Muderis launches Nine defamation appeal
The lawyer for the orthopaedic surgeon argues the original finding of negligence was not available to the court judge in an appeal that is set to run for a fortnight. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft’s open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers
Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/microsofts-open-source-tools-were-hacked-to-steal-passwords-of-ai-developers/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48457830
Points: 5
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Australia news LIVE: Albanese backs embattled Allan; Taylor, Abbott open to dealing with One Nation, which leads federal poll
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Dozens of Barbeques Galore stores set for closure
More than 60 Barbeques Galore stores across Australia are set to close within weeks after a rescue deal failed. ⌘ Read more
Is paying parents to stay home with their kids the answer to declining birth rates?
With the cost associated with having children a deterrent to prospective parents, is paying them to stay home and raise a family the antidote to a slowing of the birth rate. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese says Allan ‘absolutely’ the best to lead Victoria after dire state poll; One Nation leads in third federal poll
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HelloFresh Promo Codes: 55% Off for June 2026
Get up to 55% off and free meal boxes using a HelloFresh coupon code in June 2026. Discover our best codes and discounts to let you save time and money. ⌘ Read more
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in June 2026
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals. ⌘ Read more
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech. ⌘ Read more
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This 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
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for June 2026
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount. ⌘ Read more
OnePlus Promo Codes: 30% Off June 2026
Save 30% with a OnePlus coupon in June 2026, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more. ⌘ Read more
Shark Promo Codes for June 2026
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED. ⌘ Read more
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in June 2026
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more. ⌘ Read more
High-powered gangland weapons leave cops on edge after funeral shooting
Senior police said there would be 100 dead if the Bondi Beach shooters had used some of the guns available to the underworld. A man and a boy have been charged over the shooting. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM speaks in Bendigo, vows to cut migration; One Nation leads in third poll; Former senator warns changes to NDIS will ‘push more families into crisis’
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Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration; One Nation leads in third poll; Changes to NDIS will ‘push more families into crisis’, says former senator
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Porting the ThinkPad X61 to Coreboot
Article URL: https://blog.aheymans.xyz/post/thinkpad_x61/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48456245
Points: 7
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Hunting women: policeman who preyed on DV victims jailed
When professional standards police first called Amanda* to ask her how she knew policeman Andrew Craig Adams, she professed he was the nicest policeman she’d ever met. ⌘ Read more
Premier backs plan to transform waterfront with towers and hundreds of venues
Two former Olympians have bought the Parmalat factory site in South Brisbane and plan to redevelop the area. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Changes to NDIS will ‘push more families into crisis’, says former senator
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High-powered gangland weapons leave cops on edge after funeral shooting
A semi-automatic rifle attack in Sydney’s west showed the underworld is willing to deploy military-grade weaponry against enemies in broad daylight. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
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Seeking sanctuary: Why Chapel Street is a hovel for Melbourne’s most vulnerable
In a warm cafe on Chapel Street, Elene has found sanctuary away from the drugs and chaos. The trouble is, she has to go home. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
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Show HN: Mach – A compiled systems language looking for contributions
Hi HN,
I’m the creator of Mach ( https://github.com/octalide/mach or https://machlang.org). Two days ago, we finally achieved full self hosting. I wanted to make a post here to show off the language since this is a big milestone for us.
## TL;DR about the language for those curious:
- There are no external dependencies anywhere in the pipeline. This includes LLVM, libc bindings, or anything of the sort … ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
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Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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OpenAI Confidentially Files for IPO on the Heels of SpaceX and Anthropic
The ChatGPT maker announced it has filed paperwork to go public, just a week after rival Anthropic took the same step. ⌘ Read more
Polymarket and Kalshi Say Influencer Partners Can’t Deny Election Results, Actually
Social media posts questioning the integrity of LA’s mayoral election were labeled “paid partnerships.” Then Kalshi and Polymarket told creators to delete them. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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‘Desperately unfair’ VCE calculator shortcuts to be banned for exams
The exam authority has moved to crack down on the advanced functions of some calculators from 2027, but some say they haven’t gone far enough. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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Warning of further fuel price rises
Rising global oil prices are forecast to drive up the price of petrol again. ⌘ Read more
‘Really urgent’: Teen vaccine rates tumble, leaving cancer elimination in doubt
Australia’s ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 is under threat amid a worrying decline in HPV vaccinations across the country. ⌘ Read more
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2026
Updates include a new souped-up Siri, lots of iOS enhancements, and some inkling on how an AI partnership with Google has come to power Apple’s products. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane River to get spectacular fountain and light display at South Bank
The display is one of the highlights of Brisbane Festival, which has announced its full line-up of concerts, theatre, exhibitions and open-air spectacles. ⌘ Read more
Surveillance Is Not Safety: A statement on the UK’s latest threat to privacy [pdf]
Article URL: https://signal.org/blog/pdfs/2026-06-08-uk-surveillance-is-not-safety.pdf
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48450646
Points: 4
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Switzerland wil have a referendum to cap population at 10M
Article URL: https://www.admin.ch/en/sustainability-initiative
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48450059
Points: 11
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Plan for suburb’s first 25-storey highrise set to test council upzoning push
The development application for the tower with 253 homes – including apartments with five-bedrooms – will test Brisbane council’s appetite for dramatically taller buildings in the suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Hospitals turn to sniffer dogs to combat illicit drugs in wards
The use of sniffer dogs inside closed psychiatric wards has divided mental health experts, as hospitals try to balance the invasion of patient privacy against the risks posed by illicit substances. ⌘ Read more
Topiary kangaroo brings touch of Oz to Baillieu society wedding
What is arguably Melbourne’s society wedding of the year has taken place in Missouri with Aussies flying in to see a member of the Baillieu family tie the knot in style ⌘ Read more
Apple’s New Siri AI Is Ready to Get Personal
From a standalone app to a Google Gemini partnership, here’s everything you need to know from WWDC 2026 about Apple’s upcoming overhaul of Siri. ⌘ Read more
The UK Is Betting on a Billion-Dollar AI Supercomputer to Kick Its Addiction to US Tech
The British government thinks a state-backed infrastructure initiative will help supercharge homegrown chip startups. ⌘ Read more
New discovery rewrites the book on when our ancestors first used fire
The find suggests that early humans knew how to use fire hundreds of thousands of years earlier than previously thought. According to reports, archaeo… ⌘ Read more