Australia news LIVE: One Nation support grows among women, according to polls; Trump confirms fiery, expletive-laden call with Netanyahu
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Show HN: Mnemo – local-first AI memory layer for any LLM (Rust, SQLite,petgraph)
Article URL: https://github.com/zaydmulani09/mnemo
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48389586
Points: 4
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
Extreme heatwaves making it harder to grow our food, and not only in summer
Record-breaking heatwaves decimated crops in Australia this year and served as a “real wake up call” for the urgent need to develop more heat-resistant crops and research into food security. But it’s not only in summer heatwaves are occurring and causing crops to fail. ⌘ Read more
Wild weather forecast across Victoria
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of Victoria today. ⌘ Read more
Three teenagers charged over Melbourne brawl
Police have charged three teenagers who were allegedly armed over a brawl at a Melbourne shopping mall. ⌘ Read more
A Man Who Reads Books for a Living (One Every Two Days)
Article URL: https://lithub.com/the-man-who-reads-books-for-a-living-one-every-two-days/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48389284
Points: 6
# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more
Women voters flocking to One Nation
More female voters are backing One Nation, new polling shows. ⌘ Read more
Two accused car thieves charged in Queensland
Two men have been charged with car theft after their dramatic arrest in Ipswich. ⌘ Read more
Renewed Pokémon craze sparks crime wave
Police are on the hunt for the Pokémon card thief behind a toy store ram raid in Perth, as the childhood craze sparks thefts across the nation. ⌘ Read more
next-20260603: linux-next
Version:next-20260603 (linux-next)Released:2026-06-03 ⌘ Read more
Elixir v1.20 released: now a gradually typed language
Article URL: https://elixir-lang.org/blog/2026/06/03/elixir-v1-20-0-released/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48388324
Points: 79
# Comments: 14 ⌘ Read more
More cars stolen in Melbourne than in all other capital cities combined
Insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria last year totalled $243 million – more than the rest of Australia combined. ⌘ Read more
What it’s really like to have a big family today
Stares at the supermarket. 3am starts. Batch cooking champions. As Australia’s fertility rate falls to a record low, families with four or more children are becoming a rare species. ⌘ Read more
The plan to transform this quiet suburban street with almost 200 units
Five properties would be bulldozed to build the 15-storey tower, as part of a wider push to accommodate Brisbane’s booming population. ⌘ Read more
Barking mad: Pin pulled on Fed Square paw patrol that warded off flying chip thieves
People power is calling for the dog squad that protected Federation Square visitors from swooping, chip-thieving seagulls to be renewed. ⌘ Read more
Tear it down or go to jail: Council escalates fight with owner of unlawful Sydney mansion
Two years after the Land and Environment Court ordered Sarah Malass to vacate and demolish her unlawfully built Strathfield home, it still stands, in pristine condition. ⌘ Read more
Experts fear WA’s nature is ‘unravelling before our eyes’. A new report sets out to turn the tide
The state’s peak conservation body has put forward a suite of recommendations, including expanding the EPA and reviewing WA’s prescribed burning program. ⌘ Read more
What punk icon Malcolm McLaren told Kate Ceberano in just four brutal words
After a 40-year career, Ceberano is to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. There is, however, one thing the singer would like to tell her younger self. ⌘ Read more
Rootshell: A new E2EE email service hosted in Iceland
Article URL: https://rootshell.is
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48388253
Points: 8
# Comments: 4 ⌘ Read more
xAI Asks Court to Strip Alleged Grok Deepfake Nudes Victims of Anonymity
Four people suing Elon Musk’s AI firm under pseudonyms due to the risks of being identified may face a difficult choice: Reveal your real names, or drop the lawsuit. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk and America’s Far Right Stoke Anger Over Murder of UK Teen
Influential figures, including Nick Fuentes, have been accused of “hijacking” the murder of Henry Nowak to push a racist agenda. ⌘ Read more
Amazon Employees Show Up to City Council Meeting to Demand Limits on Data Centers
Activists say it’s the first time big tech employees have publicly called for regulations governing data center projects. ⌘ Read more
‘Deep state’ had nothing to do with ‘Disclosure Day’, says Spielberg
The legendary director has played down conspiracy theories concerning the influences behind his latest movie. By now, we’ve covered the impending rele… ⌘ Read more
The Humanoid Robot of the Future Is a 6-Foot-Tall Beefcake With a Chinese Body and an American Brain
Spencer Huang, Nvidia’s robotics lead, tells WIRED that the new bot combines the best of both worlds. ⌘ Read more
Launch HN: Hyper (YC P26) – Company brain to power agentic development
Hey HN, we’re Shalin & Kanyes, best friends who’ve been hacking together for 10+yrs, and now founders of Hyper ( https://heyhyper.ai/). Hyper is a shared “company brain” that plugs into information flowing inside a company to make AI agents and automations better and ultimately save people time.
Models have gotten good enough that they can (mostly) take on long-horizon, complex tasks. We believe the bottleneck now is that these … ⌘ Read more
Skyvern (YC S23) Is Hiring Open-Source Loving DevRel Engineers
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/skyvern/jobs/1qRTlVx-founding-developer-marketing-open-source-ai
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48386588
Points: 0
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
ESP32-S31
Article URL: https://www.espressif.com/en/products/socs/esp32-s31
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48385965
Points: 23
# Comments: 3 ⌘ Read more
Gemma 4 12B: A unified, encoder-free multimodal model
Article URL: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/introducing-gemma-4-12b/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48385906
Points: 47
# Comments: 10 ⌘ Read more
This Is How Trump Finally Signed the AI Executive Order
After shelving the original executive order last month, Donald Trump finally got on board Monday night. ⌘ Read more
He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut
Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/he-blew-the-whistle-on-doge-then-his-brakes-were-cut/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48385104
Points: 13
# Comments: 5 ⌘ Read more
Scientists map universe’s invisible force to show sky as you’ve never seen it
Australian researchers have created the biggest and most detailed image of a colossal cosmic mystery. ⌘ Read more
Greg Bovino Was the Star at a European Remigration Conference
The man who headed Trump’s invasions of US cities joined the US and European far-right in Portugal to preach “remigration”—a plan to expel all minorities and immigrants. ⌘ Read more
When I’m about to leave and CI finally goes green after eight failed runs ⌘ Read more
Mystery as groups of people seen climbing out of New York City sewers
Local authorities have been left perplexed following numerous sightings of people emerging from manholes. Someone has been repeatedly venturing beneat… ⌘ Read more
Shopify Is Down
Article URL: https://www.shopifystatus.com
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48384221
Points: 16
# Comments: 10 ⌘ Read more
When I realize a file called temp.js is running half the site in prod ⌘ Read more
Five people, including four boys, charged with murder and kidnapping of bikie’s relative
Police allege the group broke into Patrick Longordo’s house last month before abducting and killing him, then dumping his body in a Tarneit park. ⌘ Read more
Claude Opus 4.8 Max responding to an empty message
Article URL: https://xcancel.com/davidad/status/2061858258046898518
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48383564
Points: 8
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
Take Action: LAPD Removed Crime Location Data. Here’s Why It Matters
Article URL: https://blog.spotcrime.com/2026/06/take-action-lapd-removed-crime-location.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48383451
Points: 4
# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more
Bun Has Been Converted to Rust. Now What?
Article URL: https://bytecode.news/posts/2026/06/bun-has-been-converted-to-rust-now-what
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48383018
Points: 26
# Comments: 16 ⌘ Read more
Piramidal (YC W24) – Software Engineers – NYC Onsite
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48382853
Points: 0
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
When the intern suggests a solution and it’s objectively better than mine ⌘ Read more
How to Block Spam Calls and Spam Texts on iPhone and Android (2026)
Fight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers. ⌘ Read more
Contraceptive pill to be made available over the counter
Women will be able to skip the GP and get their contraceptive pill prescribed by a trained pharmacist from Friday. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane’s dawn economy is leading the world. Is this our unique identity?
If Brisbane is looking for a distinctive story to tell the world over the next decade, new research shows it could start with our penchant for rising early. ⌘ Read more
Push to include AI chatbots in Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Cyber experts concerned about unregulated AI chatbots linked to a series of mass tragedies in the US are pushing for them to be included in Australia’s under-16 social media ban. ⌘ Read more
Minister forced to apologise after teen spent five days in emergency department
The 17-year-old’s mum said she was helpless to get her daughter the care she needed because there were no available mental health beds across the state. ⌘ Read more
Not exactly poles apart
But don’t dine out on it. ⌘ Read more
Nvidia’s RTX Spark Laptops Look Hell-Bent on Disruption
The company’s RTX Spark chips might finally turn the “AI PC” into reality. ⌘ Read more
Renewed Pokemon craze sparks crime wave
Police are on the hunt for the Pokemon card thief behind a toy store ram raid in Perth, as the childhood craze sparks thefts across the nation. ⌘ Read more
New game-changing breast cancer technology developed in WA
Hundreds of patients are undergoing trials of new technology developed in Western Australia, changing the way breast cancer cells are identified during surgery. ⌘ Read more
Hacking your PC using your speaker without ever touching it
Article URL: https://blog.nns.ee/2026/06/03/katana-badusb/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48382310
Points: 4
# Comments: 0 ⌘ Read more
A Crash Course in Mountain Bike Suspension (2026)
How your front fork and rear shock work, so you can hurt less and have more fun. ⌘ Read more
Pursued beyond the grave: Damning report slams ATO misconduct
The tax office pursued one woman for five years after her death, causing “unnecessary distress to her family”, an ombudsman has found. ⌘ Read more
Monica Lewinsky Has Always Hated Notifications
The writer and anti-bullying activist is on social media, but to protect her nervous system, she prefers not to be alerted. ⌘ Read more
Monica Lewinsky Has Always Hated Notifications
The writer and anti-bullying activist is on social media, but to protect her nervous system, she prefers not to be alerted. ⌘ Read more
Monica Lewinsky Has Always Hated Notifications
The writer and anti-bullying activist is on social media, but to protect her nervous system, she prefers not to be alerted. ⌘ Read more
Monica Lewinsky Has Always Hated Notifications
The writer and anti-bullying activist is on social media, but to protect her nervous system, she prefers not to be alerted. ⌘ Read more
What’s Worth More Than Cash in San Francisco Real Estate? Anthropic Stock
Several real estate listings in the San Francisco Bay Area are offering to exchange a home for a piece of the AI startup. ⌘ Read more
Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems
Google, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability. ⌘ Read more
When I stumble on the admin credentials sitting in plain text in a code comment ⌘ Read more
Best Apple 3-in-1 Travel Chargers (2026): Anker, ESR, Satechi
Keep your trio of Apple gadgets powered up wherever you go with these compact folding chargers. ⌘ Read more
Small business should not dictate wages
Readers respond to business leaders’ negative take on the 4.75 per cent wage rise for Australia’s lowest-paid workers. ⌘ Read more
Enclayve Is a Drab Black Box for Your Private Group Chats
I put my family on a private social network, and all I got was this lousy group chat. At least it’s secure. ⌘ Read more
The green folder had been hidden in my cupboard since 1976. It was a treasure trove
The discovery of folders of negatives from nearly 50 years ago provided a photographic time machine. ⌘ Read more
Redditors Are Using AI to Beat Obscene World Cup Ticket Prices
Soccer fans on r/WorldCup2026Tickets are using Claude to build DIY ticketing software, exchanging on back channels, and leaving scalpers scrambling. ⌘ Read more
Storm clean-up effort continues in South Australia
Work continues to run around the clock to respond to residents caught out by South Australia’s stormy start to winter. ⌘ Read more
Convicted murderer fights Vegemite ban behind bars
A convicted murderer who claims his human rights have been breached because he can’t eat Vegemite behind bars has been told not to expect special treatment. ⌘ Read more
Man slapped with AVO to protect Norwegian princess
A man has been hit with an AVO to protect Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra after claiming he wanted “friendship”. ⌘ Read more
Car crashes into Hyde Park fountain in Sydney
A rental car has crashed into the water of a Hyde Park fountain in central Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Sydney teens charged following alleged kidnapping attempt
Two Sydney teenagers have been charged with attempting to kidnap a man in the city’s north-west. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi accused of booing during ANZAC Day dawn service fronts court
A neo-Nazi has made an apology in court after booing during the Welcome to Country at an Anzac Day dawn service. ⌘ Read more
Mother of Lake Cargelligo shooting victim speaks for first time
The mother of one of the Lake Cargelligo shooting victims reveals her pregnant daughter gave critical information to police about shooter Julian Ingram. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government to overhaul political donation laws
The Victorian government will introduce laws to reinstate limits on political donations after a court found the old framework was unconstitutional. ⌘ Read more
Neale Daniher’s family speak for first time since his death
The wife and daughter of late AFL legend Neale Daniher have spoken for the first time since his death. ⌘ Read more
Former Parramatta council boss pressured staffer to resign, ICAC hears
Ex-CEO Gail Connolly pressured a staffer to leave over critical messages and declared she never put her own complaints “in writing”, the inquiry heard. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne underworld identity Mick Gatto arrested
Underworld figure Mick Gatto has been arrested following a search of his Victorian home by police. ⌘ Read more
When the sales guy says “it’s just a small change” and it touches the entire architecture ⌘ Read more
Mick Gatto arrested as police descend on Mount Martha property
Victoria Police confirmed officers executed a warrant as part of a current investigation into alleged financial offences, seizing a baton and a knife. ⌘ Read more
‘Odd choices of words’: How an academic’s AI use was exposed by her peers
Western Sydney University has acknowledged that the opinion piece, published by this masthead, was AI-generated using the author’s previous work. ⌘ Read more
Alcoa to keep mining as WA government overhauls regulations
WA Greens environment spokesperson Jess Beckerling said the government should not be even considering issuing a new exemption order for the miner. ⌘ Read more
AI Engineers aren’t safe from being replaced by AI
Article URL: https://dmanco.dev/2025/08/17/fear-not-even-ai-engineers-will-be-replaced-by-ai.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48380987
Points: 3
# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more
Bleijie insists Ekka station will stay open during Olympics, despite leaked minutes
The deputy premier has dismissed a Labor “scare campaign” after leaked minutes revealed IOC security concerns and potential station closures. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: US-Iran peace talks at a stalemate as hostilities flare in Middle East; Solomon Islands PM arrives at Parliament House
Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more
Australia on watch for El Nino as ocean temperatures rise
There are signs an El Nino weather pattern is approaching, with forecasters tracking a spike in temperatures that could trigger the climate driver by winter. ⌘ Read more
Neale Daniher’s family speak for first time since his death
The wife and daughter of late AFL legend Neale Daniher have spoken for the first time since his death. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi accused of booing during ANZAC Day dawn service fronts court
A neo-Nazi has made an apology in court after booing during the Welcome to Country at an Anzac Day dawn service. ⌘ Read more
Families recognised after 15 year fight over child sex abuse allegations
NSW politicians have supported a motion for redress for two mothers and their daughters who were allegedly sexually assaulted at a Sydney childcare centre. ⌘ Read more
Sydney teens charged following alleged kidnapping attempt
Two Sydney teenagers have been charged with attempting to kidnap a man in the city’s north-west. ⌘ Read more
Car crashes into Hyde Park fountain in Sydney
A rental car has crashed into the water of a Hyde Park fountain in central Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Weak productivity growth revealed in economy
The sluggishness of the Australian economy has been confirmed, with weak productivity growth adding to the government’s challenges. ⌘ Read more
Man slapped with AVO to protect Norwegian princess
A man has been hit with an AVO to protect Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra after claiming he wanted “friendship”. ⌘ Read more
School workers say flat no to teacher pay deal
Hundreds of education support workers have rejected the state government pay offer, while school nurses are also seeking a better deal. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government to overhaul political donation laws
The Victorian government will introduce laws to reinstate limits on political donations after a court found the old framework was unconstitutional. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne underworld identity Mick Gatto arrested
Underworld figure Mick Gatto has been arrested following a search of his Victorian home by police. ⌘ Read more
Rich mates, secret mansions: Australia’s millionaire Nazi-backers revealed
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell is living in a secret multimillion-dollar compound in Melbourne’s far north-east “gifted” to him by one of the wealthy backers helping Australia’s neo-Nazis plot their next move into politics. ⌘ Read more
WA is ahead of the pack for solar uptake. But what happens to panels at the end of their lives?
The WA government will tip $17.8 million into a program to recycle solar panels and lithium-ion batteries in a bid to recover valuable materials and reduce the waste being sent to landfill. ⌘ Read more
Secret government plan for radical expansion of suburban high-rise push
There are currently 60 high-rise activity centres. A secret state government proposal calls for 150 more. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft Doubles Down on Controversial Quantum Computing Claims
Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/article/doubling-down-controversial-claims-microsoft-accelerates-quantum-computing-plans
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48380516
Points: 3
# Comm … ⌘ Read more
Lawyers call for witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse at 1980s rugby league events
A man alleges he was abused by an authority figure while playing for an Ipswich and West Moreton primary schools squad. ⌘ Read more