Australia news LIVE: AI data centre boom could drive up electricity prices, climate advocates warn; Unions, government back minimum wage increase as business groups warn of high costs
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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
CT scans of BYD car parts
Article URL: https://www.lumafield.com/scan-of-the-month/byd
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48375824
Points: 8
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Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in four months
Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/uber-caps-employee-ai-spending-after-blowing-through-budget-in-four-months/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48375544
Points: 16
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Woman hit by car fighting for life
A woman has life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Melbourne overnight. ⌘ Read more
South Australia facing major clean-up after wild weather
A huge storm has caused flooding and property damage in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Notorious one-punch killer facing new drug charge
An infamous one-punch killer who has spent more than a decade behind bars in NSW faces a new drug charge. ⌘ 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
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Open Repair Data Standard – Open Repair Alliance
Article URL: https://openrepair.org/open-data/open-standard/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48375150
Points: 7
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Gmail thinks I’m stupid, so I left
Article URL: https://moddedbear.com/gmail-thinks-im-stupid-so-i-left
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48375016
Points: 77
# Comments: 26 ⌘ Read more
He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut
A federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE, then went public. Shortly after Elon Musk boosted a post calling his claims false, his brake lines were cut. Now he’s suing for defamation. ⌘ 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
Cheer up: there’s an 83 per cent chance we won’t be extinct in 100 years
Smarter people than me reckon there’s a decent chance the human race could soon be wiped out. Our biggest threat? Ourselves. ⌘ Read more
These mothers wanted justice for their abused children. It bankrupted them
Jacqui and Rachel’s daughters were allegedly sexually assaulted at a Sydney childcare centre. ⌘ Read more
The inspiration behind an otherworldly network of glowing mushrooms in Kings Park
More than 50,000 kilometres of cables, fibre optics and lighting components will power 18 installations across Kings Park as part of the immersive Lightscape experience. ⌘ 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
Launch HN: Rudus (YC P26) – AI for concrete contractors
Hi HN, we’re Rishi and Sahil. We’ve developed Rudus ( https://www.rudus.ai/), an AI-powered takeoff and estimation platform built for concrete subcontractors.
Takeoff is the process of measuring and quantifying materials from concrete plan sheets. Rudus identifies every concrete structure (footings, walls, columns, slabs), pulls in related details, and eliminates hours of manual quantity calculation. Here’s a demo: [https://www.youtube.com/w … ⌘ Read more
Microsoft’s MAI-Code-1-Flash Scores 51% SWE-Bench Pro with Just 5B Active Params
Article URL: https://microsoft.ai/models/mai-code-1-flash/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48374466
Points: 21
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Space telescope detects methane on interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS
The object, which became the topic of intense study and debate last year, is still throwing up some surprises. By now, just about everyone will have h… ⌘ Read more
Morningstar values SpaceX at $780B, half its IPO target
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/morningstar-values-spacex-780-billion-half-its-ipo-target-2026-06-02/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48373909
Points: 11
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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
Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off
Microsoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks. ⌘ Read more
Larry Ellison: “Citizens will be on their best behavior because we’re recording”
Article URL: [https://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-oracle-co-founder-larry-ellison-citizens-will-be-on-their-best-behavior-because-were-constantly-recording-and-reporting-everything-that-is-going-on-a-dire-warning-on-the-erosion-of-privacy] … ⌘ Read more
Intelligent Terminal 0.1
Article URL: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/announcing-intelligent-terminal-version-0-1/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48373231
Points: 9
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next-20260602: linux-next
Version:next-20260602 (linux-next)Released:2026-06-02 ⌘ Read more
Coreutils for Windows
Article URL: https://github.com/microsoft/coreutils
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48372853
Points: 15
# Comments: 3 ⌘ Read more
Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
Article URL: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48372578
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Partiful Is Putting Ticket Payments on Its Platform
In the social event planner’s first major move toward monetization, Partiful is getting ticketing directly in the app. ⌘ 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
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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
Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c152yvwjwkko
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48371224
Points: 7
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When all my tests pass on the first try and I just know something has to be wrong ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Wednesday, June 3
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ 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
Expanding Project Glasswing
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/news/expanding-project-glasswing
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48369863
Points: 5
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Great Question (YC W21) Is Hiring Applied AI Interns
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/great-question/jobs/J5TNvQH-ai-engineer-intern
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48369098
Points: 0
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When I start a side project and spend the whole night picking the framework ⌘ Read more
Calls for E-mobility device bans for under 16s
AMA Queensland president says Queensland’s new E-mobility laws don’t go far enough. ⌘ Read more
Prominent Queensland surgeon suspended from practising medicine
Reza Adib, the partner of former Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been suspended from practising in Australia as he faces rape charges. ⌘ Read more
Kmart takes on IKEA with new concept store
Kmart is taking on IKEA with a new furniture showroom concept called K Home. ⌘ 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
Check this out
Talk about Loong odds. ⌘ Read more
A Viral YouTube Show About an Unhinged AI Is Hitting Theaters. It’s a Big Test for Hollywood
The Amazing Digital Circus finale will hit more than 4,000 theaters around the world Thursday. Two weeks later it’ll be on YouTube, bucking Hollywood trends and testing the power of online fandom. ⌘ Read more
1980s portraits of Hutchence, Bono, Bob Hawke and others finally see light of day
Never-before-seen photos taken by a Redlands teacher during his wild youth as a rocker and radio host are now on display in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Fierce storm hits South Australia
Weather alerts have been issued for dangerous high tides and flood risks. ⌘ Read more
WA’s once-in-a-generation storm causes lasting damage
Lasting damage has been done by WA’s once-in-a-generation storm, turning stretches of Perth beaches into cliff edges. ⌘ Read more
Coway Airmega Pedestal Fan P50 Review: Anti-App
The air purifier giant’s P50 pedestal fan is whisper-quiet and surprisingly versatile, even if its built-in voice assistant feels stuck in beta. ⌘ 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
Inside the home of the Claremont serial killer
For the first time, 9News can take you inside the home of the Claremont serial killer on the day he was arrested. ⌘ Read more
CSS-Native Parallax Effect
Article URL: https://dan-webnotes.com/posts/2026-06-02-css-native-parallax-effect/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48368291
Points: 3
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Michael Burry says neither SpaceX nor Anthropic is worth $1T
Article URL: https://www.businessinsider.com/big-short-michael-burry-spacex-anthropic-ipo-ai-bubble-claude-2026-6
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48368187
Points: 13
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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
When the PO drops three more stories on me mid-sprint and the deadline doesn’t budge ⌘ Read more
Adafruit Receives Demand Letter from Fenwick Legal Counsel on Behalf of Flux.ai
Article URL: https://blog.adafruit.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48368121
Points: 5
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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
The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests
The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech. ⌘ Read more
Notorious one-punch killer hit with new drug charge
Kieran Loveridge spent more than a decade in jail for killing Thomas Kelly in a case that sparked Sydney’s controversial lockout laws. ⌘ 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
Notorious wife killer Chris Dawson makes bid for interstate prison transfer
The 77-year-old will almost certainly die in prison. But the former rugby league player and school teacher wants a say in which one. ⌘ Read more
Why Janet?
Article URL: https://ianthehenry.com/posts/why-janet/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48367907
Points: 4
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Vivid Sydney hopes drones will fly again next year. But they are hunting for a new operator
The search for an operations manager with “substantial” drone show experience was launched the day after dozens of drones descended into Darling Harbour. ⌘ Read more
When things go wrong inside Sydney’s most expensive schools
The HSC might not be a race, but among schools it is definitely a competition. ⌘ 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
Queensland’s e-mobility laws watered down after feedback
Queensland’s new e-mobility laws have been watered down following community feedback. ⌘ 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
New owners reveal intentions for Wieambilla property
The new owners of the infamous Wieambilla property where two police officers and a neighbour were killed by religious extremists have revealed their intentions for the property. ⌘ 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
Passengers left stranded after power fault on Melbourne train
Passengers on a Melbourne train were left scrambling after the carriage was rocked by multiple explosions, caused by an overhead power fault. ⌘ 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
Man charged over alleged stabbings across Melbourne
A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing two people in different Melbourne suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Firefighter union says tragic Melbourne house fire could have been avoided
Victorian firefighters say the Melbourne house fire which killed a three-year-old boy could have been avoided if enough resources were available. ⌘ 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
Police hunt gunman who shot at Melbourne home
Police are hunting for an unknown gunman who fired shots at a family home in Melbourne’s north. ⌘ 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
When I find out the most critical function in the app is called doNotDelete() and nobody knows why ⌘ 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
Not Every Byte Gets a Vote
Article URL: https://mitander.xyz/posts/not-every-byte-gets-a-vote/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48367009
Points: 3
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Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Palaszczuk’s surgeon partner suspended from practising
Dr Reza Adib stands accused of detaining a woman against her will in his Gold Coast apartment and allegedly raping and sexually assaulting her. ⌘ 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
Passengers left stranded after power fault on Melbourne train
Passengers on a Melbourne train were left scrambling after the carriage was rocked by multiple explosions, caused by an overhead power fault. ⌘ 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