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
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Excavators move into Victoria Park as Olympic stadium works begin
Premier David Crisafulli has defended the forced removal of First Nations protesters, as heavy machinery moved into Victoria Park for early Olympic stadium works. ⌘ Read more

Australia’s baby bust
The fertility rate in Australia is at a record low. We explore why we’re having fewer babies – and what that means for the country’s future. ⌘ Read more

Karpathy LLM Wiki pattern integrated into Obsidian agenic workflow
Article URL: https://github.com/pssah4/vault-operator

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48351115

Points: 4

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‘Once-in-five-year storm’ wreaks havoc on Perth, 70,000 remain without power
The low-pressure system, which on Monday was tracking south-east, upended trees, downed power lines and turned roads into rivers. ⌘ Read more

Toddler dead in Werribee house fire, dad seriously injured in desperate rescue bid
A toddler has died and his father is in hospital with serious injuries after fire tore through a family home in the Melbourne’s west overnight. ⌘ Read more

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

Chuwi Minibook X: the netbook we deserve
Article URL: https://tylercipriani.com/blog/2026/05/28/chuwi-minibook-x/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48350598

Points: 5

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Childcare centre destroyed in fire days after nearby business burned down
The building partially collapsed about 1am, after half-a-dozen emergency teams arrived on the scene. ⌘ Read more

Major train delays as signalling issue impacts rail system
Two lines are primarily affected, though the knock-on effects are also impacting the larger network. ⌘ Read more

7.1-rc6: mainline
Version:7.1-rc6 (mainline)Released:2026-05-31Source:linux-7.1-rc6.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more

It’s Not Just X. It’s Y
Article URL: https://mail.cyberneticforests.com/its-not-just-data-its-post-training/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48350149

Points: 9

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Toddler killed in house fire tragedy in Melbourne’s west identified
The family of three-year-old Jordan Dashwood are reeling after a fire tore through their home in Werribee just after midnight on Monday. ⌘ 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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Toddler dead, another seriously injured in house fire in Melbourne’s west
Victoria Police have not yet released any information about the age of the victim who was killed in Werribee. ⌘ Read more

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
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

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
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

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

ChatGPT for Google Sheets Exfiltrates Workbooks
Article URL: https://www.promptarmor.com/resources/gpt-for-google-sheets-data-exfiltration

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48349487

Points: 5

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Person dies in house fire in Melbourne’s west, another left with serious injuries
Victoria Police have not yet released any information about the age of the victim who was killed in Werribee. ⌘ Read more

Wild weather hits WA
Thousands of residents in WA are without power after a major storm overnight. ⌘ Read more

Free public transport in Victoria ends
Free public transport for Victorian commuters is ending from today. ⌘ Read more

SA severe weather warning
Residents in South Australia are being warned to expect rain and damaging wind today. ⌘ Read more

Protests continue as construction begins on Olympic stadium
Construction begins on Brisbane’s Olympic stadium today amid protests. ⌘ 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

Tamara was grappling with a cancer diagnosis. Then came the $35,000 in medical bills
The first financial shock was the out-of-pocket expenses during the diagnostic phase. Then came the bills for four operations. ⌘ Read more

VCE gender gap: How boys and girls are closing the school subject divide
While boys are still dominating STEM subjects and girls are outperforming in the humanities, it’s physical education that’s bringing students together. ⌘ Read more

‘Backrooms’ Stuns with $81M Debut
Article URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/backrooms-box-office-record-opening-weekend-obsession-jumps-star-wars-crumbles-1236763355/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48348864

Points: 13

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Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours of price hike
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/05/despite-price-hike-steam-deck-is-already-sold-out-in-north-america/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48348704

Points: 7

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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

‘TBC’: How $190 million was blown on Circular Quay revamp before the first sod is even turned
A breakdown of costs seen by the Herald shows for the first time how huge amounts of money has already been spent on the ill-fated project. ⌘ 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

Re: [PATCH] OOM_pardon, a.k.a. don’t kill my xlock
Article URL: https://lwn.net/Articles/104185/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48347961

Points: 8

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Sergey Brin told Google staff that working 60 hours a week is the ‘sweet spot’
Article URL: https://fortune.com/article/sergey-brin-60-hour-work-week-ai-rto/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48347531

Points: 8

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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

Talk Is Cheap: The Operational Impact of LLM Use
Article URL: https://unessays.substack.com/p/talk-is-cheap

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48347155

Points: 5

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The Speed of Prototyping in the Age of AI
Article URL: https://darylcecile.net/notes/speed-of-prototyping-age-of-ai

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48347153

Points: 8

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Daily pill can double survival time for deadliest cancer, trial shows
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/31/daily-pill-daraxonrasib-double-survival-time-pancreatic-pancreas-cancer-clinical-trial

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48346629](https://news.ycombi … ⌘ Read more

1-Bit Bonsai Image 4B Image Generation for Local Devices
Article URL: https://prismml.com/news/bonsai-image-4b

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48346257

Points: 7

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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

Superquiz, Monday, June 1
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

I Put a Datacenter GPU in My Gaming PC for £200
Article URL: https://blog.tymscar.com/posts/v100localllm/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48345694

Points: 7

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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

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Dav2d
Article URL: https://jbkempf.com/blog/2026/dav2d/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48344961

Points: 6

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Show HN: The Tired Engineer
Article URL: https://www.thetiredengineer.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48344930

Points: 3

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M-Audio M Track Duo HD Producer Pack Review: Hot Takes, Cold Opens
The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack removes the last remaining excuse for terrible audio and potentially terrible opinions. ⌘ Read more

Local identity gets the last word
While Seven Hills comes alive with the sound of music. ⌘ Read more

Massachusetts rocked by sonic boom as police field multiple reports
The sound in some areas was described as so loud that it literally shook people’s houses. Residents in parts of New England on Saturday were left shak… ⌘ Read more

Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?
Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network. ⌘ Read more

Storm hits parts of Western Australia
A rare storm event has pummelled Western Australia’s south, sending trampolines and sheds flying. ⌘ Read more

6 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026): Tello, Boost, Google Fi, More
Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi. ⌘ 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

One Nation leapfrogs Labor in poll
In a massive political disruption, a new poll reveals One Nation is now the most popular party in the country, leapfrogging Labor in primary support. ⌘ Read more

Murder victim’s family lose home in alleged arson attack
The parents of murdered teenager Angus Beaumont have lost everything a fire and the alleged arsonist is a member of their family. ⌘ Read more

Construction to start on Olympic stadium
Construction will begin tomorrow on the Brisbane Olympics stadium at Victoria Park despite protests. ⌘ Read more

Tragedy again strikes family of slain teenager after three houses destroyed
The parents of murdered Redcliffe teen Angus Beaumont are homeless and fear his ashes have been destroyed, as the man allegedly responsible for the Clontarf fire is identified. ⌘ Read more

One Nation leapfrogs Labor in poll
In a massive political disruption, the latest Newspoll reveals One Nation is now the most popular party in the country, leapfrogging Labor in primary support. ⌘ Read more

Aussie arrested over alleged Vietnam cafe rampage
An Australian tourist is being questioned by Vietnamese police after allegedly going on a rampage in a cafe and being taken away in his underwear. ⌘ 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

Man on the run after Melbourne stabbing
A man who stabbed his cousin and his sister after ramming his car into her Dandenong home is on the run. ⌘ Read more

Tradie survives road rage axe attack
A 25-year-old tradie has relived his road rage nightmare after surviving an axe attack following a minor crash in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

‘In disbelief’: Fears for koalas after Redlands Olympic venue gets federal approval
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has welcomed the federal sign-off, but at least one outraged local group claims koala habitat is being sacrificed for an Olympic venue. ⌘ 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

London’s Free Roof Terraces
Article URL: https://diamondgeezer.blogspot.com/2026/05/londons-free-roof-terraces.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48343714

Points: 5

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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

Telli (YC F24) is hiring in engineering, design, and GTM [Berlin, on-site]
Article URL: https://hi.telli.com/join-us

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48343635

Points: 0

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Man on the run after cross-town stabbings in Epping, Dandenong North
Police are searching for a man who allegedly stabbed two people on different sides of the city in targeted attacks on Sunday. ⌘ 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

Show HN: Komi-learn – continuous memory and self-improvement for coding agents
Article URL: https://github.com/kurikomi-labs/komi-learn

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48343216

Points: 3

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Federal blow for Victoria Park stadium opponents as urgent appeals rejected
Hundreds have made a final stand at Victoria Park, as federal heritage appeals were rejected and Campbell Newman blasted the LNP government’s “breathtaking hubris”. ⌘ Read more

Ahoy, DECmate II the little PDP-8 that could
Article URL: http://oldvcr.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahoy-decmate-ii-little-pdp-8-that-could.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48343078

Points: 3

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The inquiry, the Facebook post, and the midnight gunfire that followed
An inquiry probing kangaroo shooting practices in NSW ended with late-night gunfire and a wildlife rescuer fearing for his family’s safety. ⌘ 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

Please Do Not Vibe Fuck Up This Software – Rsync
Article URL: https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/issues/929

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48342705

Points: 13

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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

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Two critical after spate of stabbings across Queensland
Two men are fighting for life and others have been hospitalised after a night of violence involving a series of stabbings and crashes. ⌘ Read more

Tragedy again strikes family of slain teenager after three houses destroyed
The parents of murdered Redcliffe teen Angus Beaumont are homeless and fear his ashes have been destroyed after a massive blaze in Clontarf. ⌘ Read more

Microsoft degrades functionality of perpetually-licensed offline products
Article URL: https://consumerrights.wiki/w/Microsoft_Office_2019_and_2021_for_Mac_view-only_conversion_(2026)

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48341578

Points: 14

# Comments: 1 ⌘ Read more

Custom Errors Are Non-Negotiable in My Rust Applications
Article URL: https://tristonarmstrong.com/blog/custom-errors-are-non-negotiable-in-my-rust-applications

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48341505

Points: 3

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Cheese Paper: a text editor specifically designed for writing
Article URL: https://brie.gay/cheese-paper/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48341407

Points: 12

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Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ 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

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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

Man charged over alleged arson attack
A man has been charged after an alleged arson attack destroyed a home in Brisbane’s north. ⌘ Read more