Victoria Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook
Shoppers may be feeling gloomy about high prices at the pump, but they're still shelling out for new bras and underwear at Victoria's Secret.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Work set to begin on notorious level crossing years after deaths
The first work to completely overhaul a notorious level crossing in Brisbane is set to begin, but the project is still more than a year from completion.
· William Davis
1980s portraits of Hutchence, Bono, Bob Hawke and others finally see light of day
Stephen Mackerras has a more colourful past than your average Redlands schoolteacher.
· Nick Dent
Fierce storm hits South Australia
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Australian beef will soon be hit by 55% tariff in China, ministry says
China’s imports of Australian beef are about to surpass a quota introduced by Beijing to protect domestic farmers
· He Huifeng
Australian beef will soon be hit by 55% tariff in China, ministry says
China’s imports of Australian beef are about to surpass a quota introduced by Beijing to protect domestic farmers
· He Huifeng
Eala blanks Hon in ruthless Birmingham opener, storms into 2nd round
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala unleashed a statement performance to kick off her campaign, crushing Priscilla Hon of Australia, 6-0, 6-2, in a dominant display to barge into the second round of the 2026 Birmingham Open on Tuesday.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Allan no longer able to bat away questions
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Previously unseen photo reveals moment of Claremont serial killer’s arrest
A previously unseen photo of the arrest of Perth’s most notorious serial killer has come to light, revealing a key insight into the arrest of Claremont serial killer Bradley Edwards in 2016.
· Michael Thomson, Michael Philipps
Notorious one-punch killer hit with new drug charge
Infamous one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge has been charged with drug possession after a court rejected extended state monitoring, days after he entered a detox facility.
· Clare Sibthorpe
Notorious wife killer Chris Dawson makes bid for interstate prison transfer
Notorious killer Chris Dawson has requested a transfer from NSW to an interstate prison to serve out his 24-year sentence for murdering his wife.
· Tiffiny Genders, Jack Gramenz
Vivid Sydney hopes drones will fly again next year. But they are hunting for a new operator
There are hopes drones will return to Sydney’s sky, and stay there, at next year’s Vivid festival, as the search for an operations manager was launched just a day after more than 80 of the machines sank in Darling Harbour.
· Cindy Yin, Jack Gramenz
Labor, Coalition to avoid repaying investment funds under donations fix
A carve-out in Victoria’s proposed campaign finance laws could spare Labor and the Coalition from having to pay back donations from their investment vehicles if the money has already been spent.
· Kieran Rooney, Patrick Hatch
The Bombers and Blues are eyeing new coaches. Neither have yet spoken with John Longmire
Neither Essendon nor Carlton have made contact with Sydney’s 2012 premiership coach John Longmire as yet about their senior coach roles for 2027 and beyond.
· Jake Niall
Queensland’s e-mobility laws watered down after feedback
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Australia's billionaires add stunning increases to fortunes
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How the arrival of a BYD ship marks a sea change in Australian motoring
The giant purpose-built ship owned by BYD disgorging 5000 electric vehicles in Port Melbourne on Tuesday was not the only ominous sign of change for Australia’s dominant car brands this week, as new data suggests a structural shift is taking place in the auto market.
· Nick O'Malley
Dementia is Australia’s leading cause of death. It’s even harder for people like Mithrani
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· Lauren Ironmonger
State defies inquiry over secrecy of $12 billion public tower knock-down plan
Redeveloping the state’s public housing towers will cost at least $12 billion, it has been revealed, as the government digs its heels in over a refusal to hand over 146 secret cabinet documents backing the project.
· Rachael Dexter
Katter attempt to dodge ban and debate abortion access shot down by Qld government
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· Claudia Williams
Biggest-ever shipment of electric cars arrives in Melbourne
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Man charged over alleged stabbings across Melbourne
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Massive rate hikes approved across multiple Sydney councils
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Man charged over weekend double stabbing across Melbourne
Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 6:03pm
AUKUS sub shift a front for US access to Australian bases
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· Gabriel Honrada
There were calls to cancel this show after Bondi. Now it’s back
When Khalid Abdalla was in Australia for the Sydney Festival in January, there were calls to drop his one-man show Nowhere from the program.
· Karl Quinn
Inquest considers whether care of Adelaide man's bed sores was 'appropriate and reasonable'
Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 5:58pm
· Eva Blandis
‘Idiot’, ‘monster’, ‘witch’: Serial pest Andrew Thaler’s latest day in court did not go well
To the ordinary person, a three-hour grilling before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission over bullying allegations would be something to fear. For serial pest Andrew Thaler, it was merely a new stage upon which to vent his spleen.
· Bevan Shields
Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administration
· Cait Kelly
Palaszczuk’s surgeon partner suspended from practising
Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has had his medical registration suspended, as he faces allegations of rape and sexual assault.
· Cloe Read
Tossers caught out by AI cameras, as Brisbane’s worst illegal dumping hotspots named
The worst suburbs for illegal dumping complaints have been listed, as council reveals it rolled out more cameras across Brisbane using AI technology to catch offenders.
· William Davis
Passengers left stranded after power fault on Melbourne train
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James Boags Brewery in Tasmania set to close after 145 years
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Doll Hospital needs new homes for ‘patients’ as it prepares to shut after 140 years
Since the 1880s, the Doll Hospital has triaged chewed-up dolls, torn teddies and worn-out toys, but its days of admitting extra-special patients for surgery will soon come to an end.
· Rachael Ward
Firefighter union says tragic Melbourne house fire could have been avoided
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Police hunt gunman who shot at Melbourne home
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Palmer trademarked ‘United Nation’ days before Hanson meeting
Clive Palmer registered a new party trademark – an apparent amalgam of United Australia Party and fellow right-wing populists One Nation – just two days before a well-publicised meeting with Pauline Hanson in her Brisbane office.
· Cameron Atfield
As Victorian teachers flock interstate, Kiwis are filling the education gap
Victoria’s already stretched teaching ranks are being propped up by an influx of New Zealanders as the state’s home-grown educators move interstate.
· Grant McArthur, Noel Towell
Jacob deGrom logra su victoria 100 en Grandes Ligas en el 3er cumpleaños de su hijo
Jacob Degrom, de los Rangers de Texas, lanza a primera en un intento por atrapar fuera de base a Mike Trout, de los Angelinos de Los Ángeles, durante la primera entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas, el viernes 22 de mayo de 2026, en Anaheim, California. (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill, Archivo)
· David Solomon
NSW Police signals body-worn cameras change after Four Corners investigation
Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 3:46pm
· Dylan Welch
‘Where’s the plan B?’: Ed Husic goes nuclear on AUKUS
Former Labor cabinet minister Ed Husic has broken ranks to call for a rethink of the AUKUS pact after the revelation the United States only plans to sell Australia second-hand nuclear-powered submarines.
· Matthew Knott
NSW police officer accused of sexually assaulting, choking ex-wife
A NSW police officer has been accused of sexually assaulting and choking his former wife among a series of alleged assaults during their relationship.
· Michaela Whitbourn, Riley Walter
How One Nation’s polling surge would reshape Australia’s parliament
One Nation is on track to become the biggest third party in Senate history at the next election, but would likely fall short of holding the balance of power as Labor and the Greens maintain control over the chamber.
· Nick Newling
Sencillo de Young en la 10ma da a Marineros triunfo 3-2 ante Mets
J.P. Crawford, centro, y Julio Rodríguez, izquierda, bañan a Cole Young después del partido de béisbol de Grandes Ligas frente a los Mets de Nueva York, el lunes 1 de junio de 2026, en Seattle. (AP Foto/Stephen Brashear)
· Andrew Destin
Laughter turns to fear as woman and dog sink into quicksand on South Australian beach – video
Footage shows Sarah Darbyshire and her dog sinking into quicksand on Glenelg beach in Adelaide, South Australia, with her initial amusement changing to terror when she realises how quickly she is being pulled in. Darbyshire is heard reacting in alarm, repeatedly saying ‘Oh my God’ and ‘Shit’ as she struggles to free…
Accused killer told police of ‘hidden secrets’ before girlfriend went missing
It’s shortly after 9.30pm on a December evening in 2018, and Mark Sheridan Waden is standing in the doorway of his Brisbane home.
· Cloe Read
How the looming El Nino will be amplified by climate conditions
The world is on the cusp of an El Nino weather event that, in Australia, is likely to bring poor snow cover in peak skiing season, increased summer bushfire risks, drought, extreme heat and late agricultural harvests.
· Bianca Hall
Terror leader’s son bore burden of family name before cowardly bashing
The son of terrorist leader Abdul Nacer Benbrika has had his life “overshadowed” by the notoriety of his father, a magistrate said as he sentenced him over a violent ambush on a stranger.
· Carla Jaeger
Prosecutors drop one charge of indecent assault against Alan Jones in high-profile case
Charge stemmed from an event in NSW’s Tamworth where former radio broadcaster allegedly grabbed complainant’s bottom
· Australian Associated Press