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Newest first · UTC+11:00The taboo talks some WA families should have as CGT uncertainty reigns
As uncertainty reigns about the federal government’s proposed changes to capital gains tax, studies have found that most families are still hesitant to discuss monetary matters - especially when it comes to difficult issues including inheritance and succession plans.
· Michael Philipps
Australia wins the Valladolid Sevens men's and women's finals
VALLADOLID, Spain (AP) — Australia swept the Valladolid Sevens finals after comeback wins over the No. 1-ranked teams in the rugby sevens world series on Sunday.
‘Flagmantle’ is no longer a joke. The Dockers are a team to love, fear and trust | Jonathan Horn
Brisbane threw a lot at Fremantle but the visitors had the answers. There’s a whiff of history about this side
· Jonathan Horn
June Oscar on family, history and the need for courage to keep the dream of reconciliation alive
The former social justice commissioner was 53 when she first spoke to her half-brother and began healing her divided family. But her aspirations for reconciliation go much further
· Sarah Collard
‘In a crowd, it feels good when we do bad to our enemies’: how anger becomes contagious
Usually, individuals don’t want to be angry. In a group, however, negative emotions can rile the tribe. On the streets of London, Ed Coper felt it first hand
· Ed Coper
Beast review – down-and-out MMA fighter film is predictable but still lands punches
Directed by Tyler Atkins and co-written by Russell Crowe, this Australian feature follows a familiar playbook – but you’ll find yourself surprisingly invested
· Luke Buckmaster
Students would save $3bn over a decade if Labor changed Hecs indexation date by five months
Exclusive: Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan show possible savings for university graduates, as Hecs debts increase by $1bn on Monday
· Krishani Dhanji
Australian home prices fall as experts predict slump could last a year and cut values by 10%
Buyers abandon auctions and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra median house prices end May lower than they were at the end of 2025
· Luca Ittimani
Gas usage has peaked and is now in structural decline across Australia, report says
Grattan Institute calls on Labor to set policies that will further reduce the use of gas in order to meet net zero targets
· Graham Readfearn
Property prices in Sydney, Melbourne fall sharply, new research shows
Price growth across the national property market has ground to a halt, with steep falls in Melbourne and Sydney as higher interest rates, stretched affordability and the federal government’s overhaul of tax incentives combine to suppress values.
· Shane Wright, Matthew Knott
Hundreds arrested as shops and cars burned in wild football celebrations
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· Associated Press
Light Years Charm provides David Eustace with landmark Group Three victory in Hong Kong
British handler secures milestone when partnering with Jerry Chau in the Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Local identity gets the last word
Our Europe correspondent David Crowe, back in Australia visiting family in Nowra, heard that the longstanding owner of the Sturgiss Newsagency, Ronald Sturgiss, known as Bill, died a few weeks ago. His son, Greg, also runs the store. “It’s a good old-fashioned newsagent. You can get newspapers from up and down the S…
Storm pummels Western Australia with warning of weather to intensify
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Sarah Swain
Storm hits parts of Western Australia
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Australian researchers teach brain cells to play 'Doom'
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game "Doom" and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing.
· Agence France-Presse
Shirtless Aussie questioned over alleged cafe rampage in Vietnam
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· Sarah Swain
The strategy of the past is not the way forward
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Building of Brisbane Olympic Stadium at Victoria Park to begin, despite final protests
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Sarah Swain
Where the bloody hell are Hugh? Brisbane are fading and waning before our eyes
Sight is different to vision. You can see something, but the vision can confuse you. We are seeing Brisbane fade before our eyes yet not believe the picture.
· Michael Gleeson
‘You have some explaining to do’: The taboo story that earned Anthony HSC top marks
There are plenty of ways to start a story. You can begin at the beginning, or start with a simple statement.
· Christopher Harris
‘Deep concerns’: Labor gas plan triggers alarm in Asia
Labor’s plan to hold back more gas exports for domestic use is threatening to strain critical trade relationships in Asia, just as Australia seeks priority access to the region’s dwindling petrol and diesel supplies amid a global fuel crunch.
· Nick Toscano
Court to probe death of Samantha Knight’s heinous killer
No tears were shed for serial child abuser Michael Anthony Guider, who drugged and killed nine-year-old Sydney girl Samantha Knight, when he suddenly died in prison in 2024.
· Perry Duffin
Man accused of stalking Norwegian princess studying in Sydney
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· Sarah Swain
One Nation Australia's most popular party in new poll
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Sarah Swain
Allan to amend broken donation laws, double donor cap for new candidates
Political donations will be capped at $10,000 every state election cycle, and doubled for new political aspirants under the Allan government’s new bill to fix Victoria’s electoral laws.
· Kieran Rooney
English Green party leader Zack Polanski tells Australian colleagues to ‘connect with anger’ to counter rightwing populism
Australian Greens should ‘take on’ Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Polanski tells Victorian conference, just as he took on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
· Joe Hinchliffe
Francia detiene a cientos de personas por disturbios tras victoria del PSG en la Liga de Campeones
Policías intentan dispersar a aficionados del PSG, que encendieron bengalas para celebrar en París, el sábado 30 de mayo de 2026 después de la final de la Liga de Campeones entre el Paris Saint-Germain y el Arsenal, disputada en Budapest. El PSG ganó el encuentro. (AP Foto/Thomas Padilla)
· Sylvie Corbet
Man on the run after Melbourne stabbing
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‘In disbelief’: Fears for koalas after Redlands Olympic venue gets federal approval
The federal government has waved through plans for a major bayside Olympic venue east of Brisbane, ruling the planned Redland Whitewater Centre will not require a full environmental assessment provided strict conditions are met.
· Cameron Atfield
Lane sends strong team to ‘Randwick of the West’
A leading provincial stable is set to launch an unlikely assault in north-western NSW when it makes the near six-hour journey to Monday’s meeting at Warren.
· Neil Evans
An enormous ship docked in Melbourne today. Its cargo could permanently change Australian motoring
The arrival of a purpose-built ship owned by Chinese car manufacturer BYD that docked in Melbourne on Sunday carrying 5000 vehicles has been described by an analyst as a “turning point” in the electrification of Australian road transport.
· Nick O'Malley
Dust, decay and a multimillion-dollar bill: The battle to save Melbourne’s forgotten town halls
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· Cassandra Morgan
Man arrested after reports of shots fired at Sydney home
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· Sarah Swain
One Nation, sharp cheekbones and sensitive subjects: Guardian Australia's top photos of May – video
Guardian Australia's picture editor Carly Earl hand-picks her three favourite photographs of the month and explains the craft and composition that make them special. May’s edition includes a shadowy Pauline Hanson, a Vogue cover-worthy street style shot and the ethical considerations when capturing news moments such…
Wembanyama gana el MVP de las finales del Oeste de cara a las Finales de la NBA
El alero de los Spurs de San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama, sostiene el trofeo de MVP mientras celebra con sus compañeros de equipo tras la victoria en el Juego 7 de las finales de la Conferencia Oeste de la serie de los playoffs de baloncesto de la NBA contra el Thunder de Oklahoma City, el sábado 30 de mayo de 2026, …
· Tim Reynolds
Government declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium
Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’
· Joe Hinchliffe
Applications to protect Victoria Park rejected ahead of construction of Olympic stadium
Topic:Olympic Games Venues
· Lucy Loram
‘They’re laughing at us’: How a community lost its beloved bowlo
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· Harriet Alexander
Remate de cabeza de Vázquez impulsa a México 1-0 ante Australia en amistoso rumbo al Mundial
Los jugadores de México celebran tras un gol de Johan Vásquez (segundo desde la izquierda) durante la primera mitad de un partido de fútbol amistoso internacional contra Australia, el sábado 30 de mayo de 2026, en Pasadena, California. (Foto AP/Kyusung Gong)
Alert agents foil Yanchep property scam attempt
WA’s Consumer Protection Commissioner has warned that scams within the property industry are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to spot, urging real estate agents to remain vigilant.
· Michael Philipps
Socceroos show resilience and spark but miss chances against Mexico in final audition for World Cup
Mexico defeat Australia 1-0 in friendly ahead of World Cup
· Jack Snape
Australia’s Zac Purton reaches 2,000 Hong Kong wins with Rising World victory
Purton becomes first jockey in city’s history to reach milestone
· SCMP Sport
Australia’s Zac Purton reaches 2,000 Hong Kong wins with Rising World victory
Purton becomes first jockey in city’s history to reach milestone
· SCMP Sport
Marles points to savings after US downgrades AUKUS sub to second-hand version
Defence Minister Richard Marles says taxpayers will save money by ditching a plan to acquire a new and upgraded nuclear-powered submarine from the United States, but experts warn Australia will receive a less capable vessel with a shorter lifespan under the AUKUS shift.
· Matthew Knott, Lisa Visentin
Federal blow for Victoria Park stadium opponents as urgent appeals rejected
Opponents of a planned stadium at Victoria Park took advantage of the final day before it gets closed to the public, with hundreds turning out for a last-ditch rally at the inner-city parklands.
· Cameron Atfield
Australia to buy three second-hand US submarines under AUKUS shake-up
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· Stephen Dziedzic
Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA
Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windows
· Australian Associated Press
Mexico extends unbeaten streak with Johan Vazquez's goal against Australia
Mexico players celebrate after a goal by Johan Vásquez, second from left, during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Australia, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)