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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Australia’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
Topic:Defence Industry
· 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)
Police 'open' to learning from volunteers who found remains in renewed search
Sun 31 May 2026 at 2:09pm
· Scout Wallen
Major Aukus switch to buy only secondhand subs from US means ‘significant’ cost savings, Marles says
Defence minister says ‘cost-effective’ decision to buy only secondhand Virginia nuclear-powered submarines will make training and operations easier
· Tom Mcilroy, Ben Doherty
The inquiry, the Facebook post, and the midnight gunfire that followed
A wildlife sanctuary operator says he fears for the safety of his family and rescued animals after receiving online threats and hearing midnight gunfire near his property, just days after giving evidence to a NSW parliamentary inquiry probing kangaroo shooting practices.
· David Barwell
Suaalii looked like a man on a mission in Perth. But he’s not the form centre in Australia
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii looked like a man on a mission against the Western Force in Perth, running a superb line from a second-half lineout move to crash through multiple defenders.
· Paul Cully
Man on the run after allegedly stabbing two people in Melbourne
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
Sally was attacked while working. New laws would make streets safer for guide dogs like her
It happened out of nowhere. One moment, Phillip Chalker was walking down a street with his guide Sally. The next, the black Labrador was trapped as a rogue dog locked onto her neck, bit down and refused to let go.
· Rachael Ward
‘Here to stay’: The numbers behind the NFL’s major Australian gamble
Ticket queues of 125,000 fans, more than 80 per cent of the MCG sold in the first wave and a local fan base that has grown by more than half in four years: the National Football League says its Australian gamble has been vindicated before a single down has even been played at September’s Rams-49ers opener.
· David Swan
Border Force uncover 34kg of cocaine in Fremantle bus search
Around 30 concealed packages containing cocaine have been seized by Australian Border Force following a search of a luxury bus in Fremantle.
· Michael Philipps
Man on the run in Melbourne after double stabbing
Sun 31 May 2026 at 12:47pm
Latrell out of frame for Origin II but Daley backs Moses to reclaim Blues no.6
Injured centre Latrell Mitchell is out of the selection frame for the second State of Origin clash in Melbourne, but NSW Laurie Daley has confirmed Mitchell Moses is likely to reclaim the NSW No. 6 jersey if he proves his fitness for Parramatta next Monday.
· Christian Nicolussi
The accidental barista who sparked Brisbane’s strawberry matcha craze
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· Neesha Sinnya
Ebola cases begin to outpace response in Congo
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Associated Press
WA storm leaves thousands without power across the state
Thousands of WA homes are without power across the state as wild weather continues to batter the South West and metropolitan areas, with experts warning the strong winds will continue into Monday.
Rising Sun the only light needed in new Australian Dance Theatre work
Sun 31 May 2026 at 11:31am
· Charles Rushforth
Mexico v Australia: men’s international football friendly – live
Updates as the Socceroos and El Tri ramp up their World Cup preparations
· Jonathan Howcroft
Breaking: Search for 11yo boy missing in wild weather in Perth
Sun 31 May 2026 at 11:01am
Police find 11yo boy who went missing in wild weather in Perth
Sun 31 May 2026 at 11:01am
Under-strength Australia undone by debutant in first Pakistan ODI
Sun 31 May 2026 at 10:28am
Two critical after spate of stabbings across Queensland
Police responded to a spate of stabbings across Queensland on Saturday night that saw multiple people hospitalised, including two men who were critically injured.
· Cameron Atfield
Eric Cole tiene opción de ganar su 1er título del PGA tras un 63 en 3ra ronda de Colonial
FORT WORTH, Texas, EE.UU. (AP) — Eric Cole se colocó el sábado en posición de aspirar a su primera victoria en la Gira de la PGA, con un arranque fulgurante y su mejor ronda de la temporada para tomar el liderato del Colonial.
· Stephen Hawkins
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies
'People love nostalgia': Why Neal's football tracksuits are getting people talking
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· Sbsaustralia
Devastating storm set to move across Australia after leaving thousands in WA without power
LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026
· Sbsaustralia
Drones and second-hand submarines: US 'grateful' for Australia as latest AUKUS details unveiled
LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026
· Sbsaustralia
Aussie goat meat exports skyrocket in record-breaking year
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Tilli Andrew
British family sold everything to move to Perth. They left within months
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· April Glover
Scott logra su 1ra victoria y Senger pega su 1er jonrón en triunfo Mets 6-1 ante Marlins
El lanzador de los Metros de Nueva York, Christian Scott, lanza durante la primera entrada de un partido de béisbol contra los Marlins de Miami, el sábado 30 de mayo de 2026, en Nueva York. (Foto AP/Adam Hunger)
· Jerry Beach
Orioles anotan 5 carreras en la 9na y se imponen 6-5 sobre Azulejos
Pete Alonso, de los Orioles de Baltimore, festeja luego de empujar la carrera de la victoria sobre los Azulejos de Toronto, el sábado 30 de mayo de 2026 (AP Foto/Terrance Williams)
· Patrick Stevens
‘The Thorn Birds’ star Rachel Ward traded ‘empty’ Hollywood to run a farm in Australia
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· Fox News
How Mr Skelly offers 'vulnerable connection' to love, death and grief
Sun 31 May 2026 at 8:51am
· Selina Bryan
Man charged after wild brawl at Sydney soccer match
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Patrick Brischetto
Australia news live: Aukus nations to develop uncrewed undersea vehicles to protect cables; Hanson backs Taylor’s indexation plan
Marles tells Shangri-La Dialogue delegates that ‘seabed is a battlefield’. Follow updates live
· Luca Ittimani, Tom Mcilroy
Man charged with arson after house destroyed north of Brisbane
Sun 31 May 2026 at 8:20am
Man charged after alleged arson attack destroys three homes
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Patrick Brischetto
Tragedy again strikes family of slain teenager after three houses destroyed
Tragedy has again struck the family of slain Redcliffe teenager Angus Beaumont, with police charging a 36-year-old man with arson after their home – and two others – were burnt to the ground.
· Cameron Atfield, Brittney Deguara, Julius Dennis
New Aukus drone subs to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’
Minister tells Singapore defence summit undersea internet cables are being cut at an unprecedented rate, with Australia acutely vulnerable
· Ben Doherty
A planning rule wouldn't bend so the lights at this Canberra oval had to
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
· Lish Fejer
Aussie diver on 'pretty full on' operation to free villagers trapped in Laos cave
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Karishma Sarkari
Perth to battered by severe storm
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First home deposit scheme backfires as house prices tumble
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· 9News Staff
The 'bread and butter' of a local court: More than 20 names on the traffic list
Queensland's road toll is moving in the wrong direction.
· Lottie Twyford
Uni students tackle 60yo Agent Orange chemicals in Sydney waterway
Topic:Water Pollution
· Shannon Corvo