https://thenightly.com.au/politics/defence-boss-defends-aukus-submarine-changes-as-james-paterson-questions-australias-new-pathway-c-22374897 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22374897/c39cee11531ed1b8c8b5dedfaa50629de9f3d5a5.jpg Defence boss defends AUKUS submarine changes as James Paterson questions Australia’s new pathway Australia is expected to save a “significant” amount of money under AUKUS after the government dropped plans to acquire a newly built US nuclear submarine, Defence Minister Richard Marles has revealed. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397170158112 politics politics 25 2026-06-02T21:40:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T21:40:43.000Z Defence boss defends AUKUS submarine changes as James Paterson questions Australia’s new pathway politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/coalition-backs-tax-cuts-but-opposes-labor-housing-tax-reforms-in-budget-showdown-c-22375197 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22375197/93f9aaa7ea626a0fdffb6be41b47a2dac99d4c77.jpg Coalition backs tax cuts but opposes Labor housing tax reforms in budget showdown After years in the political wilderness, Ben Harvey explains why Pauline Hanson’s surging popularity is due to her ability to keep on her feet while competitors collapse around her. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397295021112 politics politics 253 2026-06-02T21:13:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T21:13:52.000Z Coalition backs tax cuts but opposes Labor housing tax reforms in budget showdown politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/donald-trump-pushes-iran-deal-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-and-ceasefire-tensions-persist-c-22375184 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22375184/a802137e03b0f7312e3e7b48c0b4d30d6f4daf54.jpg Donald Trump pushes Iran deal as Strait of Hormuz crisis and ceasefire tensions persist Iran has reportedly suspended peace negotiations with the United States following Israel's escalating military strikes in southern Beirut, which Tehran claims violate the ceasefire agreement. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397303049112 middle-east, us-politics world/middle-east 113 2026-06-02T20:44:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T20:44:21.000Z Donald Trump pushes Iran deal as Strait of Hormuz crisis and ceasefire tensions persist middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/australia-gdp-slowdown-raises-fresh-questions-over-rba-rate-hikes-and-housing-tax-changes-c-22375020 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22375020/81dffe10466962aee56f2ee09a4e8e94fbd95e83.jpg Australia GDP slowdown raises fresh questions over RBA rate hikes and housing tax changes Why a pay rise for millions of Aussie workers could trigger more interest rate hikes. ola outbreak escalates in the DRC, should Australia consider closing its borders? Why Australia is set to receive secondhand submarines https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397294663112 business, politics business 287 2026-06-02T20:28:19.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T20:28:19.000Z Australia GDP slowdown raises fresh questions over RBA rate hikes and housing tax changes business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/anthony-albanese-to-host-solomon-islands-pm-matthew-wale-as-australia-treaty-talks-loom-c-22375007 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22375007/9062af8c144261a43ed16aed71fb777b7e07311a.jpg Matthew Wale is in Australia for his first trip since becoming the Solomon Islands' prime minister. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-06-02T20:22:25.000Z Anthony Albanese to host Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale as Australia treaty talks loom us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/aussie-sprint-stars-record-ratified-by-world-athletics-c-22374246 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22374246/674a52f38c0c3cd8024fcf9a786587be7002e5b9.jpg Australian sprinter Gout Gout's under-20 200m world record time has been officially ratified. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-06-02T10:41:53.000Z Aussie sprint star's record ratified by World Athletics sport https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/up-late/up-late-pauline-hansons-the-steven-bradbury-of-australian-politics-c-22374221 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22374221/c1220ca7772c48aff0bf1c5314b3c605f03fa0f0.jpg Up Late: Pauline Hanson’s the Steven Bradbury of Australian politics After years in the political wilderness, Ben Harvey explains why Pauline Hanson’s surging popularity is due to her ability to keep on her feet while competitors collapse around her. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397295021112 up-late opinion/up-late 253 2026-06-02T09:36:18.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-02T09:36:18.000Z Up Late: Pauline Hanson’s the Steven Bradbury of Australian politics up-late https://thenightly.com.au/video/newsworthy/news-worthy-millions-get-pay-rise-rate-rise-to-follow-c-22374076 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22374076/f52a81373c06939f38e732123c0b08a078723f9e.jpg NEWS WORTHY: Millions get pay rise. Rate rise to follow? Why a pay rise for millions of Aussie workers could trigger more interest rate hikes. ola outbreak escalates in the DRC, should Australia consider closing its borders? Why Australia is set to receive secondhand submarines https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397294663112 newsworthy, video video/newsworthy 287 2026-06-02T09:05:47.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T09:05:47.000Z NEWS WORTHY: Millions get pay rise. Rate rise to follow? newsworthy, video https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-fair-work-australias-increase-to-minimum-wages-threatens-maximum-pain-c-22373244 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22373244/0bc588a3f0ef9efdc2cd69543a4438d9fac8999b.jpg Economists from Australia’s biggest bank said interest rates could rise following the Budget, which will spend an extra $6.5 billion. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-02T08:44:32.000Z EDITORIAL: Fair Work Australia’s increase to minimum wages threatens maximum pain editorial, australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/food-recall-popular-lolly-allens-inside-outs-pulled-from-coles-woolworths-iga-supermarket-shelves--c-22373355 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22373355/792ccb26ac8c50e4130fb398590fb3851b4df280.png Food recall: Popular lolly Allen’s iNSiDE OUTS pulled from Coles, Woolworths, IGA supermarket shelves Fourteen-month-old Dusty from the Gold Coast is recovering after inhaling decorative cake powder containing copper, which turned to sludge in his lungs. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6395007008112 australia, food australia 27 2026-06-02T08:02:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T08:02:45.000Z Food recall: Popular lolly Allen’s iNSiDE OUTS pulled from Coles, Woolworths, IGA supermarket shelves australia, food https://thenightly.com.au/politics/coalition-wants-to-split-tax-plan-as-debate-turns-personal-c-22372446 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22372446/c1ef94b977c46c919d1b9687e6992915988f7e25.jpg Coalition wants to split tax plan as debate turns personal Federal Politics Editor Katina Curtis unpacks new modelling that predicts the Albanese Government's controversial tax reforms will result in 8,700 fewer homes being built over the coming years. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396935326112 politics politics 229 2026-06-02T07:38:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T07:38:30.000Z Coalition wants to split tax plan as debate turns personal politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/health-officials-reveal-no-audit-on-algorithm-which-assesses-older-aussies-to-determine-their-level-support-c-22370711 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22370711/3783fde61ceb3adc64c3ce7d28219e0a4bd7718e.jpg The controversial Integrated Assessment Tool surveys people about their physical, social, and personal circumstances before calculating what support the person is entitled to.  The Nightly en 2026-06-02T07:22:00.000Z Health officials reveal no audit on algorithm which assesses older Aussies to determine their level support politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/euphoria-season-three-finale-provocative-and-controversial-series-bows-out-with-mixed-legacy-c-22369801 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22369801/e0cb45f06b1a1fe9ffb45091ec3138b1aa563a2f.jpg Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria. The Nightly en 2026-06-02T07:21:30.000Z Euphoria season three finale: Provocative and controversial series bows out with mixed legacy tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/building-approvals-still-83000-short-of-national-housing-accord-target-c-22369153 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22369153/639e9a1e9114da50f56641916ba2c6d0f7324d97.jpg Labor would struggle to meet its housing target. The Nightly en 2026-06-02T07:11:51.000Z Building approvals still 83,000 short of national housing accord target politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/two-years-laters-phoebe-tonkin-on-the-ordinariness-of-extraordinary-love-story-c-22372447 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22372447/af5b98768b16734d61b96e96e2af37d36d41f051.jpg Two Years Later on Paramount+ from June 4 The Nightly en 2026-06-02T07:05:33.000Z Two Years Later’s Phoebe Tonkin on the ordinariness of extraordinary love story tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/australia-hits-28-million-people-but-record-low-birth-rates-spark-fears-for-the-nations-future-c-22370972 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22370972/27b84249050813b6cb2db4c6a1bf65b86700a715.jpg Australia hits 28 million people but record-low birth rates spark fears for the nation’s future Australia's fertility rate has dropped to 1. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397191231112 australia australia 32 2026-06-02T07:03:38.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T07:03:38.000Z Australia hits 28 million people but record-low birth rates spark fears for the nation’s future australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/aaron-patrick-the-fair-work-commission-may-have-just-blown-up-the-rbas-plan-to-kill-off-inflation-c-22372001 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22372001/11551363c74d92587a2018d7e709fb08e2462e12.jpg AARON PATRICK: The Fair Work commission may have just blown up the RBA’s plan to kill off inflation The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397281309112 australia, business, opinion australia 153 2026-06-02T07:02:47.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T07:02:47.000Z AARON PATRICK: The Fair Work commission may have just blown up the RBA’s plan to kill off inflation australia, business, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/business/james-boag-gut-punch-as-beer-production-set-to-end-at-brewerys-launceston-home-c-22369860 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22369860/d9453f4e68fcf7c712967afd7e33d28dc17eecc2.jpg The brewery has long been a part of the landscape in Australia's third-oldest city. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-06-02T06:17:02.000Z James Boag: 'Gut punch' as beer production set to end at brewery's Launceston home business, tasmania https://thenightly.com.au/sport/other/socceroos-first-world-cup-opponents-score-big-win-c-22370899 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22370899/844f709ebc650fff60ced0c1eb845daf374bae2a.jpg Deniz Gul enjoyed scoring one of Turkey's four goals in their victory over North Macedonia. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-06-02T04:49:09.000Z Socceroos' first World Cup opponents score big win other https://thenightly.com.au/australia/alan-jones-scores-minor-court-win-before-abuse-hearing-c-22371065 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22371065/5b4e660cfe56fd36ff903ce3b90df445e01cc866.jpg Alan Jones scores minor court win before abuse hearing A 13-year-old boy in Maryborough, Queensland has been charged with violent extremism offences after police uncovered an alleged terror plot targeting a Fraser Coast school. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397275012112 australia australia 521 2026-06-02T04:34:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T04:34:58.000Z Alan Jones scores minor court win before abuse hearing australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/muscatine-gunman-kills-six-people-in-iowa-in-act-of-evil-c-22370779 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22370779/b4bea99030ace10a2368e464ac0024a4a4ce8238.jpg Seven people, including a suspected gunman, are dead following a series of shootings in Iowa. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-06-02T04:31:41.000Z Muscatine: Gunman kills six people in Iowa in ‘act of evil’ world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/two-months-in-and-ben-roberts-smiths-prosecutors-have-already-flagged-lengthy-delay-c-22370150 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22370150/9b5641492e2eadf965d1b4ad080a70b2b6fd7de3.jpg Two months in and Ben Roberts-Smith’s prosecutors have already flagged lengthy delay Ben Roberts-Smith faces five counts of war crimes murder for acts allegedly committed during his time in Afghanistan. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397274383112 australia, nsw australia 35 2026-06-02T04:19:42.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T04:19:42.000Z Two months in and Ben Roberts-Smith’s prosecutors have already flagged lengthy delay australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/world/time-waster-label-before-death-students-fatal-misdiagnosis-at-hospital-exposed--c-22370801 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22370801/147d771a744f7c6ca0bbdf557d2e174731c8b5af.jpg ‘Time-waster’ label before death: Student’s fatal misdiagnosis at hospital exposed A 13-year-old Queensland boy has been arrested in Maryborough after allegedly threatening a service station attendant with a knife. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397244442112 world world 57 2026-06-02T03:41:23.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T03:41:23.000Z ‘Time-waster’ label before death: Student’s fatal misdiagnosis at hospital exposed world https://thenightly.com.au/world/santorini-woman-causes-outrage-after-spreading-loved-ones-ashes-through-busy-streets-of-tourist-hotspot-c-22370018 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22370018/af4001ccea70c1e6449d5bb45a6b204a2ad01a68.jpg Santorini: Woman causes outrage after spreading loved one’s ashes through busy streets of tourist hotspot An Australian man was detained in Vietnam after allegedly causing more than $20,000 worth of damage during a violent rampage at a hotel. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397172638112 world world 24 2026-06-02T03:16:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T03:16:55.000Z Santorini: Woman causes outrage after spreading loved one’s ashes through busy streets of tourist hotspot world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/one-nation-mp-david-farley-open-to-breaking-with-party-pauline-hanson-on-some-votes-c-22369075 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22369075/181f21e7822236aac9bb15c03a0aaf8858ce3713.jpg One Nation's newest MP David Farley hasn't ruled out voting against party policy. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-06-02T02:25:14.000Z One Nation MP David Farley open to breaking with party, Pauline Hanson, on some votes politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aukus-debate-reopened-in-caucus-as-labor-mp-questions-deal-to-get-old-subs-c-22369765 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22369765/565ded2b974b6ad51d4d12f84f38a56bb1beb3a9.jpg AUKUS debate reopened in caucus as Labor MP questions deal to get old subs Australia is expected to save a “significant” amount of money under AUKUS after the government dropped plans to acquire a newly built US nuclear submarine, Defence Minister Richard Marles has revealed. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397170158112 politics politics 25 2026-06-02T02:21:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-02T02:21:58.000Z AUKUS debate reopened in caucus as Labor MP questions deal to get old subs politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-call-us-president-reportedly-calls-isreali-pm-crazy-in-fiery-call-c-22368815 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22368815/0382addadf8a56677f58a82017a094033f0fb661.jpg Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly shared a fiery call. The Nightly en 2026-06-02T01:05:00.000Z Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu call: US President reportedly calls Israeli PM ‘crazy’ over Lebanon move middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australias-27-million-minimum-wage-and-award-workers-getting-475-per-cent--c-22368728 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22368728/cde9e3738e6910a77d7a908340ede1e68d6581a0.jpg Minimum wage rising 4.75% The Nightly The Nightly en 2026-06-02T00:20:35.000Z Australia’s 2.7 million award workers getting 4.75 per cent pay rise as minimum wages rise 6 per cent politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/susan-boyle-new-music-singer-releases-just-one-cornetto-to-promote-ice-cream-in-bizarre-twist-c-22368449 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22368449/d832fe31e7bcdb7ff587a9f36dc5f40e5851f520.jpg Susan Boyle has revealed a bizarre twist in her 'new era' after teasing new music. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T22:23:48.000Z Susan Boyle new music: Singer releases Just One Cornetto to promote ice cream in bizarre twist culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australian-news-and-politics-live-chalmers-to-get-major-ministerial-powers-from-controversial-tax-change-bill-c-22368331 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22368331/c7a8a3cee6ecd40748027e52a33fd0fbfe636273.jpg Albanese’s submarine dramas are going nuclear. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T21:37:20.000Z Australian news and politics live: Albanese’s AUKUS troubles go nuclear as Husic calls to ‘rethink’ deal politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/wall-street-opens-near-record-levels-amid-ai-optimism-c-22368068 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22368068/a988d939fb1d3ae9999ba96722a63b16e59084e9.jpg Wall Street traders have priced in a 70 per cent chance of a rate hike before the end of the year. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-06-01T20:55:22.000Z Wall Street opens near record levels amid AI optimism business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-iran-reportedly-suspends-ceasefire-talks-with-us-over-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-c-22368037 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22368037/24d8522365a873efebaf1b05cb192e51d15db30e.jpg A view of burnt car after an Israeli drone strike in Saadiyat, south of Beirut, Lebanon on May 13, 2026. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T18:10:00.000Z Middle East update: Trump claims Iran negotiations back on, Netanyahu threatens terrorists in Beirut world, middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/sport/adolfo-daniel-vallejo-tennis-star-at-centre-of-french-open-sexism-scandal-fined-over-100000-c-22367964 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22367964/6d46f74922420027768ee0060e550600347cb580.jpg Adolfo Daniel Vallejo has been hit with a heavy fine for his comments about a French Open umpire. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T13:24:47.000Z Adolfo Daniel Vallejo: Tennis star at centre of French Open sexism scandal fined over $100,000 sport, tennis https://thenightly.com.au/sport/john-kear-dies-former-uk-and-hull-rugby-league-coach-dies-suddenly-after-challenge-cup-call-c-22367910 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22367910/7e64b52b3860bd60fcb9ccc2e116ba5e040b7ee0.jpg John Kear, centre, on duty as Sheffield coach with players Keith Senior, left, and Danny McAllister, right, back in 1997. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T12:45:15.000Z John Kear dies: Former UK and Hull rugby league coach dies ‘suddenly’ after Challenge Cup call sport, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east-latest-israel-orders-strikes-on-beirut-suburbs-as-hezbollah-rockets-hit-northern-israel-c-22367821 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22367821/08dcc7c63794e594d93a33b5c9f25c8437a5e9e4.jpg Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on May 31, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on May 31, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP) The Nightly en 2026-06-01T11:21:54.000Z Middle East latest: Israel orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel world, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/keir-starmers-calamity-continues-with-new-trove-of-mandelson-files-due-to-be-published-c-22367777 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22367777/178c5ceff511c04876cd6ec5c06f9ae9087d06a8.jpg British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure on what he knew about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with dead financier Jeffrey Epstein when he made the Lord his US Ambassador. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T11:03:42.000Z Keir Starmer’s calamity continues with new trove of Mandelson files due to be published world, uk, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-budget-flub-a-boon-for-one-nation-c-22366789 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22366789/bff93fa9676a8f9ab952ce07aad5b76170ddfd19.jpg Election losses and controversy (including a stint in jail) meant the flame-haired firebrand was labelled a joke by most Australians. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-01T09:47:00.000Z Editorial: Budget flub a boon for One Nation editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-amazed-by-polling-numbers-shes-chased-her-whole-career-c-22364327 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364327/fd85ea07ebd49150736b24dbc6ddcd7cbe9551ea.jpg Pauline Hanson ‘amazed’ by polling numbers she’s chased her whole career A new poll shows One Nation has surged to 31% in the primary vote, overtaking Labor at 28% and becoming the most popular party in Australia for the first time. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397153416112 politics politics 71 2026-06-01T09:30:41.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T09:30:41.000Z Pauline Hanson ‘amazed’ by polling numbers she’s chased her whole career politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/us-bombs-iranian-military-sites-while-kuwait-is-hit-by-drone-and-missile-fire-c-22367559 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22367559/9366e32b2e8e8fafccea7ca271178b48e7a70e39.jpg US bombs Iranian military sites while Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire U. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397190038112 world, middle-east, us-politics, world world 100 2026-06-01T09:16:29.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T09:16:29.000Z US bombs Iranian military sites while Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire world, middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aukus-submarine-deal-richard-marles-defends-us-virginia-class-changes-amid-delivery-and-security-concerns-c-22365666 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365666/c39cee11531ed1b8c8b5dedfaa50629de9f3d5a5.jpg AUKUS submarine deal: Richard Marles defends US Virginia-class changes amid delivery and security concerns Australia is expected to save a “significant” amount of money under AUKUS after the government dropped plans to acquire a newly built US nuclear submarine, Defence Minister Richard Marles has revealed. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397170158112 politics, australia politics 25 2026-06-01T08:09:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T08:09:43.000Z AUKUS submarine deal: Richard Marles defends US Virginia-class changes amid delivery and security concerns politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/brisbane-could-be-ground-zero-for-a-horror-year-in-property-c-22365840 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365840/28f5cefbf0ce067a01374a8ca3bd6ad9ccf328b5.jpg Brisbane houses are the most vulnerable to a property price correction, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T08:02:24.000Z AARON PATRICK: Why Brisbane could be ground zero for horror year in property australia, property https://thenightly.com.au/politics/tony-abbott-vows-to-stick-to-backroom-in-new-gig-as-liberal-party-president-c-22365650 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365650/5c336085385d8c04ceb6f5a3f4d5c534e308fef9.jpg Tony Abbott vows to stick to backroom in new gig as Liberal Party president Property lobby groups including Master Builders, the Property Council and the Real Estate Institute have released modelling claiming government changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will increase rents by $9 per week or nearly $500 annual https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396929421112 politics politics 150 2026-06-01T08:00:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T08:00:26.000Z Tony Abbott vows to stick to backroom in new gig as Liberal Party president politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/australia-winter-weather-forecast-2026-bureau-predicts-below-average-rainfall-and-above-average-temperatures-c-22366359 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22366359/7c5f90ea91433bb15adc0a9ebb320ebca066a28a.jpg Australia winter weather forecast 2026: Bureau predicts below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts below-average rainfall for much of southern, central and eastern Australia during winter (June to August). https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397085141112 australia australia 159 2026-06-01T07:28:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T07:28:09.000Z Australia winter weather forecast 2026: Bureau predicts below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/what-to-watch-on-streaming-in-australia-in-june-highlights-from-netflix-disney-prime-apple-7plus-and-more-c-22365488 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365488/cfa601e231f02510b0a043695d962370d6646c3e.jpg The Cape Fear TV remake screens from June 5. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T07:19:01.000Z What to watch on streaming in Australia in June: Highlights from Netflix, Disney, Prime, Apple, 7plus and more tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/maryborough-boy-13-charged-with-terrorism-offences-over-alleged-violent-plot-targeting-school--c-22366711 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22366711/c37b1e9a0c1ea1ffc92ef7e8515f947ca78e32cd.jpg Police allegedly uncovered a plot that involved acts of violence at a local school. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T06:58:40.000Z Maryborough: Boy, 13, charged by terrorism detectives over alleged violent plot targeting school queensland https://thenightly.com.au/sport/rugby-union/jake-gordon-suffers-significant-setback-ahead-of-world-cup-c-22366857 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22366857/a799124eac9538d605ff985a5a7366cfd99a6644.jpg Jake Gordon has had surgery on a torn Achilles, ruling him out of the Wallabies for some time. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-06-01T06:50:47.000Z Jake Gordon suffers significant setback ahead of World Cup rugby-union https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw-premier-chris-minns-defends-force-as-release-of-confronting-video-puts-police-brutality-in-spotlight-c-22365794 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365794/d34d04d7da4bc1830e5a18d3107eaa10e748c385.jpg A video shows officers Nathan Black and Timothy Trautsch assaulting a vulnerable woman. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T05:10:30.000Z NSW Premier Chris Minns defends force as release of confronting video puts police brutality in spotlight australia, nsw, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-could-soon-have-new-stepmum-two-years-older-than-she-is-after-thomas-markle-snr-falls-in-love-c-22365711 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365711/7c348d06f42c8db3875e0883236e0d55562b7fd5.jpg Meghan Markle could soon have new stepmum two years older than she is after Thomas Markle Snr falls in love Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have released previously unseen photos from their private collection to mark their eighth wedding anniversary. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396091118112 royals world/royals 128 2026-06-01T05:01:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T05:01:37.000Z Meghan Markle could soon have new stepmum two years older than she is after Thomas Markle Snr falls in love royals https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/katina-curtis-tony-abbott-might-be-the-answer-for-the-liberals-depending-on-what-the-question-is-c-22365887 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365887/b6c16b7a38b559373f50c2f7b2b54600df2e40f5.jpg Tony Abbott has long been one of the best and most ruthless communicators in politics, writes Katina Curtis. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-01T04:40:11.000Z KATINA CURTIS: Tony Abbott might be the answer for the Liberals depending on what the question is opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/mark-spudd-carroll-broncos-coach-michael-maguire-will-drive-brisbane-hard-with-nrl-title-defence-in-tatters-c-22365415 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365415/fddf010227923fd2630d2ff7624a0f1c4ab2525a.jpg MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Broncos coach Michael Maguire will drive Brisbane hard with NRL title defence in tatters The Manly Sea Eagles remain confident premiership contenders despite a six-point loss to the Sharks, having won seven of eight games under interim coach Kieran Foran. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397178451112 sport, afl opinion/sport 66 2026-06-01T04:09:51.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-01T04:09:51.000Z MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Broncos coach Michael Maguire will drive Brisbane hard with NRL title defence in tatters sport, afl https://thenightly.com.au/culture/toy-story-5-australian-dj-fisher-announces-garden-gnome-role-as-taylor-swift-easter-eggs-revealed-c-22365617 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365617/fe5eba23ee5ba50b66aab41e1d6e63aa4e853a03.jpg Australian DJ FISHER has been cast in Toy Story 5, as fresh clues reveal Taylor Swift could also be involved in the film. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T04:09:26.000Z Toy Story 5: Australian DJ FISHER announces garden gnome role as Taylor Swift Easter eggs revealed culture, film, music https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/georgie-parker-james-hird-is-not-the-coach-essendon-need-to-revive-ailing-afl-club-c-22365478 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365478/bce2950c816bde8f17e6eb99ea23e2b29e47044c.jpg James Hird at the weekend. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-01T03:53:15.000Z GEORGIE PARKER: James Hird is not the coach Essendon need to revive ailing AFL club sport, afl https://thenightly.com.au/world/malaysia-enforces-australian-style-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-amid-global-effort-to-protect-young-users-c-22365594 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365594/85ccf6fb8d36d323870ecade89b7bee3eccb6694.jpg Children under 16 in Malaysia have been banned from having social media accounts. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T03:46:02.000Z Malaysia enforces Australian-style social media ban for under-16s amid global effort to protect young users world, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/mount-isa-outrage-as-queensland-police-shoot-dog-dead-in-suburban-street-minutes-after-running-it-over-c-22365254 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22365254/cdb76ee754b0ee7a86b0e264cccf2e04274c2dfd.jpg Mount Isa: Outrage as Queensland Police shoot dog dead in suburban street minutes after running it over A three-year-old boy, Jordan Dashwood, has died in a house fire in Werribee, Melbourne's west, that erupted just after midnight. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397178179112 queensland australia/queensland 116 2026-06-01T03:23:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T03:23:26.000Z Mount Isa: Outrage as Queensland Police shoot dog dead in suburban street minutes after running it over queensland https://thenightly.com.au/politics/madeleine-ogilvie-tasmanian-premier-dodges-detail-on-ex-ministers-120k-legal-fees-c-22364815 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364815/05989166c58e8dbba7cf4607f64b90ef6666cd33.jpg Madeleine Ogilvie: Tasmanian Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees Australia is expected to save a “significant” amount of money under AUKUS after the government dropped plans to acquire a newly built US nuclear submarine, Defence Minister Richard Marles has revealed. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397170158112 politics politics 25 2026-06-01T02:56:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T02:56:48.000Z Madeleine Ogilvie: Tasmanian Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/vietnam-cafe-rampage-aussie-tourist-allegedly-smashes-up-ge-cafe-in-da-nang-in-violent-30-minute-frenzy-c-22364365 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364365/f6f42abed8cf1b67f2202baae09232821ba4a329.jpg Vietnam cafe rampage: Aussie tourist allegedly smashes up Ge Cafe in Da Nang in violent 30-minute frenzy An Australian man was detained in Vietnam after allegedly causing more than $20,000 worth of damage during a violent rampage at a hotel. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397172638112 world, australia world 24 2026-06-01T02:44:28.000Z The Nightly en 2026-06-01T02:44:28.000Z Vietnam cafe rampage: Aussie tourist allegedly smashes up Ge Cafe in Da Nang in violent 30-minute frenzy world, australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/cameron-milner-anthony-albanese-must-show-some-backbone-and-call-election-now-c-22364771 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364771/c8540e76756d221075146a8049b0bd5a1174f0db.jpg Anthony Albanese should make an honest man of himself and call a general election. If he’s so confident he has the tax reforms right, what’s holding him back from letting the voters decide? writes Cameron Milner. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-01T02:28:53.000Z CAMERON MILNER: Anthony Albanese must show some backbone and call election now opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/auction-clearance-rates-crash-to-six-year-low-as-budget-turns-off-property-investors-hurts-renters-c-22364409 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364409/8e894085bdefdc88ae27426f44574c783eafb32a.jpg Australia’s auction clearance rates have crashed to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic six years ago in a clear sign Labor’s Budget could potentially turn off property investors for years to come and hurt renters. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T01:48:17.000Z Auction clearance rates crash to six-year low as Budget turns off property investors, hurts renters politics, property https://thenightly.com.au/business/us-to-halt-nvidia-ai-chip-sales-to-chinese-firms-c-22364501 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364501/b322d2d01280046cf78549f576756f17ed55c900.jpg Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang The Nightly en 2026-06-01T01:25:19.000Z US to halt Nvidia AI chip sales to Chinese firms business, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-forward-in-doubt-for-origin-ii-c-22363099 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363099/6e22b4900e18dd25b5d3d94156c84e2da9f2bbd4.jpg Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan suffered an ankle injury that could have Origin implications. (AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-06-01T01:22:52.000Z Broncos forward in doubt for Origin II nrl https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/aaron-patrick-the-budget-changed-everything-for-anthony-albanese-labor-trust-drops-as-one-nation-surges-c-22363721 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363721/366dd7f970fa21bc431555f63437a1ba2d0d9c30.jpg AARON PATRICK: The Budget changed everything for Anthony Albanese, Labor trust drops as One Nation surges One Nation overtakes Labor in new poll https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397167787112 opinion, politics opinion 67 2026-06-01T00:38:31.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-06-01T00:38:31.000Z AARON PATRICK: The Budget changed everything for Anthony Albanese, Labor trust drops as One Nation surges opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/ukrainian-military-launches-new-drone-strikes-hits-russian-pipeline-refinery-and-depot-c-22363171 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363171/627b01e479f4c10144b50473c0a08a4d3bfdfad9.jpg Ukraine's military has launched new drone strikes aimed at energy sites deep inside Russia. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T00:21:04.000Z Ukrainian military launches new drone strikes, hits Russian pipeline, refinery and depot world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/widespread-wild-weather-after-cbd-flooding-c-22364146 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364146/7f3591c47510e92c53afb26a9e9826b3d2c08f55.jpg Extreme weather is bringing wind gusts of up to 135km/h to Perth and along WA's coast. Now, a weather warning is in place for South Australia and Victoria as the system heads east. The Nightly en 2026-06-01T00:08:58.000Z Weather forecast: Widespread warning as ‘unusual’ system lashing WA barrels toward, SA, VIC and NSW australia, nsw, south-australia, victoria, western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/morgan-wallen-country-music-star-flips-piano-during-performance-in-meltdown-caught-on-camera-c-22364115 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22364115/51bac7bcb33cb0ad626bd3d625ae94ee7bdd28a2.gif Morgan Wallen flips piano onstage. The Nightly en 2026-05-31T23:53:13.000Z Morgan Wallen: Country music star flips piano during performance in meltdown caught on camera culture, music, pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/property/house-prices-flatline-in-sydney-and-melbourne-as-interest-rates-tax-changes-put-pressure-on-soft-market-c-22363048 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363048/1bb6ed217250cf6d5707c39eeb27db6802cc67e6.jpg House prices have started to cool in both Sydney and Melbourne. The Nightly en 2026-05-31T22:53:50.000Z House prices flatline in Sydney and Melbourne as interest rates, tax changes put pressure on soft market property, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/israeli-defence-force-captures-strategic-beaufort-castle-in-lebanon-c-22360843 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22360843/545a0851834e91a9430a8b3b6aeb2fb3d8bcfa00.jpg The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the war with Hezbollah began in March (EPA PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-05-31T22:39:40.000Z Israeli Defence Force captures strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-one-headache-after-another-in-canberra-over-controversial-tax-changes-c-22363699 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363699/b5ce4ad73419134df9cabbe1f83328a3e2e53c80.jpg Housing Minister Clare O’Neil on Sunday became the latest from Canberra to offer an answer that actually answered little, other than showing the Government was never really ready to legislate the planned changes. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-05-31T22:39:31.000Z EDITORIAL: One headache after another in Canberra over controversial tax changes editorial, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/labor-launches-costings-broadside-from-budget-back-foot-as-coalition-threatens-pulling-ndis-change-support-c-22363060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363060/2e66ece336e2615b1b96ff2a7a5a431668d68ba3.jpg Labor launches costings broadside from Budget back foot as Coalition threatens pulling NDIS change support One Nation overtakes Labor in national polling https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397162739112 politics politics 360 2026-05-31T22:29:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-31T22:29:20.000Z Labor launches costings broadside from Budget back foot as Coalition threatens pulling NDIS change support politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/melbourne-house-fire-tragedy-as-child-killed-man-seriously-injured-in-inferno-at-werribee-property-c-22363638 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363638/d3595892969c41c06dcc512351fdf64f6ef9291c.jpg A child has died and a man has been ‘seriously’ injured in a house fire in Melbourne’s south-west. The Nightly en 2026-05-31T22:24:21.000Z Melbourne house fire: Tragedy as child killed, man ‘seriously’ injured in inferno at Werribee property victoria