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 https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/irans-president-masoud-pezeshkian-reportedly-asks-to-resign-letter-sent-to-surpeme-leader-c-22363503 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363503/e743d95a6e2d11b1e32bcff3f895fffca150257c.jpg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly seeking an immediate resignation. The Nightly en 2026-05-31T21:40:42.000Z Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly seeking immediate resignation in letter to Supreme Leader middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/just-half-of-australians-feel-prepared-for-retirement-c-22363293 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363293/310abf997c1685b46e0faeba7aa0ceaba13952b3.jpg Australians say they need an average of more than $1 million to retire comfortably, a report shows. (Glenn Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-05-31T21:25:48.000Z Australian retirement: Only half feel financially prepared, women less confident australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australian-news-and-politics-live-labor-react-to-one-nation-poll-surge-hansons-record-defended-c-22363356 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363356/423f3a1873f72b3bdb7fd9bacb1ac6ce1267e9da.jpg Pauline Hanson The Nightly en 2026-05-31T21:07:12.000Z Australian news and politics live: Labor react to One Nation poll surge, Hanson’s record defended politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/explosives-blast-in-myanmar-village-kills-55-reports-c-22363036 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363036/23c3e0fec5bd186fff49e13115f3f1c796e0675f.jpg Explosives blast in Myanmar village kills 55: reports Four villagers have emerged safely from a flooded cave system in Laos after crawling to safety during a break in the rain, while rescue efforts continue for two remaining missing miners. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397159031112 world, asia-pacific world 227 2026-05-31T21:00:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-31T21:00:24.000Z Explosives blast in Myanmar village kills 55: reports world, asia-pacific https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-updates-trump-on-the-edge-of-history-former-speaker-says-tehran-says-talks-ongoing-c-22363320 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22363320/21dfc3f1d179fe11f71a6e36df8ab39fd6c2224d.jpg US-Iran war updates: Trump on the edge of history, former speaker says, Tehran says talks ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks and Russian drone strikes Romania https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396999377112 middle-east, us-politics, world world/middle-east 87 2026-05-31T20:43:02.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-31T20:43:02.000Z US-Iran war updates: Trump on the edge of history, former speaker says, Tehran says talks ongoing middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/housing-minister-clare-oneil-vows-speedy-resolution-on-who-will-get-carve-outs-from-capital-gains-tax-changes-c-22361278 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361278/c4b5a39b2de30a6105ee5dbb9a004c715e6c2e42.jpg Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has vowed the government will “speedily” resolve questions around who will get carve-outs from the controversial changes to capital gains tax discounts. The Nightly en 2026-05-31T12:30:00.000Z Housing Minister Clare O’Neil vows speedy resolution on who will get carve outs from capital gains tax changes politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/seattle-woodland-park-zoo-gorilla-olympia-gives-birth-via-rare-c-section-with-help-from-human-doctors-c-22361740 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361740/f2474ea001f43f1eca75c650133a28fd785b2d52.jpg Doctors were called to a zoo after labour took a dramatic turn. The Nightly en 2026-05-31T03:14:02.000Z Seattle Woodland Park Zoo gorilla Olympia gives birth via rare C-section with help from OB-GYN team world https://thenightly.com.au/business/australia-gdp-data-tops-economic-agenda-as-rba-officials-face-scrutiny-on-rates-c-22361698 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361698/45654f14a0c523a11a75670d42cc9de596256e4b.jpg March quarter gross domestic product figures are expected to show a moderate slowdown. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-05-31T02:27:40.000Z Australia GDP data tops economic agenda as RBA officials face scrutiny on rates business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-eyes-prime-minister-role-as-one-nation-plots-lower-house-run-c-22361645 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361645/bff93fa9676a8f9ab952ce07aad5b76170ddfd19.jpg Pauline Hanson eyes Prime Minister role as One Nation plots lower house run US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has commended Australia's increased investment in military combat capabilities. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397077467112 politics politics 30 2026-05-31T01:25:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-31T01:25:43.000Z Pauline Hanson eyes Prime Minister role as One Nation plots lower house run politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/princess-eugenie-shares-rare-family-photos-of-son-ernest-ahead-of-third-baby-c-22361583 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361583/b670bedb5a240bf53867af229b4bedb83e5d18e5.jpg Princess Eugenie has shared a rare glimpse into private family life. The Nightly en 2026-05-31T01:13:16.000Z Princess Eugenie shares rare family photos of son Ernest ahead of third baby royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/clare-oneil-backs-labor-housing-tax-overhaul-as-concerns-grow-over-house-prices-and-rents-c-22361409 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361409/b5ce4ad73419134df9cabbe1f83328a3e2e53c80.jpg Clare O’Neil backs Labor housing tax overhaul as concerns grow over house prices and rents 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 2026-05-31T00:15:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-31T00:15:53.000Z Clare O’Neil backs Labor housing tax overhaul as concerns grow over house prices and rents politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/jamie-lee-curtis-announces-death-of-sister-kelly-lee-curtis-at-69-in-emotional-tribute-c-22361335 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361335/9d6787b0c8c63c4a25e2ae8b82178c67417641bf.jpg Jamie Lee Curtis shares grief after family loss. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T23:27:40.000Z Jamie Lee Curtis announces death of sister Kelly Lee Curtis at 69 in emotional tribute culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/miami-airport-heat-emergency-four-hospitalised-aboard-ice-linked-global-x-charter-flight-c-22361233 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361233/caed51d65cdb32fdccf42c18db7f27a370330452.jpg Heat horror as passengers hospitalised aboard plane. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T22:56:01.000Z Miami airport heat emergency: Four hospitalised aboard ICE-linked Global X charter flight world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/keir-starmer-faces-fresh-pressure-as-andy-burnham-linked-to-uk-snap-election-plan-c-22361038 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361038/f288bdf74aaae3f557dcbec1d02f2d4bc11ecb26.jpg Andy Burnham is the ruling Labour party's candidate for the Makerfield by-election. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T22:19:01.000Z Keir Starmer faces fresh pressure as Andy Burnham linked to UK snap election plan world https://thenightly.com.au/world/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-worsens-as-who-chief-tedros-visits-hotspot-and-brazil-probes-case-c-22360946 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22360946/0f7d14fb2819f0462bd67fbe543112226cf044da.jpg Ebola outbreak in DR Congo worsens as WHO chief Tedros visits hotspot and Brazil probes case The World Health Organisation warns that the Ebola epidemic in Central Africa is outpacing response efforts, with more than 100 deaths and over 900 suspected cases, primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396630953112 world, health world 45 2026-05-30T22:11:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-30T22:11:53.000Z Ebola outbreak in DR Congo worsens as WHO chief Tedros visits hotspot and Brazil probes case world, health https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-tariff-refunds-flow-across-us-as-administration-prepares-appeal-battle-c-22361046 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361046/f52fc8196aa7f567e07c734b9d0f5cda4f0e684b.jpg The US Supreme Court struck down what President Donald Trump called "reciprocal" tariffs. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T22:03:33.000Z Donald Trump tariff refunds flow across US as administration prepares appeal battle us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/laos-cave-rescue-stuns-rescuers-as-trapped-villagers-crawl-to-freedom-after-flooding-c-22361110 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22361110/cd4517ff4042da3d927147cc22d9cecb01149ee6.jpg Laos cave rescue stuns rescuers as trapped villagers crawl to freedom after flooding Four men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week have been successfully rescued, with two others still missing underground. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397076257112 world world 445 2026-05-30T21:45:05.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-30T21:45:05.000Z Laos cave rescue stuns rescuers as trapped villagers crawl to freedom after flooding world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jim-chalmers-defends-labor-housing-tax-reforms-as-home-ownership-falls-among-young-australians-c-22360900 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22360900/d017db21edb88b3f66d7b25bfe736b58161dcd35.jpg Jim Chalmers defends Labor housing tax reforms as home ownership falls among young Australians The Australian government has launched a $2 billion lawsuit against manufacturing giant 3M, alleging the company withheld and misrepresented information about toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam used at 28 Defence Force bases across Australia. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397006332112 politics, business politics 336 2026-05-30T21:26:16.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-30T21:26:16.000Z Jim Chalmers defends Labor housing tax reforms as home ownership falls among young Australians politics, business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/mitchell-johnson-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-is-already-the-story-of-this-years-ipl-ahead-of-the-final-c-22359286 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22359286/449e2acd14633d1edf0aab116ec028648b2712e2.jpg Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the IPL. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T18:00:00.000Z Mitchell Johnson: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already the story of this year’s IPL ahead of the final cricket https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pete-hegseth-warns-china-at-singapore-security-summit-as-us-pushes-asia-allies-to-boost-defence-c-22359060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22359060/e2e985475b484043af7e90bdc19c3271e16c1359.jpg "There is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military buildup," Pete Hegseth says. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T04:40:25.000Z Pete Hegseth warns China at Singapore security summit as US pushes Asia allies to boost defence politics, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-declared-fully-fit-after-walter-reed-medical-exam-amid-age-scrutiny-in-washington-c-22359048 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22359048/e7f27ac501e07127389c633a2a3d4dc036fa881f.jpg Donald Trump declared ‘fully fit’ after Walter Reed medical exam amid age scrutiny in Washington Donald Trump is holding high-level talks in the White House Situation Room to discuss a potential ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, with conditions including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear ambitions. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396999377112 us-politics politics/us-politics 87 2026-05-30T04:35:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-30T04:35:10.000Z Donald Trump declared ‘fully fit’ after Walter Reed medical exam amid age scrutiny in Washington us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/vivid-sydney-drone-shows-cancelled-after-cockle-bay-crash-sends-drones-falling-into-sydney-harbour-c-22358792 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22358792/ac4a85b97dcb8bee35af2e8be5efb66c837a31fc.jpg Vivid Sydney drone shows cancelled after Cockle Bay crash sends drones falling into Sydney Harbour An official investigation by the ATSB has been launched after 89 of 1,000 drones in Vivid Sydney's Starbound display malfunctioned and crashed into Darling Harbour, with six landing on boardwalks and a bridge. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396734864112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 84 2026-05-30T02:21:13.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-30T02:21:13.000Z Vivid Sydney drone shows cancelled after Cockle Bay crash sends drones falling into Sydney Harbour nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/south-australia/gus-lamont-mystery-deepens-after-fresh-south-australia-search-fails-to-uncover-clues-c-22358747 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22358747/8f121edec2b6f9e1d09ff9b27d486f05b7ffc46a.jpg Four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from Oak Valley Station in September 2025. Supplied The Nightly en 2026-05-30T01:44:49.000Z Gus Lamont mystery deepens after fresh South Australia search fails to uncover clues south-australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/alabama-mum-sparks-baby-name-debate-after-hospital-rejects-daughters-unusual-name-xfrgolszzzxy-c-22358637 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22358637/44e301b506c6a1f917f8787d1d4a377b5c1db2cb.jpg Mum hits out after hospital refuses baby name. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T00:56:29.000Z Alabama mum sparks baby name debate after hospital rejects daughter’s unusual name Xfrgolszzzxy world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/chris-bowen-extends-fuel-flexibility-measures-in-sydney-as-australia-faces-ongoing-global-supply-pressure-c-22358527 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22358527/3af41dd6c062c1901b58c7ab8f60dfb9f20cc289.jpg Chris Bowen extends fuel flexibility measures in Sydney as Australia faces ongoing global supply pressure 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, middle-east politics 229 2026-05-30T00:17:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-05-30T00:17:53.000Z Chris Bowen extends fuel flexibility measures in Sydney as Australia faces ongoing global supply pressure politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/pam-bondi-cancer-tiktok-fallout-jeanne-darc-employee-out-after-offensive-video-backlash-c-22358493 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22358493/9aee452e371440fc5775d39748396203bde3dcd0.jpg The Pam Bondi cancer video now sparking outrage. The Nightly en 2026-05-30T00:00:20.000Z Pam Bondi cancer TikTok fallout: Jeanne D’Arc employee out after offensive video backlash us-politics, world