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The Independent UK · Jun 2

New High-grade Lithium, Caesium, and Tantalum Pegmatite Discoveries in Surface Exploration Works

MONTREAL, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- June 3, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HIGHLIGHTSNew high-grade caesium pegmatite discovery ("Cosma") situated ~22 km west of the cornerstone CV5 Pegmatite Deposit on the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property:Outcrop grab assay of 9.42% Cs2O and 267 ppm Ta2O5.Channel assay of 4.4 m at 3.61% Cs2O and 609…

AAP · Jun 2

Drones to protect undersea cables from Russian sabotage touted in new defense pact — US one of three partners developing new tech to protect $1.8 trillion in daily transactions

The Australian, UK, and U.S. governments just announced a cooperation to develop new technologies to protect underwater cables. The move comes after recent incidents of damages to undersea cables across the world, as well as the Russian Navy's surveying of areas near where undersea cables run.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 2

View from The Hill: Ed Husic stirs pot on AUKUS as Peter Garrett to lead public inquiry

Internal dissent within Labor over AUKUS has erupted again, with former cabinet minister Ed Husic suggesting there should be a fresh caucus vote on the controversial agreement.

The Conversation · Jun 2

Sadiq Khan backs social media ban for under-16s: 'The only way to stem harms'

The London mayor previously said the impact of Australia’s ban should be monitored

Evening Standard · Jun 2

BLEWERS RESERVE PTY LTD ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF AUD 1,825,507 SENIOR SECURED LOAN NOTE OFFER

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blewers Reserve Pty Ltd ACN 673 515 921 (Issuer) is seeking to raise a total of AUD 1,825,507 in funds by the issue of loan notes, according to an announcement today by the underwriter Banner Capital Management Limited (the Arranger/Underwriter). The issue comprises…

AAP · Jun 2

3-Min Explainer: Why Is The Government Suing 3M For $2 Billion Over ‘Forever Chemicals’?

It's the largest case ever brought against a corporation by the Australian Government. Experts say it's "long overdue".

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 2

FED:Australian shares pare losses as mining stocks bounce

The ASX has edged lower for a second session as concerns about Australia's economic growth and the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict unnerve investors.

AAP · Jun 2

FED:Australian shares pare early losses as miners rebound

The ASX has edged lower for a second session as concerns about Australia's economic growth and the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict unnerve investors.

AAP · Jun 2

Ever seen a cave cricket? Australia now has three new species of these spindly, spider-like creatures

When you picture a cave, you probably think of an environment devoid of life. But for most caves on Earth, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

The Conversation · Jun 2