AUKUS Submarines Reset: Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australia will receive only second-hand US Virginia-class nuclear submarines under a “streamlined” revised AUKUS deal, aiming for “significant” savings and simpler training and maintenance. India-Australia Defence Push: Marles and Rajnath Singh will co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on June 1, with talks on interoperability, defence industry co-development and Indo-Pacific security. World Cup Warm-up Shock: The Socceroos fell 1-0 to Mexico at the Rose Bowl, with Johan Vásquez scoring from a corner as Australia improved after a shaky start. Housing Pressure: Capital city home prices have started to fall again, with experts warning the slump could last at least a year and cut values by up to 10%. Cost-of-living Retirement Worry: Australians are delaying retirement by up to four years as people fear they won’t have enough money for health and aged care costs. Storm Damage in WA: Severe weather hit Western Australia with power outages affecting tens of thousands, plus flash flooding and storm hazards. Rural Mouse Plague: Farmers in parts of WA and southern Australia are battling a major mouse infestation, with some reporting thousands of mice per acre. Road Safety Backlash: Former captain David Warner faces heavy criticism after a drink-driving charge and a viral “designated driver” Instagram post. Health Breakthrough: Monash researchers report a blood test that could help diagnose concussion in older adults using a protein marker.