1. military strike
World1K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growth
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Archived Pulse in Australia
Australian trends spotlight major sporting events, severe storms in Perth, health news on sports legend Bryan Cousins' MND diagnosis, defense advancements via AUKUS, and social unrest in Alice Springs.
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Sports46% (11)
World17% (4)
Weather13% (3)
Life13% (3)
Entertainment4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Quick context
Sports dominate with NRL and AFL events: High interest in Australia's rugby league and AFL matches, notably Broncos vs Dragons and Melbourne vs GWS Giants.
International sports matches gain viewership: Australia's recent international sport events drew attention, including Mexico vs Australia in football and Australia vs Pakistan in cricket.
Severe storm impacts Perth and South-West WA: Weather concerns peak with severe storms hitting Perth causing widespread power outages and prompting alerts.
Bryan Cousins announces Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis: Health news focus on WA football legend Bryan Cousins' public battle with Motor Neurone Disease, raising awareness.
AUKUS advances submarine and underwater technology cooperation: Security and world affairs highlight AUKUS partnership accelerating underwater drone and submarine developments.
Violent clashes and justice concerns in Alice Springs: Social issues arise after violent incidents in Alice Springs highlighting deep inequalities and community unrest.
Why people are curious
In AU, search intent is led by following (14), worrying (5), planning (2). People are using the snapshot to track what is happening now, understand confusing topics, and decide what to do next.
What people are curious about in Australia
2. broncos vs dragons
SportsThe Broncos vs Dragons match is a notable event in Australian rugby league (NRL).
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
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3. mexico vs australia
SportsMexico and Australia played a World Cup friendly match on May 30, 2026, which Mexico won 1-0.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
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4. australia vs pakistan
SportsArafat Minhas made a notable debut in a cricket match where Pakistan defeated Australia in the first
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
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5. perth
EntertainmentPerth experienced severe storms causing widespread power outages.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
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The AFL matchup between Melbourne and GWS Giants, notably in Round 12 of the 2026 season, drew wide.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
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7. bryan cousins mnd
HealthBryan Cousins, a WA football legend and father of Ben Cousins, has publicly revealed his diagnosis
10K+ searches · 800% growth
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8. united states
WorldThe United States, along with the UK and Australia, is collaborating under the AUKUS partnership to,
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
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9. mal meninga
WeatherMal Meninga is currently under investigation by the NRL Integrity Unit regarding his conduct with a雙
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
David Hussey resigned from his role with Victoria cricket.
5K+ searches · 600% growth
11. warriors vs panthers
Weather2K+ searches, 700% growth.
2K+ searches · 700% growth
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12. volcano
Life2K+ searches, 500% growth.
2K+ searches · 500% growth
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1K+ searches, 1,000% growth. Coverage is clustering around US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200 - The Guardian; Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes - BBC; If the U.S. attacks Cuba: Experts see swift military strike, uncertain fallout - Miami Herald.
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The Guardian
US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200 - The Guardian
BBC
Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes - BBC
Miami Herald
If the U.S. attacks Cuba: Experts see swift military strike, uncertain fallout - Miami Herald
Al Jazeera
Iran war updates: US, Iran reach MoU on 60-day truce, Trump yet to approve - Al Jazeera
The New York Times
Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs - The New York Times