Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Why a chronically underfunded arts sector will make NZ poorer – and duller
The Conversation Australiaby James Wenley, Senior Lecturer, Te Whare Ngangahau–Theatre and Performance Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington·21 Aug 2026
A very tight recent funding round from Creative New Zealand, as well as confirmation of significant staff cuts at the government agency, have compounded anxiety in an already struggling arts...
Kyle-sized hole in radio operator's results
PerthNowby Kaaren Morrissey·21 Aug 2026
Kyle-sized hole in radio operator's results The expulsion of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O from the line-up of Australia's number two radio network has left big holes in its revenue and earnings.
29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world?
The Conversation Australiaby Rob Nicholls, Senior Research Associate in Media and Communications, University of Sydney·21 Aug 2026
This week, a trial commenced in the United States that could drastically change how Facebook and Instagram operate globally.
Full bank account details stolen after 900k Aussies hacked
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef·21 Aug 2026
Origin Energy data breach: Bank and ID details stolen from 900,000 customers Bank details, ID documents, and government concession numbers are among the highly sensitive information exposed in the...
Inspired by love of trees, father wins kid's book prize
PerthNowby Allanah Sciberras·21 Aug 2026
Inspired by love of trees, father wins kid's book prize Zeno Sworder feels a sense adventure and grounding when reflecting on a childhood spent outdoors, climbing grand old trees.
‘Went nuts’: MP on developer’s alleged threats
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·21 Aug 2026
Former NSW MP targeted by property developer in ‘smear campaign’, ICAC told A former NSW Liberal senior minister has told an anti-corruption inquiry he was the subject of a shocking “smear...
Want to muck around with a real quantum computer? Now you can
The Conversation Australiaby Muhammad Usman, Head of Quantum Systems and Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO·21 Aug 2026
Quantum computers are expected to transform many facets of science and industry over the next decade or so – but it’s very hard for most potential users to get their hands on one to find out what...
Accused Russian agent got ‘military-style training’
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Kate Stephenson·21 Aug 2026
27yo Russian-Australian charged with foreign interference got ‘military-style training’ in Russia A man with dual Russian-Australian citizenship has been charged with intentional foreign...
Stocks set for biggest weekly fall since mid-July
PerthNowby Wayne Cole and Dhara Ranasinghe·21 Aug 2026
Stocks set for biggest weekly fall since mid-July Global stocks are set for their biggest weekly fall since mid-July as strain in global bond markets shows little sign of abating, while diplomatic...
Huge cost of axing Kyle and Jackie O revealed
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef·21 Aug 2026
ARN Media slumps to $28m loss amid Kyle and Jackie O legal costs Mounting legal costs and “safety concerns” associated with the now-axed Kyle and Jackie O Show have smashed ARN’s bottom line.
Swans allegations 'abhorrent', says women's lawyer
PerthNowby Steve Larkin·21 Aug 2026
Sydney Swans allegations 'abhorrent', says women's lawyer Two women at the centre of an investigation involving five players from the Sydney Swans AFL club were subjected to “abhorrent” actions...
Trump appears on Michael Cohen's radio show after truce
PerthNowby Michelle L Price and Jill Colvin·21 Aug 2026
Trump appears on Michael Cohen's radio show after truce US President Donald Trump has appeared on the radio show of his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen - the man who once called him a...
Tupac Shakur trial hears about the night he was shot
PerthNowby Jessica Hill·21 Aug 2026
Tupac Shakur trial hears about the night he was shot Jurors in the trial of the man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur have heard him describe his nephew firing the fatal...
Victoria’s Big Build royal commission: do the terms of reference go far enough?
The Conversation Australiaby Yee-Fui Ng, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University·21 Aug 2026
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced the terms of reference for the royal commission into criminality and corruption on Victoria’s Big Build.
Penny Wong calls Israeli FM amid ‘outrage’ for slain Aussie
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer·20 Aug 2026
Penny Wong calls Israeli foreign minister amid ‘outrage’ over Zomi Frankcom decision Foreign Minister Penny Wong has phoned her Israeli counterpart to directly protest Israel’s decision not to...
Political interference allegations by sect 'chilling'
PerthNowby Lucinda Garbutt-Young and Andrew Brown·20 Aug 2026
Political interference allegations by sect 'chilling' Interference in the last federal election by members of a Christian sect has been labelled as damaging to democracy, despite a church leader...
'Not chicken feed': Middle East war comes home to roost
PerthNowby Kaaren Morrissey·20 Aug 2026
'Not chicken feed': Middle East war comes home to roost The Middle East conflict has come home to roost for Australia's largest chicken supplier, which is facing rising costs of feed, transport and...
Politics is everywhere, and nowhere • Tom Palmer
Inside Storyby Administrator·20 Aug 2026
Politics in Australia is simultaneously everywhere and nowhere. Measured in terms of their apparent emotional connection to issues and causes, Australians seem more “political” than ever, and yet...
'Light pumping' bends beams in femtoseconds toward faster computing
New Atlasby Malcolm Azania·20 Aug 2026
As sighted creatures, humans have always used light for communication through body language, writing, smoke signals, and more.
Plug-n-play US camper pod turns a bare van into a homey RV in 1 hour
New Atlasby C.C. Weiss·20 Aug 2026
I want the camper van ... but without tying myself to one van. That's essentially what spinoff brand Hunker sells with its new slide-in camper system.
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