Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
PerthNowby Tom Wark21 Aug 2026
Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge A judge with a "long-standing grievance" against a top prosecutor has been booted from three cases, despite the Crown's improper leaking of a...
The Conversation Australiaby Grace Vincent, Senior Lecturer, Appleton Institute, CQUniversity Australia21 Aug 2026
It’s 4am, you’ve finally drifted off, and then the phone rings. It’s work calling. You have to go in. The right to disconnect from work has been protected by law in Australia since 2024.
ABC News Australiaby Caitlan Charles21 Aug 2026
In sort: The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking labour-hire company Four Seasons Workforce to court for allegedly underpaying Chinese and Japanese workers.
ABC News Australiaby Dominic Cansdale21 Aug 2026
In short: Gold Coast City Council has launched a High Court bid to overturn a landmark ruling over a luxury Bilinga high-rise.
PerthNowby Laine Clark21 Aug 2026
Huge cocaine bust sparked by drugs floating in water Two men have been charged as part of an ongoing probe into Australia's largest cocaine seizure.
PerthNowby Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson21 Aug 2026
Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns Australia's first environmental standards, designed to toughen protections and tighten offset rules, have drawn a mixed reaction from...
PerthNowby Tara Cosoleto21 Aug 2026
'Adult time' teen asks to be spared jail for carjacking The first child to be sentenced under Victoria's "adult time for violent crime" laws should be spared jail and a conviction for an aggravated...
PerthNowby William Ton21 Aug 2026
DNA sample warning after girl's alleged murder An accused teen murderer has been warned to comply with an order for his DNA or risk having it taken by force.
PerthNowby Andrew Brown21 Aug 2026
Labor unhurried on migration policy over ramifications A planned overhaul of Australia's migration numbers is still being worked through to avoid unintentional consequences to the community.
PerthNowby Lloyd Jones21 Aug 2026
Alleged illicit tobacco money launderer granted bail The alleged "kingpin" of a money-laundering racket has been granted bail after being charged with offences linked to more than $9 million of...
PerthNowby Derek Rose21 Aug 2026
Footwear giant vows to step up after first loss A footwear retailer at the centre of a bruising takeover battle has posted its first unprofitable year after more than two decades as a public...
PerthNowby Rhiannon Lewin21 Aug 2026
Dannielle Finlay-Jones: Systemic failure revealed as inquest hears alert on killer Ashley Gaddie was missed WARNING: distressing details A harrowing coronial inquest into the death of a Sydney...
The Conversation Australiaby Shiori Shakuto, Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Sydney21 Aug 2026
Politicians don’t often find themselves on packages of cookies. Nor do their bags tend to go viral, sparking a fashion craze.
PerthNowby Kanis Leung21 Aug 2026
Hong Kong court convicts Tiananmen vigil organisers Two former organisers of Hong Kong's annual vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been convicted under a China-imposed...
PerthNowby William Ton and Allanah Sciberras21 Aug 2026
Slain grocer's safety fear revealed as teen cleared A teenager has had charges withdrawn over the fatal bashing of a beloved grocery store owner, who raised safety concerns months before his death.
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt21 Aug 2026
‘Loss of confidence’: Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney sacked amid ICAC probe Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney has been sacked days after giving evidence before the...
PerthNowby Adrian Black21 Aug 2026
Aussie shares fall for second week as bond worries loom Australian shares have fallen for a second week amid high oil prices, US bond market concerns and a sell-off in local banks as housing market...
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam and Blair Jackson21 Aug 2026
Qantas jets almost collide in fourth near miss at Sydney Airport Two Qantas flights almost collided at Sydney Airport this week, marking a fourth near miss at the airport in a month.
PerthNowby Blair Jackson21 Aug 2026
Bird flu ‘obviously’ will hit Ingham’s, chief executive says The boss of chicken giant Ingham’s says a dangerous strain of bird flu starting to be found in wild birds will “obviously” make its way...
PerthNowby Morgan Reinwald21 Aug 2026
Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists Australia's spy chief has declassified evidence to allow a former agent with intelligence on the perpetrators of the Bondi massacre to give...
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