Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
No one owes you a living • Kirsten Han
Inside Storyby Administrator·21 Aug 2026
On the surface, Singapore gleams. It’s wealthy, orderly, safe. The trains (generally) run on time, the amenities are plentiful, and the tiny city-state punches above its weight in international...
'Bittersweet': Vulnerable moment becomes national prize-winning photo
ABC News Australiaby Lily Nothling·21 Aug 2026
In short: The National Photographic Portrait Prize has gone to artist Nathan Beard for his portrait of his aunt, who died before the announcement.
McKenna, Morris magic lifts Lions to vital big win over Pies
ABC News Australiaby Andrew McGarry·21 Aug 2026
Brisbane beats Collingwood by 10 goals as Logan Morris kicks eight, giving Lions control of third spot Brisbane Lions put the foot down against Collingwood, with magic from Conor McKenna and Logan...
Man accused of defrauding Indigenous community not of 'dishonest mind'
ABC News Australiaby Holly Richardson·21 Aug 2026
In short: The court has heard closing statements from both crown prosecutors and Mr Woosup's defence lawyers in the Cairns District Court.
New excavator interface lets rookies match veteran operators on day one
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi·21 Aug 2026
Watching skilled excavator operators work is almost hypnotic. They make it look so easy that the machine seems to move like an extension of the operator's own arm.
Teenage boy charged with alleged murder of 13-year-old girl fronts court
ABC News Australiaby Tamara Clark·21 Aug 2026
In short: A teenage boy charged with murder has fronted a Children's Court. He allegedly killed 13-year-old girl Layla Jeffery in the west Victorian town of Donald.
Giant cuttlefish population down by 97pc, SA count shows
ABC News Australiaby Jenae Madden·21 Aug 2026
In short: The South Australian government has released this year's giant cuttlefish count from the Spencer Gulf.
Brisbane boys go back to back with stunning come-from-behind wins
ABC News Australiaby Jon Healy·21 Aug 2026
Broncos stun Raiders with comeback win, Dolphins take down Eels to improve top-four hopes Brisbane has mounted a stunning second-half fightback to deny Josh Papali'i a win in his final game at...
Israeli ambassador suggests former defence chief Binskin return to Israel to pursue Frankcom decision
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·21 Aug 2026
Israeli ambassador Hillel Newman has suggested Australia sends former defence chief Mark Binskin back to Israel to follow up its defence force’s refusal to further investigate the fatal attack on...
'Unprecedented' jury misconduct forces retrial
PerthNowby Tom Wark·21 Aug 2026
'Unprecedented' jury misconduct forces retrial Jurors discussed bribes and trading drugs, did not disclose links to trial parties and researched the accused online before 10 fraud convictions were...
Ex-minister threatens legal action over 'slanderous' comments
ABC News Australiaby Chantelle Al-Khouri·21 Aug 2026
In short: ICAC heard from ex-police minister David Elliott on Friday, who said he believed fugitive property developer, Jean Nassif, influenced his removal in 2021.
Israel open to compensating Zomi Frankcom's family, ambassador says
ABC News Australiaby Jack McKay·21 Aug 2026
In short: Israel's ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman has revealed that the country is open to paying reparations to Zomi Frankcom's family.
Childcare rapist step closer to interstate transfer
PerthNowby Rex Martinich·21 Aug 2026
Childcare rapist step closer to interstate transfer One of Australia's worst pedophiles is a step closer to facing charges interstate but a magistrate has refused to fast-track the process.
Aussie child treated for rare deadly disease
PerthNowby David Hannant·21 Aug 2026
Tasmanian childcare centre on alert after child treated for tuberculosis, parents contacted A child in Tasmania’s north has been treated for a case of tuberculosis, sparking an urgent warning a...
All the lonely people • Gordon Peake
Inside Storyby Administrator·21 Aug 2026
A few months ago, when I was in the middle of a dispiriting time wrestling with words and seriously questioning my professional choices, my friend Siobhán got in touch bearing unexpectedly good...
UK rapper Yung Filly to be re-tried on three rape charges
PerthNowby Jessica Evensen·21 Aug 2026
Yung Filly to be re-tried on three rape charges less than month after found not guilty of raping Perth woman British rapper Yung Filly will be re-tried on three rape charges less than a month after...
Man jailed for chainsaw torment of teenager in shipping container
ABC News Australiaby Sandy Powell·21 Aug 2026
In short: A Tasmanian man has been jailed for assaulting a teenager and depriving him of his liberty by locking him in a shipping container.
Charge dropped after teen’s drive-by death
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·21 Aug 2026
Ater ‘Elia’ Good death: Omar Omar, 20, granted bail after murder charge dropped An alleged youth gang affiliate has been released on bail after prosecutors withdrew a murder charge over a teenage...
NASA abandons orbit-boost attempt to rescue Swift space telescope
New Atlasby David Szondy·21 Aug 2026
The mission to rescue NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory space telescope may be in need of some rescuing itself.
Hero teen badly injured saving girl from fatal house fire
PerthNowby Emily Williams·21 Aug 2026
Swansea, NSW: Mace Jefferson, 16, ran into burning house to save 5yo, now the community’s rallying behind him A teenager who ran into a burning building to help save a family trapped in a house...
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