Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
PerthNowby Stephanie Gardiner22 Aug 2026
Journey of the dark crystal stranger than fiction Tiny clear crystals that could unlock the secrets of the universe sit in a tightly-sealed box, safe from a hostile world that threatens to...
PerthNowby Staff Writers22 Aug 2026
Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US sectors, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that starting September 8 Canada will impose tariffs on imports from the...
ABC News Australiaby Leah MacLennan22 Aug 2026
In short: Mass bird deaths believed to be linked to H5N1 bird flu have been detected on islands that host a large sea lion breeding colony.
PerthNowby Ben McKay22 Aug 2026
Can four-year terms make it out of the too-hard basket? Political leaders are united on them across the divide, while billions in taxpayer dollars could be saved and some hard reforms delivered.
ABC News Australiaby Jack Colantuono22 Aug 2026
In short: James Griffiths has found a new purpose through vision-impaired archery. Mr Griffiths uses a special scope, wears blackout glasses and receives feedback on whether he has hit the target.
ABC News Australiaby Phoebe Pin22 Aug 2026
There was a notable shift in the tone of the antisemitism royal commission this week, as witnesses fronted the inquiry to highlight optimism about the grassroots work being done in the name of...
ABC News Australiaby Richard Willingham and Daniel Mercer22 Aug 2026
In short: Victorians heading to the polls in November are being offered two very different plans for Victoria's energy supply.
ABC News Australiaby Ned Hammond22 Aug 2026
Brisbane might not have the arts and culture reputation of Sydney or Melbourne, but it's nonetheless the home of some of the country's best tunes.
ABC News Australiaby Lottie Twyford22 Aug 2026
In short: Brisbane City Council has passed amendments to its planning laws which will allow smaller lot sizes and taller buildings in some suburbs.
PerthNowby Staff Writers22 Aug 2026
Humanoid robots smash human records at Beijing games Chinese humanoid robots have broken records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-metre sprint world record, on the opening day of...
ABC News Australia22 Aug 2026
In short: Oscar Piastri will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fourth, while Lando Norris claimed pole position after qualifying overnight.
PerthNowby Abe Maddison22 Aug 2026
DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case A childhood obsession with John Grisham thrillers and an ingrained sense of justice were powerful forces for aspiring lawyer Jane Tiller.
ABC News Australiaby Emily Middleton22 Aug 2026
If Sherrie Williams ever finds herself between a rock and a hard place, it is likely she will simply pick up the rock and throw it aside.
ABC News Australiaby Aiden McNamara22 Aug 2026
In short: A historic homestead used in the streaming adaptation of My Brilliant Career has seen an uptick in interest since its global release.
ABC News Australiaby Jay Carstens and Lachlan Ford22 Aug 2026
In short: Three generations of Wangkamadla people have gathered on country to celebrate Pilungah Reserve's protection as a special wildlife reserve.
PerthNowby Staff Writers22 Aug 2026
Better to end the war now, Iranian president says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the war with the United States should end since the world has accepted that his country has won, calling...
ABC News Australiaby Lauren Day and Bradley McLennan22 Aug 2026
As he walks around his cafe refilling coffee and delivering baskets of gravy-laden poutine, Christopher Scott wears his politics on his T-shirt. "Free Alberta!" the shirt declares.
ABC News Australiaby Myles Houlbrook-Walk22 Aug 2026
For a certain generation of Australian men, the path to the gym began with a photograph of a shirtless young man from Sydney.
ABC News Australiaby Anne Connolly22 Aug 2026
"The idea of an Independent Assessment Tool didn't drop from the sky, we didn't come up with it." "It was a very important recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care."
ABC News Australiaby Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett22 Aug 2026
In short: Animal welfare organisation Four Paws commissioned UK-based lab Microtex Analysis to analyse fur on fluffy toys and key rings sold at market stalls in NSW as well as online retailers.
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