Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Drug testing limits police don't want drivers to know under scrutiny
ABC News Australiaby Alexander Lewis·2d ago
In short: The detection limit of devices used by NSW Police in roadside drug testing has come to light amid debate on reforms for drivers using medicinal cannabis.
Nazi salutes, Epstein jokes: How the 'manosphere' is affecting classrooms
ABC News Australiaby Fiona Blackwood·2d ago
In short: Teachers are speaking up about the influence of an online male movement known as the "manosphere" on their classrooms.
Teen Socceroo makes perfect EPL debut with win over Manchester United
ABC News Australia·2d ago
In short: Australian teenager Lucas Herrington came on in the second half of Hull City's EPL opener against Manchester United.
US forcing some Pacific visitors to pay up to $27k bond
ABC News Australiaby Kyle Evans·2d ago
Clients never used to cry in Alisi Mo'ungaloa Afu's office, but it's not uncommon these days. "Some people have cried because they weren't able to travel to funerals," she said.
Data centres are already humming away in the ACT and there could be more coming
ABC News Australiaby Harry Frost·2d ago
In short: Canberra is already home to more than a dozen data centres, with further developments proposed in Beard and potentially Hume.
Program motivates remote students to join healthcare workforce at home
ABC News Australiaby Kavina Kumar and Zara Margolis·2d ago
In short: First Nations students in North West Queensland are getting a head start on health careers while still in school.
V12 muscle car is the most powerful front-engined supercar ever
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·2d ago
Aston Martin's latest offering presents a radical departure from its usual design direction. If you like your cars burly and mean, you'll dig the Valen. It's also plenty fast.
Journey of the dark crystal stranger than fiction
PerthNowby Stephanie Gardiner·2d ago
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...
‘We got attacked’: Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs
PerthNowby Staff Writers·2d ago
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...
Fears for sea lions as suspected bird flu spreads to breeding ground
ABC News Australiaby Leah MacLennan·2d ago
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.
Can four-year terms make it out of the too-hard basket?
PerthNowby Ben McKay·2d ago
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.
The archer who shoots a target he cannot see
ABC News Australiaby Jack Colantuono·2d ago
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.
Meet the people working to tackle hate and foster social cohesion
ABC News Australiaby Phoebe Pin·2d ago
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...
Election fight heats up over proposed $7.6 billion powerline through Victoria
ABC News Australiaby Richard Willingham and Daniel Mercer·2d ago
In short: Victorians heading to the polls in November are being offered two very different plans for Victoria's energy supply.
Five songs that show what the Brisbane music scene is made of
ABC News Australiaby Ned Hammond·2d ago
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.
Blocks smaller than tennis courts allowed under Brisbane planning changes
ABC News Australiaby Lottie Twyford·2d ago
In short: Brisbane City Council has passed amendments to its planning laws which will allow smaller lot sizes and taller buildings in some suburbs.
Humanoid robots smash human records at Beijing games
PerthNowby Staff Writers·2d ago
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...
Norris to start on pole for Dutch GP as Russell claims sprint
ABC News Australia·2d ago
In short: Oscar Piastri will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fourth, while Lando Norris claimed pole position after qualifying overnight.
DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case
PerthNowby Abe Maddison·2d ago
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.
This 50yo woman pulls a 10-tonne truck and lifts 24,000kg in an hour
ABC News Australiaby Emily Middleton·2d ago
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.
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