Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
PerthNowby David Hannant25 Aug 2026
Elderly Victorian man missing for 48 hours found alive in crashed car off Omeo Hwy An elderly Victorian man missing for 48 hours after leaving his local pub has been found alive in his crashed car.
PerthNowby Catherine Bouris25 Aug 2026
Prison officers stage statewide walkout after assault Corrections officers at dozens of prisons have walked off the job in response to an alleged violent assault on a colleague.
Inside Storyby Administrator25 Aug 2026
A year ago, in the cabinet room, Australia’s most senior bureaucrat, Steven Kennedy, made some remarks that surprised a few people.
PerthNowby Troy de Ruyter25 Aug 2026
Perth water ranked worst Australian city for washing skin and hair because of hard minerals Perth has been ranked the worst Australian capital for skin and hair health — with experts blaming the...
ABC News Australiaby Talissa Siganto25 Aug 2026
In short: Antonio Rotondo has pleaded not guilty in the Brisbane District Court to more than a dozen charges, including 11 counts of stalking and five counts of distributing intimate images.
PerthNowby Ethan James25 Aug 2026
Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted Convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser will be allowed to speak to the media after a "restrictive" parole condition order was lifted, her lawyers say.
ABC News Australiaby Olivana Lathouris and Jess Ong25 Aug 2026
In short: Woolworths has installed outdoor speakers at its Darwin city store to play the supermarket's 'Fresh Food People' jingle on repeat in a bid to deter loitering.
ABC News Australiaby Tobi Loftus25 Aug 2026
What's next? Queensland's CFMEU inquiry has heard allegations the union hired private detectives to spy on security contractors during a long-running dispute.
ABC News Australiaby Clancy Balen25 Aug 2026
In short: Tasmanian coroner Madeleine Wilson has concluded human remains found in southern Tasmanian are believed to be Edward Harold Tait.
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson25 Aug 2026
This personal air defense system that tracks and shoots mosquitoes with a blue laser is officially available now.
ABC News Australiaby Ashleigh Barraclough and Emily Smith25 Aug 2026
In short: Tasmania's George Town council has approved a proposal to build an AI data centre at the site of the former Gunns pulp mill at Long Reach.
PerthNowby Rex Martinich25 Aug 2026
Man allegedly made sexual AI schoolgirl pics for 'fun' A software developer accused of creating "deepfake" nude or sexualised images of schoolgirls told police "every woman should be afraid" of the...
PerthNowby Kaaren Morrissey25 Aug 2026
Key oil refinery long way from return to full capacity One of the nation's critical onshore refinery facilities is still not back to 100 per cent capacity following a huge fire, as the owner looks...
PerthNowby Aaron Bunch25 Aug 2026
WA to ban character references for all criminal cases Criminals in the nation's largest state will no longer be able to use good character references in court sentencing hearings in a bid to reduce...
PerthNowby Robyn Wuth25 Aug 2026
Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics' Construction bosses had tracking devices put on their cars, were spied on by drones and even had a family pet baited as tensions flared with...
ABC News Australiaby George Yankovich25 Aug 2026
In short: A parliamentary inquiry into the National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) has heard from Moonta committee members who were sacked during a dispute with the charity.
PerthNowby Jack Nivison25 Aug 2026
Facial recognition cameras to be installed in NSW pubs as part of new gambling reforms Facial recognition tech designed to keep a watchful eye on problem punters will be introduced in pubs and...
PerthNowby Annabelle Banfield25 Aug 2026
Why WA's GST arrangement is so controversial WHAT IS WA'S GST DEAL? * As of 2018, a floor was put in place to ensure all states are guaranteed at least 75% of Goods and Services Tax revenue if it...
ABC News Australiaby Kenji Sato25 Aug 2026
In short: Brisbane City Council has banned the non-consensual use of recording devices at public pools. The ban will apply to all 21 of the council's pools in the city. What's next?
ABC News Australiaby Aiden McNamara, Josh Brine, and Sandra Morello25 Aug 2026
In short: Portland residents are concerned by recent sightings of the well-known elephant seal "Sammy" lounging near dead birds.
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