Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Dreams cut short: slain officers mourned on anniversary
PerthNowby Allanah Sciberras·25 Aug 2026
Dreams cut short: slain officers mourned on anniversary Just days before living out a dream of travel and retirement, Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson's life was violently cut...
Key inflation figure on the Reserve Bank's mind
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman·25 Aug 2026
Key inflation figure on the Reserve Bank's mind A bumper wage rise for low-paid workers could put pressure on a category of inflation data closely watched by the Reserve Bank.
Grocery giant to reveal success of squishy Ooshie promo
PerthNowby Derek Rose·25 Aug 2026
Grocery giant to reveal success of squishy Ooshie promo It's about to be revealed if Australia's biggest supermarket chain has maintained its lead over its major rival - and the extent to which its...
Thousands of Rohingya refugees protest camp conditions and plead to return home
ABC News Australia·25 Aug 2026
In short: Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees have protested over dire conditions in their Bangladesh camps.
Household robot promises to handle chores for under $1,700 – but maybe it's not for you
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·25 Aug 2026
Are household humanoid robots getting cheaper already? We've only just begun seeing companies start to make promises and accept pre-orders for machines that can do your laundry and tidy up the...
Small French town 'bombed by nature' as tornado barrels through
ABC News Australia·25 Aug 2026
In short: A rare tornado in France has devastated the small village of Pomas, leaving 37 people injured.
Chinese artist jailed over satirical works of ex-leader Mao Zedong
ABC News Australia·25 Aug 2026
In short: A US-based Chinese artist has been sentenced to three years jail over his satirical works dating back nearly two decades.
Slain cops honoured one year after Porepunkah
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam·25 Aug 2026
Slain Victorian Police officers honoured in heartbreaking tributes one year on from horror Porepunkah shootings Standing in front of the brick-and-mortar Wangaratta Police Station, heads are bowed...
Fizzy drink a day may double cancer risk
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·25 Aug 2026
Fizzy drink a day may double cancer risk Drinking just one sugary fizzy drink a day could more than double the risk of stomach cancer, research suggests.
Pomegranates could help repair failing hearts
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·25 Aug 2026
Pomegranates could help repair failing hearts Eating pomegranates and walnuts could help repair some of the potentially deadly damage caused by heart failure, scientists suggest.
Gordon Murray S1 is a gorgeous V12 supercar from another era
New Atlasby Simon Heptinstall·25 Aug 2026
Supercar unveilings are usually gloriously theatrical but the reveal of the latest one has been called ‘the greatest ever’ by some observers across social media.
Israeli Knesset member vandalises Palestinian memorial in West Bank
ABC News Australiaby Matthew Doran·25 Aug 2026
In short: Right-wing Israeli politician Zvi Sukkot has posted a video online showing him taking a sledgehammer to a memorial in the occupied West Bank.
Young Australians' home ownership rate at an 80-year low, report shows
ABC News Australiaby Aoife Hilton·25 Aug 2026
In short: Generational inequality is pushing more young Australians out of the housing market, Anglicare's new Falling Behind report shows.
Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war
PerthNowby Darlene Superville·25 Aug 2026
Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war President Donald Trump is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as the trade war between the United States and Canada...
Controversial video game puts players at centre of famous Anzac military battle
PerthNowby Tim Lester and Bryce Luff·25 Aug 2026
Gallipoli: Ottoman Fronts puts gamers in trenches of Australia’s most famous military battle A new video game putting players in the trenches of Gallipoli has raised questions about whether the...
Tiny, modular pod attacks macro photography's lighting nightmare
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi·25 Aug 2026
Macro photography captures beautiful, otherworldly images of the tiny world around us. But to shoot a dewdrop or an insect's eye, you have to get so close that the camera itself blocks out most of...
Jackie O claims Kyle gave her PTSD
PerthNowby Blair Jackson·25 Aug 2026
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson claims Kyle Sandilands caused her PTSD, court documents allege Jackie “O” Henderson claims she suffered post traumatic stress disorder from “ongoing bullying” by her co-host...
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
PerthNowby Yasmine Ghania and David Lawder·25 Aug 2026
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions Iran is pledging to fight back against expanded US sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major trading partners will...
Labor MP facing assault charges accused of bail breach
PerthNowby Aaron Bunch·25 Aug 2026
Labor MP facing assault charges accused of bail breach A Top End Labor politician accused of assaulting the King's representative has been slapped with an additional charge for allegedly breaching...
'I'm a storyteller': murder trial hears secret audio
PerthNowby Abe Maddison·25 Aug 2026
'I'm a storyteller': murder trial hears secret audio A woman accused of murdering her parents with insulin told her sister she was a storyteller "and it all sounds rehearsed", in secret police...
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