Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
PerthNowby Tom Wark26 Aug 2026
Bus victim tells of 'world changed forever' post crash Persistent mental and physical injuries along with everlasting grief have been detailed by victims of a horrific, deadly bus crash.
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Riga26 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton was never lost for words. Along with being one of the most decorated performers of all time, Parton had a remarkable ability to impart wisdom wrapped in her signature southern wit.
The Conversation Australiaby Wendy Hargreaves, Academic in the School of Education and Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland26 Aug 2026
The world has lost a music legend in Dolly Parton, who has died at 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer.
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam26 Aug 2026
‘Just because it buzzes’: Warning after $39 Kmart device goes viral A women’s health expert has issued a major warning after a $39 Kmart product aimed at helping breastfeeding mothers which has...
PerthNowby Adrian Black26 Aug 2026
Shares advance but pare gains on July inflation spike Australia's share market is on track for a third session of gains, as local banks continue their rebound and oil prices slip on hopes of a...
PerthNowby Callum Godde26 Aug 2026
Secret fare hike to fund suburban rail project revealed Public transport commuters were secretly charged extra to raise money for a massive rail project, a financial watchdog says.
ABC News Australiaby Stephen Clarke and Ned Hammond26 Aug 2026
In short: The Lighting Council of Australia has released the results of testing of 131 lighting products available at popular online marketplaces.
ABC News Australiaby Bryn Wakefield26 Aug 2026
In short: The Queensland Land Court has ruled that an island resort owner can be stripped of its leases after it failed to use the land for tourism and allowed it to fall into disrepair.
PerthNowby Rex Martinich26 Aug 2026
Murder trial over death of skincare founder's husband A young woman will face trial accused of murder after the husband of a skincare company founder was fatally stabbed during a home invasion.
PerthNowby Kaaren Morrissey26 Aug 2026
'And we're back': more Aussies booking overseas trips Australians are returning to overseas long-haul travel after a bumpy couple of months following the outwar in the Middle East, the nation's...
PerthNowby Adrian Black26 Aug 2026
Local tech company defends AI job cuts as revenue soars An Australian technology company has stood behind cutting 1700 jobs in favour of artificial intelligence, as it raked in record annual...
ABC News Australiaby Justin Huntsdale and Stefan Posthuma-Grbic26 Aug 2026
In short: Bodyboarder and drone pilot Lilly Pollard has filmed a number of large sharks eating a dead whale off Bawley Point in NSW.
PerthNowby Sarah Spina-Matthews26 Aug 2026
Anti-Semitism report delayed to avoid shifting focus Virginia Bell has requested a four-day extension to the anti-Semitism royal commission, to avoid presenting her final report on the one-year...
ABC News Australiaby Holly Richardson26 Aug 2026
In short: Environmental DNA shows the endangered waterfall frog (Litoria nannotis) and the endangered Australian lace-lid frog (L.
ABC News Australiaby Erin Handley26 Aug 2026
In short: WA Premier Roger Cook called the Productivity Commission "east coast clowns" over its interim findings on GST, with a senior federal minister casting doubt over the report's validity.
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman26 Aug 2026
Future Fund head exits on top with 14.8 per cent return Australia's sovereign wealth fund has recorded one of its strongest results in its 20-year history, adding $37.4 billion to the nation's...
PerthNowby JAMIE STENGLE and ANNA WILDER26 Aug 2026
US couple and surrogate in court battle for baby A California couple is engaged in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect.
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman26 Aug 2026
ICAC hears from Anita Perrottet in corruption inquiry The sister-in-law of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet has entered the witness box after telling ICAC she was paid $10,000 a month by a firm...
The Conversation Australiaby Wayne Hall, Emeritus Professor, National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland26 Aug 2026
If you’ve ever been a smoker, you’ll know how hard it is to quit. It can take as many as 30 attempts to finally break the habit.
The Conversation Australiaby Samantha Heath, Senior Lecturer in Nursing , University of Waikato26 Aug 2026
A ministerial advisory group delivered a blunt verdict on the state of aged care in New Zealand last week.
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