Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Victorian man arrested over alleged $700,000 NDIS fraud
ABC News Australiaby Lua Ikenasio and Sarah Buchecker·27 Aug 2026
In short: Police allege a 48-year-old NDIS participant submitted false invoices for $700,000 of services he did not receive. He was arrested at a property near Horsham on Wednesday. What's next?
Boy punched in Melbourne CBD was visiting for cancer treatment, uncle says
ABC News Australiaby Tim Callanan·27 Aug 2026
In short: The brother of a woman who was stabbed in a random attack says the incident highlights concerns about violent crime in Melbourne.
Possible 'sex choking' link to teen girl's death
PerthNowby Max Aldred·27 Aug 2026
Possible 'sex choking' link to teen girl's death A teenage girl's tragic death, which has been reported as being linked to sexual choking, has sparked high-profile calls for broadened relationship...
Secret public transport tax axed as premier apologises
PerthNowby Callum Godde·27 Aug 2026
Secret public transport tax axed as premier apologises A tax secretly slapped on public transport commuters will be scrapped, with a state's newly-minted premier offering an apology and denying...
Ex-building chief to detail plot against him
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman·27 Aug 2026
David Chandler takes stand over alleged plot to drive him from building chief role Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler is taking the stand today as ICAC examines an alleged plot to...
Tina Arena: Unravel Me reveals the artist behind the accolades, and the challenges she’s surmounted
The Conversation Australiaby Liz Giuffre, Associate Professor in Media, University of Technology Sydney·27 Aug 2026
The new documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me celebrates the groundbreaking Australian performer’s 50 year career and gives an insight into the person behind the music, awards and accolades including...
Wildberries depot destroyed, Russia mulls Kyiv strikes
PerthNowby Staff Writers·27 Aug 2026
Wildberries depot destroyed, Russia mulls Kyiv strikes A drone attack has caused a massive fire that destroyed a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries as Ukraine pushes ahead with...
Smart glasses make secret filming easier. What does NZ law actually protect you from?
The Conversation Australiaby Cassandra Mudgway, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Canterbury·27 Aug 2026
At a glance, they look much like ordinary eyewear. But the latest generation of “smart glasses”, including Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley ranges, can capture photos and video without people nearby...
Bookstores struggle to fill shelves after cyber attack on major publisher
ABC News Australiaby Ethan White·27 Aug 2026
In short: Independent bookstores are struggling to meet customer demands after one of Australia's largest book distributors experienced a cyber attack six weeks ago.
Two more incidents rock Sydney Airport
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam·27 Aug 2026
Sydney Airport investigates six separate safety incidents in two months Sydney Airport is investigating two further incidents this month, bringing the total to six in just under two months.
Show families 'weigh up' whether circuits are viable amid cost squeeze
ABC News Australiaby Crispian Yeomans·26 Aug 2026
In short: Show businesses are struggling with high insurance, fuel costs and staff shortages. Known as "showies", operators are having to make tough decisions about the future of the circuit.
Urgent travel warning for Aussies after deadly Nepal floods
PerthNowby Madeline Cove·26 Aug 2026
Travel warning: Australians urged to avoid Nepal flood zones as 34 remain missing Australians in Nepal are being warned to avoid flood-ravaged areas and reconsider their movements as authorities...
Canada’s border war • Jonathan Malloy
Inside Storyby Administrator·26 Aug 2026
Two years ago the idea of Mark Carney as prime minister of Canada was as preposterous as believing, a decade earlier, that a certain New York celebrity businessman could become American president.
Qantas unveils major change to Aussie flights
PerthNowby William Elliott·26 Aug 2026
Qantas unveils lie-flat business class suites for Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787 fleet Qantas passengers will be able to lie flat in business class on a single-aisle aircraft for the first time as...
AIS pays more than $3m in restoration to abused athletes
ABC News Australia·26 Aug 2026
In short: The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has paid more than $3 million to over 225 athletes abused while holding scholarships.
Dementia strikes children, too – but we've found a way to effectively treat it
New Atlasby Mike McRae·26 Aug 2026
Dementia is typically considered a disease of the elderly. Older brains are more likely to fail under protein buildup or reduced blood flow.
'Everyday low prices' lifts Bunnings owner's earnings
PerthNowby Kaaren Morrissey·26 Aug 2026
'Everyday low prices' lifts Bunnings owner's earnings A decision to drop prices on thousands of goods in the wake of household cost of living pressures helped the owner of Bunnings, Kmart and...
Electrician school closure leaves more than 80 apprentices in limbo
ABC News Australiaby Jacob Gamble·26 Aug 2026
In short: A major electrician school has ceased operations in Rockhampton, disrupting training for more than 80 apprentices.
Infantino set to receive World Cup win but loses Italy's support
ABC News Australia·26 Aug 2026
In short: UEFA is set to backtrack on its threat to boycott all FIFA tournaments ahead of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.
Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next
PerthNowby Jonathan Landrum Jr and Jessica Hill·26 Aug 2026
Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next Prosecutors have rested their case in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses in the nearly 30-year-old killing of...
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