Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Data of 8.7 million breached in hack of UK airports
PerthNowby Rosie Shead·27 Aug 2026
Data of 8.7 million breached in hack of UK airports Three major UK airports have been hit by a "cyber security incident" in which the data of about 8.7 million customers was accessed, Manchester...
Ratko Mladic, ex-general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies in prison
ABC News Australia·27 Aug 2026
In short: Bosnian-Serb former general and convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic has died in prison at the age of 83.
SWM’s New Versante 550 might be the best A2 Tourer you’ll never ride
New Atlasby Utkarsh Sood·27 Aug 2026
In another edition of “this heritage bikemaker was once European,” we have Speedy Working Motors (SWM), a name once plastered across Italian-built dirt bikes and now under the umbrella of Chinese...
Sugar-free gum could raise heart risk
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·27 Aug 2026
Sugar-free gum could raise heart risk Chewing sugar-free gum could come with an unexpected health risk, as scientists warn that high levels of the sweetener xylitol may raise the chances of a heart...
Global aid heads to Nepal after devastating flash flood
PerthNowby Staff Writers·27 Aug 2026
Global aid heads to Nepal after devastating flash flood AID AND ASSISTANCE ANNOUNCED AND DELIVERED FOR THE HIMALAYAN FLOOD RESPONSE: CHINA China had co-ordinated emergency supplies and cash...
Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament
ABC News Australiaby Joseph Hathaway-Wilson·27 Aug 2026
In short: The Northern Territory Parliament has passed voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation in a conscience vote this evening.
Israeli commander defends ordering strike that killed Zomi Frankcom
ABC News Australiaby Joey Watson·27 Aug 2026
An Israeli commander who ordered a deadly drone strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, killing Australian woman Zomi Frankcom, says he still stands by his decision to launch the attack and did not intend...
Probe ramps up for Pakistan blaze that killed newborns
PerthNowby Munir Ahmed·27 Aug 2026
Probe ramps up for Pakistan blaze that killed newborns Investigators appointed by Pakistan's prime minister have made a visit to the hospital nursery where a fast-moving fire killed 14 newborns, as...
Fears for Aussies missing in Nepal after catastrophic floods
PerthNowby Caitlin Vinci·27 Aug 2026
Nepal flooding: 35 Australians missing after catastrophic flood tore through Himalayas, more than 162 dead Grave fears are mounting for 35 Australians missing in Nepal after catastrophic flooding...
Comcast turns Wi-Fi into home security for free – should you use it?
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·27 Aug 2026
If you use Comcast's Xfinity broadband service, you might be eligible for a pretty interesting freebie: a layer of home security that doesn't require cameras or any additional hardware.
Russia launches 'massive' strike on Ukrainian cities
PerthNowby Hanna Arhirova·27 Aug 2026
Russia launches 'massive' strike on Ukrainian cities Russia has bombarded cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones in an onslaught that began after nightfall and continued into daylight...
Foreign visitors missing after Nepal-China floods
PerthNowby Staff Writers·27 Aug 2026
Foreign visitors missing after Nepal-China floods A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal.
Search scaled back for missing 87-year-old man with dementia
ABC News Australiaby Will Corbett and Eliza Kavanagh·27 Aug 2026
In short: A multi-agency search for an elderly man missing in Western Australia's south has been scaled back by police. James Ballantyne, 87, went missing on Saturday morning while out for a walk.
Australian hackers accused of global cybercrime
PerthNowby Aaron Bunch·27 Aug 2026
Australian hackers accused of global cybercrime Two young Australian men allegedly masterminded a global cybercrime syndicate that fleeced hundreds of millions of dollars from its victims.
Powerhouse Parramatta CEO steps aside weeks from grand opening
ABC News Australiaby Nabil Al-Nashar·27 Aug 2026
In short: Lisa Havilah has stepped aside as Powerhouse Parramatta CEO pending "investigations into governance and procurement" by the NSW government.
Kmart to rollout more K Home and Philippines stores
PerthNowby Cheyanne Enciso·27 Aug 2026
Kmart to rollout more K Home stores and eyes bigger push into the Philippines under Anko brand Kmart is looking to roll out more standalone homeware stores across the country as well as open...
Live: Adam Reynolds sidelined for Lang Park farewell against Storm
ABC News Australiaby Jon Healy·27 Aug 2026
live NRL live: Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm as Adam Reynolds sidelined Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds waves goodbye to his adopted home ground from the sidelines at Lang Park as the Broncos...
Men cope with loneliness in a strikingly different way to women
New Atlasby Mike McRae·27 Aug 2026
It’s Friday night. The weekend is here. Yet once again, nobody has called to ask you out. You have no plans. It’s just you, Netflix, and a bottle of gin.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·27 Aug 2026
Like many of his predecessors, Anthony Albanese has grown to enjoy the international diplomatic round that goes with the prime minister’s job.
Move to slash amount of vitamin B6 considered safe by 72 per cent
ABC News Australiaby Tom Hartley·27 Aug 2026
In short: The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has recommended reducing the upper limit of daily human consumption of vitamin B6 to 14 milligrams, down from the current 50mg.
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