Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Jail time possible for ex-AFL star Winmar over attack
PerthNowby Tara Cosoleto·27 Aug 2026
Jail time possible for ex-AFL star Winmar over attack Former AFL star Nicky Winmar will soon learn if he has been spared jail time for dragging a woman and bashing her head into a door.
AI carve outs making districts 'political footballs'
PerthNowby Andrew Brown·27 Aug 2026
AI carve outs making districts 'political footballs' Communities poised to host artificial intelligence data centres are being treated like political footballs, advocates say, after two...
UEFA planning criminal claim against FIFA boss over World Cup proposal
ABC News Australiaby Europe correspondent Elias Clure·27 Aug 2026
In short: Documents lodged in US courts have revealed UEFA is planning legal action against FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
Nepal, China warn of new risks after devastating floods
PerthNowby Staff Writers·27 Aug 2026
Nepal, China warn of new risks after devastating floods Nepal and China have both warned of fresh risks of flooding in the Himalayas as two lakes that have developed on either side of their border...
Titanium pocket knife with M390 steel puts serious cutting power on your keychain
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·27 Aug 2026
A new pocket knife we've spotted promises to give you the best of both worlds: a strong blade that's large enough for demanding cutting tasks, and a compact size.
Superheated steam could make industrial drying more sustainable
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova·27 Aug 2026
Hot-air drying is important in pretty much all the modern industries you can think of. It’s used to dry fruits and vegetables, preserve grains and spices, and make everything from powdered milk and...
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.
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