Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
How Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields will recreate the impact, power and joy of Lilith Fair
The Conversation Australiaby Janelle K. Johnstone, Associate Lecturer Crime, Justice and Legal Studies, School of Social Inquiry, La Trobe University·28 Aug 2026
A symbol of daisy chains sits at the heart of the vision of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, a lineup of women and gender diverse musicians who will perform in California this weekend.
Cop minister grilled over Bondi gunman
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·28 Aug 2026
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley grilled during budget estimates hearing NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has declined to answer key questions about the issuing of a firearms licence to alleged...
Private credit stress deepens as CVS Lane suspends investor redemptions
ABC News Australiaby David Taylor·28 Aug 2026
Stress in Australia's private credit sector is intensifying. A private lender with significant loans to collapsed developer Bathla called CVS Lane is the latest private credit firm to limit...
Marathon runner felt part of identity 'stolen' after losing national record
ABC News Australiaby Amanda Shalala·28 Aug 2026
In short: Andy Buchanan and Ellie Pashley will lead the Australian charge at the Sydney Marathon. This is the second year the event will be part of the world majors. What's next?
Not so quiet on the western front • Peter Brent
Inside Storyby Peter Brent·28 Aug 2026
What is it with federal politicians and Western Australia? The major parties fall over each other to fawn over the state and its residents.
Parcels, real estate sales send AusPost profit higher
PerthNowby Adrian Black·28 Aug 2026
Parcels, real estate sales send AusPost profit higher Property sell-offs and billions of dollars in parcels and services revenue have delivered Australia Post a nearly 70 per cent full-year profit...
Date set for start of jumping castle tragedy inquest
PerthNowby Ethan James·28 Aug 2026
Date set for start of jumping castle tragedy inquest Almost five years after six children died in a primary school jumping castle tragedy, a start date has been set for an inquest examining safety...
Fears new Catholic owner will cut IVF, abortion services as hospital sale gets greenlight
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Moran·28 Aug 2026
In short: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved the sale of the Hobart Private Hospital to Calvary Healthcare, ending fears about its future.
Body for 'frank, evidence-based' advice to Victorian government ditched
ABC News Australiaby Rachel Eddie·28 Aug 2026
In short: Infrastructure Victoria and Economic Growth Victoria will be wound up by the state government, slashing up to 50 jobs and saving $12 million over the coming four years.
Sail-powered drone fires guided missiles in US Navy live-fire test
New Atlasby David Szondy·28 Aug 2026
What looks like a sailboard but packs a punch like a warship? Thanks to Saildrone and Lockheed Martin, it's the Saildrone Surveyor Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), which recently fired two Joint...
Australians endure anxious wait for news on loved ones after Nepal floods
ABC News Australiaby Ethan Rix, Jade Toomey, and Judd Boaz·28 Aug 2026
In short: The family and friends of Australians missing in Nepal and Tibet following deadly floods are appealing for information amid a communications blackout in affected areas.
Breaking: 'Psychological risk': Australian scientists to abandon remote island over bird flu fears
ABC News Australiaby Jano Gibson·28 Aug 2026
In short: The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) plans to extract its staff from Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean amid concerns about the impact of bird flu.
‘Cautious spending’: Retailer blames budget
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef·28 Aug 2026
Harvey Norman warns of sales slowdown following federal budget, rate rises Retail pioneer Harvey Norman blames changes announced in the federal government’s budget and overall cost-of-living...
Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing
PerthNowby Jack Queen·28 Aug 2026
Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing A former Las Vegas police detective has told jurors he could not corroborate the story of an ex-gang leader who said he was involved in the...
Iran becomes 'war of attrition' where peace prospects are 'bleak'
ABC News Australiaby Leonie Thorne and Brad Ryan·28 Aug 2026
Shortly after declaring war on Iran six months ago, US President Donald Trump said the operation would take four weeks or less. "We took a little excursion … to get rid of some evil.
The secret of Wests Tigers remarkable NRLW rebirth
ABC News Australiaby Nick Campton·28 Aug 2026
Traditionally, Wests Tigers have found wins hard to come by in the NRLW. The joint venture has endured difficult times since it entered the competition three years ago.
‘Never be another Bob’: Tribute to 23yo pilot
PerthNowby Rhiannon Lewin·28 Aug 2026
Bob Bramley, 23, remembered by loved ones following light plane crash in Northern Territory A young, “passionate and courageous” pilot is being remembered by loved ones following a light plane...
Fallen AFL great facing jail for motel attack
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·28 Aug 2026
St Kilda’s Nicky Winmar set to learn fate for assault on woman in regional Victoria Former AFL great Nicky Winmar is expected to learn his fate for a violent attack on a woman in a Victorian motel...
Former premier’s brother to front ICAC
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman·28 Aug 2026
ICAC to hear from Charles and Anita Perrottet after dramatic David Chandler evidence A husband and wife at the centre of the ICAC storm are due to take the stand on Friday as the corruption inquiry...
Ex-premier’s brother faces ICAC grilling
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman·28 Aug 2026
ICAC to hear from Charles and Anita Perrottet after dramatic evidence from ex-building commissioner A husband and wife caught up in an ICAC storm are taking stand on Friday as the corruption...
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