Labor hears battle cry against "far right populists"
PerthNowby Andrew Brown30 Aug 2026
Labor hears battle cry against "far right populists" The prime minister has used a key speech in Queensland to take aim at Pauline Hanson in her home state.
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top 66%‘Bleeding out’: Man brutally mauled in gruesome shark attack
PerthNowby Chloe Maher30 Aug 2026
Florida: David Daniel brutally mauled in gruesome shark attack at Boca Grande Key Beach An American man has detailed his brush with death after he was mauled by a shark at a beach in Florida.
Nepal monastery becomes evacuation centre for survivors
ABC News Australiaby Natalie Whiting30 Aug 2026
Nepal flood survivors take shelter at monastery turned makeshift evacuation centre Bhujung Tamang was airlifted with his wife and two daughters two days ago from what is left of his village near...
Pothole poll pledge to secure state's roads
PerthNowby Emily Woods30 Aug 2026
Pothole poll pledge to secure state's roads Potholes will be taken to the polls as a state's premier pledges $352 million to fix half a million holes, while the opposition says it's too little too...
Hanson pushes more coal, fewer renewables without detailing cost
ABC News Australiaby Tamara Clark30 Aug 2026
In short: Warren Pickering, Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce revealed some energy policies to a crowd of 1,000 One Nation supporters in the small western Victorian town of Marnoo last night.
Bizarre claim fuels One Nation confusion
PerthNowby Ria Pandey30 Aug 2026
Barnaby Joyce’s PALM worker claim fuels confusion over One Nation target Barnaby Joyce has mistakenly claimed only “a few” temporary workers from the Pacific Islands contribute to Australia’s net...
PM spruiks Pacific duty of care ahead of key summit
PerthNowby Andrew Brown30 Aug 2026
PM spruiks Pacific duty of care ahead of key summit Australia has a duty to help Pacific nations thrive, the prime minister has urged, as he prepares to meet with regional leaders.
Plibersek indicates support for ban on choking in pornography
ABC News Australiaby Ewa Staszewska30 Aug 2026
In short: Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has indicated support for banning the depiction of strangulation and suffocation in pornography, with some pointing to a similar ban in the UK.
Economic growth data next milestone for Reserve Bank
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman30 Aug 2026
Economic growth data next milestone for Reserve Bank The Reserve Bank will turn its gaze to Australia's economic growth rate after hotter-than-expected inflation data set it on course for another...
Social media opt-out mulled to stem harmful content
PerthNowby Emily Woods30 Aug 2026
Social media opt-out mulled to stem harmful content Australians could have the ability to opt out of social media algorithms under new digital laws as leaders try to limit the spread of violent...
'Basic facts': One Nation slammed for migration muddle
PerthNowby Andrew Brown30 Aug 2026
'Basic facts': One Nation slammed for migration muddle One Nation will not say how many permanent migrants will feature in its overall targets as the party tries to clarify its immigration numbers.
Western Sydney's new observatory centuries in the making
ABC News Australiaby Nabil Al-Nashar30 Aug 2026
In short: Powerhouse Parramatta is now home to a new observatory. It features a range of research-grade telescopes and a program targeting year 7 to year 10 students who can stay overnight.
Genesis debuts luxury EV flagship GV90 with pillarless coach doors
New Atlasby Simon Heptinstall30 Aug 2026
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has spent the last decade successfully polishing its image without becoming a major global name.
Scott turns back clock in Tour Championship title tilt
ABC News Australia30 Aug 2026
In short: Australian Adam Scott is in a tie for third in the PGA Tour Championship. Scott is three shots back from leader Viktor Hovland. What's next?
Iceland votes in tight referendum on EU membership
PerthNowby Tom Little and Johan Ahlander30 Aug 2026
Iceland votes in tight referendum on EU membership Iceland is counting ballots after a close-fought referendum on whether to reopen European Union membership talks, with islanders focused on the...
Huge drone shark monitoring overhaul
PerthNowby Jack Nivison30 Aug 2026
$120m NSW shark monitoring overhaul introduces more drones, extra shark nets More drones and shark nets will be used to keep swimmers safe under a multimillion dollar shark monitoring package...
Soldiers killed after attempted mutiny in Niger
PerthNowby Staff Writers30 Aug 2026
Soldiers killed after attempted mutiny in Niger Dozens of soldiers have been killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger's capital in what was seen as a major...
Birdsville's lone ranger retires after three decades as keeper of the desert
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Walsh30 Aug 2026
Don Rowlands is the keeper of Central Australia's vast Simpson Desert. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of people who have died.
Prison can be a 'revolving door' but ex-inmate wants to change
ABC News Australiaby Monty Jacka30 Aug 2026
In short: Convicted drug trafficker Shannon Pursell was a chronic reoffender for years, but a one-on-one peer support program has helped him achieve his longest run without a new charge.
War weighs on Iran economy as US intensifies sanctions
PerthNowby Eman Abouhassira and Yasmine Ghania and Ahmed Tolba30 Aug 2026
War weighs on Iran economy as US intensifies sanctions Iran's leaders have acknowledged the economic toll of war with the US, with the supreme leader urging the government to address the hardship...