Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Is history a school subject in crisis? New research shows it isn’t, at least not yet
The Conversation Australiaby Kerri Anne Garrard, Senior Lecturer in Education, Deakin University·31 Aug 2026
History educators around the world have expressed concerns about the decline of history enrolments in schools and universities over the past few decades.
'Distressed' Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang·31 Aug 2026
'Distressed' Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint A former radio staffer confided in a friend that Alan Jones was in love with him years before disclosing he had allegedly been indecently...
Where is AI headed? Two media theorists from the 1960s can help us figure it out
The Conversation Australiaby Nick Kelly, Associate Professor in Interaction Design, Queensland University of Technology·31 Aug 2026
The 1960s were a time of great change in technology, culture and politics. Television was radically altering the media environment, and nobody was quite sure how to think about it.
Family loses house and e-bike business in battery fire
ABC News Australiaby Lachie McLeod·31 Aug 2026
In short: Firefighters took nearly 3 hours to control a blaze in a family home at Murwillumbah. The home was the site of a small business, and the owner says he has lost about $500,000 worth of...
'Callous': jealous man who murdered love rival jailed
PerthNowby Tom Wark·31 Aug 2026
'Callous': jealous man who murdered love rival jailed After escaping justice for two decades, a man who stabbed a romantic rival to death will spend at least 18 years behind bars.
The life and times of Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister • Graeme Dobell
Inside Storyby Administrator·31 Aug 2026
In the beginning, there was a moment when Alexander Downer’s term as foreign minister could have been a mere blip, as short as his leadership of the Liberal Party.
Teen accused of fatally running over man to supply DNA
PerthNowby Rex Martinich·31 Aug 2026
Teen accused of fatally running over man to supply DNA A teenage boy accused of murder by allegedly running over a man causing "catastrophic injuries" during a robbery has been ordered to provide a...
All of Annabel Crabb's desserts from the latest season of Kitchen Cabinet
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Johnson·31 Aug 2026
As the host of ABC iview’s Kitchen Cabinet for more than a decade, Annabel Crabb has made a habit of discussing politics at the dinner table.
Richard Denniss is calling for a gas export tax, but an effective royalty system would be a better option
The Conversation Australiaby Diane Kraal, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Business Law and Taxation Dept, Monash Business School, Monash University·31 Aug 2026
Richard Denniss is an economist and head of the Australia Institute, a Canberra-based policy think tank.
Charles Perrottet denies being 'on board the money train' of developer
ABC News Australiaby Chantelle Al-Khouri·31 Aug 2026
In short: Charles Perrottet has been accused of "tying yourself in knots" when answering questions about his dealings with fugitive property developer Jean Nassif.
No end in sight for 'celeb bait' Facebook ad battle
PerthNowby Tom Wark·31 Aug 2026
No end in sight for 'celeb bait' Facebook ad battle Australia's consumer watchdog says Meta has no idea what ads it is publishing on its platforms, allowing scammers to profit off fake celebrity...
‘Concerned’: Court hears of email threat
PerthNowby Steve Zemek·31 Aug 2026
Alleged threat to witness Jason Morrison in Alan Jones trial referred to police An allegedly threatening email sent to a key witness in the Alan Jones trial has been referred to police, a court has...
Workplace watchdog finds 44 safety breaches across NSW farming sector
ABC News Australiaby Caitlan Charles and Sarah Gerathy·31 Aug 2026
In short: Five labour hire firms across the Coffs Coast on the New South Wales Mid North Coast have been ordered to stop work in certain areas after a SafeWork NSW blitz.
WA in midst of gold rush, exploration figures show
ABC News Australiaby Jarrod Lucas and Tara de Landgrafft·31 Aug 2026
In short: Investment in gold exploration in Australia is at an all-time high, data shows, and a major drilling contractor is reporting "unprecedented demand".
‘Blood on the water’: MP’s fate revealed
PerthNowby Ria Pandey·31 Aug 2026
Joyce denies One Nation MP David Farley is looking to quit amid internal rift Barnaby Joyce has denied rumours One Nation’s first elected federal MP is on the verge of quitting the party to serve...
Thousands of Aussies to share in $249 million class action settlement
PerthNowby Hayley Taylor·31 Aug 2026
Thousands of Aussies to share in $249 million settlement after superannuation class action Hundreds of thousands of Australians will share in a $249 million class action settlement.
SA premier defends MotoGP tree removals with almost 400 now slated for chop
ABC News Australiaby Matthew Ward Agius·31 Aug 2026
In short: The SA Premier has defended plans to remove hundreds of trees to make way for a MotoGP track in Adelaide's eastern parklands. The opposition leader has raised concerns about transparency.
Google changes US maps to Lake America from Lake Ontario
ABC News Australia·31 Aug 2026
In short: Google has updated its US-based maps from Lake Ontario to Lake America, following an order by Donald Trump changing the name last week.
Maduro sends peace and love in first prison photos after US capture
ABC News Australiaby Luke Cooper·31 Aug 2026
In short: Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has posted photos online that appear to have been taken inside a US detention centre months after his capture.
Ex-Carlton coach Voss gives assessment of Blues' finals hopes
ABC News Australia·31 Aug 2026
In short: Michael Voss says the Blues are "the equal-form team of the competition" but feels an AFL premiership may be beyond them this season.
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