Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
‘Punched him in the head’: Cop’s boast
PerthNowby Jack Nivison·1 Sept 2026
NSW Police officer caught on bodycam saying he punched man in head ‘while he was down’ A NSW Police officer has been captured on his own bodycam footage telling colleagues he punched a man in the...
Aussies to fry in unusual spring heat
PerthNowby Paige Fryer·1 Sept 2026
Millions of Australians to face unusually warm spring as temperatures soar Millions of Australians are set to sweat through an unusually warm start to spring this week, with parts of the east coast...
‘Suspicious’: China’s role in forum exodus
PerthNowby Ria Pandey·1 Sept 2026
China interference fears mount as key Pacific leaders snub major summit The Albanese government has remained tight-lipped on whether it believes Beijing was behind the withdrawal of a number of...
Meth found in McMuffin during traffic stop, police say
ABC News Australiaby Ruby Littler·1 Sept 2026
In short: Broome detectives say they found methylamphetamine hidden in a breakfast sandwich during a traffic stop in August.
Vaccination of orange-bellied parrots begins as deadly bird flu spreads
ABC News Australiaby Sandy Powell·1 Sept 2026
In short: The deadly H5 bird flu has spread statewide in Tasmania, with new detections in Marrawah, Triabunna and Acton Park.
Man found guilty of murder three decades after Tupac’s death
PerthNowby Staff Writers·1 Sept 2026
Tupac Shakur trial: US man Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering rap icon A jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder in orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon...
Children’s picture books reflect changing attitudes to languages and can support revitalisation
The Conversation Australiaby Nicola Daly, Professor in Children's Literature, University of Waikato·1 Sept 2026
We know from a wealth of research that children’s picture books support language learning. During a fellowship at the International Youth Library in Munich, I had an opportunity to examine how...
India's PM Modi calls on Putin to end war in Ukraine
ABC News Australia·1 Sept 2026
In short: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Russian President Vladimir Putin the war in Ukraine needs to end for humanity's sake.
Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty in Tupac Shakur killing case
ABC News Australia·1 Sept 2026
In short: A Nevada jury has found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Hybrid trains touted as a solution to west Melbourne's transport woes
ABC News Australia·1 Sept 2026
In short: The Victorian Liberal Party is promising new hybrid trains for Melbourne's west if it is elected in November.
Messi's legendary run for Argentina almost never happened after heartbreak
ABC News Australiaby Michael Doyle·1 Sept 2026
Lionel Messi's retirement from the Argentina national side brings down the curtain on one of world football's most storied international careers.
Terrifying moment Perth mum confronts intruders in her home
PerthNowby Bryce Luff·31 Aug 2026
Perth police reveal spike in motorcycle thefts linked to online marketplaces after mum confronts alleged intruders A mother has been left “disturbed and shaken” after coming face to face with...
Illegal firewood trade harming WA forests and hurting businesses
ABC News Australiaby Gabrielle Becerra Mellet, Madigan Landry, and Chela Williams·31 Aug 2026
In short: Residents say illegal firewood gathering is damaging the landscape and undercutting businesses across WA's South West forests.
US irks G20 ministers by inviting Russia
PerthNowby David Lawder·31 Aug 2026
US irks G20 ministers by inviting Russia The United States' move to welcome Russia back to a meeting of G20 countries while denying some journalists access to the gathering has dismayed some...
Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han jailed for corruption
ABC News Australia·31 Aug 2026
In short: The leader of South Korea's Unification Church, Hak Ja Han, has been sentenced to two years in jail for corruption.
Grim update for 43 Aussies missing in horror Nepal floods
PerthNowby Madeline Cove·31 Aug 2026
Nepal floods leave 500 workers trapped in tunnels as 43 Australians remain missing amid China disaster Rescuers in Nepal are racing against time to reach hundreds of workers feared trapped inside...
The music that made Dolly Parton a global icon
The Conversation Australiaby Isabella Podwinski, Social Media Producer, The Conversation·31 Aug 2026
It was 1967, and country musician Porter Wagoner was introducing a guest on his weekly TV show. The camera cuts to a woman with big, blonde beehive, wearing a magenta mini dress with the same shade...
Dolly Parton laid to rest at private service as Dollyfest announced
ABC News Australiaby Liana Walker·31 Aug 2026
In short: Dolly Parton has been laid to rest in a private ceremony after she died from cancer last week.
Supreme Court lets construction continue on Trump's $558m ballroom
ABC News Australia·31 Aug 2026
In short: The Supreme Court has voted 5-4 in favour of allowing the White House to continue construction on a $558 million ballroom project.
US Supreme Court green lights White House ballroom
PerthNowby John Kruzel·31 Aug 2026
US Supreme Court green lights White House ballroom The US Supreme Court has ruled to let Donald Trump's administration continue construction of his White House ballroom complex while the president...
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