Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Sanctions and bombs won’t end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of options against an intractable foe
The Conversation Australiaby Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University·1 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit.
Move to protect ‘sensitive’ info in BRS case
PerthNowby Clareese Packer·1 Sept 2026
More than 200 court orders made to protect ‘sensitive’ information and Ben Roberts-Smith’s right to fair trial More than 200 court orders have been made to safeguard highly sensitive information...
Second fire breaks out in Bali in less than 24 hours
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·1 Sept 2026
Bali fire: Second major fire in Bali within 24 hours after rubbish tip erupts into flames Another major fire has hit the holiday hot spot of Bali, less than 24 hours after a popular Seminyak...
Coroner recommends hospital fix cross-border communication after death
ABC News Australiaby Philippe Perez·1 Sept 2026
In short: A coroner is calling for streamlined coordination as part of her findings into the death of a 46-year-old woman at Albury Wodonga Health.
Radio rivals Jones and Hadley face off in court
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang·1 Sept 2026
Radio rivals Jones and Hadley face off in court Talkback radio giants and bitter rivals Ray Hadley and Alan Jones have come face to face in a courtroom as the latter fights allegations of indecent...
Bali venue immediately bans popular birthday decoration
PerthNowby Taylor Renouf·1 Sept 2026
Bali venue bans popular birthday decoration after balloon blamed for Chez Gado Gado fire Bali venues have started banning a popular birthday decoration just days after after a well-known Seminyak...
Uncertainty over job loss numbers as TMAG faces staff cut
ABC News Australiaby Josh Duggan·1 Sept 2026
In short: Staff at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) say they were informed last week that nearly 20 full-time-equivalent jobs are on the chopping block, equating to about 30 per cent of...
Australia is eyeing a world-first ‘fair and reasonable’ test for data collection and privacy
The Conversation Australiaby Rob Nicholls, Senior Research Associate in Media and Communications, University of Sydney·1 Sept 2026
On Monday, the Australian government released draft legislation for the next big overhaul of the Privacy Act.
Perth GP receives bravery commendation for disarming axe-wielding attacker
ABC News Australiaby Emma Wynne·1 Sept 2026
In short: Perth GP Fergus McCabe disarmed an axe-wielding attacker who attempted to kill his colleague Anna Chaney in her clinic in 2023.
Energy watchdog slaps down billion-dollar bailout for transmission line
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Mercer·1 Sept 2026
Australia's biggest transmission company has been slapped down by the regulator over attempts to pass on a billion-dollar bill to consumers for a bungled high-voltage power line.
Lawyer tells court triple murder survivor could be the killer
ABC News Australiaby Chloe Chomicki·1 Sept 2026
In short: A lawyer representing triple murder accused Darryl Valroy Young, 63, has told jurors that a man who survived the shooting incident that killed his family could be the "murderer".
Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags
PerthNowby Sheila Dang and Marianna Parraga·1 Sept 2026
Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags An unprecedented deal for the US to gain access to a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves - and the central role a Venezuelan businessman will play -...
‘Disgraceful’: Outrage for slain Aussie
PerthNowby Ria Pandey·1 Sept 2026
Outrage at ex-Israeli commander’s remarks about Gaza attack that killed Zomi Frankcom Remarks made by the Israeli commander who ordered a drone strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, killing Australian...
Particles from a joint replacement can enter your brain, study finds
New Atlasby Mike McRae·1 Sept 2026
New findings by a team of researchers from the US and Australia have complicated an ongoing debate over whether a total joint arthroplasty may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist
PerthNowby Tom Wark·1 Sept 2026
Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist A school student has testified about falling down a social media rabbit hole that led him to plan a terrorist bombing against thousands.
Ex-boxer’s horror injuries after gangland hit
PerthNowby Rhiannon Lewin·1 Sept 2026
Ex-boxer Humzah Khalid, 26, left wheelchair bound after gangland hit A former professional boxer still has a bullet lodged in his spine following an underworld assassination attempt and may never...
Phones and computers are about to be more expensive — thanks to AI
ABC News Australiaby Teresa Tan, Ashley Kyd, and Brianna Morris-Grant·1 Sept 2026
Beneath the surface, smartphones contain thousands of individual parts. Lurking behind the screen, the battery, the speakers and the camera, a single chip is the main thing keeping your phone...
Teen pleads guilty to planning ISIS-inspired Sydney terror attacks
ABC News Australiaby Lia Harris·1 Sept 2026
In short: A teenage boy has pleaded guilty to preparing for a mass terror attack in Sydney the name of ISIS.
‘Cowardly’: Man accused of abusing AFL star
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·1 Sept 2026
Ethan Quinn, 32, accused of harassing Port Adelaide player Jase Burgoyne on social media The case against a Melbourne man accused of racially abusing an AFL player online is “likely” to resolve, a...
New hope in quest to solve mystery of MND hotspots
ABC News Australiaby Nicola Ceccato·1 Sept 2026
In short: From today, cases of motor neurone disease (MND) must be reported to NSW Health. It is hoped mandatory reporting will provide a better snapshot of disease clusters across the state.
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