Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
ABC News Australiaby Niki Burnside2 Sept 2026
In short: A man who slipped near a wet floor sign at a Canberra McDonald's sought nearly $2 million in compensation, claiming the injury he incurred had caused long-term health problems.
The Conversation Australiaby Stephen Bartos, Professor of Economics, University of Canberra2 Sept 2026
Australia’s economy expanded by 0.4% in the June quarter, with spending growth driven by record sales of imported electric vehicles.
ABC News Australiaby Olivia Jenkins2 Sept 2026
In short: Majid Alibadi has been sentenced to a maximum of five and a half years in prison for crimes committed at the height of Victoria's tobacco wars.
The Conversation Australiaby Nader Naderpajouh, Associate Professor/Head of School of Project Management, University of Sydney2 Sept 2026
Hearts across the globe are aching for communities along the Nepal-Tibet border. Last Wednesday, a catastrophic flash flood ripped apart whole villages and swept away dozens of vital bridges and...
PerthNowby William Ton2 Sept 2026
Tobacco kingpin's tasker jailed over rival arson jobs A tobacco kingpin lieutenant who organised arsons against rival syndicates has been jailed over the costly power plays.
The Conversation Australiaby Shannon Brincat, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast2 Sept 2026
When Israeli jets struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria on August 18, Israel said the attack was meant to stop Turkish forces from deploying there to help rebuild Syria’s army.
PerthNowby Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson2 Sept 2026
'Bloody dangerous': world to exceed 1.5-degree warming The world will exceed 1.5 degrees of warming within years, a United Nations report has found, exposing communities to more extreme heatwaves...
The Conversation Australiaby Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW2 Sept 2026
For over a decade, the world has been trying to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s no longer possible, according to a new United Nations report. We will likely pass 1.5°C in 2030.
PerthNowby Emily Woods2 Sept 2026
Raising boys to men during age of toxic 'manosphere' Socceroo superstar Craig Foster has put males on notice for saying "it's not all men", calling for Australians to work together against...
PerthNowby Max Aldred2 Sept 2026
Leaders clash on gun blitz as student shot dead in bed A university student's suspected gangland killers remain on the run, as state leaders remain split on crime reforms including a landmark gun...
PerthNowby Ben McKay2 Sept 2026
New Zealand joins Kiribati in Pacific summit absence New Zealand has been left red-faced at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, with no political attendee at the plenary.
PerthNowby Robyn Wuth2 Sept 2026
Federal police swoop on former CFMEU powerbroker's home A former CFMEU powerbroker's home has been raided as part of a widening corruption probe into a state's building industry.
PerthNowby Nick Wilson2 Sept 2026
Funding deadline looms for embattled home developer The deadline is fast-approaching for a major housing developer to secure a last-minute funding lifeline, with thousands of buyers left in the...
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang2 Sept 2026
'Dog': Hadley's explosion at Jones over assault claim Talkback giant Ray Hadley unleashed a profanity-laden verbal attack on fellow broadcaster Alan Jones after being informed his rival was behind...
The Conversation Australiaby Wanning Sun, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, University of Technology Sydney2 Sept 2026
As rescue efforts have continued on both sides of the border following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, a fight over how the disaster is being reported has been growing in intensity on...
PerthNowby Ella George2 Sept 2026
Lindsay Clancy verdict delayed following fourth day of jury deadlock in high-profile murder trial A 12-person jury tasked with deciding the fate of alleged murderer Lindsay Clancy has ended a...
PerthNowby Rex Martinich2 Sept 2026
Lehrmann jurors could be grilled on pre-trial knowledge Jurors in the pending trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape could be questioned about their prior knowledge of him and the case.
The Conversation Australiaby Heather Douglas, Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW), The University of Melbourne2 Sept 2026
Federal Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says Australia should “look very seriously” at banning pornography depicting sexual strangulation.
PerthNowby Andrew Brown2 Sept 2026
Blanket bans on AI could cause 'data centre panic' One-size-fits-all restrictions on how artificial intelligence data centres are powered could send investment in the growing technology overseas...
PerthNowby Laine Clark2 Sept 2026
Missing sheep worth almost $2m sparks police probe Thousands of sheep worth almost $2 million have allegedly been stolen from a rural property, prompting a police appeal.
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