Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
US tells Australia ‘capable allies’ must step up
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer·3 Sept 2026
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells Defence Minister Riched Marles ‘capable allies’ must step up US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has “emphasized the need for capable allies to contribute to the...
Gun found in lake may be key to solving 14-year-old murders
PerthNowby Zosia Melanczuk·3 Sept 2026
Gun found in Alps lake by tourists could help finally solve 14-year-old violent murders of al-Hilli family An unexpected discovery by a group of tourists could help finally uncover the violent...
Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities
PerthNowby Tess Ikonomou and Annabelle Banfield·3 Sept 2026
Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities Australia and the US need to ensure both nations' military capabilities "match," War Secretary Pete Hegseth has told high-level talks.
Volatile electorate delivers mixed results for all parties in latest polls
The Conversation Australiaby Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne·3 Sept 2026
In the two latest new federal polls, Morgan was good for Labor but Essential was bad. There were four federal polls taken last week, largely before the Western Australian Secret Harbour byelection.
Theft of sanitary items demonstrates period poverty desperation
ABC News Australiaby Amelia Walters·3 Sept 2026
In short: Teachers, social workers and wellbeing leaders are paying out of pocket for period products in South Australia.
Family prepare to farewell ‘fearless’ Lily Hooper
PerthNowby Emily Williams·3 Sept 2026
Lily Hooper: Family prepare to say goodbye to 18-year-old hiker after her death in Nattai National Park The family and loved ones of Lily Hooper are gearing up to farewell the “fearless” teenager...
UNICEF: 20m kids suffered online sex abuse in one year
PerthNowby Olivia Le Poidevin·3 Sept 2026
UNICEF: 20m kids suffered online sex abuse in one year About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single...
Birds cause a flutter of discontent for Medvedev at US Open
ABC News Australia·3 Sept 2026
In short: Daniil Medvedev beat Sebastian Gorzny 6-1 6-3 7-5 in the second round of the US Open. Medvedev was left frustrated with the umpire after he belatedly called a halt to a point after birds...
LA Clippers fined $40m over 'flagrant' rules breaches
ABC News Australia·3 Sept 2026
In short: The NBA has fined the LA Clippers $US30million for violating the salary cap rules in relation to the contract of two-time finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.
NZ’s new medicines fast-track promises quicker approvals. But what about access?
The Conversation Australiaby Dylan A Mordaunt, Research Fellow, Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Flinders University; The University of Melbourne·2 Sept 2026
A surge in severe respiratory illness has been placing New Zealand’s hospitals under intense pressure over recent weeks.
Pro-stadium opinion piece by public servant had input from Devils footy club
ABC News Australiaby Adam Holmes·2 Sept 2026
In short: A 3,000-word opinion piece by a senior Tasmanian public servant in favour of the Macquarie Point stadium ahead of a crucial vote was described by the government as being done...
Adorable Kia camper vans are about to grow in a major way
New Atlasby C.C. Weiss·2 Sept 2026
Many of our most popular camper van articles of 2026 have one thing in common: the Kia PV5. The smallest member of Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) modular electric family has proven a highly...
Disturbing find in baby formula tin
PerthNowby Paige Fryer·2 Sept 2026
Couple charged after police find commercial ketamine stash in baby formula tin A Sydney couple is facing a potential life sentence after police allegedly uncovered a commercial ketamine stash...
Insurance delays as Exmouth residents struggle with living conditions
ABC News Australia·2 Sept 2026
In short: Exmouth locals are struggling to have their insurance claims processed following Cyclone Narelle. Some residents are still unable to return to their homes five months on from cyclone.
Warwick Thornton enters Red CentreNATS with 'Michelangelo of the bush'
ABC News Australiaby Elsie Lange·2 Sept 2026
In short: One of Australia's most celebrated filmmakers Warwick Thornton is making his Red CentreNATS debut this year.
Tragic update after girl’s petting zoo infection
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam·2 Sept 2026
Three-year-old girl dies after contracting rare infection from petting zoo A young girl who contracted a rare infection after visiting a petting zoo in Victoria has died, her family has confirmed.
$12m koala underpass not used in five months
ABC News Australiaby Brooke Chandler·2 Sept 2026
In short: A $12 million koala underpass on the busy Appin Road was designed to protect the koala population.
Race to save 900 trapped workers after Nepal flood horror
PerthNowby Madeline Cove·2 Sept 2026
Nepal floods: Rescuers race to save 900 workers trapped in hydropower tunnels as death toll hits 1204 A desperate race is under way to reach hundreds of workers feared trapped deep inside...
‘Nice ring to it’: Trump sets sights on wild Hormuz rebrand
PerthNowby Chloe Maher·2 Sept 2026
Donald Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait’ as ‘Lake America’ appears on Apple Maps in US Donald Trump has set his sights on another major landmark on the world map, suggesting...
Sydney gangland war's disturbing crossfire casualties trend continues
ABC News Australiaby Anton Rose·2 Sept 2026
In short: A potential sixth innocent victim in the space of a year and a half has been killed in relation to simmering tensions in Sydney's underworld.
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