Zoo's baby chimpanzee to be sent elsewhere after mother's rejection
ABC News Australiaby Katrina Beavan3 Sept 2026
In short: Zookeepers had to hand-rear baby Cassie after the chimpanzee was dropped by its mother hours after birth, breaking its leg.
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top 84%Critical deadline looms for building giant
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef3 Sept 2026
Bathla races to secure $20m in last-ditch effort to avoid collapse The clock is ticking for construction giant Bathla, which is seeking an 11th-hour deal as it looks to stave off collapse.
John Galliano’s Met Gala exhibition was cancelled, but his influence on fashion can’t be erased
The Conversation Australiaby Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Enterprise, Torrens University Australia3 Sept 2026
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s planned 2027 Costume Institute exhibition, John Galliano: Horizons, has been cancelled, following Galliano’s statement that “it is best for the exhibition...
‘Why?’: Heartbroken dad’s words to DV killer
PerthNowby Clareese Packer3 Sept 2026
Molly Ticehurst’s family speak of heartbreak in court, face killer Daniel Billings The heartbroken father of Molly Ticehurst says he will grieve the loss of his daughter for the rest of his life...
Hawks superfans keep dad’s memory alive
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam3 Sept 2026
Hawthorn Hawks superfan family score free flights, tickets to AFL match in Perth For many AFL fans, wearing a scarf in your team’s colours means nothing more than a bit of support.
The controversy over Rachel Cusk’s Life of M misses the point
The Conversation Australiaby Liz Evans, Adjunct Researcher, English and Writing, University of Tasmania3 Sept 2026
Rachel Cusk is prone to controversy. Her clinical gaze and razor-sharp brilliance, across a range of novels and memoirs, have long divided critical opinion, earning her a formidable reputation for...
US tells Australia ‘capable allies’ must step up
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer3 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 Melanczuk3 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 Banfield3 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 Melbourne3 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 Walters3 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 Williams3 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 Poidevin3 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 Australia3 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 Australia3 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 Melbourne2 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 Holmes2 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. Weiss2 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 Fryer2 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 Australia2 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.