Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
School rarely goes to plan. Here are 9 ways students can deal with setbacks and change
The Conversation Australiaby Andrew J. Martin, Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW·3 Sept 2026
School life isn’t always easy. A student may receive a disappointing mark, struggle with a tough assignment, face numerous deadlines, or be anxious about an exam.
Sydney Uni challenges $80k council fee for $5.6m kitchen renovation
ABC News Australiaby Miriah Davis·3 Sept 2026
In short: The University of Sydney is disputing an $80,470 affordable housing contribution to the City of Sydney Council.
Community urged to be vigilant amid 'reckless' killings
PerthNowby Max Aldred·3 Sept 2026
Community urged to be vigilant amid 'reckless' killings Everyday citizens should be vigilant after two seemingly innocent men were gunned down, with an acting premier insisting police are on top of...
Australian shares lift but downside risks remain
PerthNowby Adrian Black·3 Sept 2026
Australian shares lift but downside risks remain Australia's share market is creeping higher, stabilising from a sharp sell-off in the previous session as banks and miners counterbalanced weakness...
Victorian town left without childcare service for two years calls for help
ABC News Australiaby Nethma Dandeniya and Rebekah Lowe·3 Sept 2026
In short: Families in Hopetoun, in Victoria's north-west, have been without a childcare service for more than two years after staffing issues and damage to the facility.
Amazon’s huge job bonanza for sales rush
PerthNowby William Elliott·3 Sept 2026
Amazon to hire 3000 seasonal workers for Christmas rush in Australia Amazon is recruiting 3000 seasonal workers across Australia ahead of the Christmas rush, with pay starting at about $35 an hour.
Anti-aging benefits of exercise achieved with mini-muscle implants
New Atlasby Mike McRae·3 Sept 2026
Frequent resistance training and cardiovascular workouts are critical for maintaining our mental and physical health as we age.
Shares rally as markets await signals for Fed rates
PerthNowby Rocky Swift·3 Sept 2026
Shares rally as markets await signals for Fed rates Shares and bonds staged a relief rally in Asia on Thursday while the yen held on to gains as investors awaited fresh US data and central banker...
‘Disrespectful’ China looms large over talks
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·3 Sept 2026
China, Taiwan stoush, missile test loom large over Pacific talks The Pacific Islands Forum chairman and Palau President says China “never bothered” to inform his country of a controversial...
British-backed CPC buys another NT station for $47.4m
ABC News Australiaby Matt Brann·3 Sept 2026
In short: Consolidated Pastoral Company has bought Vermelha Station in the Northern Territory for $47.4 million. The station comes with a 2,956-megalitre a year water licence.
This abattoir wants to hire 60 people but just one Australian applied
ABC News Australiaby Jess Baker and Kate Forrester·3 Sept 2026
In short: The long-awaited reopening of northern Western Australia's only major abattoir will be pushed to next year after changes to visa processing priorities.
Viral vid captures moment Aussie cop pursues emu
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·3 Sept 2026
New South Wales Police go viral after sharing hilarious video of officer pursuing emu on country road An Australian police officer has become an unlikely viral star after being caught on camera...
Scurvy listed as most likely factor in 6yo Qld boy's death
ABC News Australiaby Janelle Miles·3 Sept 2026
In short: The Queensland coroner has released a report on the findings of a six-year-old boy's death, after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2024.
Power supply 'secure' after fire guts hydro station
PerthNowby Callum Godde and Nick Wilson·3 Sept 2026
Power supply 'secure' after fire guts hydro station Fire has gutted a major power station, leaving hundreds of homes without electricity.
Zoo's baby chimpanzee to be sent elsewhere after mother's rejection
ABC News Australiaby Katrina Beavan·3 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.
Critical deadline looms for building giant
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef·3 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 Australia·3 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 Packer·3 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 Feiam·3 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 Tasmania·3 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...
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