Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on why progressives need to ‘take on’ One Nation
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·3 Sept 2026
First elected to parliament in 2007 at the age of 25, Sarah Hanson-Young is now the Greens’ longest serving federal politician.
‘Disregard for life’: Police warn as two innocents shot dead
PerthNowby Emily Williams·3 Sept 2026
NSW organised crime: Two shootings in two days of innocent victims prompts major police crackdown The deaths of two innocent people in two days has prompted a major crackdown on organised crime in...
As Animalia turns 40, its author reflects on its extraordinary success
ABC News Australiaby Nicola Heath·3 Sept 2026
In 1986, Graeme Base was a 28-year-old illustrator who had published one picture book, My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch, and was about to publish another.
German backpacker reveals how she survived in WA’s outback
PerthNowby Zosia Melanczuk·3 Sept 2026
‘Brink of madness’: German backpacker Carolina Wilga details her 12-day WA outback nightmare in tell-all book It was the extraordinary story of survival that gave Hollywood blockbuster movies a run...
Update on trio accused of synagogue attack
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·3 Sept 2026
Trio accused of Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing to face key court hearing in May 2027 Three young men accused of torching a Melbourne synagogue in a suspected politically motivated attack will...
Bali beach club goes high tech with newest addition
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·3 Sept 2026
Finns Beach Club: Iconic Canggu venue announces tiny dancing humanoid robots to join entertainment line-up A beloved beach club in Bali is officially entering the high tech age, thanks to their...
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.
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