Byron Bay could be losing its fight against high-rise
ABC News Australiaby Lachie McLeod3 Sept 2026
In short: Byron Bay is fighting to save its skyline with a number of proposed developments in breach of height limits.
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top 95%Nepali photographer documents 'survival and sorrow' of flood disaster
ABC News Australiaby Zena Chamas3 Sept 2026
Desperate families crowd around a small army centre in Nuwakot, Nepal, tracing their fingers through hundreds of names taped up on a wall, hoping to find their loved ones listed as survivors.
Yamaha sport bike follows up beloved R15 with more power in new frame
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal3 Sept 2026
Yamaha is adding an exciting little number to its sport bike lineup with the R2, a lightweight follow-up to the R15 that's reigned supreme for nearly two decades.
Sanctioned Israeli minister deletes AI video mocking Palestinian prisoners
ABC News Australiaby Matthew Doran3 Sept 2026
In short: Israel's far-right national security minister has deleted two videos which were criticised for promoting the poor treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism
PerthNowby Tess Ikonomou3 Sept 2026
Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism Four in five Australians believe government should deliver social services directly, but a majority no longer think politicians serve their...
Australia's housing problems will take 'generation' to fix, NAB economist
ABC News Australiaby Gareth Hutchens3 Sept 2026
In short: NAB is forecasting a peak-to-trough decline in dwelling prices of about 7 per cent across Australia's combined capital cities.
States fume over private health changes 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'
ABC News Australiaby Stephanie Dalzell3 Sept 2026
In short: Some states are calling on the Commonwealth to ditch its proposal to cut the extra private health insurance rebate for Australians aged 65 and over.
The best of early spring produce, from avocados to Asian greens
ABC News Australiaby Anna Chisholm3 Sept 2026
It's (finally) spring, but you might need to wait just a little longer for some fresh produce favourites, such as peas. There are still plenty of signs that the seasons are changing, though.
We can't stop listening to these 10 albums from August
ABC News Australiaby James Brennan, Dan Condon, Courtney Fry, and Al Newstead3 Sept 2026
Whenever we bring you the best 10 albums of the month, we wish we could write another article for the records we didn't have space for.
Little Telethon Stars unveil mural of iconic Perth scene
PerthNowby Brooke Rolfe3 Sept 2026
Telethon 2026: Little Telethon Stars unveil new mural at Rottnest Express terminal in first ambassador duties The WA kids of the moment, the Telethon Little Stars, have taken part in their first...
Dogs, cats in bird flu crosshairs as council raises alarm
PerthNowby Eliana Hullett3 Sept 2026
East Freo council makes bird flu information more accessible to limit spread, considering pet restrictions East Fremantle could consider tighter restrictions on where dogs and cats are allowed to...
Canning swim school sweeps WA aquatic awards
PerthNowby Eliana Hullett3 Sept 2026
Canning Swim School and Leisureplex make waves at national aquatic industry awards, sweeping seven The City of Canning has been recognised as one of WA’s best places to learn to swim after its Swim...
No China missile test condemnation from Pacific leaders
PerthNowby Ben McKay3 Sept 2026
No China missile test condemnation from Pacific leaders The Pacific Islands Forum has again failed to condemn China for its missile test, instead walking a middle ground and "registering concern"...
Bungled shooting tragedies puts focus on address links
PerthNowby Sarah Spina-Matthews3 Sept 2026
Bungled shooting tragedies puts focus on address links Addresses from official databases might be finding their way into the hands of criminals, an ex-police officer warns, as botched shootings...
'I'm not a heartless monster': Molly's murderer
PerthNowby Stephanie Gardiner3 Sept 2026
'I'm not a heartless monster': Molly's murderer In a sloped, basic script, Daniel Billings writes that he is sincerely sorry for murdering Molly Ticehurst and acknowledges he is responsible for her...
Natural selection: women win at top science awards
PerthNowby Abe Maddison3 Sept 2026
Natural selection: women win at top science awards The extraordinary contribution of women in Australian science has been highlighted by the winners list for the nation's top science awards.
Billionaire Leon Black skips US congressional deposition over Epstein ties
ABC News Australia3 Sept 2026
In short: US billionaire Leon Black has failed to appear for a congressional deposition over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
European allies sound alarm at more incidents of alleged Russian sabotage
ABC News Australia3 Sept 2026
In short: Two people have been arrested over an alleged arson attack at a German defence manufacturer in Bavaria.
Black skips Epstein deposition, sues US House committee
PerthNowby Staff Writers3 Sept 2026
Black skips Epstein deposition, sues US House committee Billionaire investor Leon Black has refused to appear for a sworn deposition before US Congress and instead sued the House Oversight...
'Soiled' undies and vicious friends research honoured at Ig Nobels
ABC News Australiaby Jacinta Bowler3 Sept 2026
What do burying undies, stealing from babies and vicious friends all have in common? It's all part of research celebrated today with an opera about mushrooms and paper planes thrown at winning...