Experts warn of late-season uptick in influenza
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Moon and Ned Hammond3 Sept 2026
In short: The latest data from Queensland Health shows an unusually late uptick in influenza cases across the state.
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top 95%'He mesmerised me': Remembering Steve Irwin 20 years after shock death
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Ross3 Sept 2026
Becoming best mates with the Crocodile Hunter left Wes Mannion with permanent scars, but not a single regret.
'Truth must come out': Whistleblower risked it all to expose alleged misconduct
ABC News Australiaby Nassim Khadem3 Sept 2026
It takes a certain kind of inner strength to be a whistleblower. Courage and determination are obvious traits that whistleblowers share, but blowing the lid on alleged misconduct in the nation's...
Economy won't improve until Australia climbs productivity mountain
ABC News Australiaby Michelle Grattan3 Sept 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers would have sighed with relief at this week's economic growth figures. Despite some preview talk of possible stagnation, we saw modest growth of 2.1 per cent in the year to...
Not yet safe to access Hydro Tasmania power station destroyed by fire
ABC News Australiaby Ashleigh Barraclough3 Sept 2026
In short: Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire that gutted one of Tasmania's hydroelectric power stations.
Crisis housing in Victoria to receive $145m boost
ABC News Australiaby Mikaela Ortolan3 Sept 2026
In short: The Albanese government will inject $145 million to deliver safe, stable housing for young people experiencing homelessness and women escaping domestic violence.
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.
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...