Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Hydro outlines how it will assess AI company's enormous energy request
ABC News Australiaby Ashleigh Barraclough·4 Sept 2026
In short: Tasmania's hydro-electric power company has outlined how it will make a decision on Firmus Technologies' request for 450 megawatts of energy.
My top five spring gardening tips for a plentiful harvest
ABC News Australiaby Koren Helbig·4 Sept 2026
Spring in the veggie patch is all about preparation. The work I put in now can spell the difference between a plentiful summer bounty and a pitiful harvest.
How brainless sea sponges use sunset as a cue to prepare for metamorphosis
The Conversation Australiaby Olivia Hewitt, Postdoctoral researcher, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland·4 Sept 2026
Well before I start collecting coats, keys or shoes, my dog always knows when we’re about to leave.
Why the Netherlands pulled 86t of gold out of the US central bank
ABC News Australiaby Luke Cooper·4 Sept 2026
The central bank of the Netherlands has moved dozens of tonnes of its gold out of the United States and Canada.
What to know while Lindsay Clancy’s jury deliberate
PerthNowby Emily Williams·4 Sept 2026
Lindsay Clancy trial: Everything you need to know as jury continues deliberating verdict in high-profile case It is a case that has gripped the world, and a verdict could be imminent.
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem lifted up women everywhere, leaving behind a more gender-equal world
The Conversation Australiaby Sharon Crozier-De Rosa, Professor in History, University of Wollongong·4 Sept 2026
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem has died aged 92. Known almost as much for her trademark mid-parted hair and large aviator sunglasses as for her acute intelligence, courage and wit, she will long...
Clarkson’s fury after wild sheep theft on beloved farm
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·4 Sept 2026
Jeremy Clarkson: UK TV star reveals fury after thieves steal 11 sheep from famous Clarkson Farm Jeremy Clarkson’s farm has been hit with a bizarre livestock heist — with thieves allegedly escaping...
Scorching heat, thunderstorms to smash Aus
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam·4 Sept 2026
‘Remarkably warm’: Sydney to hit 30C this weekend as mixed bag of weather smashes Aus Millions of Aussies will have their first taste of Spring this weekend – with temperatures soaring for one half...
Cyclist Rohan Dennis seeks new judge for driving breach
PerthNowby Abe Maddison·4 Sept 2026
Cyclist Rohan Dennis seeks new judge for driving breach Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has faced court after pleading guilty to driving while suspended, appearing before the same judge who...
Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence
PerthNowby Max Aldred·4 Sept 2026
Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence Australia cannot rely on consent education alone to combat sexual violence, the leader of a key round-table has warned.
One Nation candidate pleads guilty in court to health code violation
ABC News Australiaby Madeleine Stuchbery·4 Sept 2026
In short: Victorian One Nation candidate Ben Lucas pleaded guilty in court on Friday to multiple health code violations.
Top cop dies just months after retiring
PerthNowby Emma Kirk·4 Sept 2026
Former Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski dies following ‘courageous battle’ with cancer Former Queensland police commissioner Steve Gollschewski has died following a “courageous”...
The year the bubble burst • John Edwards
Inside Storyby Administrator·4 Sept 2026
In his new book, 1873, economist, investment banker and Pulitzer-winning writer Liaquat Ahamed tells us this was the year the modern world was made.
Cheerleader death inquest delay for abuse expert search
PerthNowby Rex Martinich·4 Sept 2026
Cheerleader death inquest delay for abuse expert search An inquest into an NRL cheerleader's high-rise death has been significantly delayed as a domestic violence expert is sought to examine dozens...
Alarm after three dogs die from poisoning
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam·4 Sept 2026
Distressing warning after three dogs die in poisoning in Carnarvon, WA A regional town in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region is on high alert after three dogs died after a suspected poisoning in...
Why on earth are these people exercising for 12 hours?
PerthNowby Madeline Cove·4 Sept 2026
The Big Spin Sydney sees riders exercise for 12 hours for Ronald McDonald House There are plenty of things you could do with 12 hours. Sleep. Work. Binge an entire television series.
Beach horror as two young girls struck by dangerous bacteria
PerthNowby Ella George·4 Sept 2026
Dorset beach warning after Ivy Foster and Keeva Hollow hospitalised with serious water borne infections Two children have been fighting for their lives in hospital following routine trips to their...
Cleaning agents may be creating 'traffic' levels of pollution in your home
New Atlasby Mike McRae·4 Sept 2026
With promises of killing 99 percent of germs and leaving our bathroom sink smelling like a Nordic fjord (minus the bears), modern cleaning products have left us with the impression that they make...
Fan-built roller-coaster sets new standard in match-day choreography
ABC News Australiaby Simon Smale·4 Sept 2026
Tifo displays have long been a ubiquitous sight in football stadiums around the world. Typically displayed before kick-off at major matches, fan-led displays have become increasingly elaborate as...
Potholes are annoying and dangerous. Now they’re also political
The Conversation Australiaby Ehsan Yaghoubi, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, Victoria University·4 Sept 2026
In Victoria, potholes have become a hot issue in the lead-up to the state election in November. According to National Transport Research Organisation, Victoria has the worst pothole problem in...
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