Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Live: Piastri starts sixth after penalty, surprise pole sitter for Italian GP
ABC News Australiaby Michael Doyle·6 Sept 2026
live F1 live Italian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri starts sixth after penalty, Pierre Gasly on pole in Monza Oscar Piastri starts tonight's Italian Grand Prix from sixth after copping a grid penalty...
US delegation lands in Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine capitals ceasefire
ABC News Australia·6 Sept 2026
In short: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kyiv, as part of a push to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
‘Drastic’ action after staff attacked, bit
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·6 Sept 2026
Queensland youth workers to stop work after staff allegedly assaulted, bit Staff at Queensland’s youth detention centres will again walk off the job amid allegations there were more than 500...
'People were screaming': Qantas passengers tell of engine spitting fire
ABC News Australiaby Gavin Coote·6 Sept 2026
In short: Passengers have spoken out after their Sydney-bound Qantas flight had to be diverted due to flames shooting from the left-hand side engine.
Dozens of bushfires burn as Qld swelters through above-average temps
ABC News Australiaby Chelsea Malunga·6 Sept 2026
A large bushfire has caused major disruptions on the Warrego Highway west of Brisbane, as dozens of fires burn in Queensland.
Dockers AFLW star turns ruck coach after injury to assist victory
ABC News Australia·6 Sept 2026
In short: Fremantle's All-Australian star Mim Strom has pitched in as a ruck coach to help her side defeat Richmond.
Man who saved tourist off notorious Salmon Beach awarded
PerthNowby Oliver Lane·6 Sept 2026
Volunteers and workers recognised for bravery at WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards Some of WA’s most courageous heroes have been recognised for their service at the 2026 WA Fire and Emergency...
Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains
The Conversation Australiaby Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University·6 Sept 2026
Social media users could switch off recommender algorithms in their social media feeds, under new draft laws the Australian government plans to unveil this week.
Osaka apologises to children after struggling with Achilles issue at US Open
ABC News Australia·6 Sept 2026
In short: Naomi Osaka has advanced to the fourth round of the US Open after beating Elise Mertens in a three-setter.
Vietnam wants to grow dental tourism, which has Australian dentists worried
ABC News Australiaby Claire Campbell·6 Sept 2026
In short: Vietnamese dental clinics are targeting Australians through social media, prompting more people to travel there for cheaper dental work.
Brisbane waterfront approved for 2,200 homes but none affordable
ABC News Australia·6 Sept 2026
Queensland's deputy premier says he's "pulling every lever possible" to relieve the housing crisis after confirming a 13-tower development on the "last vacant lot" northside of the Brisbane river...
The US-Canada 'divorce' and the $1.2 trillion fallout
ABC News Australiaby Norman Hermant·6 Sept 2026
The United States and Canada do a lot of business together — more than $1.2 trillion each year. In any trade relationship that big, there are bound to be disputes.
‘Deeply sceptical’: Coalition signals social media crackdown fight
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer·6 Sept 2026
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor ‘deeply sceptical’ of looming social media crackdown Angus Taylor has signalled the Coalition will not back highly anticipated measures further cracking down on...
Appeal as hunt for alleged axe attacker enters new day
PerthNowby Nick Wilson·6 Sept 2026
Appeal as hunt for alleged axe attacker enters new day A manhunt is under way for a man who allegedly attacked three people with an axe or hatchet, leaving all three with critical injuries.
Fire and wind warnings: early spring brings heat risk
PerthNowby Catherine Bouris·6 Sept 2026
Fire and wind warnings: early spring brings heat risk Early spring fire bans have been put in place as Australia's eastern states reckon with unseasonably hot conditions for the start of the...
Range Rover's first electric SUV brings proper off-roading cred
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·6 Sept 2026
After ruling the luxury SUV roost for over half a century, the Range Rover is finally available in a fully electric version.
Live: Cowboys suffer huge finals blow, Dragons face Eels
ABC News Australiaby Simon Smale·6 Sept 2026
live NRL live updates: Reuben Cotter banned for week one of finals, St George Illawarra Dragons vs Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers North Queensland Cowboys star Reuben Cotter will...
Like 'the Spirits': Hobart council slams new 'unfit-for-purpose' planning portal
ABC News Australiaby Paddy Manning·6 Sept 2026
In short: A new planning portal meant to speed up development approvals has turned into a state government debacle.
Ex-Eagle says 'conservative and vanilla' AFL club's main focus is money
ABC News Australiaby Tom Wildie·6 Sept 2026
Former West Coast midfielder Sharrod Wellingham says the Eagles have become "conservative and vanilla", with a focus on money rather than on-field success, following another poor AFL season.
Social algorithm opt-out locked in under legal overhaul
PerthNowby Lucinda Garbutt-Young·6 Sept 2026
Social algorithm opt-out locked in under legal overhaul Social media companies would have to give Australians a clear choice to opt out of algorithms under draft laws expected to be announced...
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