Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Even if it doesn’t form government, the far-right AfD has shaken Germany’s political establishment to the core
The Conversation Australiaby Matt Fitzpatrick, Professor in International History, Flinders University·7 Sept 2026
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has sent shock waves across Germany – and the world – by trouncing the opposition in a state election over the weekend.
Lambo guy’s legal win over ex-MP
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·7 Sept 2026
Adrian Portelli wins first legal step in defamation case against Andrea Michaels and South Australian government Flashy billionaire entrepreneur Adrian Portelli has scored a legal win in his...
Serious human illness transmitted by ticks has been identified
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson·7 Sept 2026
Scientists have uncovered a new pathogen transmitted to humans from ticks, reminding us that one of the biggest threats to our health is zoonotic disease.
Thousands of camera-detected seatbelt fines in doubt after 'administrative error'
ABC News Australiaby Monte Bovill·7 Sept 2026
In short: The ACT government's Access Canberra did not properly update a legal document relating to its use of cameras to detect drivers' unlawful seatbelt use.
Tech giants know honesty can cost billions. Do we trust them with the truth?
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson·7 Sept 2026
It's not often that we get an actual price tag on the cost of our previous actions, but last month Meta did.
Are jumping castles safe? An amusement ride safety expert explains
The Conversation Australiaby David Eager, Emeritus Professor, University of Technology Sydney·7 Sept 2026
On Saturday, five children were hospitalised after two separate incidents in which jumping castles were lifted into the air by high winds.
Australia’s social media ban has an enforcement problem. These new laws aim to fix it
The Conversation Australiaby Christine Parker, Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne·7 Sept 2026
In the same week the federal government is preparing to introduce its landmark digital duty of care legislation, it is also returning to some unfinished business: strengthening its social media age...
Strong is the New Pretty: Suzie Miller’s new play celebrates the women who fought for a place in AFL
The Conversation Australiaby Delyse Ryan, National Course Coordinator of Creative Arts, Senior Lecturer in Drama, Australian Catholic University·7 Sept 2026
Kicking off the Brisbane Festival, Suzie Miller’s new play Strong is the New Pretty celebrates the blood, sweat and tears that helped create the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW)...
Jakarta flights affected by volcanic eruption, but Bali trips continue
ABC News Australiaby Dannielle Maguire·7 Sept 2026
The eruption of Indonesian volcano Mount Anak Krakatau has spewed clouds of ash over parts of the island nation, halting flights in and out of Jakarta.
Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off
PerthNowby Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson·7 Sept 2026
Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off Two major aviation companies are among those investing $30 million in a North Queensland project designed to kickstart Australia's low-carbon...
No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled
PerthNowby Ben McKay·7 Sept 2026
No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled Australia's relationship with one of its closest neighbours has been bolstered by the calming of political ructions in Solomon Islands.
'Not value for money': Plans for Tuggeranong ice sports facility scrapped
ABC News Australiaby Niki Burnside·7 Sept 2026
The ACT government has announced a proposed ice sports facility intended for Tuggeranong will not go ahead.
'Selfish race': former cop skeptical on tobacco tax cut
PerthNowby Callum Godde·7 Sept 2026
'Selfish race': former cop skeptical on tobacco tax cut Taming Australia's tobacco black market may require a more radical solution than slashing cigarette taxes, a former leading detective says.
Fugitive hung glam daughter out to dry
PerthNowby Rhiannon Lewin and Paige Fryer·7 Sept 2026
Developer’s daughter pleads guilty to fraud after being ‘controlled’ by fugitive father The glamorous daughter of a controversial property developer was “controlled and manipulated” by her fugitive...
‘Betrayed’ veteran urges son not to join ADF
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer·7 Sept 2026
‘Betrayed’ veteran urging son not to joining ADF under Labor A decorated former soldier and veterans’ health advocate says he is counselling his son against a military career because he cannot...
Australia’s bizarre new way to be buried is here
PerthNowby Madeline Cove·7 Sept 2026
Mushroom coffin Australia: Loop Living Cocoon creates mushroom coffin used in Blue Mountains funeral Ashes to ashes, dust to dust — and, in this case, mushrooms to soil.
Australia has a housing shortage. So why are Bathla and other home builders collapsing?
The Conversation Australiaby Amanda Bull, Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Law, Queensland University of Technology·7 Sept 2026
Across Australia, thousands of people are waiting to find out if their homes will be built, after several separate construction company collapses.
‘Truly sorry’: Student details exposed in hack
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman·7 Sept 2026
More than one million affected in major Mathspace data breach across Australia and New Zealand More than one million students, parents, guardians and teachers across Australia and New Zealand have...
Man who threatened PM and treasurer avoids jail
ABC News Australia·7 Sept 2026
In short: Gold Coast man Scott Evans, 57, has pleaded guilty to threatening to bash Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Israeli PM orders removal of West Bank settler outposts
PerthNowby Alexander Cornwell·7 Sept 2026
Israeli PM orders removal of West Bank settler outposts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered unauthorised settler outposts in the West Bank to be dismantled, amid pressure from the...
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