Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
ABC News Australiaby Chloe Chomicki7 Sept 2026
In short: Triple murderer Darryl Young, who gunned down his neighbours at Bogie in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Conversation Australiaby Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney7 Sept 2026
Should the federal government be constitutionally able to ban a group, resulting in stiff criminal penalties for its continuing members, even though the group has not committed any crime?
PerthNowby Tom Wark7 Sept 2026
Child-abusing teacher's aide shown 'mercy' by judge A teacher's aide who sexually abused a dozen young boys online has been spared more prison time by a merciful judge.
ABC News Australiaby Vanessa Jarrett7 Sept 2026
In short: Tyron Peter Donald Grealy has been charged with murder for the death of Hazley Ellen Shanks.
PerthNowby Caitlin Vinci7 Sept 2026
Health warning as WA child recovers in hospital from meningococcal serogroup B disease A WA child is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with a rare and potentially deadly infection.
PerthNowby Rex Martinich7 Sept 2026
Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case Clive Palmer has claimed that his political power led to criminal charges as he sought to adjourn a long-running case alleging he used company...
The Conversation Australiaby Matt Fitzpatrick, Professor in International History, Flinders University7 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.
PerthNowby Liam Beatty7 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...
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson7 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.
ABC News Australiaby Monte Bovill7 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.
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson7 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.
The Conversation Australiaby David Eager, Emeritus Professor, University of Technology Sydney7 Sept 2026
On Saturday, five children were hospitalised after two separate incidents in which jumping castles were lifted into the air by high winds.
The Conversation Australiaby Christine Parker, Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne7 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...
The Conversation Australiaby Delyse Ryan, National Course Coordinator of Creative Arts, Senior Lecturer in Drama, Australian Catholic University7 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)...
ABC News Australiaby Dannielle Maguire7 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.
PerthNowby Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson7 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...
PerthNowby Ben McKay7 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.
ABC News Australiaby Niki Burnside7 Sept 2026
The ACT government has announced a proposed ice sports facility intended for Tuggeranong will not go ahead.
PerthNowby Callum Godde7 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.
PerthNowby Rhiannon Lewin and Paige Fryer7 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...
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