Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Eiffel Tower shuts in row over women removed for Hindu group
PerthNowby Zosia Melanczuk·8 Sept 2026
Eiffel Tower closes as staff stage strike over ‘humiliating’ removal of female employees for Hindu visit group Tourists excited to fulfil life-long dreams of heading up the Eiffel Tower were left...
Man accused of attacking family with axe recently released from jail
ABC News Australiaby Bec Symons·8 Sept 2026
In short: A man who allegedly attacked his family with an axe in eastern Victoria on Saturday had been released from prison in July.
Canada's US tariffs take effect as trade talks stall
PerthNowby Promit Mukherjee·8 Sept 2026
Canada's US tariffs take effect as trade talks stall Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods have begun as Prime Minister Mark Carney increases economic pressure on his country's biggest trading...
No ‘ratbags’: Barnaby distances ON from AfD surge
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·8 Sept 2026
‘Can’t stand it’: Barnaby Joyce distances One Nation from Germany’s AfD surge Barnaby Joyce has sought to distance One Nation from the AfD after the German far-right party scored a landmark...
‘Digital duty of care’ laws will force tech platforms to look after users
The Conversation Australiaby Lisa M. Given, Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University·8 Sept 2026
The federal government has today introduced draft digital duty of care legislation, designed to protect Australians from online harms. The legislation was first planned – but shelved – in 2024.
The ‘core’ of One Nation’s super proposal is sound, says former Grattan Institute chief John Daley
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·8 Sept 2026
Former head of the Grattan Institute John Daley has backed “the core” of One Nation’s controversial superannuation plan to allow people to withdraw part of their future contributions.
‘Copped a feel’: Key witness denies seeing alleged Jones act
PerthNowby Steve Zemek·8 Sept 2026
Alan Jones trial: Key witness denies seeing alleged grab under table at Sydney restaurant WARNING: Graphic content A key witness has told a court he never saw Alan Jones grab another man under...
Karl Stefanovic’s dog avoids getting put down after attack
PerthNowby Kellie Balaam·8 Sept 2026
Karl Stefanovic’s dog avoids getting put down after April attack, subject to ‘control order’ Karl Stefanovic’s dog has narrowly avoided being euthanised following an “unprovoked attack” on a person...
US sinks another refuelling station boat in the Pacific
PerthNowby Staff Writers·8 Sept 2026
US sinks another refuelling station boat in the Pacific The US Southern Command has sunk another Ecuadorian vessel the US alleges was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros.
AI is becoming more common in uni courses. What can students gain and what might they lose?
The Conversation Australiaby Thomas Corbin, Research Fellow, Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning, Deakin University·8 Sept 2026
Universities are increasingly introducing artificial intelligence (AI) teaching tools into classrooms.
Why Ibrahim targeted in alleged kill plot: court
PerthNowby Rhiannon Lewin·8 Sept 2026
Pair accused of targeting John Ibrahim in alleged kill plot due to his ‘notoriety’: court Two men accused of conspiring to kill Sydney nightclub identity John Ibrahim showed a “high degree of...
Hot tub deaths mystery deepens as theory clouded in doubt
PerthNowby Chloe Maher·8 Sept 2026
Cullera hot tub tragedy: Doubt over theory surrounding death of Patrick and Thomasina Tobin at Spanish villa Questions have emerged over the leading theory behind the deaths of a couple who were...
Sihoo B300 Pro chair review: Flexible ergonomics on a budget
New Atlasby Utkarsh Sood·8 Sept 2026
I had the chance to review the Sihoo C300 Pro V2 a few months ago, and it has become my permanent home office chair.
Alan Jones's former colleague quizzed over 'loyalty' promise
ABC News Australiaby Isobel Roe·8 Sept 2026
In short: A former colleague of Alan Jones has told the broadcaster's indecent assault trial his lack of memory about the events in question was "genuine".
Smooth runway for new migrants could unlock gold mines
PerthNowby Will Nicholas·8 Sept 2026
Smooth runway for new migrants could unlock gold mines Toxic debate over migration could mean Australia is squandering opportunities to fill critical skills shortages and boost its lacklustre...
Australian shares dip as oil hits seven-week high
PerthNowby Adrian Black·8 Sept 2026
Australian shares dip as oil hits seven-week high The Australian share market has fallen as surging oil prices continue to weigh on both investor and consumer confidence, after a public holiday in...
Father and daughter confirmed dead in horror plane crash
PerthNowby Ella George·8 Sept 2026
QLD plane crash: Barambah Organics founder Ian Campbell and daughter confirmed dead in Chambers Flat crash The pilot and passenger of Monday morning’s fiery light aircraft crash in Chambers Flat...
Longer wait for Koala Park ahead of carbon credits vote
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·8 Sept 2026
Longer wait for Koala Park ahead of carbon credits vote A plan to protect koala habitats is again under fire, as a state Green pleads with federal colleagues to back conservation efforts over the...
Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire
PerthNowby Melissa Meehan and Allanah Sciberras·8 Sept 2026
Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire Reforms giving greater powers to an anti-corruption commission have come under fire for failing to allow past allegations about contentious...
Three paedophiles charged in first eight months of online sex offender register
ABC News Australiaby Claudia Williams·8 Sept 2026
Three paedophiles have been charged with dozens of offences in the first eight months of Queensland's public child sex offender register.
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