Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Tributes for father and daughter killed in plane crash
PerthNowby Lloyd Jones·8 Sept 2026
Tributes for father and daughter killed in plane crash A dairy company founder and his daughter have been identified as the two people killed in a light plane crash, prompting heartfelt tributes...
Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up
PerthNowby Tom Wark·8 Sept 2026
Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up Radio star Jackie "O" Henderson says her former boss misled the share market by leaving out details of her bust-up with co-host Kyle Sandilands.
Like a Goya of Google, artist Jon Rafman fixates on the internet’s perverse pleasures
The Conversation Australiaby Wes Hill, Associate Professor, Art History and Visual Culture, Southern Cross University·8 Sept 2026
Jon Rafman is a master of turning the internet’s trash, excess and alienation into strangely seductive art.
The Margaret Preston retrospective at the National Gallery of Victoria is a revelation
The Conversation Australiaby Sasha Grishin, Adjunct Professor of Art History, Australian National University·8 Sept 2026
The National Gallery of Victoria’s Margaret Preston is a breathtaking exhibition. It is Preston as we have never seen her before, and challenges many earlier preconceptions.
Six-day RFDS wait for boy with a shattered kneecap
ABC News Australiaby Nadia Mitsopoulos and Amy Rossbach·8 Sept 2026
In short: 10-year-old Noah Ross shattered his knee in an accident at a skate park in Karratha. He spent six days in the local hospital waiting to be flown to Perth for specialised treatment.
Six-day medical transfer wait for boy with shattered kneecap
ABC News Australiaby Nadia Mitsopoulos and Amy Rossbach·8 Sept 2026
In short: 10-year-old Noah Ross shattered his knee in an accident at a skate park in Karratha. He has spent six days waiting in the local hospital to be flown to Perth for specialised treatment.
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".
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