Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
'I made mistakes but I am not a killer': Strobel boyfriend breaks silence
ABC News Australiaby Richard Baker·8 Sept 2026
A Perth man police long suspected of killing his backpacker girlfriend Simone Strobel has protested his innocence and accused investigators of "tunnel vision" in his first media interview since her...
'Who am I now?' Mums and dads reflect on the grief of becoming empty-nesters
ABC News Australiaby Amy Sheehan·8 Sept 2026
Adjusting to life when children fly the coop can bring a range of emotions parents may not have expected.
Colin from Accounts star leads new thriller set in bushranger country
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Story·8 Sept 2026
Patrick Brammall wasn't sure he was the right fit for the new thriller TV show Last Seen. "When I was cast, I was like, fantastic, amazing, what a role'," Brammall tells ABC Radio National's The...
Robotic fish swims like the real thing, and can be built to any size
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova·8 Sept 2026
Nature is undoubtedly the smartest engineer. Scientists have borrowed ideas from armadillos, elephants and birds to build robots capable of doing things that conventional man-made machines struggle...
Teen reading slumps due to surge in screen time
PerthNowby Staff Writers·8 Sept 2026
Teen reading slumps due to surge in screen time Teenagers more accustomed to smartphones than Shakespeare are reading at the worst levels seen this century, driving a broader decline in education...
NZ is finally moving on modern slavery law. What can we learn from Australia?
The Conversation Australiaby Zhongtian Li, Senior Lecturer, Business School, University of Newcastle·8 Sept 2026
New Zealand is poised to pass laws requiring large companies to publicly report on the risk of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
Migration fuelling almost half of regional growth
PerthNowby Tess Ikonomou·8 Sept 2026
Migration fuelling almost half of regional growth Migration is accounting for almost half of regional Australia's population growth, a new report has revealed, as healthcare services warn of major...
Big questions remain over proposed digital duty of care
PerthNowby Noah Secomb·8 Sept 2026
Big questions remain over proposed digital duty of care Pledges to find a middle path on social media algorithms and regulating online spaces for children have raised questions from experts.
Five killed as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after pause for US envoys' visit
ABC News Australia·8 Sept 2026
In short: Russia has resumed strikes on Kyiv, after a brief pause in strikes on Ukraine's capital to allow US envoys to visit.
Hit with broad sanctions, Israel to close UK consulate
PerthNowby Staff Writers·8 Sept 2026
Hit with broad sanctions, Israel to close UK consulate Israel says it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from...
Dozens injured as Yemen's Houthis launch strikes on Saudi oil facilities
ABC News Australia·8 Sept 2026
In short: At least 73 people, including children, have been injured in strikes on four Saudi Arabian cities. Multiple oil facilities in the region have also been targeted. What's next?
Dire figure exposes state’s hospital crisis
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·8 Sept 2026
Number of patients stranded in NSW hospitals expected to surge by June 2027 Almost 1700 patients awaiting federal government-funded aged care or NDIS placements could be stranded in NSW public...
Gamers at the ready: Wall-hugging Laser TV throws 4K at 120 Hz
New Atlasby Monica J. White·8 Sept 2026
Lifestyle projection pioneer XGIMI recently previewed its AURA 3 Series at IFA 2026. The lineup is headed by the flagship Aura 3 Max, alongside the slightly less powerful Aura 3 Pro.
Israel closes UK consulate in East Jerusalem as three G7 countries ban settlement imports
ABC News Australiaby Riley Stuart and Matthew Doran·8 Sept 2026
Israel closes UK consulate as three G7 countries ban imports on goods from West Bank settlements In short: A dozen countries including the UK, Canada and France, on Tuesday announced plans to...
Chalmers says Intergenerational Report shows super puts Australia head of the pack in containing pension spending
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·8 Sept 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday will release projections from the government’s Intergenerational Report to bolster Labor’s argument against One Nation’s proposal to allow homebuyers and renters...
Yellow eye lumps linked to heart risk
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·8 Sept 2026
Yellow eye lumps linked to heart risk Yellow patches around your eyes may signal a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Weight-loss jabs could cut asthma attacks
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·8 Sept 2026
Weight-loss jabs could cut asthma attacks Weight loss jabs could slash the risk of asthma attacks by almost 40 per cent, raising hopes the drugs could offer benefits beyond helping people shed...
Bigfoot panic turns out to be costume prank
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·8 Sept 2026
Bigfoot panic turns out to be costume prank A Small US town was sent into a Bigfoot frenzy after residents reported spotting a mysterious Sasquatch-like creature wandering through the streets.
Three attacks in Tehran could 'amount to war crimes', report finds
ABC News Australiaby Matthew Doran·8 Sept 2026
In short: Three attacks the US and Israel carried out on Tehran in March may amount to war crimes, Amnesty International has said in a new report.
‘They’ll kill him’: Fears for Imran Khan
PerthNowby Emma Kirk·8 Sept 2026
Sister of cricket legend turned PM Imran Khan fears he will be killed in jail The sister of Pakistani cricket icon Imran Khan has voiced her fears that he will be killed in prison, as she continues...
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