Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Imported phosphate for fertiliser is expensive – could this homegrown alternative be a solution?
The Conversation Australiaby Leo M Condron, Distinguished Professor of Soil Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand·13 Sept 2026
Since the end of the second world war, adding phosphorus to soils in the form of mineral fertiliser has played a crucial role in increasing and maintaining global food production in response to...
Data from more than 600 people shows resting heart rates have their own secret rhythm
The Conversation Australiaby Philippa Karoly, Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, The University of Melbourne·13 Sept 2026
You’re likely familiar with the idea of a circadian rhythm – your body’s 24-hour cycle that governs sleep and wakefulness.
Perth gunmen still on run as police hunt enters second day
PerthNowby Caleb Runciman & Jessica Evensen·13 Sept 2026
Hamilton Hill shooting: Gunmen still on run as police hunt enters second day The search for two men who fled the scene of a shooting in Hamilton Hill — which left a man with a gunshot wound to his...
One Nation migration plan to cut students and migrant worker families
ABC News Australiaby Holly Tregenza·13 Sept 2026
In short: One Nation has unveiled its plan to slash immigration by 750,000 places over three years.
In-wheel electric motors boost stealth and performance of infantry mule
New Atlasby David Szondy·13 Sept 2026
The ESOX Group is advancing the concept of a robotic army mule with its X2 uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) by simplifying its design, placing electric motors directly inside each wheel for better...
Campaign brings voices of South Hedland children to parliament
ABC News Australiaby Kimberley Putland and Amy Rossbach·13 Sept 2026
In short: The End Child Poverty campaign is taking the voices of children from South Hedland to federal parliament.
Trump downplays AI risks as 'things that won't happen'
PerthNowby Sam Hall·13 Sept 2026
Trump downplays AI risks as 'things that won't happen' US President Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of AI, saying "negative forces" are "bringing up things that won't happen", after calls by...
Working holiday visa pause leaves farms short as harvest season looms
ABC News Australiaby Emily Middleton·13 Sept 2026
In short: The federal government has paused working visa applications from 24 countries, and a new priority system has delayed approvals.
Australia's 'incognito' nuclear reactor marks 20 years of innovation
ABC News Australiaby Justin Huntsdale·13 Sept 2026
In short: Australia's only nuclear reactor, OPAL, is marking 20 years in operation at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation on the outskirts of Sydney.
Alexander Zverev wins US Open without realising it
ABC News Australia·13 Sept 2026
Alexander Zverev has won his second grand slam title of 2026, beating American Ben Shelton in four sets to claim the US Open in New York.
Australia's most expensive bull could earn $1m from semen sales
ABC News Australiaby Amelia Bernasconi·13 Sept 2026
In short: The NSW bull that sold for a record-breaking price earlier this month is tipped to rake in more than $1 million in semen sales.
Citizen scientist drone pilots to monitor coastal erosion
ABC News Australiaby Josh Brine and Becc Bird·13 Sept 2026
In short: The District Council of Robe has called for interested locals to fly drones to help measure erosion.
Hull bounces back for surprise second, 'perfect race' not enough for Myers
ABC News Australia·13 Sept 2026
In short: Cameron Myers and Jessica Hull have finished second in the 1,500m and 5,000m, respectively, as the inaugural Ultimate Championship athletics meet wrapped up in Budapest.
Disabled residents left shaken after police drug raid on NDIS home
ABC News Australiaby Pip Waller·13 Sept 2026
In short: WA Police have defended a raid of a home for people with disabilities in Belmont, saying it was part of a drug search warrant.
Live: One Nation reveals plan to cut migration by 750k over three years
ABC News Australiaby Courtney Gould·13 Sept 2026
live Federal politics live: One Nation reveals plan to cut migration by 750k over three years One Nation will today unveil plans to cut Australia's temporary migration program by targeting...
Decline in dugong population prompts calls for action in Gulf of Carpentaria
ABC News Australiaby Jane Bardon·13 Sept 2026
In short: The commercial fishing industry has rejected calls for further bans on gillnets after research found there has been a 50 per cent decline in dugong numbers in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Live: Wall Street rises despite hot inflation likely to trigger a Fed rate hike this week
ABC News Australiaby Stephen Letts·13 Sept 2026
live Markets live updates: Wall Street rises despite hot inflation likely to trigger a Fed rate hike this week, The odds of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates this week jumped to an...
Home for sale with 5-metre clothes peg in front paddock
ABC News Australiaby Lani Oataway·13 Sept 2026
In the country where the Hills Hoist clothesline was invented, it is perhaps appropriate that there is a Big Peg.
Opetaia's KO fuels duel between 'two baddest dudes'
ABC News Australia·13 Sept 2026
In short: Jai Opetaia has defeated Noel Mikaelian in their cruiserweight boxing bout in Las Vegas. American star David Benavidez was in attendance for the fight and agreed to fight Opetaia in 2027.
Hyper-scale data centre could draw quarter of Queensland's power usage
ABC News Australiaby Grace Nakamura and Brandon Long·13 Sept 2026
In short: A proposed data centre at a feedlot in Queensland would have a total peak capacity of 2.16 gigawatts, equivalent to 1.5 million average Australian households.
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