Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Hanson swiftly condemned for labelling Indigenous Australians 'primitive race'
ABC News Australiaby Ewa Staszewska·14 Sept 2026
In short: Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy has criticised One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for "derogatory" remarks made on a podcast last year.
Why the NRLW finals are all about one question
ABC News Australiaby Nick Campton·14 Sept 2026
Thu, 10 Sept, 7:45 pm, Final score, Roosters 42, Bulldogs 12 Ahead of the NRLW finals, there is only one question to be answered because it is the only one worth asking.
‘Alarmingly high’: Crumbling roads in spotlight
PerthNowby Blair Jackson·14 Sept 2026
Victoria’s ‘alarmingly high’ poor road conditions under scrutiny after biker’s death Victoria has an “alarmingly high” number of roads in poor condition, a transport expert says in the wake of a...
Sydney band attempts world record for most gigs in 12 hours
ABC News Australiaby Declan Bowring·14 Sept 2026
In short: Sydney dream pop duo Fathom played nine shows in 12 hours from the Hunter to Canberra, via Sydney.
Shane Warne’s son shares video dad sent before his death
PerthNowby Emily Williams·14 Sept 2026
Shane Warne’s kids Jackson, Summer, Brooke, and Damian Hurley pay tribute to cricketer on birthday The children of legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne have paid tribute to their dad on what...
Donald Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, won't talk about Scotland 'yet'
ABC News Australiaby Rachel Jewell·14 Sept 2026
US President Donald Trump has caused a stir by stating his support for a unified Ireland. The comments, made during a weekend trip to the Republic of Ireland, were striking because previous US...
Five affordable meals for big families or to have leftovers
ABC News Australiaby Amy Sheehan·14 Sept 2026
I often have anywhere up to eight people to feed during busy weeks, which means meal prepping in our household is essential.
Why big tech will hate the Australian tax office’s latest ruling
The Conversation Australiaby Kerrie Sadiq, Professor of Taxation, QUT Business School, and ARC Future Fellow, Queensland University of Technology·14 Sept 2026
Countries like Australia have long struggled to tax the global tech giants. Now, a new approach could significantly increase tax collected from multinationals such as Apple, Google, Microsoft and...
New report lays bare public housing 'failures' in WA's far north
ABC News Australiaby Ruby Littler and Natasha Clark·14 Sept 2026
In short: A new report has found almost seven in 10 public housing tenants in Western Australia's far north are waiting for plumbing, electrical and structural repairs.
'Most primitive': Hanson blasted for Indigenous slur
PerthNowby Noah Secomb and Tess Ikonomou·14 Sept 2026
'Most primitive': Hanson blasted for Indigenous slur Pauline Hanson has been slammed as "completely racist" after she labelled Indigenous Australians "the most primitive race on earth".
Mayor alleges blackmail plot at corruption hearing
PerthNowby Max Aldred·14 Sept 2026
Mayor alleges blackmail plot at corruption hearing A bizarre alleged blackmail plot against an independent mayor has been explored at a state corruption hearing.
Feral pig problem raises bird flu fears in famous wetlands
ABC News Australiaby Zaarkacha Marlan and Kim Goldsmith·14 Sept 2026
In short: Feral pigs, foxes and cats could make a bird flu outbreak harder to contain in the Macquarie Marshes, with landholders calling for greater coordination to control feral animals.
Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin’s recent diplomacy blitz
The Conversation Australiaby Alexey D Muraviev, Senior research fellow, School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University·14 Sept 2026
Over the past two weeks, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz. Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and New Delhi, India, as...
Ex-mayor's children secretly recorded after refusal to leave job, ICAC hears
ABC News Australiaby Emily Baker·14 Sept 2026
In short: A former Strathfield mayor has tearfully recounted to the NSW corruption watchdog hearing how he found out his children had been secretly recorded.
GST revolt continues with treasurer's 'privilege' claim
PerthNowby Catherine Bouris·14 Sept 2026
GST revolt continues with treasurer's 'privilege' claim WA's advantageous GST deal defies logic, one state treasurer has argued as the revolt against the beneficial arrangement continues.
REVEALED: Australia’s 10 sweatiest towns - they’re all in WA
PerthNowby Troy de Ruyter·14 Sept 2026
Australia’s 10 sweatiest towns as revealed by the Summer Stuffiness Index - and all of them are in WA WA has delivered a clean sweep in the battle for Australia’s stuffiest towns — taking all 10...
Top cop 'Golly' honoured at emotional funeral service
PerthNowby Andrew Stafford·14 Sept 2026
Top cop 'Golly' honoured at emotional funeral service A former police commissioner has been farewelled at a funeral dedicated to the private man behind the lifelong officer who shepherded a state...
Emergency housing on the way as more action urged
PerthNowby Lucinda Garbutt-Young·14 Sept 2026
Emergency housing on the way as more action urged New crisis accommodation announced by the government is just one step to fixing the housing system, but independent MPs want more to be done for...
HYROX slammed for letting Aussie compete after defecating
PerthNowby Zosia Melanczuk·14 Sept 2026
HYROX slammed for allowing Aussie athlete Joanna Wietrzyk to continue – and win – after defecating during race WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES HYROX organisers have refused to...
Aboriginal cop class action 'far from straightforward'
PerthNowby Allanah Sciberras·14 Sept 2026
Aboriginal cop class action 'far from straightforward' Racism claims by Aboriginal community police officers are far from straightforward, a federal court has been told.
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