Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Family of murdered teen pleads for action to solve 36-year cold case
ABC News Australiaby Marina Trajkovich and Caitlan Charles·14 Sept 2026
In short: The families of Colleen Walker-Craig, Evelyn Greenup and Clinton Speedy-Duroux are calling for more action from police to find their children's killer.
Inquest into woman's disappearance hears of final conversation with daughter
ABC News Australiaby Christopher Testa·14 Sept 2026
In short: An inquest is examining the suspected death of Joanne Butterfield and the adequacy of the police investigation into her 1998 disappearance in Far North Queensland.
‘Stop daddy’: Tragic details emerge after WA dad kills kids
PerthNowby Caitlin Vinci·14 Sept 2026
Bali murder-suicide: Perth father Damien Shaw allegedly smothered children after phone call with kids’ mum WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS Chilling details have emerged after a Perth father allegedly...
Blockbuster inquiry turns to central figure
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman·14 Sept 2026
Jean Nassif appears before ICAC as Operation Rosny examines donations and influence The man at the centre of one of Operation Rosny’s biggest dramas has finally taken the witness box, with fugitive...
Footballers accused of rape thought they 'could be on' for group sex
ABC News Australiaby Giselle Wakatama·14 Sept 2026
In short: Country footballers Ryan Hawkshaw and Hayden Topliss have pleaded not guilty to raping a woman at Scone in 2023.
Jordan Petaia returns to Wallabies squad after NFL stint
ABC News Australia·14 Sept 2026
In short: Jordan Petaia has been named in the Wallabies squad after a sojourn into the NFL system in 2024.
There is a fight for a 'different Israel'. It involves ending Netanyahu's rule
ABC News Australiaby Matthew Doran·14 Sept 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu is facing the battle of his political life, with the man he once tapped to be the nation's defence chief firming as the favourite to topple him as prime minister when Israelis...
Wheelchair user refused taxi and Uber in nation's capital
ABC News Australiaby Georgia Roberts·14 Sept 2026
In short: A Tasmanian accessibility advocate claims she was refused service by a taxi and an Uber driver because she uses a wheelchair.
Major caravan manufacturer shuts leaving customers in the dark
ABC News Australiaby Josh Dye and Jessica Ross·14 Sept 2026
In short: Australian Off Road has closed suddenly, with customers unable to contact the company. It comes less than a year after the collapse of Zone RV, another Sunshine Coast-based caravan...
First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies
PerthNowby Andrew Stafford·14 Sept 2026
First pelican falls to bird flu, another sea lion dies The first Australian pelican with bird flu has been confirmed and another endangered sea lion has been found dead.
Community advocacy sees birthing care return to regional Queensland
ABC News Australiaby Jacob Gamble and Hannah Moon·14 Sept 2026
In short: Expectant mothers in parts of regional Queensland can now give birth closer to home, after birthing services returned to Biloela and Cooktown today.
The temperature of your tea or coffee is linked to cancer
New Atlasby Mike McRae·14 Sept 2026
If I can give those of you who start their day by throwing back a freshly made cup of tea or coffee a word of advice – maybe wait a few minutes before taking that first sip.
Trailblazing lawyer Mary Gaudron, a woman of many firsts, leaves a huge and lasting legacy
The Conversation Australiaby Kcasey McLoughlin, Associate Professor, University of Newcastle·14 Sept 2026
Mary Genevieve Gaudron, the first woman judge on the High Court of Australia, has died aged 83. Known for her courage, integrity and compassion, Gaudron brought her fierce intellect to bear on some...
Migration is more complicated than the one number politicians fixate on
ABC News Australiaby Casey Briggs and Madi Chwasta·14 Sept 2026
As debate about how to reduce Australia's migration intake rages, much of the conversation has focused on a single figure. It's known as "Net Overseas Migration", or the NOM for short.
Update on canned Robbie Williams gig case
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·14 Sept 2026
Court rejects Australian Grand Prix appeal over $2.84m damages for cancelled Robbie Williams gig The Australian Grand Prix has failed to overturn a court judgment that left it on the hook for...
AI dangers downplayed after doomsday warnings bloom
PerthNowby Will Nicholas·14 Sept 2026
AI dangers downplayed after doomsday warnings bloom Labor is accused of being in denial the day after three of the biggest names in artificial intelligence urged decision-makers to slam the brakes...
Trio plead guilty over fatal shooting at street brawl
PerthNowby Rex Martinich·14 Sept 2026
Trio plead guilty over fatal shooting at street brawl Three people accused of murder after a fatal shooting during a street brawl have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank's inflation pickle
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman·14 Sept 2026
Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank's inflation pickle The rising cost of oil and iPhones is concerning the Reserve Bank of Australia as it approaches a crucial interest rate decision, the central...
Rinse: Amrita Hepi’s show about beginnings is a mid-career masterpiece
The Conversation Australiaby Caroline Wake, Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance, UNSW·14 Sept 2026
In the beginning, there is a stage: glowing lilac with fluorescent floor lights downstage and upstage, four blue blocks and one silver wedge.
Big AI wants to slow down AI research. Is it a safety pause or a strategic retreat?
The Conversation Australiaby Andrew Cullen, Senior Research Fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne·14 Sept 2026
Over the weekend, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei called for artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including his own, to slow down their work.
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