Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
The Conversation Australiaby Ann Vickery, Professor in Writing and Literature, Deakin University14 Sept 2026
In a world of doomscrolling and the prescriptive responses of AI, young people are increasingly turning to poetry: a form that is raw, honest and authentic.
The Conversation Australiaby Rob Brooks, Scientia Professor of Evolution, UNSW14 Sept 2026
Across parts of the internet where young men trade tips on self-improvement, the latest project is scent. Deodorant is out and washing less is in.
The Conversation Australiaby Lucas Walsh, Professor of Education Policy and Practice, Youth Studies, Monash University14 Sept 2026
Last week, the peak body for Australian universities called on the federal government to introduce concession cards and further discounts to all domestic uni students.
The Conversation Australiaby Andrew B. Watkins, Adjunct Professor (Practice) in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University14 Sept 2026
Today marks one year since the Australian government released its National Climate Risk Assessment and the National Adaptation Plan.
The Conversation Australiaby Duygu Yengin, Associate Professor of Economics, Adelaide University14 Sept 2026
Some of Australia’s most powerful policy institutions are now being led by female economists. Between 2023 and 2026 came a remarkable run of firsts.
The Conversation Australiaby Jordan McSwiney, Senior Research Fellow, University of Canberra14 Sept 2026
The political firestorm ignited by an episode of One Nation’s satirical animated series Please Explain was one of those rare moments in Australian politics that has brought together Labor, the...
The Conversation Australiaby Joel Scanlan, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Law; Academic Co-Lead, CSAM Deterrence Centre, University of Tasmania14 Sept 2026
On September 10, the Australian Federal Police announced the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received 100,194 reports of online child sexual exploitation in 2025–26.
The Conversation Australiaby Michael Vardon, Associate Professor of Environmental Accounting, Australian National University14 Sept 2026
Australia’s pipeline of huge data centre projects has raised questions about how much energy and water these giant server farms will use.
The Conversation Australiaby Esther Soulard, Senior Research Associate, University of Sydney14 Sept 2026
This week marks five years since US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership composed of...
ABC News Australiaby Joanna Woodburn14 Sept 2026
In short: Molly Ticehurst's closest friends say they fear women are still at risk, despite tighter bail laws introduced after her murder.
ABC News Australiaby Leah MacLennan14 Sept 2026
When speaking to residents and workers in Whyalla one word you'll often hear is "resilient". But as the government made the announcement that the local steelworks' blast furnace is to close, a...
PerthNowby Sarah Spina-Matthews14 Sept 2026
Crown land bill erodes land rights: Indigenous group An Indigenous land council has again called for proposed legal changes around how crown land is allocated to be scrapped, saying they water down...
ABC News Australiaby Conor Duffy14 Sept 2026
In short: The university sector says One Nation's migration plan would do lasting damage to Australia, cripple the economy and shutter campuses.
ABC News Australiaby Kelsey Reid14 Sept 2026
In short: Firmus Technologies is appealing against a council condition that restricts the use of backup generators at its 288-megawatt AI data centre to be built at Bell Bay.
ABC News Australiaby Sarah Richards14 Sept 2026
In short: A human rights complaint has been lodged over autism being included in the national medical standards to determine if a person can drive safely.
ABC News Australiaby Jason Fang and Doug Dingwall14 Sept 2026
Some of Kiritika Deo's earliest experiences of life in Australia involved long walks if she wanted to catch a bus into the city.
ABC News Australiaby Gemma Bastiani14 Sept 2026
The biggest coup of the off-season wasn't Anne Hatchard to Gold Coast, Taylor Smith to Sydney, or Eden Zanker to Fremantle.
ABC News Australia14 Sept 2026
In short: The Suburban Rail Loop Authority is proposing to shift its construction boundary in Box Hill to reduce its impact on a public park.
PerthNowby Staff Writers14 Sept 2026
Indonesian president sacks finance minister Indonesia's president has sacked his finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and replaced him with his deputy Suahasil Nazara as he battles to win back...
ABC News Australiaby Adam Shirley14 Sept 2026
In short The ACT will transition to cashless gaming as part of the Labor government's bid to tackle gambling harm.
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