Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
175 years of university architecture reflects Australian history. We shouldn’t let that history be lost
The Conversation Australiaby Cameron Logan, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney·15 Sept 2026
Half a decade ago, Australian universities were thrust into an international experiment in online learning and working. Suddenly, bricks and mortar campuses seemed redundant.
Biosecurity concerns trigger Vietnam fruit import pause
ABC News Australiaby Petra Oates·15 Sept 2026
In short: The Australian government has suspended pomelo fruit imports from Vietnam following the detection of pest and disease symptoms on a consignment.
Hanson ‘regrets’ hurt caused by remark about ‘primitive’ First Nations people
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·15 Sept 2026
Pauline Hanson has expressed “regret” for describing Australia’s Indigenous people as “the most primitive race on earth”, saying it “wasn’t my intention to hurt people”.
Government documents reveal AI could train on data without paying creators
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson·15 Sept 2026
AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic would be allowed to train their models on online content without paying its creators as long as they struck deals with enough rights holders, under one...
Rubber mask helps to track cattle methane emissions in real time
ABC News Australiaby Olivia Thorn·15 Sept 2026
In short: New wearable technology for cattle will allow farmers to track the animals' methane emissions in real time.
David Hockney: Portraits in Print reveals lesser-known aspects of the celebrated artist
The Conversation Australiaby Alex Burchmore, Senior Lecturer, Art History and Curatorial Studies, Australian National University·15 Sept 2026
I first fell under the spell of David Hockney’s prints as a student of printmaking and life drawing.
US Republican Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after lengthy illness
ABC News Australia·15 Sept 2026
In short: US Republican Mitch McConnell has made his first appearance in the Senate since he was hospitalised in June.
Middle East war increasing demand for Australian coal
PerthNowby Derek Rose·15 Sept 2026
Middle East war increasing demand for Australian coal The fallout from the Middle East war is prompting Asian countries to rethink switching from coal to gas to meet their energy needs, a major...
Big four bank boss weighs in on AI's deadly risks
PerthNowby Morgan Reinwald·15 Sept 2026
Big four bank boss weighs in on AI's deadly risks The global leaders of artificial intelligence clearly think the technology poses a greater risk to the world than anticipated, the boss of a major...
Screams, gunshots heard before woman's alleged murder
PerthNowby Rex Martinich·15 Sept 2026
Screams, gunshots heard before woman's alleged murder A witness has testified to being awoken by screams and seeing a crying woman being shot in her driveway.
Qld's worst criminals facing indefinite life sentences under parole overhaul
ABC News Australiaby Alex Brewster·15 Sept 2026
In short: Legislation introduced to Queensland parliament would keep dangerous prisoners behind bars for up to 10 years longer.
Embattled caravan manufacturer collapses into administration
ABC News Australiaby Josh Dye and Jessica Ross·15 Sept 2026
In short: Queensland caravan manufacturer Australian Off Road has collapsed into voluntary administration. The company went dark last week, leaving customers and suppliers in limbo. What's next?
Poorly fitting sports bras are forcing some women and girls away from sport – new research
The Conversation Australiaby Dr Elliott Flowers, Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Women and Girls in Sport), Victoria University·15 Sept 2026
Australian sport has a participation problem, especially when it comes to girls and women. In fact, Australian girls and women are dropping out of organised sports at concerning rates.
World's 'last coachmaker' dies before delivering final work to king
ABC News Australiaby Brooke Chandler·15 Sept 2026
In short: Jim Frecklington OAM has died during the final stages of his legacy build for King Charles III.
Was there really a female king in ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago? New study says yes
The Conversation Australiaby Susan Kelly, Honorary Postdoctoral Associate, Egyptology, Macquarie University·15 Sept 2026
More than 5,000 years ago, a royal woman called Meretneith (also written as Merneith), lived in ancient Egypt.
AMG strips 375 lb of luxury from the CLE for pure RWD fury
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·15 Sept 2026
The latest creation from Mercedes' high-performance vehicle division is both a mouthful and looks like it has its mouth full. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is...
Hanson apologises if she caused offence by Indigenous Australian remarks
ABC News Australiaby Ewa Staszewska·15 Sept 2026
In short: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has offered two qualified apologies, including to Indigenous Australians who she labelled "the most primitive race on Earth".
Bitter blow as petrol prices soar
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef·15 Sept 2026
Motorists warned to expect no relief as government refuses to cut fuel excise Motorists are being warned sky-high fuel prices will remain over the coming months, as the Australian government rules...
Questions after Vanuatu ferry tragedy, dozens missing
PerthNowby Charlotte Graham-McLay·15 Sept 2026
Questions after Vanuatu ferry tragedy, dozens missing Questions are growing about a passenger ferry believed to have sunk off the coast of Vanuatu as rescuers search for more than 30 people who...
Teacher’s question before touching teen
PerthNowby Clareese Packer·15 Sept 2026
Former teacher Tayla Brailey’s question before sexually touching student: court A former teacher added a student on social media and asked him “do you like what you see” before asking him to send...
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