Where have all the British backpackers gone?
ABC News Australiaby Kristy Sexton-McGrath16 Sept 2026
For generations of young Britons, Australia came with an unwritten itinerary. Arrive in Sydney. Find a hostel.
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top 97%The Jim Henson Company reminds us even the synthetic can be joyous and beautiful and beloved
The Conversation Australiaby James Lachlan Dwyer, PhD Researcher in Human-Robot Interaction, Queensland University of Technology16 Sept 2026
And after arriving at Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company at QAGOMA, I’ll admit, I was a little disappointed.
China-maxxing at the end of history • Inside Story
Inside Storyby Administrator16 Sept 2026
Are you at a very Chinese time in your life? Or is there more to “becoming Chinese” than buying a Labubu doll, drinking warm water, hopping into a BYD electric car or even joining a group of...
Former spy chief says media failed to report widely on antisemitism
ABC News Australiaby Erin Handley16 Sept 2026
In short: A former leader of Australia's intelligence service says the media dropped the ball when it came to coverage of antisemitic incidents after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer
PerthNowby Max Aldred and Stephanie Gardiner16 Sept 2026
'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer Pressure is mounting for prosecutors to appeal a murderer's jail term, with a state leader declaring two decades is not enough.
‘Unforgivable’: Concerns after fatal pothole crash
PerthNowby Blair Jackson16 Sept 2026
Expert warns Australia’s road repair methods are failing after fatal Victorian pothole crash Australia’s long-held fallback method for fixing potholes is becoming less and less effective with...
Nepal floods a climate 'wake-up call' for Australia
PerthNowby Nick Wilson16 Sept 2026
Nepal floods a climate 'wake-up call' for Australia Australia is being urged to do more to help countries on the brink of climate disaster following the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet...
More to come? • Brian McFarlane
Inside Storyby Administrator16 Sept 2026
Prolific and versatile across various continents, Bruce Beresford, as director and sometimes as producer and writer, has been the great craftsman of Australian film.
The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world
The Conversation Australiaby Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor in International Relations, UNSW16 Sept 2026
In recent days, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital port of Mocha and strategic islands in the Red Sea near the Bab...
ACT Greens end key working relationship with government
ABC News Australiaby Niki Burnside16 Sept 2026
In short: ACT Greens leader Jo Clay has announced the end of the party's confidence and supply agreement with Labor for the remainder of the term.
NRLW greats Elliot, Baxter, announce retirement at end of finals
ABC News Australia16 Sept 2026
The NRLW will farewell two of its most influential figures with Sydney Roosters pair Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter announcing their retirements.
'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal
PerthNowby Callum Godde16 Sept 2026
'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal An independent auditor isn't certain a state squeezed every cent out of selling its exclusive public lottery licence rights for four decades by...
Motorcyclist's pothole death 'a preventable tragedy'
PerthNowby Duncan Murray16 Sept 2026
Motorcyclist's pothole death 'a preventable tragedy' Deteriorating roads full of potholes are the number one concern for regional drivers, as pressure ramps up on the government to respond.
‘Critical’ Nepal plea ahead of COP summit
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt16 Sept 2026
‘Critical’ Albanese government takes climate action after Nepal-Tibet floods It is “critical” the Albanese government steps up climate action in the wake of the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, an...
Stunning twist in mum killer Andre Rebelo’s appeal
PerthNowby Emma Kirk16 Sept 2026
Mum killer Andre Rebelo ditches last bid at freedom days before appeal Mum killer Andre Rebelo has ditched his last bid at freedom days before an appeal against his conviction was due to be heard...
'Bad law': Indigenous councils blast crown land bill
PerthNowby Catherine Bouris16 Sept 2026
'Bad law': Indigenous councils blast crown land bill Decades after championing land rights laws, a state government stands accused of turning their back on the Indigenous community.
Key SA wave buoy to be redeployed a third time after lightning damage
ABC News Australiaby Malcolm Sutton16 Sept 2026
In short: The Cape du Couedic wave buoy has suffered three outages in two years. It is the only wave buoy operated by the Bureau of Meteorology in SA. What's next?
Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel 'hypocrisy'
PerthNowby Annabelle Banfield16 Sept 2026
Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel 'hypocrisy' Australia needs a firmer plan to transition away from fossil-fuel production to help protect Pacific nations from the effects of climate...
Kenilworth Dairies offers lifeline to Queensland dairy farm facing closure
ABC News Australiaby Jennifer Nichols16 Sept 2026
In short: Kenilworth Dairies has stepped up to bottle the Rozynski family's milk. The future of the 80-year-old dairy farm will depend on public support. What's next?
Woman's 'courageous' attempt to fight off attacker praised by ACT judge
ABC News Australiaby Harry Frost16 Sept 2026
In short: Lal Ro Puia was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in an underground car park in Canberra in November last year.