Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Should you say ‘autistic person’ or ‘person with autism’? Here’s how language has changed
The Conversation Australiaby Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne·29d ago
How should we refer to people with mental ill health, disability, or neurodivergence? Terminology should be respectful, apt and avoid carrying stigma.
Are data centres actually noisy, and is this bad for our health?
The Conversation Australiaby John Davy, Adjunct Professor, School of Science, RMIT University·29d ago
In the United States, areas such as Michigan have been hotspots for residents pushing back against data centre construction in their neighbourhoods.
King says Diana's brother's memories coloured by grief
PerthNowby Staff Writers·29d ago
King says Diana's brother's memories coloured by grief Britain's King Charles has taken the unusual step of responding to criticism by the brother of his late first wife Diana, saying via a...
Woman's dying wish to see brother denied amid visa dispute
ABC News Australiaby Olivia Mason·29d ago
In short: Living with an excruciating bone disease, Anna Rochford's dying wish is to see her brother one last time.
Aussie wagyu producer raises the 'steaks' a third time
PerthNowby Kaaren Morrissey·29d ago
Aussie wagyu producer raises the 'steaks' a third time Australians are pretty proud of the quality of their homegrown beef and a family-run producer has got the gong to prove it.
Beekeepers reeling after bees worth up to $20k stolen
ABC News Australiaby Sophie Johnson·29d ago
In short: Beekeepers have reported dozens of stolen hives, containing nearly 500,000 bees in total. The thefts took place across two sites on the Atherton Tablelands. What's next?
Data centres boom hoovering power. But there's a growing problem
ABC News Australiaby Charlotte King·29d ago
The road into the Golden Plains Wind Farm is like any other surrounding the tiny Rokewood township in Victoria's south-west — until you reach the turbines.
How to make sure you are not impacted by misleading debt collection notices
ABC News Australiaby Adelaide Miller·29d ago
This year has been a perfect storm for financial stress. With three interest rate hikes, rising cost of living, and a Middle East war driving up fuel prices, more Australians are falling behind on...
NZ’s new emergency management law sets the rules. Trust and connection are key to it working
The Conversation Australiaby Todd Miller, PhD Candidate in Emergency Management, Auckland University of Technology·29d ago
Following a series of major disasters and inquiries that questioned New Zealand’s capacity to deal with them, the new Emergency Management Act 2026 is the most significant improvement in more than...
'Pretty emotional': Rare video shows humpback whale with stillborn calf
ABC News Australiaby Emma Johnson·29d ago
In short: A female humpback whale was filmed interacting with its stillborn calf in waters off the Gold Coast last year.
About 2 per cent of hotel rooms are accessible in major Queensland cities
ABC News Australiaby Sarah Richards·29d ago
In short: A new report has found about 2 per cent of hotel rooms in Brisbane and Cairns are accessible, while on the Gold Coast about 1 per cent meet the criteria as Queensland prepares to host the...
Diminutive drone is set to show you the underwater world
New Atlasby Ben Coxworth·29d ago
Underwater drones certainly are handy for inspecting things like boat hulls and fish farm nets – or simply for exploring – but they can often be relatively large, complex devices that cost a few...
Labor's long-awaited migration overhaul targets temporary visas
ABC News Australiaby Clare Armstrong and Jane Norman·29d ago
In short: The federal government will tighten temporary visa rules in a bid to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
Apple varieties 'lost over the years' are being kept alive in this collection
ABC News Australiaby Laurissa Smith·29d ago
In short: Agricultural scientists and volunteer gardeners are playing their part in reviving a heritage-listed orchard in Launceston.
Australian wheelchairs donated to Gaza stuck in Jordan warehouse
ABC News Australiaby Matthew Doran and Sami Sockol·29d ago
In short: Hundreds of wheelchairs, donated by two Australian charities to help injured children in Gaza, are stuck in warehouses in Jordan due to Israeli restrictions.
US Fed hikes interest rates to curb inflation, Trump calls for cut
ABC News Australia·29d ago
In short: The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in order to tackle inflation.
US Fed hikes interests rates to curb inflation in move likely to rile Trump
ABC News Australia·29d ago
In short: The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in order to tackle inflation.
Data deep dive reveals the crumbling state of Victorian roads
ABC News Australiaby Kate Ashton·29d ago
In short: Community concerns over road conditions in Victoria can now be tracked against a huge dataset published by the state's auditor.
Experts welcome tech bill, call for global AI rules
PerthNowby Sarah Spina-Matthews·29d ago
Experts welcome tech bill, call for global AI rules A group of tech experts have welcomed the Australian government's proposed digital duty of care legislation, but warn the window to regulate...
Fed hikes rates, defying Trump's demands
PerthNowby Staff Writers·29d ago
Fed hikes rates, defying Trump's demands The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh...
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