Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Trial begins for ex-police officer accused of rape and sexual touching
ABC News Australiaby Lia Harris·20d ago
In short: Matthew Stephen Cameron has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges over alleged sexual offences against three younger NSW Police colleagues.
Charities cutting services because of financial pressures
ABC News Australiaby Rani Fletcher and Monty Jacka·20d ago
In short: Nearly half of Tasmanian community service organisations say they've had to cut some of their services due to a shortage of resources and additional financial pressures, according to the...
Claim landlord wanted 'prick' out before alleged murder
PerthNowby Tara Cosoleto·20d ago
Claim landlord wanted 'prick' out before alleged murder A landlord accused of murdering his tenant over unpaid rent said he wanted the prick out of his house no matter what, an associate has...
Qld ministers unable to confirm if they have read Olympic rowing report
ABC News Australiaby Aaron Kelly and Claudia Williams·20d ago
In short: Queensland government ministers have not said whether they have read the Fitzroy River's full technical assessment report for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and it has not been...
Mixed feelings over Coalition's $100 million Albury Hospital pledge
ABC News Australiaby Andrew Mangelsdorf·20d ago
In short: Albury Wodonga community leaders have delivered a mixed reception to the Victorian Liberal party's additional $100 million funding pledge towards the Albury Hospital redevelopment.
'Merchants of chaos' have forced Trump into a bind
ABC News Australiaby Lucia Stein·20d ago
A group of rebels once known as Iran's "merchants of chaos" have moved on strategic islands in the Red Sea and are now putting one of the richest and most powerful nations in the Middle East in a...
Council spot guaranteed without election for everyone who put up their hand
ABC News Australiaby Kelsey Reid·20d ago
In short: Two local councils in Tasmania have had fewer nominations than council seats they are trying to fill in the October local government elections.
What kind of a person am I? How fear and rejection can underpin OCD
The Conversation Australiaby Isabella Gomez, PhD Candidate of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology·20d ago
When you think about obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, does being a “neat freak” or “germaphobe” come to mind? In fact, OCD is not a personality quirk.
'Personal affront' risk for judge in Rohan Dennis case
PerthNowby Abe Maddison·20d ago
'Personal affront' risk for judge in Rohan Dennis case A judge who warned former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis he could expect to be jailed if he drove while banned might feel personally affronted...
Nurse’s shock admission after 2yo’s death
PerthNowby Jack Nivison·21d ago
Nurse admits she ‘played a role’ in death of 2yo Joe Massa after series of clinical errors A Sydney nurse has admitted she “played a role” in the death of a two-year-old boy who suffered a cardiac...
Double murder-accused Beau Lamarre-Condon acted in 'self defence', court told
ABC News Australiaby Jamie McKinnell·21d ago
In short: Former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will argue he acted in self defence on the day he is accused of murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
This 4K dashcam is basically an action cam for your car
New Atlasby Utkarsh Sood·21d ago
I’ve never been the first to hop on new tech. Call me a dinosaur in an increasingly digital world, but I still like doing things the old-fashioned way: manual transmissions, gas motorcycles that...
NKorea tests missiles that give 'incurable headache'
PerthNowby Heejin Kim·21d ago
NKorea tests missiles that give 'incurable headache' North Korea says it has successfully tested a new weapon showcasing "ultra-modern defence technology".
Fourth Alan Jones accuser tells of feeling 'powerless'
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang·21d ago
Fourth Alan Jones accuser tells of feeling 'powerless' An executive has testified he didn't react when allegedly groped by talkback titan Alan Jones because he didn't want to cause a scene.
'Disgusting': Complainant H alleges Alan Jones touched his bottom
ABC News Australiaby Isobel Roe·21d ago
In short: The criminal trial of Alan Jones has heard Complainant H felt "disgusting and powerless" after the broadcaster allegedly touched his bottom at an event.
Poke-criminals target Perth trading card store
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·21d ago
Collectors up in arms after popular trading card store, Al’s Card Shop, targeted in Pokemon card burglary Forget catching ‘em all — thieves have decided to steal em’ all instead, with a Perth card...
Coalition floats idea to super-charge home loans
PerthNowby Will Nicholas·21d ago
Coalition floats idea to super-charge home loans A proposal to let home buyers put up their retirement savings as collateral to access a home loan has received "qualified support" from a top-flight...
The brain may not be a single organ after all
New Atlasby Mike McRae·21d ago
While one part of your brain processes these words, another part is keeping you alive, regulating your heartbeat, maintaining your breathing, and hopefully ensuring you don’t nod off before you’ve...
Australia confirms jet parts went missing in Hong Kong, sparking China security fears
ABC News Australiaby Stephen Dziedzic and Tom Lowrey·21d ago
Australia confirms F-35 jet parts went missing in Hong Kong, sparking China security fears In short: A shipment of F-35 jet parts were unexpectedly sent to Hong Kong after leaving Australia earlier...
Australian shares edge higher after shaky start
PerthNowby Adrian Black·21d ago
Australian shares edge higher after shaky start Australian shares have already handed back most of an early lead after optimism about the AI boom didn't translate into significant upside for the...
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