Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Sydney council stares down protest in push for synthetic football field
ABC News Australiaby Declan Bowring·23d ago
In short: Ku-ring-gai Council has voted to progress with an estimated $24.4 million development of a synthetic turf field at Norman Griffiths Oval in Sydney's north.
Push for mandatory life sentences for domestic violence murders
ABC News Australiaby Joanna Woodburn and Alex James·23d ago
In short: The NSW government is being asked to support mandatory life sentences for certain domestic violence murderers.
Western Australia is experiencing a child safety crisis. Here’s what would help
The Conversation Australiaby Renna Gayde, Research Assistant, Australian Centre for Child Protection, Adelaide University·23d ago
One of Australia’s most resource-rich regions, South Hedland in Western Australia, sits alongside a mining industry generating enormous wealth.
Harvey Weinstein to be sentenced for sexual assault
PerthNowby Michael R Sisak·23d ago
Harvey Weinstein to be sentenced for sexual assault The first time Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to prison, reporters, advocates and the curious public crammed the courtroom to witness the...
Bold precursor • Sara Dowse
Inside Storyby Administrator·23d ago
In the popular imagination George Sand and Frederick Chopin form a legendary pair, key exemplars of the High Romanticism of their age.
Oil prices have dropped but Australian motorists should remain wary
ABC News Australiaby Tessa Flemming·23d ago
Australian motorists should not expect an immediate drop in fuel prices despite Brent crude sliding to the lowest level in weeks.
The NRL finals battle between an unstoppable force and an immovable object
ABC News Australiaby Nick Campton·23d ago
Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 If we're ever going to solve that old question about unstoppable forces and immovable objects, the best way might be letting Brian To'o...
World-first unpowered DNA computer sets speed record
New Atlasby Mike McRae·23d ago
Computing is a power-hungry resource in today’s world. By 2050, as much as 20% of the electricity consumed by the US commercial sector will be used to crunch numbers.
Worried about your car being hacked? You should be – no matter where it was made
The Conversation Australiaby Dennis B. Desmond, Lecturer, Cyberintelligence and Cybercrime Investigations, University of the Sunshine Coast·23d ago
Earlier this week, the ABC reported a cybersecurity expert hacking a BYD Shark 6 hybrid ute. The expert gained control of the Chinese-made vehicle’s locks, headlights, and audio and video, saying...
'Concerning' steps taken by chess pro's alleged stalker
PerthNowby Tara Cosoleto·23d ago
'Concerning' steps taken by chess pro's alleged stalker A cafe operator who denies stalking a young chess pro for years remains an unacceptable threat of harming her if released, a judge says.
$1 million reward offered for information on Gus Lamont
PerthNowby Abe Maddison·23d ago
$1 million reward offered for information on Gus Lamont A $1 million reward has been offered for any information about missing toddler Gus Lamont one year after he disappeared from his family's...
Fiji proposes scrapping immunity for past coup leaders including current PM
ABC News Australiaby Lice Movono and Kyle Evans·23d ago
In short Immunity that shields those involved in past military coups from prosecution could be scrapped under proposed changes to Fiji's supreme law.
Inquest hears of efforts to 'save the children' after jumping castle tragedy
ABC News Australiaby Sandy Powell·23d ago
In short: One of the first responders to the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy, which killed six, has described in court the "organised chaos" of efforts to save the children.
Twenty minutes' notice of Tasmanian job cuts, union says
ABC News Australiaby Josh Duggan·23d ago
In short: Tasmanian public service workers have left in tears after meetings where they were informed about job cuts, often without being given details, a union says.
Israel's parrots, Cuba's Trump walkout and other UN summit takeaways
ABC News Australiaby Brad Ryan·23d ago
Scores of the world's most powerful people have gathered in New York for the UN's annual leader summit.
Taiwan, human rights are 'red lines' for China
PerthNowby Liz Lee and Yimou Lee·23d ago
Taiwan, human rights are 'red lines' for China Taiwan and human rights are "red lines" for China that cannot be crossed, the country's ambassador to the US has, striking a firm tone ahead of this...
Coalition vows to 'take a chainsaw' to climate laws, offshore wind
ABC News Australiaby Jake Evans·23d ago
In short: The Coalition would cancel offshore wind zones, scrap climate laws for heavy industry and car makers, and attempt to lift the ban on nuclear if it wins power.
Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red
PerthNowby Derek Rose·23d ago
Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red The mining and resource sector is holding up the local bourse, keeping it on track for its third straight session of very modest gains.
We asked people with dementia about voluntary assisted dying. Here’s what they said
The Conversation Australiaby Adrienne Matthys, Casual Academic (Gerontology and Human Services) and Research Assistant, Charles Sturt University·23d ago
What do Australians with dementia think about voluntary assisted dying? Until recently, no researchers had thought to ask. Our two small studies change that.
Massive $1m update in Gus Lamont search
PerthNowby David Hannant·23d ago
Police announce $1m reward in search for 4yo Gus Lamont Police are now offering a $1m reward for information on the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont.
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