Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Big Four bank issues update after major outage
PerthNowby Ella George·23d ago
NAB digital outage affects phone, internet and mobile banking across Australia as researchers warn consumers National Australia Bank services have been “largely restored” following a digital outage...
Shared grief and plea from families of Nepal missing
PerthNowby Catherine Bouris·23d ago
Shared grief and plea from families of Nepal missing Families of 35 Australians still missing in Nepal remain desperate for answers, four weeks after devastating floods hit the region.
Less tax for many investors after CGT, negative gearing changes, study finds
ABC News Australiaby David Chau and Ahmed Yussuf·23d ago
In short: A study from the e61 Institute has found a narrow majority of housing investors will pay more tax overall under the government's tax changes and 43 per cent will pay less.
Dolly's nephew accused of threatening staff and brand
PerthNowby Hallie Golden·23d ago
Dolly's nephew accused of threatening staff and brand Dolly Parton 's estate has accused the country music icon's nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt's legacy and business...
Katherine promised new $13.3m levee after town's worst flood in 28 years
ABC News Australiaby Gemma Ferguson and Lara Stimpson·23d ago
In short: Residents in the regional Northern Territory town of Katherine have welcomed a $13.3 million government promise to build a new levee following recent devastating floods.
Devastation as groom’s mum and kids die on wedding day
PerthNowby Emily Williams·23d ago
Roque Bluffs, Maine: Family devastated as Sharon Bukulmez and grandchildren die in car accident after wedding A man has been left devastated after his mum and two children died on their way home...
Trump has banned more media and started his own TV channel. In the process, he risks further eroding American democracy
The Conversation Australiaby Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University·23d ago
Amid the tumult over US President Donald Trump’s latest assault on press freedom, it’s easy to lose sight of what exactly journalism is and why, when done well, it carries real weight.
Former treasurer says economic reform in Australia will take 'financial crisis'
ABC News Australiaby Ian Verrender·23d ago
In short: Former treasurer Joe Hockey says voters will not back meaningful fiscal reform unless there is a "financial crisis".
The Elevator is a smart commentary on corporate culture and a thrilling piece of theatre
The Conversation Australiaby Charlotte Farrell, Lecturer, Theatre and Performance Studies, UNSW·23d ago
How would you feel about being stuck in an elevator with your boss? In Eloise Snape’s new play The Elevator, premiering at Sydney’s Ensemble theatre, the boss is Margot (Leanna Walsman), CEO of...
View from The Hill: behind the cheesy smiles, Albanese and Trump couldn’t be further apart on AI and social media controls
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·23d ago
Anthony Albanese was quick to put up a cheesy selfie with Donald Trump when the two rubbed shoulders at the president’s reception for those visiting the United Nations for leaders’ week.
Residents near huge data centre demand financial compensation
ABC News Australiaby Leanne Wong·23d ago
In short: Residents near a major data centre in Melbourne's west are demanding remediation and financial compensation, including voluntary home buybacks.
Major retailer launches new trial to combat theft
PerthNowby Ella George·23d ago
Kmart trials locking cosmetic products behind security cabinets to combat rising retail theft levels Kmart Australia has commenced a security trial across flagship retail stores, locking cosmetics...
Super El Nino weather event could cause 451,000 deaths
PerthNowby Sibi Arasu·23d ago
El Nino heat could cause nearly 500,000 more deaths This year’s powerful El Nino and the record global heat it’s driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could...
Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 20
PerthNowby Staff Writers·23d ago
Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 20 The official death toll from a passenger ship that capsized and sank in Indonesia's Java Sea has risen to 20, up from the previous 10, with...
Executive 'stunned and upset' after alleged Jones grope
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang·23d ago
Executive 'stunned and upset' after alleged Jones grope A "stunned and upset" executive replied "what could I do?"
Australia 'exposed' as Europe's most important trade river dries up
ABC News Australiaby Elias Clure and Daniel Pannett·23d ago
While the eyes of the world remain fixed on geopolitically charged blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, a bottleneck has been choking another of the globe's critical trade routes.
Why do politicians often want to change the school curriculum? What happens when you do?
The Conversation Australiaby Emily Ross, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, The University of Queensland·23d ago
Both sides of politics are saying the Australian school curriculum needs to change. The Coalition has proposed changes it says would strengthen the teaching of Western values and Australia’s civic...
No evidence youth crime program reduces offending
PerthNowby Nick Wilson·23d ago
No evidence youth crime program reduces offending There is no evidence a decade-old program supporting young people at risk of offending has moved the needle on youth crime, a review has found.
Coyote vs. Acme follows a 100-year-old tradition of placing animated characters in our ‘real’ world
The Conversation Australiaby Ruth Richards, Lecturer (Media), RMIT University·23d ago
The latest Looney Tunes feature film, Coyote vs. Acme, sees Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme corporation after years of having his various plots and schemes to catch the Road Runner foiled thanks to...
Blitz to raise $100,000 for Perth hospitals
PerthNowby Belinda Hickman·23d ago
Charlies Foundation aims to raise $100,000 over 24-hours on Wednesday to help improve patient care Perth locals have been asked to get behind a fundraising blitz to raise an ambitious $100,000 in...
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