Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask to extend block on Trump ban
PerthNowby Staff Writers·16d ago
CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask to extend block on Trump ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal judge late to issue a court order preserving their White House access while they fight US...
Boy finds mum’s gun, shoots himself looking down barrel
PerthNowby Troy de Ruyter·16d ago
Florida mother charged after four-year-old son fatally shoots himself with gun from her purse She thought the gun was out of reach.
How John Farnham pulled off one of music's greatest comebacks
ABC News Australiaby Dan Condon·16d ago
Forty years after its release, John Farnham's Whispering Jack remains one of the most remarkable stories in Australian music history.
Lust for radical life • Cathy Perkins
Inside Storyby Administrator·16d ago
When police arrested him in February 1917, Lesbia Harford’s former lover Guido Baracchi was giving an anti-conscription speech on Melbourne’s Yarra Bank.
Five reasons why Victoria’s new proactive homelessness plan is worth trying
The Conversation Australiaby Cameron Parsell, Professor, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland·16d ago
We should be pleased the Victorian government has committed to a plan that aims to reduce the extent of rough sleeping in the state.
Man rescued, police cars damaged in community unrest
PerthNowby Laine Clark·16d ago
Man rescued, police cars damaged in community unrest A man has been rescued after seeking refuge in a house during a disturbance involving up to 150 people at a remote community.
Victorian doctors to walk off the job amid ongoing pay dispute
ABC News Australiaby Jason Katsaras·16d ago
In short: Victorian doctors across the state's public system will walk off the job for four hours on Thursday afternoon.
OpenAI apologises for Medicare breach, shelves next gen ChatGPT
ABC News Australiaby Maddie Nixon·16d ago
In short: OpenAI says it wants to "rebuild trust with the Australian people" after an agent hacked into Medicare's Statistics Reporting Service.
Aussie town could run out of water
PerthNowby Blair Jackson·16d ago
Queensland’s Clermont could run out of water, emergency warning issued A Queensland town of 3000 people could run out of water on Tuesday night as the council issues an emergency warning.
US-China tariff cuts include emus, robots, whales and soccer balls
ABC News Australiaby Patrick Martin and Xiaoning Mo·16d ago
In short: China and the US have pledged reciprocal tariff cuts on $US60 billion worth of goods. Agricultural products, live animals and toys are on the lists.
Chalmers grilled on spending ahead of expected rate rise
PerthNowby Hayley Taylor·16d ago
Sunrise host Nat Barr grills Treasurer Jim Chalmers over spending ahead of likely rate rise The Treasurer has been grilled over government’s hand in inflation, ahead of an expected rate rise later...
Imposed terms versus independent choice: Why roaming is losing out to travel eSIMs
PerthNowby Yesim·16d ago
Imposed terms versus independent choice: Why roaming is losing out to travel eSIMs The logic of roaming has barely changed in recent years: home mobile operators still impose predefined tariff...
BRS allowed to do this after legal win
PerthNowby Steve Zemek·16d ago
Ben Roberts-Smith permitted to travel to Canberra after court alters bail Ben Roberts-Smith will be allowed to fly to Canberra to attend an event to commemorate Australia’s involvement in military...
$134,000 spy bill under spotlight on ICAC inquiry's final day
ABC News Australiaby Amy Greenbank·16d ago
In short: ICAC hears developer Toplace paid a $134,000 bill for surveillance of former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore.
Ex-ABC radio presenter in hospital after being hit by e-bike
ABC News Australiaby Penny Burfitt·16d ago
In short: Former ABC Classic presenter Margaret Throsby suffered a head injury and broken hip after being hit by an e-bike in the Illawarra last week.
One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study
The Conversation Australiaby Sarah Diepstraten, Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer Division, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)·16d ago
Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Australian shares little changed ahead of rates call
PerthNowby Adrian Black·16d ago
Australian shares little changed ahead of rates call Australia's share market is wavering ahead of a widely anticipated interest rate increase, as high oil prices continue to pressure price growth.
‘Think it’s blood’: Greenkeeper’s grisly find
PerthNowby Clareese Packer·16d ago
‘I think it’s blood’: Greenkeeper allegedly found items belonging to Sydney couple days after their deaths A greenkeeper who allegedly found what looked to be bloodied items along with a watch and...
Housing developer walks away from 1,900-home SA project
ABC News Australia·16d ago
In short: A major housing developer has walked away from a 1,900-home project in Adelaide's north, leaving the development in the hands of the SA government.
Bottle that magic • Peter Mares
Inside Storyby Administrator·16d ago
In 1925 government statistician Charles Wickens — himself the son of migrant parents — likened Australia’s approach to immigration to a boa constrictor and its food.
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