Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Bird flu fears after mass ibis deaths
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman·8d ago
Nearly 60 dead ibis found at Bendigo’s Lake Weeroona as authorities test for H5N1 bird flu Nearly 60 dead ibis at one of Bendigo’s best-known lakes have triggered fresh concern over bird flu, with...
Why Aussie police force is recruiting teens
PerthNowby Blair Jackson·8d ago
Victoria Police recruiting 17yos amid 1300 vacancies The Victorian police force is recruiting 17-year-olds in an effort to fill 1300 vacancies.
Medibank facing dual court actions over data hack
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·8d ago
Medibank facing dual court actions over data hack A hacker moved undetected through Medibank's network for weeks despite multiple warning flags being raised, a court has been told.
How to protect your garden and live in harmony with possums
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Schremmer·8d ago
Possums are highly polarising animals, with people either describing them as cute backyard visitors or noisy home invaders wreaking havoc on gardens.
Amy Shark to lead NRL grand final musical tribute to Jai Arrow
ABC News Australiaby Al Newstead·8d ago
An all-star ensemble of Australian musicians is set to take part in this weekend's NRL grand final pre-game entertainment.
How Assefa ran third fastest marathon ever despite 'destroyed' Achilles
ABC News Australiaby Simon Smale·8d ago
Right up until the 40km mark of the Berlin Marathon at the weekend, Tigst Assefa was well on track to regain her world record.
Why a decade of AI safety promises keep failing to bite
The Conversation Australiaby Jon Whittle, Professorial Fellow (Artificial Intelligence), Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne·8d ago
Earlier this week, United States president Donald Trump and representatives of six of the world’s most powerful tech companies signed the White House Accord on Super Intelligence.
Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows
PerthNowby Laine Clark·8d ago
Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows A man who paid to watch children being sexually abused online in overseas live shows for years has been jailed for almost two decades, police...
Dairy farm flooded, but grain growers rejoice as Victoria settles in for wet weekend
ABC News Australiaby Jack Colantuono, Angus Verley, Bec Symons, and Nic Healey·8d ago
In short: Heavy rain and thunderstorms have swept across Victoria, prompting six flood rescues. Farmers in some grain-growing regions are welcoming the spring rain as the perfect set up for the...
Oh Victoria, Victoria! • Inside Story
Inside Storyby Administrator·8d ago
“Victoria November 2026: an election of dread” When Victorians head to the polls on the last Saturday of next month, all the indications are that they will usher in that relatively rare thing — a...
Assault charge against Yarra mayor Stephen Jolly dismissed
ABC News Australiaby Kristian Silva·8d ago
In short: An assault charge against Yarra councillor Stephen Jolly has been dismissed by as magistrate.
Facebook posts revealed in judge 'bias' abuse appeal
PerthNowby Ethan James·8d ago
Facebook posts revealed in judge 'bias' abuse appeal A judge's Facebook posts about Grace Tame, American singer Halsey and others are evidence of bias when he awarded compensation to a child abuse...
As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure?
The Conversation Australiaby Juan Zahir Naranjo Cáceres, Sessional Academic in International Relations, Political Science and Legal Studies, University of the Sunshine Coast·8d ago
On Sunday, Brazilians will head to the polls for the first round of the 2026 general elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a major challenge from a right-wing candidate, Senator...
Qld government takes data centre approvals from councils to avoid 'inconsistency'
ABC News Australiaby Grace Nakamura·8d ago
In short: The Queensland government says it will take the planning and assessment of data centre applications away from local councils.
What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location?
The Conversation Australiaby Lauren Bliss, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne·8d ago
As children grow up and become more independent, parents and carers may start to worry about their safety while they’re out.
Notorious alleged WA drug kingpin 'The Kid' arrested in Colombia
ABC News Australiaby Cason Ho·8d ago
In short: Alleged drug kingpin Arash Ebrahimi Far has been arrested in Colombia after hiding in the South America country for years, according to authorities.
'Snowball effect' hitting as companies react to rates rise, growing costs
ABC News Australiaby Olivia Nunes-Malek·8d ago
In short: Queensland businesses say they are being forced to push up prices for customers as they battle to cover increasing expenses.
NRLW grand final marks end of era
ABC News Australiaby Nick Campton·8d ago
Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 One year after the greatest and most controversial grand final in the NRLW, we're right back where we were 12 months ago.
Primary school 'devastated' by suspected theft of kid goats
ABC News Australiaby Annie Brown·8d ago
In short: Two miniature kid goats have gone missing from a primary school during the school holidays.
‘Shouldn’t be very difficult’: Trump on botched execution
PerthNowby Ella George·8d ago
Donald Trump reacts to botched Tennessee execution of Christa Pike: ‘Shouldn’t be very difficult’ US President Donald Trump has expressed his astonishment at Tennessee’s failure to execute...
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