Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
‘I’m harmed and I don’t think the person who did it knows’: we looked at different responses to uni sexual assault
The Conversation Australiaby Sally Eales, Research Fellow, Restorative Justice, Australian National University·6d ago
The Cornell 7 case has brought renewed scrutiny to how universities respond to sexual assault. In Australia, National survey results suggest about one in six students have experienced sexual...
Second execution attempt is 'uncharted territory' after Christa Pike wakes
ABC News Australiaby Brianna Morris-Grant·6d ago
In short: A second execution attempt for death row inmate Christa Pike is "uncharted territory", according to US experts.
New Perth paediatric facility game-changer for scared kids
PerthNowby Caitlin Vinci·6d ago
Telethon funded paediatric scanning suite turns scary Fiona Stanley Hospital visits into ‘exciting’ adventure A hospital visit can be every parent and young child’s worst nightmare.
Volunteer ambulance officer of almost 50 years stood down amid investigation
ABC News Australiaby Shannon Pearce and Oliver Brown·6d ago
In short: The standing down of a longtime SA Ambulance volunteer has prompted concerns over the Pinnaroo station's staffing capacity.
Israel marks Hamas attack as Gaza grapples with fallout
PerthNowby Melanie Lidman·6d ago
Israel marks Hamas attack as Gaza grapples with fallout Israelis are gathering to commemorate the October 7, 2023, attack that killed 1200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, and sparked a devastating...
Woolworths freight fuel levy surcharge almost triples since Iran war
ABC News Australiaby Hanan Dervisevic·6d ago
Woolworths has increased the fuel levy charged through its logistics network to food and grocery suppliers to almost triple its pre-Iran war level as diesel costs continue to climb.
Logan mayor warns of backyard 'slums' as council slashes granny flat tax
ABC News Australiaby Kenji Sato·6d ago
In short: Logan City Council has voted to halve its infrastructure charges on one-bedroom granny flats.
Perth woman’s horror after men turn pub pic into AI porn
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·6d ago
Jade Helen: Perth woman demands action after strange men made sexual AI content of her at Scarborough venue A Perth woman has revealed the horrifying moment a group of strange men took her photo at...
Boy dies in freak playground accident
PerthNowby Ella George·6d ago
Olvin Cabrera Valladares: 13yo boy dies in freak accident after getting stuck in slide at Miami playground A 13-year-old boy has died in a freak playground accident after becoming stuck inside a...
Moonshot: lunar rover gets ready for launch
PerthNowby Andrew Stafford·6d ago
Moonshot: lunar rover gets ready for launch It can withstand the deepest freeze to heat that can roast a chicken, can hug harsh landscapes in low gravity and it's going to the moon.
Surprising detail in Aussie home builds
PerthNowby Blair Jackson·6d ago
Aussie home builds, completions up as approvals ease off five-year high The number of new homes where building has commenced has risen by 7 per cent to more than 52,200, new Australian Bureau of...
‘Change life forever’: Terri pens emotional message to Steve
PerthNowby Chloe Maher·6d ago
Terri Irwin pens emotional message to late husband Steve 35 years after meeting legendary crocodile hunter Terri Irwin has marked 35 years since the chance encounter that “changed her life” - her...
What the Australian government’s apology to LGBTQ+ Defence personnel and veterans means
The Conversation Australiaby Noah Riseman, Adjunct Professor, Department of Archaeology and History, La Trobe University·6d ago
Thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse and queer (LGBTQ+) veterans have served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with honour and dignity.
Marrickville Golf Club received closed non-competitive grants on five past occasions
ABC News Australiaby Jake Evans·6d ago
In short: Marrickville Golf Club was handed federal grant funding on five previous occasions before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised it $6 million at the 2025 federal election.
Coffee prices at some cafes rise by 10pc after RBA card surcharge ban
ABC News Australiaby Lin Lin and Liana Walker·6d ago
In short: Cafes and restaurants have begun lifting prices in response to the RBA's surcharge ban. The ban was intended to lower prices, but the price hikes appear to be an unintended consequence.
Ex-cop thought she'd seen it all until car thieves scaled her balcony
ABC News Australiaby Chloe Chomicki and Michael Clarke·6d ago
In short: A former police officer has been left feeling shocked and violated after alleged car thieves scaled her apartment building to steal keys from her fourth-floor apartment.
‘Smell’: Cop breaks down in murder trial
PerthNowby Clareese Packer·6d ago
‘Strong smell’: Detective breaks down speaking about search for bodies of Beau Lamarre-Condon’s alleged victims A detective has choked up recalling details of the search for the bodies of a Sydney...
One media giant now owns Top Gun, Harry Potter and CNN. What does that mean?
ABC News Australiaby Kristy Sexton-McGrath·6d ago
Paramount has completed its $US113 billion ($162 billion) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating one of the world's biggest entertainment and media companies.
Electric long-haul trucks could become a reality sooner – if there’s no driver
The Conversation Australiaby Anthony Wiskich, Visiting Fellow in Economics, Australian National University·6d ago
It’s hard to run heavy trucks without fossil fuels – especially in Australia. They’re big, heavy and cover long distances.
Sydney constable killed in car crash posthumously awarded honours, funeral told
ABC News Australia·6d ago
In short: Constable Mia Lay has been posthumously awarded the national police service medal. The police officer was killed in a car crash while responding to reports of a car theft in September.
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