Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
World’s oldest orangutan dies at Aussie zoo
PerthNowby Emma Kirk·6d ago
World’s oldest Sumatran orangutan Puteri, aged 56, farewelled after being humanely euthanised at Perth Zoo One of the world’s oldest and beloved Sumatran orangutans has died aged 56 at Perth Zoo.
'Special' moment for researchers as rare fin whales photographed
ABC News Australiaby Madigan Landry, Chela Williams, and Stan Shaw·6d ago
In short: Two rare fin whales have been photographed by drone pilots as the rare species migrate north along WA's coast.
Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi and Yemen airports
PerthNowby Samy Magdy·6d ago
Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi and Yemen airports Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed attacks on military facilities and airports in neighbouring Saudi Arabia as the escalation...
Wind farm build begins after community opposition
PerthNowby Luke Lay·6d ago
Wind farm build begins after community opposition Construction of a controversial wind farm that sparked high profile opposition has begun more than 10 years after the project was first proposed.
'No doubt': Hockey adamant corruption is flourishing in Washington
ABC News Australiaby Paul Johnson·6d ago
Australia's former ambassador to the United States, Joe Hockey has issued a damning indictment of the US political system on 7.30.
Fears of NT business closures after delayed dry season and proposed visa cuts
ABC News Australiaby Olivana Lathouris·6d ago
In short: Tourism operators in the Northern Territory's Top End have asked the federal government to establish a dedicated fund to help struggling businesses survive the quiet wet season months...
The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk
PerthNowby Eleanor Wilson·6d ago
The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk "Make no mistake ... strangulation is a killer's calling card."
Tinnitus answer may be found in our blood
New Atlasby Mike McRae·6d ago
For the 14% of us living with tinnitus, the persistent ringing inside our heads is impossible for anybody else to hear. Or measure.
Is a waterfront city stadium actually on the cards for Canberra?
ABC News Australiaby Peter Lusted·6d ago
After it was all but ruled out by the ACT government, a fresh pitch for a city stadium in Canberra has been floated.
Mother sentenced after 'negligence' causes son's death
ABC News Australiaby Liam McNally·6d ago
What's new? A Mackay region mother has been freed from prison after being convicted of unlawfully killing her young son, Tarrin O'Sullivan, five years ago.
Football Queensland clubs push back on governing body's fee changes
ABC News Australia·6d ago
In short: Football Queensland and more than 100 of its member clubs are in disagreement over changes to 2020 player registration fees.
Lawyers for man who stabbed wife to death say no evidence he'd be violent again
ABC News Australiaby Harry Frost·6d ago
In short: The ACT Supreme Court has heard arguments as it prepares to decide a nominal sentence for Canberra man Manfred Uhle.
Inquiry hears delegate felt he 'brought danger' to his family after CFMEU comments
ABC News Australiaby Will Murray·6d ago
In short: A commission of inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland has heard union members made sinister comments about the family of an Australian Workers Union delegate.
'Substantial human flourishing' could come from AI use
PerthNowby Lucinda Garbutt-Young·6d ago
'Substantial human flourishing' could come from AI use More Australians are turning to chatbots for love and intimacy, prompting complex questions about the ethics of relationships with artificial...
Mint unveils new coins chronicling iconic Australian inventions
ABC News Australiaby Belle Whitehouse·6d ago
What do a jaffle maker, a baby safety capsule and a black box have in common? Not only are they Australian inventions, but they will soon feature on $1 coins as part of the Royal Australian Mint's...
Criminals banned from using character references under proposed SA law reform
ABC News Australia·6d ago
In short: The SA government is proposing abolishing the use of good character references during sentencing for all criminal offences in the state's courts.
Indonesia's VP likely didn't finish high school and it could cost him his job
ABC News Australiaby Hellena Souisa·6d ago
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has handed down what may have been one of the country's most closely watched rulings.
Perth woman captures moment carpet python devours parrot
PerthNowby Zosia Melanczuk·6d ago
‘Circle of life’: Perth woman captures moment carpet python snake devours unsuspecting parrot A Perth woman has captured the incredible moment a snake devoured a parrot while hanging in a tree...
Private health changes appear all but doomed as Greens play hardball
ABC News Australiaby Stephanie Dalzell·6d ago
In short: The Greens have raised "serious concerns" about controversial private health insurance changes, indicating they will not support the legislation without changes.
Illegal tobacco shops shut amid national clamp down
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·6d ago
Illegal tobacco shops shut amid national clamp down The sale of illicit tobacco in Australia has been dealt another blow amid state-by-state clampdowns and hundreds of temporary closures.
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