Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Some small businesses are paying tax bills with credit cards. What will happen when they can’t?
The Conversation Australiaby Donovan Castelyn, Senior Industry Fellow - Taxation and Director of the UTAS Tax Clinic, University of Tasmania·16h ago
From December 1, Australians will no longer be able to pay their tax bills directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) using credit cards.
Moment cop car, teen e-bike rider collide
PerthNowby Emma Kirk·16h ago
Investigation launched after police car collides with teen e-bike rider in Geelong car park Wild footage has emerged of the moment a teenage e-bike rider was hit by a police car outside a...
High Court's coalmine emissions ruling says 'the quiet part out loud'
ABC News Australiaby Charlotte King·16h ago
Resources company MACH Energy probably never expected its High Court appeal over the future of a Hunter Valley coal mine to trigger a legal precedent that has been celebrated by climate activists.
Farmer devastated after dog attack leaves 40 lambs dead
ABC News Australiaby Will Corbett·16h ago
In short: A WA farmer says up to 80 of his sheep have been killed in a series of suspected dog attacks over the last five months.
Biggest coal-producing state fears impact of High Court emissions decision
ABC News Australiaby Lottie Twyford and Katrina Beavan·16h ago
In short: The High Court on Wednesday ruled planning authorities in New South Wales needed to consider overseas emissions when approving a mine expansion.
Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·16h ago
Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack A 13-year-old boy is fighting for his life after suffering burns to 90 per cent of his body following one of several alleged arson attacks.
Data breach reported at SA private hospital
ABC News Australiaby Matthew Ward Agius·16h ago
In short: St Andrew's Hospital has reported a data breach "affecting a group of individuals". It says the individuals affected and federal privacy and cyber security agencies have been notified.
Drivers 'sitting ducks' on deadly Western Highway stretch, resident says
ABC News Australiaby Eden Hynninen·16h ago
In short: There have been 12 deaths in six years on the Western highway between Stawell and Horsham, according to state government figures.
Drivers 'sitting ducks' on deadly Western Highway stretch, resident says
ABC News Australiaby Eden Hynninen·16h ago
In short: There have been six deaths in six years on a 16-kilometre stretch of the Western highway between Stawell and Horsham, according to state government figures.
Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected
PerthNowby Farid Farid·16h ago
Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected Police dispersal of a rally will be examined in a public inquiry where top brass will take the stand, despite a last-minute bid to keep the ugly...
'Live on forever': Brock inspires Bathurst 20 years on
ABC News Australia·17h ago
In short: Craig Lowndes says the legacy of legend Peter Brock remains powerful, as Australian motorsport marks the 20th anniversary of his death.
Group assault charges related to grocer's death dropped
PerthNowby William Ton·17h ago
Group assault charges related to grocer's death dropped The youngest boy accused of being involved in a group assault which left a good Samaritan grocer dead has had his charges dropped due to his...
WA's oil and gas industry watches impact of High Court ruling closely
ABC News Australiaby Kimberley Putland and Nicolas Perpitch·17h ago
In short: A landmark ruling in the High Court has found planning authorities in New South Wales are required to consider global climate change impacts when approving local fossil fuel projects.
Art loan scheme on chopping block amid Tasmanian cost cutting
ABC News Australiaby Josh Duggan·17h ago
In short: Artists and gallery owners are urging the Tasmanian government to protect the COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme, which provides no-interest loans to purchase art.
One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms
PerthNowby Ben McKay·17h ago
One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms Federal politicians have been urged to consider a radical South Australia-style ban on donations to parliamentary parties and MPs ahead of a...
Female rage inspires new adaptation of classic novel Little Women
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Story·17h ago
When Kathryn Marquet was 18, she wasn't interested in anything but making art. "If anyone had told me at 18, 'You have to get married now', I'd have been like, 'What are you talking about?'" the...
Pacific people pay exorbitant prices for energy. Rich countries should back their renewable transition
The Conversation Australiaby Tim Flannery, Honorary Fellow, Australian Museum·17h ago
Across the Pacific, the changes wrought by a warming climate are visible everywhere. Surging sea levels, warming oceans and more intense cyclones and flooding.
Powerful Isla Bell message outside court
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·17h ago
Isla Bell: Supporters hold rally outside court after two-year anniversary of missing teenager’s death Dozens of supporters of a Melbourne teenager, whose death prompted an outpour of community...
Woman loses medical negligence claim over partially amputated leg
ABC News Australiaby Giselle Wakatama·17h ago
In short: Vesna Zvicer has lost a medical negligence case against the Hunter New England health district, after alleging doctors wrongfully amputated her lower left leg.
Apple’s new age verification is a game-changer for kids’ safety online. We need the rest of big tech to follow
The Conversation Australiaby Toby Murray, Professor of Cybersecurity, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne·17h ago
Australians who use Apple devices can once again access the world’s most popular adult content site, Pornhub.
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