Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
'Insanity': cuts at Australia's second-oldest museum
PerthNowby Ethan James·5d ago
'Insanity': cuts at Australia's second-oldest museum Australia's second-oldest museum, which is home to the remains of the last Tasmanian tiger and items from Captain Cook's journeys, will be "cut...
An average of 17 older Australians died each day last year waiting for home care
ABC News Australiaby Stephanie Dalzell and Paige Cockburn·5d ago
An average of 17 older Australians died every day waiting for home care last year, new figures reveal In short: More than 6,400 older Australians died while waiting to receive home care last year...
Update on alleged ISIS propagandist
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·5d ago
Alleged former Islamic State member Mohamed Bakit released on bail A man accused of operating as a terror propagandist in an Australian network of ISIS supporters has been released on bail two...
Old secrets: tortoise might hold clues to longer life
PerthNowby Marta Serafinko·5d ago
Old secrets: tortoise might hold clues to longer life The world's oldest-known terrestrial animal, an Aldabra giant tortoise named Jonathan and estimated to be about 194 years old, might owe his...
Death row inmate executed after botched lethal injection
PerthNowby Kimberley Braddish·5d ago
Jamaal Howard executed in Texas days after Christa Pike survives botched lethal injection A Texas death row inmate has been executed just days after a convicted murderer in Tennessee survived two...
AI factory firm's $7b IPO looks doubtful
PerthNowby Derek Rose·5d ago
AI factory firm's $7b IPO looks doubtful A blockbuster corporate float that was set to be the second-largest in Australian history is at risk of being pulled after institutional investors turned up...
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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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.
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