Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
PerthNowby Robyn Wuth25 Aug 2026
Drones, tracking devices: union's 'Iraq-style tactics' Construction bosses had tracking devices put on their cars, were spied on by drones and even had a family pet baited as tensions flared with...
ABC News Australiaby George Yankovich25 Aug 2026
In short: A parliamentary inquiry into the National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) has heard from Moonta committee members who were sacked during a dispute with the charity.
PerthNowby Jack Nivison25 Aug 2026
Facial recognition cameras to be installed in NSW pubs as part of new gambling reforms Facial recognition tech designed to keep a watchful eye on problem punters will be introduced in pubs and...
PerthNowby Annabelle Banfield25 Aug 2026
Why WA's GST arrangement is so controversial WHAT IS WA'S GST DEAL? * As of 2018, a floor was put in place to ensure all states are guaranteed at least 75% of Goods and Services Tax revenue if it...
ABC News Australiaby Kenji Sato25 Aug 2026
In short: Brisbane City Council has banned the non-consensual use of recording devices at public pools. The ban will apply to all 21 of the council's pools in the city. What's next?
ABC News Australiaby Aiden McNamara, Josh Brine, and Sandra Morello25 Aug 2026
In short: Portland residents are concerned by recent sightings of the well-known elephant seal "Sammy" lounging near dead birds.
ABC News Australiaby Matt Garrick25 Aug 2026
In short: Thomas Goertz and Jade Ormiston will face trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice by allegedly helping a fugitive drug trafficker try to flee Australia.
PerthNowby Ethan James25 Aug 2026
Skull found near beach identified but questions persist Remains discovered near a makeshift campsite have been identified as belonging to an "extremely reclusive" man who was last seen by his...
ABC News Australiaby Annabel Bowles25 Aug 2026
It was not soldiers marching down Kyiv's main street to mark 35 years of Ukrainian independence, but robots designed to take their place on the frontline.
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman25 Aug 2026
'Hawkish' RBA minutes reveal rate rise still an option Members of the Reserve Bank's rate-setting board considered hiking interest rates to pre-emptively ward off against a rise in inflation if the...
ABC News Australiaby Hanan Dervisevic25 Aug 2026
The Trump administration has revived a proposal to charge employers seeking skilled foreign workers through the H-1B visa program more than $US100,000, according to a new filing from the Department...
The Conversation Australiaby Jago Dodson, Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University25 Aug 2026
One of the key legacies of the nearly 12-year-old Labor government in Victoria has been a massive investment in infrastructure. The Suburban Rail Loop has been a prominent project in this debate.
New Atlasby Etiido Uko25 Aug 2026
Roughly three-quarters of newly published web pages now carry some machine-written text, according to a 2025 Ahrefs analysis of around 900,000 pages.
ABC News Australiaby Lauren Pezet and Nicola Ceccato25 Aug 2026
In short: Politicians are being urged to get on with developing migration policies "for the good of the country" after the national debate flared again this week.
PerthNowby Steve Zemek25 Aug 2026
Ex-2GB broadcaster says he did not witness alleged Alan Jones grab A former 2GB presenter says he did not see veteran broadcaster Alan Jones grab one of his alleged victims under the table at a...
ABC News Australiaby Matt Garrick and Jack Hislop25 Aug 2026
In short: A former NT Young Australian of the Year has been named as Labor's candidate for the upcoming by-election in East Arnhem Land.
PerthNowby Morgan Reinwald25 Aug 2026
Controversial artwork takes up pole position in west A painting that sent shock waves through the nation when it was purchased for more than a million dollars in 1973 is going on tour.
PerthNowby Andrew Chung25 Aug 2026
Court lifts block on Trump mail-in voting restrictions The US Supreme Court has lifted one court order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order...
PerthNowby Max Aldred25 Aug 2026
Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms Facial recognition, a ban on VIP experiences and a declining number of poker machines are some of the key gaming reforms proposed in a state that...
PerthNowby Sarah Spina-Matthews25 Aug 2026
Israelis, Palestinians building trust via Aussie rules An initiative which brought together Israelis and Palestinians to play Australian rules football allowed "sworn enemies" to develop...
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