Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Gynaecologist Simon Gordon referred to tribunal over alleged misconduct
ABC News Australiaby Investigative Reporter Antonia O'Flaherty·30 Aug 2026
In short: Former Melbourne gynaecologist Simon Gordon has been referred to VCAT by the Medical Board of Australia, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct.
What's in store at this week's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting
ABC News Australiaby Stephen Dziedzic·30 Aug 2026
Pacific leaders are descending on the stunning Micronesian nation of Palau for the region's most important political gathering.
Labor pitches pothole website, inmate roads clean-up
PerthNowby Callum Godde·30 Aug 2026
Labor pitches pothole website, inmate roads clean-up Victorians will be able to track pothole repairs and supervised prisoners will be put to work under a Labor election pledge to take back control...
'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty
PerthNowby Andrew Brown·30 Aug 2026
'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty A major security alliance between Australia, the US and New Zealand needs to evolve in order to better deal with a more unpredictable global...
One Nation no longer just a ‘protest vote’
PerthNowby Ria Pandey·30 Aug 2026
One Nation’s latest electoral victory shows the major parties should be concerned, experts One Nation is celebrating that “there is no safe Labor seat” after its stunning by-election win in Western...
As rising inequality demands reform, business is 'circling the wagons'
ABC News Australiaby Alan Kohler·30 Aug 2026
There was a lot of talk at the Business Council of Australia's annual dinner last week about the need to improve Australia's poor productivity.
The gift card tampering scam costing shoppers thousands
ABC News Australiaby Eric Hao Zheng and Emilia Terzon·30 Aug 2026
An ABC investigation has discovered tampered gift cards are being sold by Australia's biggest supermarkets, with charges even being laid over the issue.
Hanson says she can smash Labor and message could be resonating
ABC News Australiaby Patricia Karvelas·30 Aug 2026
If you have ever played with dominoes, you will know that once you get the angle right and the first one falls, the subsequent dominoes come down with a speed and ferocity that rips through in a...
From cane and cattle to billion-dollar housing estates
ABC News Australiaby Johanna Marie·30 Aug 2026
In short: Hundreds of acres of coastal farmland are being subdivided in Bundaberg. Locals are concerned over added pressure on infrastructure and services from rapid population growth. What's next?
Oscar Jenkins gives first interview since 13-year sentence in Russia
ABC News Australiaby Sean Nicholls·30 Aug 2026
In short: Australian Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview since he was sentenced in May to 13 years' imprisonment by Russian authorities for acting as "a mercenary in an armed conflict".
Watchdog warns insurers are offering insufficient cash settlements
ABC News Australiaby Adelaide Miller·30 Aug 2026
Australia's corporate watchdog is sounding the alarm over insurers' use of cash settlements, concerned they could unfairly short-change home owners dealing with a house insurance claim.
Golden retriever provides life-saving blood donation for another dog
ABC News Australiaby Liz Rymill and Elsie Adamo·30 Aug 2026
In short: A SA Limestone Coast veterinary practice is urging dog owners to consider registering suitable and healthy adult dogs as blood donors.
How to prepare to buy a home while you save a deposit
ABC News Australiaby Anna Chisholm·30 Aug 2026
The process of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming. Beyond putting money aside for a home deposit, it can be hard to know how to prepare.
Norwegians line up to mourn the late King Harald
PerthNowby Staff Writers·30 Aug 2026
Norwegians line up to mourn the late King Harald Tens of thousands of Norwegians lined up in front of cathedrals and churches across the country for memorial services held for the late King Harald...
400-sq-ft tiny house offers downsizing without the usual compromises
New Atlasby Adam Williams·30 Aug 2026
As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night.
Interference blamed as pullouts mar Pacific summit
PerthNowby Ben McKay·30 Aug 2026
Interference blamed as pullouts mar Pacific summit A third of Pacific Islands Forum leaders may miss this week's summit in a blow to regional unity that could deteriorate into a crisis.
Outpouring of aid for Nepal as rescue efforts continue
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·30 Aug 2026
Outpouring of aid for Nepal as rescue efforts continue Australians have raised millions of dollars to assist survivors of the Nepal disaster, with many forced into temporary shelters amid mud and...
'Right to erasure' to give people say over private data
PerthNowby Andrew Brown·30 Aug 2026
'Right to erasure' to give people say over private data Australians could soon force social media companies to destroy their personal information under an overhaul of privacy laws.
Google Maps to show 'Lake America' not 'Lake Ontario'
PerthNowby Staff Writers·30 Aug 2026
Google Maps to show 'Lake America' not 'Lake Ontario' Google Maps has changed the name of "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" for US users to reflect President Donald Trump's executive order renaming...
Ukraine minister pledges plan to win early loan release
PerthNowby By Dan Peleschuk·30 Aug 2026
Ukraine minister pledges plan to win early loan release Ukraine's new defence minister has pledged a clear vision for Kyiv's partners on how his country plans to fight Russia with more resources...
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