Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Teen guilty of murder after stabbing boy to death
PerthNowby Tara Cosoleto and William Ton·1 Sept 2026
Teen guilty of murder after stabbing boy to death A teen who stabbed another boy to death to avenge a short-lived romance has been found guilty of murder.
Spending slowdown sparks memories of 'retail recession'
PerthNowby Nick Wilson·1 Sept 2026
Spending slowdown sparks memories of 'retail recession' Growth in retail spending is expected to almost half in the next financial year as households look to tighten their belts, a report suggests.
Materials to rebuild homes after disaster rise by 70 per cent in five years, report finds
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Black·1 Sept 2026
The cost to build a home in Australia has risen almost 30 per cent in five years, with the price of some construction materials going up by as much as 70 per cent, according to a new report.
Is Marnus Labuschagne finally out of luck?
ABC News Australiaby Poppy Penny·1 Sept 2026
For a period of 23 Tests, Marnus Labuschagne was statistically the luckiest batter in Test cricket.
'Next moment the most important' for Longmuir's dominant Dockers
ABC News Australiaby Blake Kagi·1 Sept 2026
The Fremantle Dockers may be just three wins from claiming the club's first-ever AFL premiership, but coach Justin Longmuir has dismissed suggestions he will be using that as motivation heading...
US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining
PerthNowby Ben McKay·1 Sept 2026
US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining The US and New Zealand will jointly fund a port development in the Cook Islands that's expected to pave the way for deep sea mining.
Sanctions and bombs won’t end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of options against an intractable foe
The Conversation Australiaby Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University·1 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit.
Move to protect ‘sensitive’ info in BRS case
PerthNowby Clareese Packer·1 Sept 2026
More than 200 court orders made to protect ‘sensitive’ information and Ben Roberts-Smith’s right to fair trial More than 200 court orders have been made to safeguard highly sensitive information...
Second fire breaks out in Bali in less than 24 hours
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·1 Sept 2026
Bali fire: Second major fire in Bali within 24 hours after rubbish tip erupts into flames Another major fire has hit the holiday hot spot of Bali, less than 24 hours after a popular Seminyak...
Coroner recommends hospital fix cross-border communication after death
ABC News Australiaby Philippe Perez·1 Sept 2026
In short: A coroner is calling for streamlined coordination as part of her findings into the death of a 46-year-old woman at Albury Wodonga Health.
Radio rivals Jones and Hadley face off in court
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang·1 Sept 2026
Radio rivals Jones and Hadley face off in court Talkback radio giants and bitter rivals Ray Hadley and Alan Jones have come face to face in a courtroom as the latter fights allegations of indecent...
Bali venue immediately bans popular birthday decoration
PerthNowby Taylor Renouf·1 Sept 2026
Bali venue bans popular birthday decoration after balloon blamed for Chez Gado Gado fire Bali venues have started banning a popular birthday decoration just days after after a well-known Seminyak...
Uncertainty over job loss numbers as TMAG faces staff cut
ABC News Australiaby Josh Duggan·1 Sept 2026
In short: Staff at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) say they were informed last week that nearly 20 full-time-equivalent jobs are on the chopping block, equating to about 30 per cent of...
Australia is eyeing a world-first ‘fair and reasonable’ test for data collection and privacy
The Conversation Australiaby Rob Nicholls, Senior Research Associate in Media and Communications, University of Sydney·1 Sept 2026
On Monday, the Australian government released draft legislation for the next big overhaul of the Privacy Act.
Perth GP receives bravery commendation for disarming axe-wielding attacker
ABC News Australiaby Emma Wynne·1 Sept 2026
In short: Perth GP Fergus McCabe disarmed an axe-wielding attacker who attempted to kill his colleague Anna Chaney in her clinic in 2023.
Energy watchdog slaps down billion-dollar bailout for transmission line
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Mercer·1 Sept 2026
Australia's biggest transmission company has been slapped down by the regulator over attempts to pass on a billion-dollar bill to consumers for a bungled high-voltage power line.
Lawyer tells court triple murder survivor could be the killer
ABC News Australiaby Chloe Chomicki·1 Sept 2026
In short: A lawyer representing triple murder accused Darryl Valroy Young, 63, has told jurors that a man who survived the shooting incident that killed his family could be the "murderer".
Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags
PerthNowby Sheila Dang and Marianna Parraga·1 Sept 2026
Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags An unprecedented deal for the US to gain access to a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves - and the central role a Venezuelan businessman will play -...
‘Disgraceful’: Outrage for slain Aussie
PerthNowby Ria Pandey·1 Sept 2026
Outrage at ex-Israeli commander’s remarks about Gaza attack that killed Zomi Frankcom Remarks made by the Israeli commander who ordered a drone strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, killing Australian...
Particles from a joint replacement can enter your brain, study finds
New Atlasby Mike McRae·1 Sept 2026
New findings by a team of researchers from the US and Australia have complicated an ongoing debate over whether a total joint arthroplasty may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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