Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
'I'm not a heartless monster': Molly's murderer
PerthNowby Stephanie Gardiner·3 Sept 2026
'I'm not a heartless monster': Molly's murderer In a sloped, basic script, Daniel Billings writes that he is sincerely sorry for murdering Molly Ticehurst and acknowledges he is responsible for her...
Natural selection: women win at top science awards
PerthNowby Abe Maddison·3 Sept 2026
Natural selection: women win at top science awards The extraordinary contribution of women in Australian science has been highlighted by the winners list for the nation's top science awards.
Billionaire Leon Black skips US congressional deposition over Epstein ties
ABC News Australia·3 Sept 2026
In short: US billionaire Leon Black has failed to appear for a congressional deposition over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
European allies sound alarm at more incidents of alleged Russian sabotage
ABC News Australia·3 Sept 2026
In short: Two people have been arrested over an alleged arson attack at a German defence manufacturer in Bavaria.
Black skips Epstein deposition, sues US House committee
PerthNowby Staff Writers·3 Sept 2026
Black skips Epstein deposition, sues US House committee Billionaire investor Leon Black has refused to appear for a sworn deposition before US Congress and instead sued the House Oversight...
'Soiled' undies and vicious friends research honoured at Ig Nobels
ABC News Australiaby Jacinta Bowler·3 Sept 2026
What do burying undies, stealing from babies and vicious friends all have in common? It's all part of research celebrated today with an opera about mushrooms and paper planes thrown at winning...
Inside the booming ‘shadow fleet’ industry keeping rogue states afloat
The Conversation Australiaby Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation·3 Sept 2026
It’s the middle of the night in April 2023 in the East China Sea. A North Korean-linked oil tanker sailing under another country’s flag suddenly goes dark.
New type of stainless steel is optimized for hydrogen electrolysis
New Atlasby Etiido Uko·3 Sept 2026
If anyone could defeat the “man of steel,” it would be a “man of stainless steel.” However, even stainless steel has its electrochemical kryptonite.
Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse
ABC News Australiaby Clare Armstrong·3 Sept 2026
In short: The federal government is preventing new enrolments in a graduate diploma it fears is being used by non-genuine international students to switch courses and prolong their stay in...
UN warns El Niño could be strongest in decades
ABC News Australia·3 Sept 2026
In short: The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, says the World Meteorological Organization.
Scientists use fungi to produce programmable 'living textiles'
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova·3 Sept 2026
Fast fashion drastically changed the world by making clothes cheaper and more affordable than ever, but it came with a huge environmental cost.
Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem dead at 92
PerthNowby Matthew Quagliotto·3 Sept 2026
Gloria Steinem, a feminist pioneer and journalist whose work spearheaded the 20th century women’s rights movement, has died age 92.
Breaking: Iconoclast feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92
ABC News Australia·3 Sept 2026
Gloria Steinem, the author and activist who became one of the most visible voices of the US women's movement and a fierce feminist, has died aged 92.
Russian ship seized to enforce $4.2b compensation claim
PerthNowby Staff Writers·3 Sept 2026
Russian ship seized to enforce $4.2b compensation claim Norway has seized a Russian ship in the Arctic to enforce a $US4.22 billion compensation claim won by Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz over...
Kids would rather time travel to dinosaur age than any other era
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·3 Sept 2026
Kids would rather time travel to dinosaur age than any other era Dinosaurs are so popular with children that more than a third would choose to travel millions of years back in time to meet one, a...
Jack Black paid bar tab for stranger who had no clue who he was
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·3 Sept 2026
Jack Black paid bar tab for stranger who had no clue who he was A man expecting a quiet drink before dinner was given a celebrity encounter to remember after Jack Black sat beside him at a Seattle...
Live: Dockers and Hawks meet for massive qualifying final clash
ABC News Australiaby Andrew McGarry·3 Sept 2026
live AFL qualifying final live updates: Fremantle vs Hawthorn at Perth Stadium blog, scores and stats Fremantle's finals campaign starts with a stern test in the west, taking on Hawthorn in the...
'Corrosive': ex-rail boss jailed over corrupt contracts
PerthNowby William Ton·3 Sept 2026
'Corrosive': ex-rail boss jailed over corrupt contracts The masterminds behind a major corruption scheme over cleaning contracts for a state rail network have been jailed over their "corrosive"...
Live: Broncos and Bulldogs end disappointing NRL seasons in Sydney
ABC News Australiaby Jon Healy·3 Sept 2026
live NRL live: Canterbury Bulldogs host Brisbane Broncos in Payne Haas's farewell The Bulldogs host the Broncos in a final-round contest between two teams that fell well below expectations in the...
Disgraced train boss’ corruption scandal
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·3 Sept 2026
James Pinder, George Harritos: Former V/Line boss and cleaning company boss jailed for corruption The sacked boss of Victoria’s regional rail network has been jailed for corruption after accepting...
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