Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Alleged parent killer 'baring her soul' in prayer
PerthNowby Abe Maddison·9 Sept 2026
Alleged parent killer 'baring her soul' in prayer A woman accused of murdering her elderly parents with insulin made "clear and unambiguous" confessions, a prosecutor has told a jury.
Trump's approval languishes at historic lows in lead-up to 'Trump-a-palooza'
ABC News Australiaby Brad Ryan·9 Sept 2026
In short: Republicans are set to stage a rare midterm elections convention this week. US President Donald Trump will make speeches on both nights.
Lynagh makes timely return after Wallabies fly half Gordon breaks leg
ABC News Australia·9 Sept 2026
In short: Tom Lynagh will make his return to the rugby field this weekend after a horror run of injuries have kept him sidelined.
Senate inquiry will scrutinse APVMA decision to allow paraquat use
ABC News Australiaby Kallee Buchanan and Kate Forrester·9 Sept 2026
In short: Senator David Pocock has launched a senate inquiry into the continued use of the controversial chemical paraquat.
Health concerns grow as volcanic ash spreads across Indonesia after eruption
ABC News Australiaby Tri Ardhya·9 Sept 2026
Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau has sent volcanic ash across parts of Java and Sumatra islands, disrupting thousands of flights, hundreds of thousands of travellers and impacting local communities.
Australia Post boss denies misleading on closure plans
PerthNowby Adrian Black·9 Sept 2026
Australia Post boss denies misleading on closure plans Australia Post's boss has denied misleading a government committee by withholding plans to close scores of post offices, arguing they were in...
Shock as international beauty queen suddenly dies aged 22
PerthNowby Kellie Balaam·9 Sept 2026
Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic who was born with a heart valve defect dies aged 22 An international beauty queen who was born with a heart valve defect has suddenly died at just 22.
Liquid gold: could we turn our pee into fertiliser?
The Conversation Australiaby Kerry Tozer, PhD candidate in Sustainability, University of Technology Sydney·9 Sept 2026
For thousands of years, human urine has had real value. After our bodies absorb nutrients from our food, they excrete the rest – mainly via urine. An adult produces about 500 litres a year.
Prince George arrives at Eton College: Inside its elite and controversial fame
ABC News Australiaby Tessa Flemming·9 Sept 2026
There are very few schools that can guarantee its graduating cohort will be future prime ministers, royals or esteemed stars. Britain's Eton College may just be the exception.
‘Deep pain’: Shock as celebrity personal trainer dies at gym
PerthNowby Emily Williams·9 Sept 2026
Einar Méndez: Celebrity personal trainer dies after gym workout, Martha Debayle pays tribute A celebrity personal trainer has tragically died in the gym.
‘Had no idea’: Young Aussies warned over unknown Bali law
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·9 Sept 2026
Australian travellers warned over Bali’s 21+ drinking age as young holidayers are left speechless A travel expert has issued an urgent warning to young Australians travelling to Bali after many...
Off-duty lifesaver cuts short lunch for rescue
PerthNowby Andrew Hedgman·9 Sept 2026
Central Coast surf lifesaver rescues two people from dangerous current at The Entrance Channel An off-duty Central Coast surf lifesaver rescued a teenager caught in a dangerous current at The...
'That's just Alan': Jones accuser's complaint to friend
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang·9 Sept 2026
'That's just Alan': Jones accuser's complaint to friend A former radio staffer confided in a friend that he had been groped without consent by Alan Jones but said it was just how the radio king...
Coal workers back strike action at heart of WA's energy grid
ABC News Australiaby Neve Brissenden·9 Sept 2026
In short: Workers at Premier Coal have voted to take protected industrial action after talks between unions and the Chinese-owned miner broke down.
Late payment from fugitive developer left ICAC witness 'worried' about Porsche
ABC News Australiaby Chantelle Al-Khouri·9 Sept 2026
In short: An ICAC witness being examined over illegal political donations linked to the NSW Liberals he was waiting on a payment from a fugitive property developer for a Porsche.
An influential cultural and religious leader of the NT has died aged 91
ABC News Australiaby Oliver Chaseling·9 Sept 2026
A pioneer within the Anglican church has been remembered by her family as a “strong cultural woman”, after she passed away this week in the Northern Territory.
Apple's new CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup
PerthNowby Barbara Ortutay·9 Sept 2026
Apple's new CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus.
‘It was just pure hatred’: a new report reveals intensifying attacks against LGBTQIA+ people
The Conversation Australiaby Justin Ellis, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Newcastle·9 Sept 2026
Violence against same-sex attracted men through dating apps has become a key focus in the national debate over how to address hate crime.
Alice’s wonderland • Inside Story
Inside Storyby Administrator·9 Sept 2026
Tom Griffiths was fourteen when he came across a book by Alice Duncan-Kemp in his school library.
Lost phone leads police to firearm, drug sales
PerthNowby Rex Martinich·9 Sept 2026
Lost phone leads police to firearm, drug sales The owner of a lost mobile phone that gave police a window into his trade in assault rifles, handguns and drugs has been jailed for his "deeply...
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