Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Former China ambassador warns Beijing is becoming 'smug' and closed
ABC News Australiaby Stephen Dziedzic·11 Sept 2026
In short: The former Morrison government's response to Beijing's coercion has been criticised by a former Australian ambassador to China.
‘Unnerving’: Airbnb killer slammed
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·11 Sept 2026
Timothy Loosemore jailed for manslaughter of Maree Vermont in Goldie, Victoria A former construction company boss has been slammed for his complete lack of remorse after killing a “universally...
Leaders meet as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc
PerthNowby Aljaz Hussain and Sheikh Saaliq·11 Sept 2026
Leaders meet as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc Leaders of the BRICS nations will meet in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and tensions between the United...
Farmstay guest jailed for killing, burning owner who rejected his advances
ABC News Australiaby Anna McGuinness·11 Sept 2026
In short: Timothy Loosemore has been jailed for 17 years over the manslaughter of Maree Vermont in 2023.
Coroner finds NT Police missed 'flags' before officer took his own life
ABC News Australiaby Roxanne Fitzgerald·11 Sept 2026
In short: Constable Michael Deutrom took his own life in 2022 after suffering a severe mental health injury caused by repeated exposure to trauma and stress on the job.
Singapore's ministers get a bump to already world-leading salaries
ABC News Australiaby Will Jackson·11 Sept 2026
Singapore's famously well-paid politicians are getting a pay bump. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong — who already had the highest official salary of any world leader — will have his annual remuneration...
Queensland Health updated IVF family guidelines a win for families
ABC News Australiaby Emma Johnson·11 Sept 2026
In short: Queensland Health has updated fertility clinic guidance which previously classified lesbian couples as separate families.
Heartless man jailed for killing woman who rejected him
PerthNowby Tara Cosoleto·11 Sept 2026
Heartless man jailed for killing woman who rejected him A heartless killer has been jailed for 17 years for fatally assaulting a woman who rejected him and then setting fire to her beloved home.
Motorbike rider who did burnout during Newcastle riot jailed
ABC News Australiaby Ben Clifford·11 Sept 2026
In short: Mark Distefano, 25, has been sentenced to a maximum of 12 months in prison for his role in a riot in suburban Newcastle.
Quarterhorse paired with Ramjet-X for high-Mach flight testing
New Atlasby David Szondy·11 Sept 2026
Hermeus has unveiled its latest plans for the Quarterhorse supersonic aircraft, which will be used to launch a high-Mach test vehicle called Ramjet-X.
Police arrest alleged gunman for hire after NSW shooting
ABC News Australiaby Sarah Forster·11 Sept 2026
In short: A man is in custody, charged with the attempted murder of a man at Berkeley Vale, on the NSW Central Coast. It is alleged Bison Zounis was hired to carry out the shooting. What's next?
Remorseless murderer jailed for 'outrageous' stabbings
PerthNowby William Ton·11 Sept 2026
Remorseless murderer jailed for 'outrageous' stabbings A remorseless murderer whose offence at an unspoken goodbye resulted in a frenzied drunken stabbing has been jailed for more than two decades.
Early access to super? • Inside Story
Inside Storyby Administrator·11 Sept 2026
While sophisticates can smile at the old adage that one should neither a lender nor a borrower be, the notion that one should not be both at the same time — unless one is earning a little margin —...
Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer
PerthNowby Callum Godde·11 Sept 2026
Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer Down in the polls, a long-time Labor state government could make election hay out of its thwarted Australian-first work from home laws.
Analyst warns of 'late-stage bubble' as rates and oil prices surge
ABC News Australiaby Gareth Hutchens and Michael Janda·11 Sept 2026
In short: A surge in oil prices this week has sparked fresh inflation fears, and investors are bracing for more rate hikes worldwide.
Residents say they 'can't live without' firewood ahead of ban
ABC News Australiaby Nicola Ceccato and Rachel Holdsworth·11 Sept 2026
In short: More than 100 people gathered in Deniquilin to protest against a ban on firewood collection at two national parks in southern New South Wales.
Search resumes for 80 missing in popular Philippines tourist spot
ABC News Australia·11 Sept 2026
In short: A search and rescue operation has resumed in the Philippines for up to 84 people still missing after a ferry fire.
How two premierships in one year was the making of Isaiya Katoa
ABC News Australiaby Nick Campton·11 Sept 2026
Thu, 3 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Bulldogs 20, Broncos 34 In the four years since the remarkable season that forged Isaiya Katoa's first legend the Dolphins playmaker has proven time and again why...
Mushroom cook’s prison time ‘inhumane’
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·11 Sept 2026
Advocacy non-profit Justice Action calls for end to mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s ‘inhumane’ prison conditions A fresh push to end killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson’s treatment behind bars has...
Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·11 Sept 2026
Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is being kept in near constant isolation, leaving her frightened and at risk of psychological decline.
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