Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms
PerthNowby Ben McKay·5d ago
One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms Federal politicians have been urged to consider a radical South Australia-style ban on donations to parliamentary parties and MPs ahead of a...
Female rage inspires new adaptation of classic novel Little Women
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Story·5d ago
When Kathryn Marquet was 18, she wasn't interested in anything but making art. "If anyone had told me at 18, 'You have to get married now', I'd have been like, 'What are you talking about?'" the...
Pacific people pay exorbitant prices for energy. Rich countries should back their renewable transition
The Conversation Australiaby Tim Flannery, Honorary Fellow, Australian Museum·5d ago
Across the Pacific, the changes wrought by a warming climate are visible everywhere. Surging sea levels, warming oceans and more intense cyclones and flooding.
Powerful Isla Bell message outside court
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·5d ago
Isla Bell: Supporters hold rally outside court after two-year anniversary of missing teenager’s death Dozens of supporters of a Melbourne teenager, whose death prompted an outpour of community...
Woman loses medical negligence claim over partially amputated leg
ABC News Australiaby Giselle Wakatama·5d ago
In short: Vesna Zvicer has lost a medical negligence case against the Hunter New England health district, after alleging doctors wrongfully amputated her lower left leg.
Apple’s new age verification is a game-changer for kids’ safety online. We need the rest of big tech to follow
The Conversation Australiaby Toby Murray, Professor of Cybersecurity, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne·5d ago
Australians who use Apple devices can once again access the world’s most popular adult content site, Pornhub.
Monk who preyed on girls sentenced to 13 years' jail
ABC News Australiaby Kristian Silva·5d ago
In short: A County Court judge ordered Naotunne Vijitha, 71, to serve 13 years and two months for sexually abusing six girls at a Melbourne temple.
Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested in corruption probe
PerthNowby Staff Writers·5d ago
Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested in corruption probe The wife of Sri Lanka's powerful former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been detained on allegations of misusing donations received for her...
'Lie': teen denies milking Jones for financial support
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang·5d ago
'Lie': teen denies milking Jones for financial support A man allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones as a 17-year-old has firmly rejected suggestions he and his mother were milking the...
CCTV of Lamarre-Condon shows alleged killer's movements hours after deaths
ABC News Australiaby Jamie McKinnell·5d ago
In short: CCTV footage of accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has been shown to a jury in the NSW Supreme Court.
Domestic violence advocates raise concerns over expansion of police powers
ABC News Australiaby Claudia Williams·5d ago
In short: New legislation would grant the police the power to issue a three-year on-the-spot protection order, an expansion of the 12-month directions that came into effect in January.
Riot police tear gas French mayor in student demonstrations
ABC News Australiaby Georgie Hewson·5d ago
A Parisian mayor needed treatment after he attempted to put himself between riot police and students during violent nationwide protests about conditions in French schools.
Queensland is leading Australia’s fight against illicit tobacco. Should other states follow suit?
The Conversation Australiaby Cheneal Puljević, UQ Amplify Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland·5d ago
Not a week goes by without a news story about illicit tobacco in Australia, which is now a serious problem across the country.
Citizen sleuth tracks down bike after theft from home
ABC News Australia·5d ago
In short: Mile End resident Koral Chandler says she came home on Wednesday afternoon to discover two bikes had been stolen.
Palmer's fugitive nephew guilty of contempt of court
PerthNowby Rex Martinich·5d ago
Palmer's fugitive nephew guilty of contempt of court Mining magnate Clive Palmer's nephew has been found guilty of criminal contempt of court after fleeing overseas instead of answering questions...
Election candidates say vandalism and attacks on the rise
ABC News Australiaby Tyrone Dalton·5d ago
In short: Candidates in Victorian local and state elections say they are seeing more threatening behaviour and the theft of campaign signs.
Tiny robot harvests battery power via skin on its feet
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi·5d ago
Researchers have developed a paper-thin foot membrane that lets crawling microrobots harvest electricity directly from the ground beneath them, ditching heavy onboard batteries by turning metal and...
No bail in alleged fatal 'reverse-ram' of elderly man
PerthNowby Max Aldred·5d ago
No bail in alleged fatal 'reverse-ram' of elderly man A woman will remain behind bars after allegedly killing a man in a fit of road rage.
Jones to accuser: ‘Not a mobile bank’
PerthNowby Steve Zemek·5d ago
Jones accuser denies attempting to leech money from broadcaster A man who has accused Alan Jones of kissing him and groping his buttocks when he was still a teenager has denied that he and his...
Major share market float of Firmus in trouble as interest wanes
ABC News Australiaby David Taylor·5d ago
In short: The $44 billion Australian float of data centre operator Firmus appears to be in trouble.
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