John Oliver is willing to make a deal for a piece of (formerly) public art in Fitzroy. That doesn’t mean negotiations have been easy.
Author: BESHA RODELL
Midnight Oil Brings Australia Home
Australia has had its fair share of music that made it big overseas. But why do some bands succeed internationally while others do not? And does that even matter?
Readers Reflect on the State of Australian Politics
Some thoughts on a better politics — and some relief Australia isn’t America.
Why I’ve Learned to Loathe Australia’s Trivial Politics
This week has shown just how ill-equipped the current Australian political ecosystem is when facing catastrophe.
The Giant Who Lives in the Melbourne Museum
The world’s most complete triceratops skeleton ever found will go on display next year, displacing a beloved, if quirky, exhibit of taxidermy.
Giving Thanks in Australia
It’s an odd affair outside America, but maybe the holiday will inspire more of us to pause and appreciate the gifts we’ve been given.
Laughs No More? Australians Are Reassessing a Beloved Cartoonist.
I used to think Michael Leunig’s drawings embodied the soul of our nation. Now, I’m not so sure.
Why Reviving the Right to Picnic Offers Hope in Melbourne
The lockdown isn’t over. But at least we can gather on the grass.
Struggling to Explain Australia’s Covid Reality
Australia’s experience with the pandemic has been vastly different from the rest of the world.
Surviving Australian Hotel Quarantine
Nothing prepares you for the purgatory of a hotel room that could be anywhere in the world.