A police official said, “I’ve got young children, and if I thought that the police felt that they were at risk of doing something wrong, I’d want them strip-searched.”
Author: ISABELLA KWAI
Beer With Bella: Benjamin Law
The author and essayist shares insights on immigrant striving, social media and Australia’s imperfect meritocracy.
Google Misled Consumers Over Location Tracking, Australia Says
The company did not disclose the need to disable two different Android settings to stop data collection, regulators said in a lawsuit.
Australia’s Most Populous State Decriminalizes Abortion
The measure, which was approved in New South Wales, home to Sydney, after days of debate, overturned a 119-year-old law.
In a First for Australia, the Capital Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
The move echoed efforts in the United States, where some states have legalized recreational use of marijuana even as it has remained illegal under federal law.
What Chinese Students Abroad Really Think About Hong Kong’s Protests
While the battle lines seem clearly drawn, views are often less absolute and loyalties not so predictable. On Australian campuses, this uncertainty is producing a deepening anxiety.
Should Kissing Be Allowed in Professional Settings?
An unwanted kiss onstage at a charity event in Sydney has ignited a wider conversation about whether kissing of any kind is acceptable in the workplace.
She’s a World-Famous Model. So Why Did an Australian Magazine Get Her Photo Wrong?
Adut Akech is a 19-year-old modeling superstar. But after a magazine misidentified her in a photo, she says she is no longer staying quiet about racism in the industry.
As Clashes Over Hong Kong Reach Australia, Speaking Up Brings Death Threats
Fear of attacks — and of the consequences of speaking out for family members who remain in China — is keeping many in the Chinese community here quiet.
Seven Australians You Should Be Reading About
Love fascinating profiles? Of course you do. Here’s a list for the weekend.