The case of Israel Folau, a Christian rugby player whose contract was canceled over his anti-gay posts, has spurred a national rift over how rights coexist.
Author: ISABELLA KWAI
Sydney to Declare a Climate Emergency in Face of National Inaction
The mayor said it was important that Australia’s largest city, which has already made ambitious pledges to reduce greenhouse emissions, raise its voice in a global demand for action.
What I Learned Watching My Father Watch the Hong Kong Protests
Hong Kong has been galvanized by mass protests over the last two weeks. Those who grew up there and left are experiencing a wide range of emotions.
Australia: Relaxed, Sunny and Secretive?
Australia has a global reputation for being a sunny, relaxed democracy. But it also has a deep preference for government secrecy.
An Australian Doctor’s Dream: Curing America’s Opioid Curse
Dr. George O’Neil has implanted a device he invented into thousands of Australians who abuse opioids. But is it an answer for America’s addiction crisis?
Seeing China Through Art, Not Politics
For those of us hungering for deeper insight into the the country, Sydney’s White Rabbit gallery provides a dizzying and confronting lesson in understanding.
Voter Snapshots: Australians Weigh in
Five Australians across the country tell us about their dreams and fears, and who they’re voting for.
Letter 106: Election Day Is Coming. Australia Says: ‘Meh.’
While Americans often can’t stop talking about it, many Australians say politics is confusing, tiring and boring. Why do they feel that way?
Letter 105: Our Australia Bureau Turns Two. Here Are Our Favorite Stories.
From heartbreaking terror attacks to giant lobsters, here are the stories we remember most from Australia and the region.
Letter 103: In Australia, Are All Historic Losses Treated Equally?
The burning of Notre-Dame cathedral has raised a question: Whose losses do we grieve?