A week has passed since the terrorist atrocities at two mosques in New Zealand. Here’s how journalists covered what happened and the aftermath.
Author: ISABELLA KWAI
Artist Says Big Bong Will Help Save a Town. The Locals Aren’t Amused.
“Big Things” are family-friendly attractions in many Australian towns. But residents of Woodenbong don’t want to be associated with an icon linked to drug use.
Money Raised for ‘Egg Boy’ Will Be Donated to New Zealand Victims
Will Connolly shot to fame after smashing an egg on an Australian politician who had blamed Muslims for the massacre. A GoFundMe campaign has raised of thousands of dollars
In Australia Town Where Suspect Grew Up, Residents Are Stupefied
Brenton Tarrant, accused of carrying out the massacre of 49 people in Christchurch, New Zealand, grew up in Grafton, Australia.
Tech We’re Using: How an App Creates ‘Disturbingly Agile Millennial Thumbs’
Isabella Kwai, a reporter in Australia, rarely takes notes on paper anymore and instead uses her iPhone. She can still look sources in the eye while typing.
Australia to Allow Medical Evacuation for Nauru and Manus Island Detainees
Asylum seekers being held on the islands will now be eligible for medical care in Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison had strongly opposed the legislation.
Australian Parliament Reports Cyberattack on Its Computer Network
Officials said there were no indications that data had been stolen in the attack, which an expert said was probably the work of a foreign government.
Australia Says Last Refugee Children Held on Nauru Will Go to U.S.
It is part of a deal brokered by President Barack Obama and called “dumb” by Donald J. Trump.
‘It’s Entirely Up to Me’: Indigenous Australians Find Empowerment in Start-Ups
Indigenous entrepreneurs say that the field is an alluring, empowering avenue to take their destiny in into their own hands.
Asian-Australian Actors, Overlooked at Home, Flourish in Hollywood
Chris Pang, Jordan Rodrigues and Natasha Liu Bordizzo are a few of the actors seizing opportunities in Hollywood after “Crazy Rich Asians” became a hit.