While Americans often can’t stop talking about it, many Australians say politics is confusing, tiring and boring. Why do they feel that way?
Author: ISABELLA KWAI
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?
Letter 102: When Does Free Speech Become Uncomfortable?
If there’s one thing many people here dislike, it’s being told what to do or how to think. But is there a right way to express strongly held beliefs, or should we leave each other alone?
Letter 100: Deception for Investigative Journalism: Right or Wrong?
An undercover investigation found links between the National Rifle Association and an Australian political party. We asked experts: Was the investigation ethical?
‘This Egg Has United People,’ Teenager Says of Protest Against Bigotry
A teenager known as “Egg Boy” has spoken publicly to media for the first time since he cracked an egg on a far-right politician’s head after the New Zealand attacks.
Letter 99: How the Christchurch Attack Unfolded for Reporters
A week has passed since the terrorist atrocities at two mosques in New Zealand. Here’s how journalists covered what happened and the aftermath.
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.