Organizers said her presence was not “culturally sensitive” after a mass shooting that targeted Jewish Australians. Nearly 200 other writers withdrew in protest.
Tag: Australia
Australia Wildfires Burn Nearly 900,000 Acres
Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.
Australia Faces Critical Fire Warnings Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Temperatures are well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in much of the country, and forecasters warned of potentially catastrophic fire conditions on Friday.
Three Reported Missing in Australia as Fires Rage in ‘Catastrophic’ Conditions
The country is in the midst of a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple bush fires were burning in the state of Victoria.
Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.
After Bondi Massacre, a Moment of Unity. Then, Bitter Partisanship.
The political point scoring that has erupted after the terror attack last week is unusual in Australia, where leaders tend to unite after catastrophes.
After Bondi Massacre, a Moment of Unity. Then, Bitter Partisanship.
The political point scoring that has erupted after the terror attack last week is unusual in Australia, where leaders tend to unite after catastrophes.
Bondi Beach Gunmen Also Used Pipe Bombs in Attack, Police Say
But the explosives did not detonate, according to investigators, who also found a video of the two men training with firearms.
Long Before Bondi Massacre, Australian Jews Lived With a Sense of Peril
Armed guards, bollards and secretive precautions became part of life amid antisemitic attacks and blurred lines between anger at Israel and hatred of Jews.
‘Where’s the Humanity?’ Bondi Attack Leaves Suspects’ Neighborhood Stunned.
The alleged gunmen in the shooting, Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, were from Bonnyrigg, a diverse, multilingual suburb miles from Sydney’s Bondi Beach.