As climate change pushes California’s fire season into Australia’s, an intricate system of resource sharing struggles with the load.
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The Love-Hate Relationship Between Humans and Magpies
I thought it might be safe for me and my vulnerable head to go outside. But swooping season for the Australian magpie — a beloved Australian icon — might not be over yet.
A High-Tech System to Make Homes More Healthy
It’s called Darwin, and it can eliminate water and air pollution in the home, while adjusting the lighting. And it is already in homes in Australia.
Qantas Says It Would Back Suit by Flight Attendant Called Racist by Will.i.am
The musician posted the name and photograph of the airline employee on Twitter after a dispute on a flight in Australia.
First Comes Snapchat, Then the Bachelor and Spinster Ball
In the cities, technology has transformed social life. But in Australia’s vast rural areas, finding a mate is a bit more complicated.
‘Your Face Is Burning.’ How It Feels to Photograph Australia’s Fires
As bushfires swept Australia’s east coast on Tuesday, our photographer shot residents and firefighters close to the blaze.
Refugee and Author Detained by Australia Is Given Visa to Travel
Behrouz Boochani, who was held for years as part of Australia’s offshore immigration detention program, arrived in New Zealand for a literary festival.
‘We’re Just So Angry’: Australians Protest Police Killing of Aboriginal Teenager
After initially saying the 19-year-old had lunged at the police with a weapon, the authorities later charged an officer with murder and opened an investigation.
Saving the Fire Victims Who Cannot Flee: Australia’s Koalas
The plight of dozens of animals being treated for burned paws and singed fur is raising fears about climate change and the future of the species.
As Australia Burns, Its Leaders Trade Insults
The country has long been a model for common-sense public policy. But this week’s fires have revealed once again that its pragmatism stops at climate change.