A gunman was shot dead by the police Wednesday after an hourlong shooting spree across western Sydney targeting a home and two police stations.
Tag: Australia
Ukraine? Impeachment? Trump Can Survive It All, Foreign Analysts Say
The notion of this president demanding political favors from fellow leaders is such familiar behavior it fails to elicit much shock.
Australia’s Most Populous State Decriminalizes Abortion
The measure, which was approved in New South Wales, home to Sydney, after days of debate, overturned a 119-year-old law.
Labradoodle Creator Says the Breed Is His Life’s Regret
Wally Conron, who developed the breed, said a majority of the dogs “are either crazy or have a hereditary problem.”
In a First for Australia, the Capital Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
The move echoed efforts in the United States, where some states have legalized recreational use of marijuana even as it has remained illegal under federal law.
Weeknight Dinner Around the World
We asked 18 families to show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight.
Sydney Is for the Birds. The Bigger and Bolder, the Better.
Australia’s largest city has a rare superpower: It turns urbanites into bird people, and birds into urbanites. Interacting with the huge avian population is a daily adventure and (mostly) a delight.
How Rugby Became a Touchstone for a Reporter Abroad
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off today, one correspondent reflects on how the sport made her feel closer to home.
Australia’s Toughest Question: How Close Is Too Close to China?
A furor involving the country’s first Chinese-born member of Parliament highlights the country’s struggle over where to draw the line on links to Beijing.
What Chinese Students Abroad Really Think About Hong Kong’s Protests
While the battle lines seem clearly drawn, views are often less absolute and loyalties not so predictable. On Australian campuses, this uncertainty is producing a deepening anxiety.