Now that China is turning away the world’s recyclable waste, Australia wants to ban export of the materials and increase domestic processing. Here are some techniques being pursued.
Tag: Australia
To Save Tiny Penguins, This Suburb Was Wiped Off the Map
An Australian state restored a habitat for the world’s smallest penguins by removing every home from a coastal development.
Australia’s ‘Unbreakable,’ and Worrisome, Alliance
Mike Pompeo, the United States secretary of state, came to Sydney a few days ago. Here’s what it means.
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Hong Kong Due to ‘Confrontational’ Protests
The warning said that most demonstrations in the city have been peaceful, “but some have turned confrontational or resulted in violent clashes.”
The Gambling Investigation Scrutinizing Xi Jinping’s High-Rolling Cousin
Ming Chai has been caught up in an Australian scandal examining organized crime, money laundering, immigration favors and Chinese political influence.
4 Australian Podcasts for Your Commute
Some of our favorite podcasts right now, spanning true crime to the meaning of life.
Chinese Nationalists Bring Threat of Violence to Australia Universities
A clash with Hong Kong supporters at a student protest could be a dark omen of what’s to come.
Margaret Fulton Brought the World to the Australian Table
It’s hard to overstate the cultural impact of the prolific Australian author, who propelled nearly an entire generation toward more open-minded cooking.
New Zealand Plans New Round of Gun Restrictions, Including Registry
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a second set of proposals following a ban on semiautomatic weapons in response to a deadly shooting at two mosques.
Australia Calls on China to Release Detained Writer
Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Yang Hengjun, a Chinese-born Australian, should be released “if he is being detained for his political views.”