Many don’t see Brisbane in the same light as the other two cities, but the Queensland capital is showing it, too, has cultural heft.
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How to Transport a Giant Valuable Artwork in Australia
It takes a big truck, a convey of safety vehicles, good planning and a cool nerve.
Australia Storms Kill at Least 9 and Cause Power Outages
Extreme weather in the eastern states of Queensland and Victoria this week knocked out power for tens of thousands of residents, the authorities said.
Man Accused of Kidnapping Platypus Is Charged in Australia
The police had appealed for help after the platypus was spotted at a train station in Queensland. The animal was later released, but the authorities have been unable to find it.
New Zealand and Other Asia Pacific Countries Respond to Omicron
New Zealand is taking measures to limit the spread of Omicron, including delaying the reopening of its borders. It has detected 22 cases of Omicron in international arrivals.
India Celebrates as Cricket Team Humbles Australia on Its Own Turf
The sport is an unmatched national passion, and the turnaround victory was a welcome release at a time of Covid-19 and economic hardship.
Student Activist in Australia Is Suspended After China Protests
Drew Pavlou, an advocate for Hong Kong democracy and against Chinese influence on campus, has been barred from his studies at the University of Queensland until 2022.
Australian Police Treating Car Fire That Killed 3 Children as Crime Scene
Residents in Brisbane reportedly tried to extinguish the fire, which also killed one man and hospitalized a woman who were in the vehicle.
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.
Australian Woman Accused of Spiking Strawberries With Needles
The tampering fueled a nationwide panic that severely hurt the industry, prompted copycat incidents and led some stores to stop stocking the fruit.