A racing pigeon named after the president-elect appeared to have traveled from Oregon to Melbourne, breaching quarantine rules.
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Why Does Australia Want to Kill a Bird Named Joe (Biden)?
A racing pigeon that appeared to have traveled from Oregon to a backyard in Melbourne faces death. But there’s a twist.
Escaping the Virus, Almost
How a planned two-week trip to Sydney from Melbourne stretched into a five-month drive across Australia dictated by lockdowns and coronavirus restrictions.
Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, a Battle Emerges Over Green Spaces
A need for parks during lockdown has turned into a debate about the future of inner-city golf courses.
Pfizer Vaccine, Brexit, U.S. Presidential Transition: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Reconsidering Melbourne’s Public Housing Lockdown
Why the harshest example of an already-harsh lockdown had left many with a lingering sense of discrimination.
Your Friday Briefing
The challenges of rolling out a vaccine.
A Police Swarm. Frantic Calls. Then 3,000 People Locked Inside.
On July 4, Australia’s second-largest city went into lockdown. But residents of nine public housing towers were singled out for even stricter treatment, leading many to suspect discrimination.
Melbourne’s Coronavirus Lockdown Ends After 111 Days
Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, emerged from its 111-day hibernation with a mix of euphoria and caution.
Swimming to Sanity in Melbourne’s Lockdown
As the city creeps out of one of the world’s longest lockdowns, the reopening of outdoor pools grants a partial freedom.