After weeks of lockdown, getting in my car to cover a story was both a surreal and welcome experience.
Tag: Melbourne (Australia)
Returning to a Sense of Normalcy — or Not?
In Australia and elsewhere, we’re unsettled — not quite panic-stricken, not quite normal.
Ex-Head of Australian Girls School Is Fit for Trial, Israeli Court Says
For six years, Australia has tried to extradite Malka Leifer to face charges of sexually assaulting her students but she claimed to be mentally ill.
Coronavirus Lockdowns Strike Australia Residents Hit by Brushfires
A double disaster unlike anything the country has seen before is raising concerns about victims’ mental health and safety.
Shutting Themselves Inside to Avoid Being a Burden to Others
When Australia had just a few coronavirus cases, Lee and Colin Lee decided to self-quarantine to keep resources available for younger people. “We’ve just got to share what’s there,” Mr. Lee said.
2 Dead After Sydney to Melbourne Train Derails in Australia
Five carriages of a long-distance passenger express derailed Thursday night about 30 miles from its destination. Several people were injured.
In Australia’s Most Populous State, ‘All Fires Are Contained’
Wildfires that raged for months during a summer of extreme weather are finally under control or gone altogether in New South Wales.
Wildfires Mar First Days of Play at Australian Open Qualifiers
Smoke from the fires shrouded the courts and caused one player to double over in coughing fits.
2 Firefighters Die in Australia Fires and Scott Morrison Ends Vacation
Facing harsh criticism for his absence, the prime minister said he would return from a Hawaii trip following the deaths of two volunteer firefighters.
Hard Truths, Photography and Why We Should ‘Never Look Away’
An exhibit of award-winning New York Times photography is in Australia for the first time. The images present us with an opportunity — if only we’ll engage.