To some analysts, a spat over transition surgery looks like something from an overseas culture war.
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Quiz Time on the Campaign Trail
Several “gotcha” questions for candidates, including one that Anthony Albanese got wrong, raise deeper questions about the quality of the nation’s political discourse.
Solomon Islands’ Leader Calls Concern Over China Security Deal ‘Insulting’
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare criticized Australia and New Zealand as assuming that the island nation could not act in its own best interests.
Another ‘One-in-500-Year’ Flood, and a Government Not Up to the Task
Civilians were largely left to rescue one another as a natural disaster struck Australia. It shows how the authorities are struggling to respond to climate-fueled calamities.
Australia Asks: How Far Is Too Far in Making China a Campaign Weapon?
Australia’s conservative government has claimed, without evidence, that the political opposition would cozy up to Beijing. To many, it has crossed a red line.
Australia Flooding Declared a National Emergency
At least 20 people have died and tens of thousands have been ordered to evacuate as record rainfall continues to inundate the country’s eastern coast.
Flooding in Brisbane and Northeast Australia Leaves at Least 7 Dead
Several days of downpours have pummeled Queensland, with flooding worsening in the state capital, Brisbane. The state premier described the wild weather as “waves of water just coming down.”
Flash Flooding Thumps Northeastern Australia, Leaving at Least 7 Dead
Several days of torrential downpours have pummeled towns and cities in Queensland. The state premier described the wild weather as a “rain bomb” with “waves of water just coming down.”
‘Dark Money’ Suddenly Dominates Australia’s Election
Chinese financing, unreported donations, payouts from coal barons: The new political season is shining an unaccustomed light on a culture of opacity.
Why I’ve Learned to Loathe Australia’s Trivial Politics
This week has shown just how ill-equipped the current Australian political ecosystem is when facing catastrophe.