Searching for serenity during another stubborn lockdown, I’m learning to let my mind wander, far away from the news.
Tag: Sydney (Australia)
Australia’s Trash Parrots Invent New Skill in Suburbs
Sydney’s clever and adaptable sulfur-crested cockatoos learn how to pry open garbage bins by watching one another.
Surviving Australian Hotel Quarantine
Nothing prepares you for the purgatory of a hotel room that could be anywhere in the world.
Sydney Outbreak Tied to Delta Variant Grows
Naked sunbathers fleeing deer were among 44 people fined for violating stay-at-home orders.
Sydney, Australia, Enters 1st Full Lockdown Since Early 2020
A cluster that began with an airport limousine driver has jumped to nearly 100 cases, with dozens more expected over the coming days.
Sydney Enacts Partial Lockdown as Delta Variant Spreads
Officials warned of many more cases of the Delta variant as a hair salon and a child’s birthday party emerged as possible superspreader locations.
What I Learned About Australia’s Lackluster Vaccination Effort From the Latest Covid ‘Hot Spot’ in Sydney
Australia is great at outbreak response but something is lacking when it comes to the country’s vaccine rollout.
The Strange History of Harmony Day and Australia’s Racism Discussion
For some, the best way to tackle racism is to not mention it and instead use “more encouraging words.”
Australia’s ‘Rebel Reverend’ Goes Viral With Barbed Liberal Messages
The Rev. Rod Bower became a national sensation with pugnacious political signs shared by millions over social media. Now he’s questioning the internet dynamics that made him famous.
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2020
The year that seemed to drag on forever is finally coming to an end.