Author: DAMIEN CAVE
Asia Struggles to Cast Off the Pandemic Despite its Early Lead
While the United States edges toward normalcy, countries like Japan, South Korea and Australia are still facing months of uncertainty and isolation as their vaccination campaigns just start to gain steam.
Why Asia, the Pandemic Champion, Remains Miles Away From the Finish Line
While the United States edges toward normalcy, countries like Japan, South Korea and Australia are still facing months of uncertainty and isolation as their vaccination campaigns just start to gain steam.
Readers Respond to Australia’s Never-Ending Travel Ban
With borders closed, grandparents, new parent and the internationally engaged react with frustration, anger, disappointment and tears.
Need New Skills? How About a Hug? The Women’s Shed Welcomes You.
In Australia, men’s sheds became a global model for helping “old boys” continue living meaningful lives. Now, women are starting their own.
Amid Sexual Harassment Scandals, Australia Plots a ‘Road Map for Respect’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he would accept 55 suggestions from the country’s human rights commissioner to tackle a problem that has been festering for years in politics.
Australia’s #MeToo Moment Has Started in Parliament
More and more women are describing Parliament House as a sexist backwater. A staff member’s accusation of rape — in a minister’s office, no less — was the catalyst.
Is the Fight Against Sexism in Australia’s Politics Different This Time?
Six weeks after Brittany Higgins spoke up with her allegation of rape in the defense minister’s office, some things have changed and some things have not.
Amid Accusations of Rape and Misogyny, Australia’s Leader Demotes 2 Ministers
The attorney general and the defense minister, tied to separate scandals, will stay in the government, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.