Mike Pompeo, the United States secretary of state, came to Sydney a few days ago. Here’s what it means.
Author: DAMIEN CAVE
Chinese Nationalists Bring Threat of Violence to Australia Universities
A clash with Hong Kong supporters at a student protest could be a dark omen of what’s to come.
He’s Writing 365 Children’s Books in 365 Days, While Holding Down a Day Job
Matt Zurbo’s challenge, named after his daughter, Cielo, is an unconventional labor of love.
A Timeline of Despair in Australia’s Offshore Detention Centers
The New York Times worked with human rights groups and asylum seekers on Manus Island to examine a rash of suicide attempts and acts of self-harm since Australia’s May 18 election.
She’s 83 and a Famous Nun. Australia’s Catholic Leaders Want Her to Stay Away.
Sister Joan Chittister, a well-known American feminist, was planning to speak at a Catholic conference in Melbourne, but the archbishop apparently intervened.
Trump Tagged the Wrong ABC on Twitter, and Got a Koala in Response
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation stirred national pride with its response after President Trump confused it with the ABC News based in New York.
As Christchurch Case Continues, the Internet Goes on Trial
Brenton Tarrant appeared in court Friday, pleading not guilty to 51 murder charges, reigniting questions about how to keep hate and violence from spreading online.
Australia May Well Be the World’s Most Secretive Democracy
Raids targeting journalists this week are the latest examples of how far the country’s government will go to scare officials and reporters into submission, media experts say.
Gunman Kills 4 in Darwin, Australia
The police said a 45-year-old man was arrested. The motive for the shooting spree was unclear, but the authorities ruled out terrorism.
Peter O’Neill Resigns as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Mr. O’Neill’s departure after almost eight years in power comes at a sensitive moment, with China and the West fighting for influence across the region.