I went to the Parkes Elvis Festival thinking I’d learn something about what America used to be. I left thinking more about Australia.
Author: DAMIEN CAVE
Is Australian Democracy in Decline?
With a federal election just a few weeks away, it’s time to put Australia’s system and political flaws into context.
Why China’s Security Pact With the Solomon Islands is a Threat
In potentially opening the door to a Chinese military base, the Solomon Islands threatens the balance of power in a vital shipping region.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Suffers 6th Mass Bleaching Event
This year offers a disturbing first: mass bleaching in a year of La Niña. The grim milestone points to the continued threat of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.
China and Solomon Islands Draft Secret Security Pact
The leaked agreement, if signed, could help the Chinese Navy block shipping routes that played a vital role in World War II.
Creating Space Command, Australia Strengthens High-Tech Bond With U.S.
The expanded commitment to space defense reflects the reality of a new, extraterrestrial landscape for war.
Creating Space Command, Australia Strengthens High-Tech Bond With U.S.
The expanded commitment to space defense reflects the reality of a new, extraterrestrial landscape for war.
Hillsong Says Brian Houston, Church Founder, Breached Code of Conduct
The board of the global megachurch, which got its start in Australia, apologized “unreservedly” to two women who had accused Mr. Houston of inappropriate behavior.
Kids, Covid Isolation and Learning to Endure
The virus found us, and we’re doing just fine. I think.
The War in Ukraine Holds a Warning for the World Order
The multinational response shows that liberalism has some life left. But the challenges posed by waning U.S. power and rising authoritarianism remain formidable.