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media Feb. 17, 2021

Facebook Blocks All Sharing of News in AustraliaThe unprecedented move is the result of a proposed law requiring online platforms to pay news sources for displaying and linking to their work.

By Matt Stieb

feature Jan. 9, 2020

A Year’s Diary of Climate ReckoningSome scientists say the best way to combat climate change is to talk about it. For 2019, my New Year’s resolution was to do just that.

By Emily Raboteau

life after warming Dec. 31, 2019

Global Apathy Toward the Fires in Australia Is a Scary Portent for the FutureA months-long climate disaster in a wealthy, white country is tailor-made to dominate news coverage. It hasn’t.

By David Wallace-Wells

life after warming June 13, 2019

We May Be Dooming Ourselves With Climate NIMBYismThe uneven incentives of climate action are driving the world to inaction. There may be no way to escape the trap.

By David Wallace-Wells

feminism Apr. 23, 2019

Inside the Near Meltdown of the Roxane Gay–Christina Hoff Sommers TourA rowdy crowd, an attempt to suppress the video via a legal threat, and ongoing controversy over the host — it didn’t turn out as planned.

By Jesse Singal

select all Jan. 2, 2018

These Awful Photos of Hideous Gardens Are the Best Thing on InstagramShit Gardens’ tongue-in-cheek scrapbook of Melbourne landscaping is oddly compelling.

By Chris Crowley

select all Nov. 21, 2017

This Is the Best Way to Bail on a Political Conversation You Don’t Want to HaveBob Katter has more important things than same-sex marriage to worry about … like crocodiles killing people every three months.

By Madison Malone Kircher

select all Nov. 3, 2017

Australian Broadband Has a Cockatoo ProblemThe birds have already caused $80,000 in damages and counting.

By Madison Malone Kircher

Sept. 20, 2017

‘Stupid,’ ‘Disgusting’ Australia Refugee Deal Goes Into EffectTrump derided the deal in his first call with Australia’s leader. But the (actually good and humane) agreement is proceeding as planned.

By Eric Levitz

Aug. 3, 2017

Australia’s Prime Minister Slowly Realizes Trump Is a Complete IdiotAn American ally is heard talking to the president of the United States like he’s a slow-witted child.

By Jonathan Chait

May 5, 2017

Trump Says Australia’s Universal Health Care Is Better Than U.S. SystemHours earlier, he celebrated the passage of a health-care bill that will likely make millions of Americans lose their coverage.

By Margaret Hartmann

Mar. 30, 2017

Cyclone Deposits Bull Shark in the Middle of an Australian RoadOnly in Australia.

By Adam K. Raymond

Feb. 2, 2017

John McCain Makes Nice With Australia After Trump’s ‘Unnecessary’ DisputeThe Arizona senator called Australia’s ambassador to express his “unwavering support for the U.S.-Australia alliance.”

By Adam K. Raymond

international affairs Feb. 2, 2017

U.S.–Australia Relationship Rocked by Trump’s Angry Call With Prime MinisterThe president contradicted the State Department, tweeting that he hasn’t decided if he’ll honor a “dumb deal” to resettle refugees.

By Margaret Hartmann

Dec. 23, 2016

Australian Authorities Say They Stopped a ‘Substantial’ Terror PlotFive men allegedly planned to attack busy spots in Melbourne.

By Caroline Bankoff

select all Nov. 2, 2016

Did You Lose $3? This Kindly Drunk Woman Found It.A woman in Australia crashed a news broadcast to let the anchor know she had found a wallet.

By Madison Malone Kircher

Sept. 7, 2016

Yes, Australia, You Have Made One Fancy $5 BillThey’re almost cool enough to make you want to carry cash.

By Lizzy Halberstadt and Cait Munro

select all Feb. 1, 2016

This Guy’s Terrifying Prank: Fill a Subway Car With a Flock of Seagulls“The next train stop was five minutes away.”

By Brian Feldman

emojiplomacy Oct. 22, 2015

Red-Faced Putin Emoji Sparks Political Showdown in AustraliaThe perils of pictograms.

By Nathan Pemberton

gun control Oct. 2, 2015

How Australia and Britain Tackled Gun ViolencePresident Obama cited the two nations in his call for stricter gun laws — but would the same strategies work here?

By Margaret Hartmann

weather report May 19, 2015

Spider Rain RealAnd it is currently covering Australia in a fog of spiderweb.

By Jaime Fuller

oops Mar. 30, 2015

Using Microsoft Outlook Incorrectly May Cause an International IncidentAn organizer at the G20 summit accidentally sent President Obama’s passport number to Asian Cup soccer tournament organizers.

By Jaime Fuller

very sad and scary things Dec. 14, 2014