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Australia
media
Feb. 17, 2021
Facebook Blocks All Sharing of News in Australia
The 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 Reckoning
Some 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 Future
A 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 NIMBYism
The 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 Tour
A 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
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Jan. 2, 2018
These Awful Photos of Hideous Gardens Are the Best Thing on Instagram
Shit 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 Have
Bob Katter has more important things than same-sex marriage to worry about … like crocodiles killing people every three months.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
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Nov. 3, 2017
Australian Broadband Has a Cockatoo Problem
The birds have already caused $80,000 in damages and counting.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
Sept. 20, 2017
‘Stupid,’ ‘Disgusting’ Australia Refugee Deal Goes Into Effect
Trump 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 Idiot
An 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. System
Hours 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 Road
Only in Australia.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Feb. 2, 2017
John McCain Makes Nice With Australia After Trump’s ‘Unnecessary’ Dispute
The 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 Minister
The 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 Plot
Five men allegedly planned to attack busy spots in Melbourne.
By
Caroline Bankoff
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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 Bill
They’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 Australia
The perils of pictograms.
By
Nathan Pemberton
gun control
Oct. 2, 2015
How Australia and Britain Tackled Gun Violence
President 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 Real
And 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 Incident
An 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
3 Dead After Daylong Hostage Situation in Sydney Café [Updated]
After 16 hours, the siege ended when police stormed the building.
By
Katie Zavadski
and
Margaret Hartmann
ebola panic
Oct. 28, 2014
Why Banning Travel From Ebola-Affected Countries Makes No Sense
Australia has instituted a visa ban for political purposes.
By
Joe Coscarelli
assholes
Oct. 27, 2014
Australian Bros Wear KKK Hood in Public to Prove a Point About Face Coverings
No words.
By
Katie Zavadski
islamic state watch
Sept. 18, 2014
Australian Police Say They’ve Foiled an ISIS-Linked Beheading Plot
Yikes.
By
Katie Zavadski
very sad things
July 18, 2014
Woman Lost Family Members in Both Malaysia Airlines Disasters
Unreal.
By
Caroline Bankoff
the sports section
June 18, 2014
Tim Cahill Scored the World Cup’s Best Goal So Far
We have the GIFs to prove it.
By
Adam K. Raymond
flight 370
Apr. 6, 2014
Ship Detects Third Possible ‘Ping’ in Flight 370 Search Area
The signal was detected 300 nautical miles away from the others.
By
Caroline Bankoff
flight 370
Mar. 30, 2014
Search for Flight 370 Continues as Plane’s Black-Box Battery Life Dwindles
Finding the aircraft could take “years,” according to officials.
By
Caroline Bankoff
flight 370
Mar. 20, 2014
Australia Spots Possible Wreckage From Flight 370 [Updated]
Satellite images picked up two objects off the coast of Perth.
By
Margaret Hartmann
and
Joe Coscarelli
international news
Feb. 19, 2014
North Korea’s Latest Foregin Prisoner Is a 75-Year-Old Australian
A bit old for a labor camp.
By
Adam Martin
international affairs
July 26, 2013
Navy Divers to Brave the Great Barrier Reef for Bombs
Truly a hardship mission.
By
Adam Martin
international affairs
July 21, 2013
American Marines Accidentally Bombed the Great Barrier Reef
Oops.
By
Delia Paunescu
international man of mystery
Dec. 13, 2012
Julian Assange Plans to Keep Himself Busy by Running for Senate
Even if he’s still holed up in London.
By
Margaret Hartmann
July 23, 2012
Romney Shares Insult From Australian Leader With American People
Other countries have been talking about us behind our backs.
By
Margaret Hartmann
australia
June 11, 2012
It Turns Out a Dingo Really Did Eat the Woman’s Baby
Per a coroner’s ruling, over 30 years after the fact.
By
Brett Smiley
crimes and misdemeanors
Aug. 15, 2011
Alleged Australian Collar-Bomber Arrested in Kentucky
A weird story gets slightly more weird.
By
Dan Amira
international intrigue
Aug. 4, 2011
That Australian Collar-Bomb Was Fake
Real collar. Fake bomb.
By
Dan Amira
cleaning up the prequel?
Sept. 23, 2010
Shell Wants to Build the World’s Largest Floating Natural-Gas Plant
What could go wrong?
By
Nitasha Tiku
oprah
Sept. 13, 2010
Oprah Invites Her Entire Studio Audience On A Trip Down Under
“You and you and you and you, are going to Australia!”
By
Josh Duboff
change of plans
June 4, 2010
Obama Cancels Trip to Indonesia, Australia
Visit postponed for second time this year.
By
Josh Duboff
health carnage
Mar. 16, 2010
Some Democrats Want Obama to Delay His Trip
Again
Some people only think of themselves.
By
Dan Amira
we’re just jealous
May 6, 2009
We Feel Nothing But Contempt for This Man
Australian dude will be paid a lot of money to blog from his villa on a tropical Australian island.
By
Dan Amira
pessimism porn
Mar. 24, 2009
Australia No Longer An Option
Was moving Down Under your backup plan? Think again.
By
Hugo Lindgren