About six hours drive from Sydney and seven from Melbourne, in Thaua Country in Yuin nation, are the small towns of Pambula and Merimbula. This is not your stereotypical Australian coast of bold, gold beaches and “apart hotels” with salt-smeared glass balconies. The far south coast of New South Wales has a gentle, hidden gem feel. Ringed by national parks and nature […]
Most Australians associate the Yarra River with the sludge-like sludge which flows through Melbourne’s central district. The Yarra River didn’t look this way before. If you follow the river upstream to its source, in the Yarra Ranges National Park, it is a vista of verdant forest, clean air, and bubbling cold rapids. Here is the section of the Yarra where we […]
Bertin Huynh, still remembering the soreness of his arms from summer camp, learns to maximize propulsion with minimum effort. I was initially nervous about kayaking Australia’s most busy waterway. Sydney’s streets can be a nightmare to cycle on – so why should the harbor be different? Although I’ve kayaked in the past, I consider myself to be a beginner. I remember paddling […]
Ulysses Butterfly brings us to a stop. The Atherton tablelands are south-west of Cairns. We’re looking for the rare Lumholtz tree kangaroo. But the bright blue that glistens with every wingbeat is too much to ignore. The butterfly dances in the rainforest; its iridescent azure alternates with the dullness of dead leaves on the underwing. It then flies high as if a […]
Alison Rourke, a surfer from Ireland, learned to surf in spite of board burns and wipeouts. She did this between two cyclones that left remnants of the tsunami. The image of a group of surfers riding a break is the quintessential Australian summer. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wished to be on a surfboard with them. When […]
Australia will open its borders to all tourists who are fully vaccinated and visa holders. This decision has been dubbed “bittersweet” for those who missed funerals due to restrictions in the past weeks. Scott Morrison announced on Monday that the nation will open its borders to all visa holders who are fully vaccinated, including tourists, starting on 21st February. This […]
Outsourcing drug production has become a prevalent practice in the pharmaceutical industry, driven primarily by cost considerations and regulatory arbitrage. While this strategy may offer financial benefits to companies, it often comes at a significant human cost. From labor exploitation to quality control issues, outsourcing drug production poses numerous ethical and practical challenges that impact both workers and consumers worldwide. […]
The holiday season is traditionally a time of joy, gathering, and celebration. However, for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, the festivities can bring unique challenges, especially during times of social distancing. In navigating these challenges, individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions often face heightened feelings of isolation, increased barriers to participation, and amplified concerns about their health […]
In the annals of economic history, the saga of Arrium stands as a poignant testament to the enduring allure of manufacturing and the elusive promise of perpetual growth. The recent bailout of Arrium, a struggling Australian steelmaker, offers a prism through which we can examine the complex interplay of economic forces and the persistent myths that shroud the manufacturing sector. […]
Self-driving cars represent a revolutionary leap in automotive technology, promising safer roads, reduced congestion, and enhanced mobility. However, as these autonomous vehicles become more prevalent on our roads, questions surrounding liability and accountability in the event of accidents have surfaced. Determining who is to blame when a self-driving car is involved in an accident is a complex issue, influenced by […]