Australia
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Australian bushfires: what we know so far
In Depth The devastating blazes have claimed six lives and hundreds of homes
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What the Bougainville referendum means for the world
In Depth The tiny island nation is expected to vote for independence from Papua New Guinea
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Israel Folau: Australian rugby star condemned for linking bushfires to ‘sinful’ homosexuality
In Depth Former Wallabies player back in the sin-bin over remarks during church sermon
By James Ashford Last updated
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Why people are banned from climbing Uluru
Speed Read The world-famous monolith holds spiritual significance in local Aboriginal culture
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Why Australia’s newspapers are blacking out their front pages
In Depth Media companies set aside rivalry to protest against government secrecy laws
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Why Brisbane is Australia’s most underrated city
In Depth More than just a jumping-off point for Queensland’s other delights, ‘BrisVegas’ is on the rise
By Anthea Pitt Last updated
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Why two British-Australian women are being held in Iran
In Depth Duo believed to be in same jail as British-Iranian citizen Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Cricket World Cup is England’s to lose, says Australia star Nathan Lyon
In Depth Off-spinner ramps up the mind games ahead of Thursday’s semi-final at Edgbaston
By The Week Staff Published
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Australia's election in the spotlight
In Depth Scott Morrison confounds pollsters to win knife-edge election - what does shock victory mean?
By William Gritten Last updated
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Why has Australia had so many prime ministers?
In Depth The country is going to the polls facing the prospect of a sixth prime minister in as many years
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Four great Australian fly-drive holidays
In Depth Lucy Davison, the destination marketing manager Australasia for Trailfinders on the best road trips down under
By Lucy Davison Published
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Australian PM Scott Morrison takes aim at ‘green-collar criminals’
Speed Read Animal rights activists criticised as ‘shameful and un-Australian’ after dozens arrested in nationwide protests
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The world's five most unusual referendums
In Depth Not all countries allow for direct democracy and this might be why
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Melbourne’s pink lake: the most spectacular photos
Speed Read Westgate Park is home to a yearly phenomenon made for Instagram feeds
By The Week Staff Published
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