I began teaching Australian literature not long after the death of Alec Derwent (A.D.) Hope (1907-2000). Despite Hope’s canonical status, I – like many – […]
Month: May 2026
Why Melbourne’s obsession with black clothing actually makes sense
Anna Wintour, former editor in chief of Vogue, once said she would “never ever wear head-to-toe black”. It’s not a sentiment shared by most Melburnians […]
Feral horse numbers in Australia’s alps are on the rise again. It’s time to act
Last year, we noted early signs of recovery in Australia’s high country, following the reduction of feral horse numbers. These had dropped from 17,000 in […]
Cities are making it rain more – but not as much as scientists thought
After another spell of wet weather along Australia’s east coast, with storms, heavy rain and flash flooding across Sydney and parts of New South Wales, […]
Talking about trauma doesn’t always help. Brain scans show one reason why
After trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can involve intrusive nightmares, flashbacks and physical reactions when reminded of […]
Adam Rodriguez: Fans see a different side of Luke in ‘Criminal Minds’ S19
1 of 4 | Adam Rodriguez stars in “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” which kicked off its 19th season this weekend. Photo courtesy of Paramount+ NEW YORK, […]
U.S. military carries out strike on suspected drug boat
World News // 15 minutes ago Analysis: Lebanon’s Shiites face a ‘semi-Nakba,’ bearing the brunt of Israel-Hezbollah war BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 31 (UPI) — Lebanon’s […]
Police arrest 780 in Paris soccer team victory riots
Paris Saint-Germain fans react in Parc des Princes stadium after the team defeated Arsenal in Paris on Saturday. Photo by Valentina Camu/EPA May 31 (UPI) […]
iOS 28 for iPhone 20, MacOS 28 for MacBook Ultra codenames revealed; big redesign tipped
ⓘ Apple Hub Apple’s iOS 28 and MacOS 28 project is named “Boppy”, says the leak. Apple has kicked off early development for its 2028 […]
Mamdani already can’t wait to run for re-election — just 5 months into NYC mayoral tenure
Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped Sunday’s unifying Israel Day Parade in the city he governs to instead spend part of his day touting his bid for […]