Two days in Sydney as Australia burns

The catastrophic bushfires in Australia are framed very differently depending on which media you consume, writes Duncan Greive from Sydney. The horizon started the day crisp and clear, the bushfires out there but not palpable. A group of 60 or so media from across Australia and New Zealand, all holed up in an expansive function … Read more

The Bulletin: Alarming Aussie crackdown against press freedom

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Alarming raids against journalists in Australia, new stats show how many Aucklanders left town during boom, and yawning deficit in DHB funding. We’re going to start with an international story today, because it’s taking place in our backyard and is deeply concerning. The Australian Federal Police have … Read more