The Great Barrier Reef Is Getting Too Quiet
A new study finds coral reefs are sounding less like suitable homes to baby fish.
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Australia’s Ambassador Says His Country’s Gun Laws Can’t Save America
Gun control advocates point to Australia for inspiration in ending gun violence. Australian Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey thinks they should stop.
The Week in Photos: From an Anti-Trump Protest in the Philippines to Flooding in Indonesia
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Australia Votes ‘Yes’ on Same-Sex Marriage
The crowd celebrates as the result of a national postal survey on same-sex marriage is announced at the State Library of Victoria on November 15th, 2017, in Melbourne, Australia.
Mandatory Detention, Turn-Backs, and Australia’s Complicated History With Refugees
The Australian government has been dealing with a refugee crisis that is the product of decades of complex social and political circumstances.
The Week in Photos: From Solar Cars in Australia to Wind Power in France
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Vehicle Preparation at the World Solar Challenge in Australia
A team member from the Netherlands prepares their vehicle, "Nuna9," for racing on day two of the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge on October 9th, 2017, in Dunmarra, Australia.
The Week in Photos: From a Union Protest in France to a Rodeo in Australia
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Health Secretary Tom Price’s Investment Portfolio Has Directly Benefited From His Pharma Agenda
Before he was named Trump's health secretary, Price took a congressional trip to Australia and pressed officials to extend protections for drug companies in an international trade agreement.
Back-to-Back Bleaching Events May Have Wiped Out Half the Great Barrier Reef
Thirty percent of the coral system was wiped out by warming waters in 2016; another 20 percent died off this year.