The New York Times – Travel:
The country’s domestic airlines play a crucial role in connectivity. But for the casual flier, even the journey is captivating.
Author: Natasha Frost
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World Cup Picks Up Baton for Women’s Sports in Australia
The New York Times – Sports:
For as long as there have been sports in Australia, women have clamored to play and participate. But winning visibility, and support, has been a long road.
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Why Does Every Women’s World Cup City Have Two Names?
The New York Times – Sports:
A concerted effort to say Indigenous names correctly, and tell the stories behind them, will show up in stadiums in New Zealand and Australia.
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Big, Incredible Journeys in an Incredibly Big Country
The New York Times – Travel:
Trips across Australia are often necessarily trips at a striking scale.
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A National Treasure on the Rise, Then Hit With a Doping Allegation
The New York Times – Sports:
A star Olympic runner from Australia was suspended over a positive drug test of a kind that critics have called alarmingly open to human error.
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Court Dismisses Guilty Plea by Australian Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios in Assault Case
The New York Times – Sports:
The guilty plea and dismissal stemmed from a confrontation Mr. Kyrgios had with his partner in 2021 when she tried to prevent him from leaving in a ride-hailing car.
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Saudi Sponsorship Catches Women’s World Cup Hosts by Surprise
The New York Times – Sports:
Officials from Australia and New Zealand were blindsided by reports that FIFA would make Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority a partner for the tournament.
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Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere
The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
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Hamish Kilgour, Whose New Zealand Cult Band Had Reach, Dies at 65
The New York Times – Music:
He was a powerful drummer and, most notably, a founding member of the Clean, which inspired indie bands like Pavement, Yo La Tengo and Superchunk.