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Helen Clark
Helen Clark is a reporter and magazine editor. She has written for two dozen publications including The Diplomat, Time, and The Economist.
Helen Clark was based in Hanoi for six years as a reporter and magazine editor. She has written for two dozen publications including The Diplomat (as Bridget O’Flaherty), Time, The Economist, the Asia Times Online and the Australian Associated Press.
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August 06, 2015
Bronwyn Bishop Scandal Another Blow for Abbott
By Helen Clark
The toppling of the Speaker of the House adds to the litany of political misjudgments by the Australian prime minister.
July 12, 2015
Flags Symbolize Canberra’s Terror Focus
By Helen Clark
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is making liberal use of Australian flags.
June 22, 2015
Whose News? Australia and Digital News
By Helen Clark
A new report offers some insights into the state of digital news media in Australia.
June 17, 2015
Australia: Kinder, Gentler Counterterrorism?
By Helen Clark
The Countering Violent Extremism Summit offers a contrast to government rhetoric on terrorism.
June 05, 2015
Property, Probity, High Prices: China and Australia’s Real Estate Market
By Helen Clark
Australian racists protest, but there is more to the influx of Chinese money than simple-minded xenophobia.
May 27, 2015
Same-Sex Marriage in Australia: A Step Forward
By Helen Clark
The issue of marriage equality has returned to the forefront in Australia.
May 25, 2015
Australia-Japan Talk Closer Military Ties at Pacific Meeting
By Helen Clark
The two countries plan to facilitate joint military exercises.
May 21, 2015
George Orwell: Shooting an Elephant in Yangon?
By Helen Clark
A collection of the great writer’s essays have been translated into Burmese.
May 15, 2015
B-1 ‘Misspeak’ Highlights Australia’s China-US Balancing Problem
By Helen Clark
The U.S. walks back a bomber basing announcement, but it still underscores Australia’s tricky diplomatic position.
May 14, 2015
Australia: A Boring Budget?
By Helen Clark
The Australian government tries to avoid the controversy that followed last year’s offering.
May 12, 2015
Climate Change Debate Flares Again in Australia
By Helen Clark
One of Tony Abbott's closest advisers believes climate change is a UN-led conspiracy.
May 06, 2015
Auckland’s Housing Bubble
By Helen Clark
A remarkable surge in real estate prices in New Zealand’s largest city has analysts worried.