Still recovering from bushfires, Australians are now finding their beloved beaches and outdoor activities barred to them Autumn is one of my favourite seasons in Sydney, my home for two decades.
Bright skies, a gentle sea breeze and the sun’s mellow warmth provide the perfect setting for outdoor barbecues, picnics and cultural events.
But just as new shoots were appearing on the charred landscape after a prolonged spring-summer of bushfires, Covid-19 put a full stop to life as we know it.
A near total flight ban has fortified the island continent. A friend has sleepless nights as she awaits her daughter’s return from Nepal.