‘Enough With That Desolate, Overheated Outback stuff.’

‘Enough With That Desolate, Overheated Outback stuff.’
______ "From my perspective the film ‘Crocodile Dundee’ never reflected what Australia was like — then or now." That’s Merydith Willoughby, one of
the many Australia Letter readers who answered my call last week for insight on Croc Dundee and what a new and improved version might look like.
Damien Cave is the new Australia bureau chief for The New York Times.
Damien Cave, our new Australia bureau chief, shares insights on global news,
local recommendations and feedback from readers in this weekly newsletter.
Below are a few of my favorites pitches — both serious
and playful — followed by our weekly roundup and a recommendation for a photo festival we’re working with that’s eager for quality entries.
14, 2018
Damien Cave, our Australia bureau chief, shares insights on Australia, news of the world and reader feedback in this weekly newsletter.
(International) • Even Australia’s Medical Marijuana Poster Boy Can’t Get the
Drug: Though legal in Australia, medical marijuana is difficult to obtain.