The Australian State of Play

Australian news gives pride of place

To the election which ups pace

As every State airs its sound bite;

How will it all go - on the night*?

 

The Sydney flood, feared climate change;

More immigrants? The topics range

Across the spectrum: cost of wages,

While the housing shortage here engages.

 

Media hype, 'fair dinkum' pay

And the First Nation’s role today;

A pot pourri of COVID measures

On board cruise ships, curtailed pleasures …

 

Though mask-wearing is advised

The Big Island, seeming wise,

Claims this is a personal choice

So, Easter dawns with cautious voice.

(c) Poet in the woods 2022

* 21st May, 2022

News: Cruise ships return to Australia after an over 2-year hiatus.