We are currently in the lead-up to, or the midst of, the Grand Finals. Autumn in the eastern states is the sound of a crowd roaring from a pub on a Thursday night. It is the smell of meat pies and the sight of fans wearing scarves (finally a practical reason to wear them) as they file into the MCG or Suncorp Stadium. The energy is manic, tribal, and loud.
If Summer is a party, Autumn is the quiet drive home. It is, arguably, the best time of year to be an Australian. season now australia
Right now, as the Northern Hemisphere shakes off the chill of March and looks toward May flowers, Australia is exhaling. We are deep in the grip of The Shoulder Season —specifically, Autumn (March to May). But to call it simply "Autumn" in the North American or European sense is a disservice. This is not a season of decay or gloom; it is a season of relief . We are currently in the lead-up to, or