Sydney 2050: Circular Quay has been overrun by mud-encrusted ibises, the city’s skyscrapers are mostly underwater, ferries rot in the harbour, and the Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails are tipped sideways.

A young woman of Chinese and Singaporean heritage — wearing special “outdoor clothes” that help her withstand intense heat and UV rays — is trying to get to her Mandarin class, while deciding what to do with her illegal pregnancy.

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David Vuong, travel agent: ‘It’s really hard to make a plan’

International travel agent David Vuong is working harder than ever, but he hasn’t made any money since March.

Like many business owners, he was forced to shut up shop when COVID-19 hit Australia. Since then, he’s been fielding constant calls from customers concerned about whether to cancel their bookings and if they will be refunded.

In New South Wales, Australia’s hardest-hit state, beauty salons, …