The former PM can be eloquent and erudite about Australia – but he has a very particular conception of what this nation is and how it came to be ...

Michael Vaughan has spent the past few southern hemisphere summers commentating in Australia, and reads the local mood better than most. Last month, Vaughan made a pointed remark about the landscape ...

Leisure has always been an integral part of Australian life. It changes how people connect, unwind and express themselves. The evolution of leisure in Australia reflects a unique blend of cultural ...

Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA) is a collective that was launched in 2019 to bring together Australia’s landmark cultural attractions. The goal is to celebrate the country’s diverse cultural, ...

A burial site reveals the depth of relationships between Barkindji ancestors living along the Darling River and wild canines.

The past term of government has been tough for arts and culture in Australia. Culture was among the worst affected by the pandemic of any aspect of society: the first to lock down; the last to have ...

This is an edited extract from the new book What Matters? Talking Value in Australian Culture. It is a longer read, at just under 2500 words. The demand for certainty ...

Imported to Australia 25 years ago, Big Brother introduced the country to the concept of 24-hour monitoring as entertainment.

A French tourist has revealed the biggest culture shocks she experienced while travelling in Australia - and her observations have struck a chord with locals who say it perfectly captures the local ...

Before my first trip to Australia, I thought Australian cuisine would just be sausages and pies – maybe a bit of seafood but that’s it. Boy, was I wrong. The food culture here… well, it’s as bold and ...