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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Think of a café, and you might envision a hangout––a comfortable, casual space in which socializing holds as much importance as culinary merits. (Although great coffee doesn’t hurt, either.) A ...

SYDNEY — Along Australia’s 9,000-mile Highway 1 — a ribbon of asphalt that connects all the country’s major cities and is the longest national highway in the world — there are a smattering of rest ...

Birthing stories, like the bubs that pop out of them, are endlessly unique. Maybe you’ve been through it yourself or watched a dear friend navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy. Even if you’re far ...

In 1956, Australians turned on their televisions and enjoyed the first time where they could hear their own accents, experiences and identities on screen. While Aussie TV has been little more than an ...