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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Australian Indigenous artwork is making its way to the Denver Art Museum. This exhibit is called "The Stars We Do Not See," and it's the first time this artwork has ever left Australia. This artwork ...

“It’s part of (Creative Australia’s) strategic intent to be able to invest in arts and creative practise that brings people together and fosters cultural understanding,” Mr Collette told a house ...

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

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 ...

The Australian book industry has operated for more than a century. It has matured into a mid-level English language market, smaller than the US and UK markets, but of sufficient size to generate first ...