A newly released collection of the Australian master’s short fiction shows her sympathy, her virtuosity and her ear.

Have you ever met someone who notices the smallest mistakes that most people miss? It could be a crooked picture on the wall, ...

Beloved MARY POPPINS star Julie Andrews just announced her new children's book, "Shy," which she wrote with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.

The English language has many words that describe different shades of human behaviour. Some express kindness or intelligence, while others talk about .

Written by Mem Fox with illustrations by Judy Horacek, Green Sheep was recently voted third-best Australian picture book of all time by Guardian readers ...

Test your general knowledge against The Australian’s Quizmaster.

These large, beautiful, long-legged waders add a dimension to the outdoors life in March — and one that is heard now more ...

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Ski culture has become bigger than the recreational sport itself, as documented in a photography book by a lifelong skier and apparel designer.

The Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 finds its sea legs in the third act, and the cliffhanger and supplemental material are what make it a "Read" ...

In Amitav Ghosh’s recent novel, the local is sacrificed at the altar of the global, with Sundarban and Bengali fish mercilessly made to perform on the international stage.

The All-City Children’s Chorus is continuing on their path of celebrating the past 50 years with their next concert this Saturday. From their first concert in the fall, “Gathering,” and ...