New research by Western Sydney University highlights the pivotal role culture plays in social divisions and inequalities in Australia, between classes, age groups, ethnicities, genders, city and ...

For almost two weeks, we have been living the Rumsfeld Paradox, a dizzy concoction of “known knowns”, “known unknowns” and “unknown unknowns”. And we’re not finished yet. Given the unknown nature of ...

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, ...

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 ...

This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Aaron Patrick, columnist with Seven West Media, former Deputy Editor of the AFR, and author of The Last Battle, the story of Australia’s SAS and ...

The pandemic has been a wake-up call. Now, more than ever, the arts are a part of our daily lives. They are not something only “the elite” enjoy; they are an expression of the human condition. As part ...

What has made Australian children's television distinctive over the decades? Why do adults use digital platforms to engage with shows from their childhood? In what ways does local children's ...

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson continues her calls for Australia to become a monocultural society.

Offerings in art, culture, design, music and theater across the country. By Natasha Frost The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign up to get it by email. This week’s ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lauren Mowery covers drinks, travel, food, and sustainable living. This article is more than 3 years old. Melbourne, Victoria, ...