Australian writer Michelle Law reflects on her mother's Cantonese mantra, '要靚唔要命' (you want beauty, you don't want life), and how it shaped her journey from risk-averse teen to practical mother. Read her personal story.
Tennis legend Venus Williams, aged 45, has been granted a wild card for the 2026 Australian Open, marking a historic return to Melbourne Park. Discover her incredible journey.
An Australian man has reportedly died while serving with Ukrainian forces against Russia. The incident highlights the ongoing international involvement in the conflict. Read the full report.
Australian authors and comedians, including Kathy Lette and Trent Dalton, share hilarious and cringe-worthy stories of the awful alcoholic concoctions they survived in their youth. Read their tales of fireball sambucas and vodka spiders.
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
Critic Luke Buckmaster unveils his 10 best Australian films of 2025, featuring Nicolas Cage, a shark thriller, and a porridge documentary. Discover where to watch them.
John Antrobus, the acclaimed British playwright and co-writer for The Goon Show, has passed away at 90. We explore his life, from absurdist theatre to sitcom success.
As Australia faces a 'hot Christmas', explore how summer celebrations, from prawns to beach cricket, define the festive season down under. Discover the unique blend of tradition and climate.
Discover the definitive guide to Australia's top music of 2025, featuring Folk Bitch Trio, Ninajirachi, Tame Impala, and more essential summer listening.
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
City AM's quarterly magazine is up for Best Supplement, with editor Steve Dinneen also nominated for Features Writer of the Year. Winners announced 11 March.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
Renowned Formula One journalist and author Gerald Donaldson, famed for his classic driver biographies and a remarkable interview with Ayrton Senna, has passed away at 87. Discover his extraordinary life and legacy.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
Guardian sketch writer John Crace talks to Politics Weekly UK about his latest book, a compilation of his work from Sunak to Starmer. Listen to the podcast and get your copy now.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Celebrating the life of Ian Marchant, a writer and broadcaster whose unique work explored British counterculture, railways, and nightlife. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Discover crime writer Sophie Hannah's reading journey from Enid Blyton to Agatha Christie, and how Frances Farmer's memoir changed her perspective. Explore her favourite comfort reads and writing inspirations.
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
Celebrated Observer journalist Rachel Cooke has died from ovarian cancer. Read about her remarkable 24-year career in books, food, and interviews.
Dan McGrath, Emmy-winning writer for The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live, has died aged 61 following a stroke. Tributes pour in for comedy legend.
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.