In a multicultural country like Australia, it's easy for migrants to keep their heritage culture alive. But our recent research that surveyed more than 300 migrants found those who adapt to Australian ...

A foreigner's simple question about Australian culture has exposed the everyday habits, social codes and rules that many find baffling. The discussion, titled 'As an outsider, what are some everyday ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One Nation Treasury Spokesperson Barnaby Joyce rejects multiculturalism, arguing Australia needs "stringent guardrails" and a shared national culture to preserve social harmony. “I don’t believe in ...

From the rock 'n' roll and punk scenes, soda fountains and graduation-week celebrations, surfers, skaters, ravers and the modern-day Eshay, generations of young Australians have been creating culture, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. He is dubbed the man “who fought God twice and won.” But Ron Williams, a jazz singer, father of six and veteran ...

Last week’s announcement of Meanjin’s closure marks a poignant moment for Australian culture. Meanjin is a nationally significant cultural institution with a storied history. Closing it suddenly, ...