Writers, activists and politicians on the books they turn to for wisdom and perspective – and to restore their faith in human nature ...

There would hardly be a child not caught up in the joy of Christmas morning. Their hope makes them beacons of joy able to ...

December 14 – will forever be painfully engraved in the memories of Australians who love democracy and the freedoms provided ...

Last week, I asked for your recommendations of your top books of the year. The list was eclectic and very wide-ranging. But ...

From Santa’s reindeer and the Hanukkah armadillo to some very festive sea worms, our changing world is changing life for ...

Niamh Mannion is accustomed to the odd sideways look and double take when people see her with her collection of giant, fluffy ...

We asked novelists to anthropologists, scientists, criminologists and experts in politics, publishing & philosophy for their favourite books.

In celebration of the season, we invited our esteemed Heads of Missions to take part in a special holiday edition of Embassies at Work. This issue ...

Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful ...

Scientists have reconstructed the head of an ancient human relative from 1.5 million year-old fossilized bones and teeth. But the face staring back is complicating scientists' understanding of early ...

Australia’s main environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), has finally ...

Armed guards, bollards and secretive precautions became part of life amid antisemitic attacks and blurred lines between anger ...