Books
Gary Johns causes a stir with comments on Aboriginal communities
People from across Australia have taken to social media to show their support for the remote Aboriginal communities affected by......
Viva Timor Leste! The legacy of Xanana Gusmao
Xanana Gusmão, charismatic Timor Leste leader is in Australia for a brief tour to launch his new book Raising a......
The Rise and Fall of Gunns: a story of corruption and intimidation
Gunns forestry enterprise was big. It was the largest employer in Tasmania and had a stake in pulp and paper......
WA Premier’s book award now a biennial affair
This week, WA Premier Colin Barnett announced the state’s $65,000 Premiers Book Award will no longer be held every year......
Western Sydney’s literary Spring
Western Sydney is one of Australia’s most diverse and populous regions, home to over 1.6 million people, including refugee and......
Accountants may yet save the planet
Modern accounting methods fail to factor in the real cost of production, argues a new book, and that leads to......
Class Act: Maxine McKew takes on Australian education
Author Maxine McKew tackles the big issues facing the Australian education system in her book Class Act. Through a series......
Bryan Dawe – A Satirist’s Journey
Comedian Bryan Dawe escaped from high school at 15 and went on to become one of Australia’s finest satirists. But......
From thug to role model – Luke’s story
Luke Kennedy began fighting when he was at primary school. From a respected boxing family, he took the darker road......
Highlighting the importance of Aboriginal literature
Many award winning Aboriginal writers, including David Unaipon, Sally Morgan and Kim Scott have been overlooked by the National Curriculum......