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.
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.
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.
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.
From MF Doom remixes to French Disney nightmares, Guardian journalists share the festive tracks that define their holiday memories. Discover the sounds of a UK Christmas.
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.
Discover the quirky festive rituals of Guardian writers, from ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace to 'intermittent wrapping' and bizarre mermaid ornaments. Find your new Christmas tradition.
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.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
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.
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary giants in intimate portraits. Discover the stories behind Seamus Heaney, Edna O'Brien and contemporary voices in this unique collection.
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.
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
In the battleground state of Victoria, one ordinary voter embodies the struggle of millions as political leaders scramble to win her trust before election day.
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax shortfall as illicit tobacco trade flourishes, with government revenue projections up in smoke despite world's highest cigarette prices.
Two decades after German backpacker Simone Strobel was found murdered in Australia, a coronial inquest uncovers disturbing new evidence and points to potential suspects in the enduring mystery.
After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.
Former tennis star turned political candidate Sam Groth accuses News Corp of weaponising personal stories about his relationship with wife Brittney as political strategy rather than idle gossip.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson faces criticism after missing parliamentary duties to speak at a high-priced conservative gathering hosted at Donald Trump's luxury Florida resort, raising questions about political priorities.
Exclusive legal analysis reveals the potential for fresh manslaughter charges against former pilot Greg Lynn should his conviction for murdering two campers be overturned on appeal.
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts inflation will accelerate faster than wages in 2025, threatening living standards and economic stability. Experts question if the central bank's modelling is too pessimistic.