Nicola Heath

Artist Abdul Abdullah says the Cronulla riots were a "moment of revelation" for many Australians as he unveils a new work for Sydney Biennale.

Occupy yourself with some armchair travel courtesy of a selection of our nation's most esteemed literary works.

Newcastle Art Gallery presents the distinctive and intricate work of the Torres Strait Islander artist in its first major solo survey following a four-year refurbishment.

Sweet teen love, gay football stars, alien abductions and a murderous PhD student bent on revenge — this month's best new releases have it all.

The month he turned 30, Mosab Abu Toha was blindfolded, beaten and detained by the Israel Defense Forces. The essay he wrote about it won a Pulitzer Prize.

Lee Lai's debut graphic novel, Stone Fruit, was longlisted for the Stella Prize in 2022. Four years on, she's won the prestigious award for her latest book, Cannon.

Ellena Savage's debut essay collection, Blueberries, was a surprise hit. In her new novel, The Ruiners, she takes on Charles Dickens and the illegal waste trade.

Unable to return to her homeland, Melbourne-based artist Nadia Hernández has reconnected with her culture through art.

A memoir by Geraldine Brooks and a historical novel by actor-turned-author Tasma Walton are among the eclectic works up for one of Australia's most prestigious literary awards.

What to watch, read, listen to and eat this weekend, according to our culture and food teams.

Sean Layh has won the $3,000 Packing Room Prize at this year's Archibald Prize for his portrait of Jacob Collins, titled The tragicall historie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke.

Shoyu-tai, the single-use plastic soy sauce fish that accompany takeaway sushi, are an eco-nightmare — but a local designer has a solution.

This month's top picks include new works from Steve Toltz and Colm Tóibín, a satire inspired by Yellowface and an investigation into the death of a London teen who masqueraded as the son of a Russian oligarch.

Erudite and urbane, David Malouf — perhaps most famous for his portrait of mid-century Brisbane in his 1975 novel Johnno — will be fondly remembered for his immeasurable contribution to Australian letters.

Our critics' picks for your weekend entertainment from the small screen to the kitchen oven.

Debra Adelaide became friends with Gabrielle Carey when they were 12. After Carey died by suicide five decades later, Adelaide tried to address her unanswered questions in a novel.

An old favourite, new Courtney Barnett and a tasty Korean vegetarian stew.

The podcasts we're listening to this weekend include an investigation into the Salt Path scandal and a personal look at the role of Australia in the end of apartheid.

Wondering what to read next? Gothic crime fiction, a cult Japanese bestseller and a fantastical twist on the Blitz are among our critics' latest recommendations.

Fire up your remotes, headphones or over and get set for a weekend of entertainment. 

This weekend go down the rabbit hole with a podcast about a Canadian cult or discover James Blake's latest sonic salve.

With two main-stage productions already under her belt in 2026, Margaret Thanos has cemented her place as a rising star of Australian theatre.

This weekend try an unforgettable feta recipe or get lost in the hypnotic rhythms of legendary desert blues band Tinariwen's new album. 

The newly expanded gallery reopens with a blockbuster exhibition, Iconic Loved Unexpected, that places local artists alongside international stars.

From a laugh-out-loud novel to classic TV for adults and kids, there's plenty of culture to dig into this weekend.