The regional city stealing away Melbourne's creative juices
Ballarat is using the skills and craftmanship of the past to forge a bright future.
The 10 most amazing Roman ruins (that aren't in Italy)
Not all roads lead to Rome. The Romans roamed far and wide, leaving impressive structures beyond the borders of Italy.
The forgotten ruins with the best views in Sydney
It's extraordinary that these splendidly located historic sites are so little visited except by local residents.
Ten sacred places in Australia you must visit
Australia is home to the oldest continuous culture on earth and stunning relics of its history remain.
I called Australia a cultural wasteland. I was wrong
In declaring that day-to-day life in Australia is not particularly culturally rich, I neglected to say something important.
Australia now a land of sweeping murals with latest silo art work
The latest addition to Australia's ever-growing collection of silo art celebrates the writer of one of our most iconic poems.
The biggest turntable in Australia doesn't spin records
The 30.5-metre turntable was the largest in the southern hemisphere when it opened in 1947.
Six of the best: Canberra museums
Immersive yourself in art, history and science at Canberra's best museums.
Scallop or cake? The greatest cultural differences between states
Certain people – who are obviously wrong – call them potato cakes. That's just one of the many differences between our states.
We love a sunburnt country: The most inspirational places in Australia
While waiting for domestic travel to resume across our wide brown land, Brian Johnston looks to Dorothea Mackellar's "My Country" for inspiration.
Banished, banned and broken, a unique Australian culture is making a comeback
The wukalina tour traces the east coast from Launceston to Hobart – a little on foot, but mostly by vehicle – indulging in art, architecture and Indigenous culture.
Australia's most disturbing museum is not for everyone
If you can overcome your queasiness on a visit to the confronting Museum of Human Disease, you might actually end up feeling better about your life.
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