He believes he is doing ‘the right thing’, although he would be displacing yet another Indigenous child. Literati is a carefully curated book subscription service, that promises to deliver ‘the most dazzling and anticipated books to your door’.

Part one is an introduction to Australia’s Indigenous culture and covers precolonial and post colonial history, as well as detailing cultural awareness for visitors. However, she cannot go without Sissy, for fears that Lowe will swoop in and take her, to go live with a white family. Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Australia, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. It takes her 195 days, but she does it, despite the skepticism of those around her and the general public.Uluru is a monolith textured with layers of profound spirituality and timeless beauty, the epitome of desert stillness and, in the plays of light and shadow that dance across its surface, one of the richest shows in nature. The sunset viewing areas are once-in-a-lifetime experiences understanding its singular beauty when surrounded by the vast desert around it. The story paints a rich tapestry of characters who populate the bustling neighbourhood, each with their own dreams, struggles, and stories. Through Park’s eloquent writing, readers are immersed in the sights, sounds, and dynamics of Surry Hills, a place where poverty and adversity are met with resilience and a sense of community.

Women are largely absent from books set in this era of Australia’s colonial history. And that’s where this hefty tome steps in, to fill the gaps.Granted, the events of this novel is an example of taking things perhaps a little too far, but it reads as an important reminder of the healing power of a little empathy. This is one of the best books about Australia to read if you’re interested not only in the wild nature of the country, but the perception of Australia from an ideological point of view.

All cultural roads lead to Mona in January (for Mona Fofa, or Mofo for short) and June (for Dark Mofo) for Tasmania’s largest contemporary music festival.The story revolves around a magical pudding named Albert, who can regenerate no matter how much is eaten by him. The pudding is owned by three friends: Bunyip Bluegum, a koala who is the story’s protagonist; Bill Barnacle, a sailor; and Sam Sawnoff, a penguin. These three companions embark on various adventures while trying to protect the pudding from a variety of characters who want to steal it for themselves. Even though this book is targeted towards Americans (and it says it right in the title), this is an excellent book for anyone looking for a more fun read on this list. Senate (initial results) - percent of vote by party - Liberal/National coalition 32.13%, ALP 29.81%, The Greens 13.85%, One Nation 4.38%, Lambie Network .26%; seats by party - Liberal/National coalition 29, ALP 21, The Greens 9, One Nation 1, Lambie Network 1, undecided 14 After all, we’re living in a country whose First Nations people were not supposed to survive, let alone flourish. Tasmania is gorgeous but it’s got a toxic secret – the billion-dollar Big Salmon industry, which is in bed with Tasmanian government and doing untold environmental damage to what once was a pristine environment.

These contemporary novels are the best books about Australia to read, if you’re after a novel which reflect this country as it is, today. BOOK CREDIT: Bodies of Light by Jennifer Down (The Text Publishing Company , 2021) This is a travel blog after all, so let’s start with a list of the best books about Australia, for those soon to explore this sunburnt country. BOOK CREDIT: Welcome to Country by Marcia Langton (Hardie Grant Explore, 2018) Through meat pies and lamingtons, Symons tells the history of Australia gastronomically. He challenges myths such as that Australia is ‘too young’ for a national cuisine, and that immigration caused the restaurant boom.” note 2: the Great Dividing Range that runs along eastern Australia is that continent’s longest mountain range and the third-longest land-based range in the world; the term "Great Dividing Range" refers to the fact that the mountains form a watershed crest from which all of the rivers of eastern Australia flow – east, west, north, and southThe result is a stunning portrait of resilience despite adversity; of small wins and larger injustices, and of little reprieves in the face of larger marginalisation. It is an intimate look at what it means to cultivate a life, a family, a home: how care is the basis upon which our existence depends, in both the smallest and largest parts of our lives. When Do observes that “everything you wear has passed through skilled hands”, the larger analogy is impossible to miss. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll mobilise for migrant labour rights. – Declan Fry It’s your classic love tale. Nora loves Javo. Javo loves drugs. As a consequence, their relationship is fractured and frustrating. Follow The Rabbit-Proof Fence” is a powerful and heart-wrenching true story that follows the journey of three Aboriginal girls who escape from a government-run settlement in Australia and embark on an incredible journey home. For a more relaxing option, take a trip along the world’s largest Virtual Solar System Drive. The dome of the Siding Springs Observatory represents the sun, with scaled model planets stretching the whole 200km to Dubbo. 10. Light up your time in Sydney at the Vivid festival