Bill Bryson As his many British fans already know, bearded Yankee butterball Bill Bryson specialises in going to countries we think we know well, only to return with travelogues that...

Maggie Pinkney There are no flies on your typical little Aussie battler when it comes to the colourful expression or the well-aimed insult. This entertaining A-Z of popular Australian slang...

Sophie Green 1978. Life in Australia's vast Northern Territory isn't always easy. Telephones are not yet common, and the treacherous seasons make even travelling to the next town a struggle....

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Niki Savva Kevin Rudd was given no warning, but even he lasted longer than Abbott. Julia Gillard had plenty of warnings, but even she lasted longer than Abbott.Abbott ignored all...