Banjo Paterson, an Australian poet and songwriter, is celebrated for his vivid portrayals of rural life. With a connection to the land, Paterson’s simple yet powerful storytelling continues to ...

Though the title of the song sounds like it’s about a dance with someone named Matilda, it’s actually born of an Australian style of poetry called a “bush ballad”—slang in the country for traveling on ...

Just as the legendary swagman's suicidal splash caused ripples in the billabong long ago, a controversial new play is generating fresh waves; and they're lapping at the foundations of the accepted ...

The new James Bond flick Die Another Day has copped a bit of flak for having more product placements than Andrew Daddo's World's Greatest Commercials, with Aston Martin, British Airways, Vodafone, ...