The Latest Breaking News from Tim Winton

Just in time for your Christmas shopping: Guardian Australia’s critics and staff pick out the best of the best

From a post-apocalyptic dystopia to a brilliant time-travel debut, a far-future take on humanity and more

The author has simultaneously written a love letter to Australia and hate mail to those who lay waste to the Earth. Read it and weep

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon as US president says he won’t back strikes on nuclear sites

After years of wrestling with difficult subject matter in secrecy, the Australian novelist talks about the grim future he has imagined for his latest novel, and how it can be avoided

When I got my first job in publishing in New York City, the managing editor offered me the following advice about reading the slush pile for potential new acquisitions: “Imagine you acquire the manuscript and publish the book. Now, can you think of five people you would recommend this book…

Treasurer points to lower spending; Israel shows no signs of de-escalation in new wave of strikes