The monthly segment exploring aspects of language, grammar and everyday phrases. In this instalment, the evolution of Australian English.

Ann Patchett's latest novel Commonwealth tells the story of her own parents' divorce.

Come on a whistlestop tour of some of the shows on offer at this year's Sydney Fringe.

Comedian and writer Alan Brough chooses his five favourite works of art.

Gloria, a new play by Australian writer Benedict Andrews, is a love letter to the theatre and to the acting profession.

Aravind Adiga's fourth novel is called Selection Day. It tells the story of Mumbai schoolboy brothers, the Kumars, who are spotted by a talent scout, who sets them on a path to cricketing stardom.

Book to Film reviewers Alicia Sometimes and Thomas Caldwell discuss the film adaptation of JG Ballard's novel, High-Rise.

The Word is an ABC iview series featuring Australian slam poets from diverse cultural backgrounds.

When Caleb Zelic begins investigating the murder of a childhood friend he finds himself drawn into a dark and dangerous world.

Ryan O'Neill talks about the books, films, and music that are important to him