'Read the first sentence of Jacqueline Maley's debut novel, and you will be in it until the end. Electrifying, deeply unsettling and so, so satisfying. And, if you've ever tried to manage the sharp end of a career with the blunt demands of parenthood, fiercely recognisable' Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and Bliss
A Joyous Celebration of Who We Are
Australia Today takes a broad sweeping view of the nation in a way that highlights our vibrant and stylish culture and unique way of life. The content is organised state-by-state and provides: a snapshot of each state and territory (history, industries, stats and facts); physical icons (ie, the Kimberley and Monkey Mia for WA; Coober Pedy opal mines for SA; Uluru for the NT; the Three Sisters for NSW); regional wildlife (crocodiles and funnelweb spiders to platypi and quokkas); cultural icons (the Opera House; the MCG; the Stockmans Hall of Fame, the big banana); style-file (houses, interior design, gardens; fashion, designers, iconic shops; food, wine, restaurants, cafes, markets); sport (AFL for Vic, league for NSW/QLD); art and culture (iconic artists; dance, music, opera and theatre; movies; books; arts/writers festivals); personalities (TV, media, sport, film); notable areas and towns (Margaret River, Ballarat, Broken Hill, Alice Springs); and regional variations in expressions and slang.