Runt earned a slew of awards for younger readers and was turned into a movie. Ahead of the release of the sequel, a theatre adaptation is in the works.
Tea farmers 'cannot cope' as matcha demand surges
From traditional tea ceremonies to viral TikToks, the rising popularity of matcha is driving a global shortage, leaving farmers, suppliers and cafes trying to keep up.
Up to 500,000 Indians were displaced by a dam. Their story is now a play
India's Narmada River was the lifeblood of countless farmers and villages until a dam project caused a massive ecological disaster. It's now the subject of a new Australian play.
Man killed after trying to cross Sydney light rail track between two carriages
The man, believed to be in his 40s, was found under the light rail carriage in Sydney's inner-city.
Man faces murder charge over 19yo Audrey Griffin's death
A 53-year-old man has faced court today, charged with Ms Griffin's murder after her body was found in a creek on the NSW Central Coast last month.
Jewish Australians feeling unsafe after anti-Semitic attacks
A social media video showing two NSW hospital workers saying they refuse to treat Israeli patients and kill them instead has sent shock waves across the country.
EPA begins prosecutions over asbestos mulch discovery across NSW
The state's environmental watchdog has charged three companies and one individual with 102 alleged offences related to 26 sites that contained mulch contaminated with asbestos.
Sydney police undertake first wanding operation – this is what they found
Operation Ames was launched on Thursday by NSW Police after new wanding powers came into effect on Monday.
Sydney public school named best building worldwide
Darlington Public School in Sydney's inner-city has been awarded the World Building of the Year at the 2024 World Architectural Festival for its small yet mighty design.
Fatal Sydney shooting of man with organised crime links could trigger retaliation attacks, criminologist says
The shooting on Friday evening at a Surry Hills petrol station was designed to "shock" and "send a message", according to a criminologist and former detective.
'Outrageous incident': Man with links to organised crime shot while sat in car at Sydney petrol station
An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in Surry Hills on Friday night. Police say a car set on fire nearby in Kensington is connected to the incident.
Pamela Rabe was a great TV villain in Wentworth, now she's taking on one of theatre's 'monsters'
Pamela Rabe has been a star of Australian stage and screen for more than 40 years. Now, she takes on a new challenge: playing the matriarch in August: Osage County.
Commuters are handing over their data to Sydney light rail services as soon as they step on the tram
A QR code poster on the inside of a tram door is the only indication that commuters are opting-in to a data collection trial via their mobile phones. It's stopped one passenger from catching the light rail entirely.
E-scooters are one step closer to legalisation in NSW but councils are still divided over whether to allow them
Melbourne City Council banned them and Canberrans appear to love them, but Sydney and NSW councils are yet to decide if e-scooter hire companies will be allowed to move in.
From Eve to Julia Gillard, here are some of the 'well-behaved' women featured at the Belvoir
Described as "a musical feast celebrating the women who refused to behave", Well-Behaved Women imagines what some prominent women might say if they sang their thoughts.
'It's insidious': Retired teacher with mesothelioma joins urgent push to dispose of millions of tonnes of asbestos
A 'ticking time bomb' was unleashed inside this retired school teacher's body when she was exposed to asbestos. Now she's joining the fight to make the removal of the deadly material safe and affordable to all.
Ex-Sydney councillor who violently assaulted 81-year-old tells court he can 'never forgive myself', as victim calls for more jail time
Sam Einfeld said his time in custody gave him time to "think of the tremendous consequences" his addiction to prescription medication had on his life.
Distant Familiarity exhibition highlights the importance of home
Painter and Bundjalung man Shaun Daniel Allen's new exhibition highlights the importance of home. Shal's art started as a way of finding peace and calm, not knowing it would develop into his unique and distinct style.
Art history is full of depictions of the abuse of women. This artist wants to up-end those images
Artist Natasha Walsh has enlisted major Australian creatives, from singer Montaigne to writer Bri Lee, to re-imagine major works of art history and empower the women at their centre.
'Terrified' victims of ex-councillor say they have been kept in dark over alleged breach of bail
Former Waverley councillor and lawyer Sam Einfeld was ordered to stay at a treatment facility awaiting sentencing over the assault of Margot Priday. Police now say they can't confirm his whereabouts.
Chris Minns discusses misinformation surrounding the stabbing attacks
The NSW Premier is demanding social media platforms to take responsibility to take down graphic and untrue content following the unrelated stabbings in Bondi and Wakeley.