Everyday photographer Jon Lewis hits the streets to document the ever-changing cosmopolitan face of Sydney.

Australian children need stories and books more than ever to help them deal with a "dark and uncertain world", says newly appointed Children's Laureate Morris Gleitzman.

Allergy authorities call out Sony Pictures for its depiction of "blatant food allergy bullying" in the film Peter Rabbit.

Kim Cattrall rebukes her former Sex and the City co-star Sarah Jessica Parker and calls her a "hypocrite" for offering her condolences following the unexpected death of her brother.

Twenty-seven years ago Melinda Clarke published the iconic, hand-drawn Melbourne Map and now she's determined to make a new one.

If the rest of the major award ceremonies are a guide, this year's Oscars could be one of the most political we've ever seen. Here are the moments most likely to cause a drama.

China's newly assertive foreign policy is playing out in film, with the world's second largest movie market seeing increasingly jingoistic and militaristic themes.

Gowns worn by Princess Diana for everything from meeting diplomats to dancing with movie stars feature in an exhibition celebrating the fashion of one of Britain's favourite royals.

Sydney-born, Brooklyn-based, these Orthodox Jewish sisters are building a modest fashion empire — and you don't have to be religious to appreciate it.

Queenstown artist Raymond Arnold wins the Glover Prize 2017, Australia's richest landscape painting prize, a decade after his first win.

First it was thought to be extinct, then it popped up out of nowhere. Now researchers are baffled as to why the elusive night parrot continues to breed in harsh, dry conditions.

It seems everyone who encountered satirist John Clarke has a story about his generosity and humour. Sam Neill, Gina Riley and Lano and Woodley are among those sharing their memories for a special ABC tribute.

The Syrian civil war seems like a world away, but an installation at this year's Adelaide Festival is bringing victims' stories alive, writes ABC reporter Caroline Winter.

A few simple ways to tell if that photo your uncle shared on Facebook is authentic — or has been manipulated.

It's harder than ever to make money in the film industry, but there are some winning avenues — and aspiring film-makers would do well to consider the key trends.