Dads, grandpas and father figures all over Australia are busy. Which is why, when thinking about the perfect gift, you should consider something that gives them their time back. There's always an opportunity to find a new hobby or indulge a special interest. We've put together some of our favourite picks for sporty dads - who knows, maybe he might discover an entirely new sport this Father's Day? READ MORE

If you’ve got a particularly bookish Dad, you’ll know how difficult it can be to find the perfect pick for him. We’ve found some books which any Dad can love – whether it’s crime fiction, epic Australian history, a The Castle-esque farming protest, or a heart-pumping thriller. READ MORE

Learning is for life, and fathers with curious minds are always on the hunt for the next big thing. So we've put together some of our favourite non-fiction picks for Dads - from understanding the atom to comprehending the magic of DNA, we've got the lifetime learner covered. We hope you find the perfect Father's Day gift here. READ MORE

  So, you've binged all of Stranger Things Season 3 and are feeling lost and alone and still a bit teary. We get it. So do the 40 million other Netflix users who have watched the newest season. READ MORE

We asked Dr Lucinda Holdforth, one of Australia's leading speechwriters and author of Leading Lines, to analyse the way Australians farewelled the former PM. She sees speeches as much more than a string of words nervously addressed to a disengaged crowd, but rather as important communicative devices. In her book on the subject, Lucinda reminds us that democracies rise and fall on the quality of the debates we conduct and the subsequent decisions we make. READ MORE

The long weekend is upon us! But unfortunately so is winter. So to tide you over, and to justify the hours you'll spend hiding from the cold and rainy days, we've picked some great long weekend reads. Some of them are tearjerkers, others are darkly funny; some are thrill rides, and others are peaceful getaways. All of them are good, though, so get reading! READ MORE

For readers of The Dark Lake and The Dry, comes this taut psychological suspense set in a dramatic Tasmanian landscape from bestselling author Sarah Barrie. A lonely widow, a sinister act, a remote mansion with a dark past... READ MORE

Whether you're a fan of the TV series or the books - or likely both - this quiz will put you through your paces. Do you know your Greyjoys from your Martells? Westeros from Essos? Brushed up on your Valyrian?   Take the test and see whether you really can call yourself a super fan. READ MORE

Danielle Hawkins lives on a sheep and beef farm near Otorohanga with her husband and two children. She works part-time as a large animal vet, and writes when the kids are at school. To say her life is busy is a gross understatement and yet she's just published her fourth novel When It All Went to Custard. For all aspiring writers (particularly those who are mums), Danielle has given us an insight into her writing process. READ MORE

We asked one of our Fiction publishers, Catherine Milne, what she wants from authors when she asks for 'good voice'. I can hardly believe it’s been a year, but the months have rolled around and – ta dah! – we're in the second year of the Banjo Prize to find Australia’s next great storyteller!  And I’m sitting here now at my desk, feeling happy, because I’m looking at the gorgeous blue and gold cover of Taking Tom Murray Home, by Tim Slee, the winner of last year’s first ever Banjo Prize, which we’ll be publishing in August 2019. READ MORE