Rafqa Touma

Returning to the humble Sydney suburban centre of her teens, Rafqa Touma discovers busy streets, market stalls and photo booth karaoke

Burwood's blend of cultures, flavours and community is winning the hearts of people around the world

YouTube Shorts host Rafqa Touma talks to deputy culture editor Sian Cain about the power of the breakup album, the rise of non-monogamy and why West End Girl has hit a nerve

More than 140 countries have set or are considering net zero emissions targets, mostly for 2050

Police confirmed one of the alleged Bondi beach terrorists – who was killed by police during the attack – had a licence and owned six weapons

Rafqa Touma found herself in a binge-slump reading cycle from following recommendations on social media. Could booksellers in actual bookshops help?

“I've read through most of the longlist for the Booker prize,” Jennifer says. “And I think that they've got it wrong, what they've chosen for the shortlist.

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Egyptian-Danish-Australian journalist’s second novel spans continents, following a Palestinian teen as he comes of age during the Syrian civil war and is forced into exile

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