In his new book, Depends What You Mean by Extremist, scallywag-turned-social-commentator John Safran plunges into the mad world of “Australian deplorables”. We spoke with him about dealing with conflict, combating racism with humour, and whether we’re all truly screwed.

Get out your notebook and dust off that resume: we're looking for a creative, detail-oriented journalist/editor to join us as Smith Journal's new Assistant Editor and Online Editor.

A couple of weeks ago, the winemaking guns at Running With Bulls threw a party for a few lucky Smith readers. Here’s our wrap-up of the Mediterranean-inspired feast, in all its bacchanalian glory.

Hear ye! Hear ye! We're after a creative and strategic sales professional to join us at Smith Journal. Sound like you? Come join us!

Exciting news, folks: we’re looking for a gun of a marketing coordinator to join us at Smith Journal. Sound like you? Apply within! 

Like fine tailoring, well-made drinks and a bit of old-world dapperness? The Festival of Steve, a one-day event held in Melbourne this Saturday, could be just the ticket. 

Nelson Molina has taken the adage about treasuring one man’s trash to a whole new level – level two of a secret museum, to be precise.

Take a virtual tour of the coastal town of Yuasa, Japan – the birthplace of soy sauce and a darn sight for sore eyes.

For 10 days in June, Melbourne’s Emerging Writers’ Festival will celebrate, support and cajole the words out of the nation’s fledgeling wordsmiths. Here’s our pick of this year’s events, and the chance to score free tickets.

Love wine? Running With Bulls is hosting Meet Your Maker, a wine-tasting and degustation experience to school your taste buds. And you could attend – if you enter our competition.