The former US president jokes about his ears and grey hair and praises his wife's "hotness" at the unveiling of the couple's official portraits at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

The longest dragon in the world, Sun Loong, is one of the most significant cultural symbols of Bendigo where the tradition of dragon dancing has been embraced ever since the Australian gold rush.

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.

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

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