Can you recommend some Australian high school novels?

'Tomorrow, When the War Began' by John Marsden is also quite well - known. Although it's more about a group of teenagers facing a war situation, it starts in a school context. It shows their courage and survival skills in a very tough situation that affects their school - based friendships and way of life.

One characteristic is that they often focus on the coming - of - age experience. Australian high school novels usually show how the characters grow and change during their high school years.

To improve the situation, a multi - faceted approach is needed. At home, parents should encourage healthy eating and limit screen time. In schools, not only should they offer better food options but also create a culture that values physical activity. Community support can also be helpful, like providing safe places for students to exercise outside of school.

One main cause could be poor diet. Many high school students might be consuming a lot of junk food like fried items and sugary drinks. Another cause could be lack of physical activity. With more focus on academics and digital entertainment, they may not exercise enough.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a great one. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Another is 'Cloudstreet' by Tim Winton. It weaves together the lives of two families in a Perth suburb in a very engaging way.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a great one. It tells a multi - generational story set against the backdrop of Australian outback life and history. Another is 'Oscar and Lucinda' by Peter Carey, which explores themes of love and religion in 19th - century Australia.

Well, 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James has an Australian connection and is a classic horror. It has an ambiguous and creepy story that will make you think. 'The Deep' by Nick Cutter is another good one. It takes you to the depths of the ocean in an Australian - related setting with all kinds of terrifying things lurking. And 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins, while not strictly Australian but has been popular and has a sense of psychological horror that might interest fans of the genre.

One well - known Australian first novel is 'Such is Life' by Joseph Furphy. It gives a vivid picture of rural Australia in the late 19th century.

Sure. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is a very famous Australian romance novel. It tells a complex and passionate love story set against the Australian outback.

'The Light Between Oceans' by M.L. Stedman also has elements of war. The story is set in post - World War I Australia. It tells the story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife who make a fateful decision that is influenced by the after - effects of the war, including the emotional and physical toll it took on people.