Can you recommend some famous Australian novels?

Another well - known one is 'My Brilliant Career' by Miles Franklin. This novel is semi - autobiographical and gives insights into the life of a young woman in rural Australia, exploring themes like female independence and the Australian landscape. It's a very important work in Australian literature.

'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.

Sure. 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' is a well - known Australian novel. It has an air of mystery and the story set in the Australian bush is really captivating.

One famous Australian short story is 'The Drover's Wife' by Henry Lawson. It vividly depicts the tough life of a woman in the Australian outback, waiting for her husband to return while facing various hardships alone.

Another great work is 'Mystery Road' which has been both a book and a successful film adaptation. It delves into the Aboriginal detective Jay Swan's investigations, bringing in elements of Australian outback culture and the unique challenges faced there in crime - solving.

Henry Lawson is a well - known Australian short story writer. His works often depict the lives of the working - class in Australia, especially those in rural areas. Another is Katharine Susannah Prichard. She wrote stories that were often politically charged and explored social issues in Australia.

One of the most famous is 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay. It's a haunting story set in the Australian bush that has intrigued readers for decades. The mystery of the disappearing schoolgirls adds to its allure.

Another well - known Australian ghost story is from Port Arthur in Tasmania. It was a former convict settlement. There are tales of the ghosts of convicts still lingering there. Tourists have described seeing shadowy figures and feeling a heavy, oppressive atmosphere, perhaps as a result of the site's dark and tragic past.

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.