Though the title of the song sounds like it’s about a dance with someone named Matilda, it’s actually born of an Australian style of poetry called a “bush ballad”—slang in the country for traveling on ...

Banjo Paterson, an Australian poet and songwriter, is celebrated for his vivid portrayals of rural life. With a connection to the land, Paterson’s simple yet powerful storytelling continues to ...

“That’s a nice song,” I said. I was shooting whiskey with rogue warriors from Australia in a makeshift bar in the dusty Vietnamese village of Phuoc Tuy. “Thanks mate! It’s our national anthem,” Capt.

It's there whenever Australians want to quell their fears, steel their resolve, express their joy, celebrate their victories or lament their defeats. As our unofficial national anthem, 'Waltzing ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This columnist's deep appreciation of our national song and ''unofficial national anthem'', Waltzing Matilda, was deepened on Australia ...