Australia DayAustralia Day is a collection of stories by debut author Melanie Cheng. The people she writes about encompass a diverse tapestry of backgrounds: young, old, rich, poor, married, widowed; Chinese, Lebanese, Christian, Muslim. Despite their differences, they share a universal desire to belong. The stories delve into themes of love, loss, family, and identity while posing vital questions about the possibility of human connection in a globalised world.