Melbourne: Perfect for Mary Poppins
The musical city of Melbourne seems an appropriate setting for a stage production of Mary Poppins, writes Megan Anderson.
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Brisbane showcases a couture great
A major exhibition of the work of celebrated designer Valentino opened in Brisbane this weekend. Alice Neville went along.
Victoria: The sunny side of life
Victoria's Mildura has almost no rainfall but its fields flow with produce, finds Eloise Gibson.
Christmas Island: Shell out for a trip to crab central
Christmas Island's astonishing wildlife makes it a nature lover's dream, says Kathy Marks.
Monumental Melbourne
This bustling city boasts plenty of options for families, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.
Western Australia: Red sands of Kimberley
A trip to the Kimberley Region shows Patrice Gaffaney what Australia was like before the high-rises arrived.
Western Australia: Playtime at the pearly gates
The ocean's bounty made Broome rich - now it's warmth and beauty attracts the crowds, writes Patrice Gaffaney.
Sydney: Dying to learn about grisly past
Andrew Koubaridis finds himself part of the action on a tour of Sydney's dark history.
Win a trip to Sydney
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New South Wales: An ancient haunting ground
Andrew Koubaridis pays a visit to the Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains and tests his disbelief in ghosts.
Stripper and other acts renew pressure to close Uluru
The run of what traditional owners regard as serious insults to their beliefs and culture has renewed pressure to close Uluru.
Bathurst Island: A Tiwi tour of an ancient culture
Diana Balham finds that artwork is one way we can learn more about the history of the Aboriginal people.
Bendigo: Down and outed
Rachel Grunwell dons a hard hat and takes the plunge into a Victoria gold mine.
Cairns: Who needs beaches?
Going Green shows Anna Rushworth a whole different side to Queensland.
Queensland: Having a whale of a time in Oz
The whales at Hervey Bay seem to love interacting with people, writes Jim Eagles.
Queensland: Colourful Cooloola Coast
Forty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.
Fraser Island: Birds of paradise
Jim Eagles grabs his binoculars and enjoys the spectacular and prolific birdlife on Queensland's Fraser Island.
New South Wales: Mining town steals hearts of dreamers
Lightning Ridge draws many who hope to find precious opal, writes Kara Segedin.
Australia: Cool in the city
Divine ethnic eateries, vintage markets, great bookshops - even gothic cemeteries... dodge the tourists and head for Sydney's diverse inner suburbs, says Kerri Jackson.
Australia: Paradise falls short of wow factor
A $1950-a-night luxury Australian is a mixed experience, writes Kathy Marks.
Australia: Good as gold
Deborah Telford tries virtue on for size at Queensland's second-oldest health retreat.
Cheaper flights tipped as Air NZ unveils Virgin Blue alliance
A proposed Tasman alliance between rivals Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue has both companies promising lower fares.
Northern Territory: The big dry
Greg Dixon reels under the magnificent scenery and cruel sun of Australia's Red Centre.
Sydney: Crime and grime
Graham Reid embraces all that is mad, bad and dangerous in a new Australian exhibition.
Sydney: A testing hike along a special track
Graham Reid experiences a feast of sights and sounds on the coast south of Sydney.
Queensland: Spin in the saddle
Mary Lambie grabs a tent, hops on a bike and joins hundreds of others for an epic trip through Queensland.