If it involves bats or balls or both the Australians are bound to want to be involved -- and so is Nicholas Jones, who joins the crowds for a fiesta of sport at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Superstars and royalty have laid their heads in Sydney hotel with a tragic story, writes Lauren Quaintance.

Eveline Harvey samples some of the gourmet highlights on offer in Noosa.

Graham Reid enjoys snapping the harbourside views at this New South Wales property.

Former Aucklander Tiffany Beal is an executive at Business Events Sunshine Coast.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from local government administrator Erenie Te Kakau.

You can't go past great food with a side of opera, says Eveline Harvey.

Christian Bonetto spends a weekend in Melbourne.

Danielle Wright discovers a family-friendly Melbourne hotel close to all the action.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. This week, we hear from TV presenter Matai Smith.

After dark in Kakadu is party time for the local wildlife, writes a startled Pamela Wade.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. This week, we hear from Red Hot Chilli Pepper herbs and spice store founder and Vicki Taylor.

Stories of supernatural sightings enliven the nightly ghost tour at Port Arthur, writes Paul Rush.

Dylan Cleaver conquers his fears and discovers a new outlook over Sydney.

From fun parks to family safaris, Danielle Wright introduces her children to Melbourne.

In Melbourne, Bonnie Sumner takes time out from tots, toys and tantrums and gets her life back.

Mackerel floss anyone? Jesse Mulligan finds new and innovative Asian eateries in Sydney.

Think beyond the beaches and you're in for a treat, finds Delaney Mes.

Airline lays on more flights to Oz's far west for Kiwis, writes Megan Singleton.

Eclectic, easy-to-navigate Brisbane is often overlooked in the rush to the Gold Coast, writes Carly Flynn.

There's no time to scream as the Superman Escape Coaster rockets from zero to 100km/h in two seconds.

Tickle your taste buds with a tipple or two in Western Australia, writes Megan Singleton.

Foreign Affairs says the release of an Australian woman while her Kiwi boyfriend remains in jail on drugs charges is not a case of which govt lobbied China hardest.

Sue Baxalle returns from an Aussie health and fitness retreat bursting with energy.

If you're going to be whacked by a golf ball, it may as well be hit by one of the greats, finds Cameron McMillan.

Alone on the barren, ocherous and mine-scarred landscape surrounding Coober Pedy, Fergus Blakiston feels like a man on the moon.

Ewan McDonald is set adrift on memory bliss after a Whitsundays yacht charter holiday.

Travel disasters give us great stories, but drama-free holidays are golden, writes Tristram Clayton.

If you are driving the Great Ocean Rd, stop at Merrijig Inn, says David Leggat.