Melbourne turns on the bling for its annual dusk till dawn party, writes Rachel Bache.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Gaylene Whenmouth of Magabala Books.

Sue Baxalle pulls on her fins for an amazing underwater experience where she meets the first of many new friends in North Queensland.

In the second in a series on Queensland, Sue Baxalle has a touching marine encounter.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Sunshine Coast Tourism and Events Queensland director Lynne Banford.

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.

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.

Daniel Richardson sees the city from a kayak.

From top-notch dining spots to boat tours, the Gold Coast keeps Ellie Mitchell busy.

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.

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.

Justine Tyerman laps up life at one of Sydney's most prestigious residences, but misses the cut for a celebrity soirée ...

The young and the young-at-heart will be surprised at how diverse Norfolk Island is, writes Eli Orzessek.

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.