The Australian town of Parkes is still aiming for the heavens and still hooked on Elvis, writes Chris Pritchard.

It was touted as "the best job in the world" - living on Queensland's Hamilton Island for six months as "caretaker", promoting the Whitsundays to the world.

Jim Eagles learns that it's good to camp where there are plenty of kookaburras.

Reluctant passenger Geraldine Johns straps herself in and is jetted to cuisine hotspots.

Sydney's new YHA is a fresh take on budget stays, writes Sharon Stephenson.

To enjoy the freshest shellfish, one must dress for the occasion, writes Geraldine Johns.

Paul Jobin takes a food crawl around Sydney's thriving eateries.

You're better off booking your transtasman flight on Air New Zealand's website from the other side of the ditch.

Proud father-to-be Alan Perrott discovers the joys of pampering packages for expectant parents.

Who needs a famous bridge or a renowned cricket ground when you've got pandas.

With a napkin already tucked in her collar for next month's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Karen Jackson passes the time by eating her way around this food-lover's city.

Waterways team with wildlife on a day's fishing excursion, writes Heather Ramsay.

Jim Eagles braves rough seas, icebergs and whipping rain to get to know some of the amusing inhabitants of the Sub-Antarctic islands.

How best to enjoy the sun: DIY or package deal?

Jim Eagles masters his offroad skills in search of special wildlife on Fraser Island.

Couples getting intimate in hallways and swimming pools, forgotten sex toys and even a misplaced nun's habit feature in a shocking hotel chain survey.

Air New Zealand is trialling a new direct service between Sydney and Rarotonga next year.

Urban delights are just one part of Melbourne's charm, says Geoff Cumming

Tour of Sydney icon lifts the lid on its dramatic history.

Australasian passport holders arriving in NZ now no longer need to be checked by a Customs official.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller rounds up some of the best things to do in Sydney beyond Bondi Beach and the harbour bridge climb.

Chris Pritchard makes Mary - repeatedly - in one of Queensland's oldest provincial cities.

Graham Reid drives into the deserts and ancient mountains of central Australia.

Greg Dixon walks... and walks... and discovers the landscape of Australia's Larapinta trail is not the empty canvas it first appears.

Megan Singleton goes nuts for an Aussie star's high-end, high-health retreat and spa.

Australia's Northern Territory is a land of harsh beauty, writes Pamela Wade.

Heather McCracken finds the sand gets everywhere north of Perth.