A 42-year-old man shot dead by police officers in a lengthy stand-off in Brisbane is believed to be a New Zealander.

One of the first police to arrive at the scene of Australia’s worst house fire says the intensity of the blaze prevented the rescue of 11 people trapped inside.

In Brisbane on a Sunday? Take a dip and sip Pimms at a party up high in Fortitude Valley, writes Daniel Richardson.

Hop across the ditch and catch some world-class theatre.

A New Zealander has been arrested in Australia in connection with the death of former chef Peter Milos in the Sunshine Coast, police say.

The charm and character of a fair dinkum train make for an epic rail journey, writes Mike Yardley.

This state-of-the-art speed train devours long scenic stretches while passengers enjoy views in comfort, writes Brian Kelly.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree is blindsided by a moving exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery.

Queensland's capital is full of delights, writes Ellie Mitchell.

Ewan McDonald hangs out in a city that he usually passes through, and gets a different perspective.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree shops til he drops in Brisbane.

Moreton Island's many activities include four wheel tours, quad biking, snorkelling the wrecks, segway tours, parasailing, bay boating tours, helicopter flights - and wild dolphin feeding.