Catherine Smith gets acquainted - or tries to - with modern Sydney's original Australians, whose cultures are undergoing rediscovery.

A powerful storm has ripped through the Australian state of New South Wales, causing flooding, lightning strikes and dumping 15cm of snow in inland areas.

Sculptures strung like pearls around Bondi are fascinating, writes Catherine Smith.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has offered support for clinical trials of medicinal marijuana being considered in New South Wales.

The instant the lift doors close the unexpected happens. "Are you lonesome tonight, do you miss me tonight?" croons Elvis as I travel between reception and my eighth-floor room.

Lisa Martin finds exploring Australia's mining heritage from Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific is poetry in motion.

Downunder wakes up to sports tourism, but Dylan Cleaver passes on the hotdog.

Winston Aldworth stays at a stylish Sydney property.

British ex-pat Paul Wilcox joked with his step-father: "I always wear a wetsuit and I use a lot of sun lotion. The sun's not the problem, the sharks are.”

A life of wealth and privilege has come crashing down on Harriet Wran, youngest daughter of the late New South Wales Premier Neville Wran, who has been charged with murder.

Justine Tyerman finds the perfect spot for a final family holiday ahead of her daughter's OE.

Just 90 minutes' drive from Sydney lies this incredible landscape of soaring mountains, rugged canyons and precarious pathways.

This luxuriously-appointed property on the edge of the Katoomba escarpment is just 90 minutes' drive from Sydney.

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We all know about Barossa and its big, bold shiraz; the famous Penfolds Grange and Melbourne’s terrific foodie scene.

Kiwis attempting to sidestep doctor’s fees while holidaying in Australia could soon be turned away from Sydney hospitals.

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

Sick of shopping and with time to explore before the next great meal, Catherine Smith walked her feet off exploring some of Sydney's culture highlights.

There's barely anything happening in Auckland during that giant snoozy hole between the end of the Comedy Festival and the beginning of the International Film Festival.

This year's Vivid Festival has Sydney sparkling more than ever, with 57 separate installations on buildings, in parks and footpaths across the city's waterfront and surrounding streets.

Bronwyn Sell takes the family on a wild Sydney safari.

The best concerts leave memories, mosh scars and minor hearing loss, says Chris Schulz.

Head over heels for NSW waves, Duncan Gillies feels the fear but does it anyway.

Diana Clement takes a decadent tour of Sydney's chocolate cafes.

Public transport is the way to go in and around Sydney, writes Rod Pascoe.

Not quite a duck face, but Bruce the koala and his friend Jay have become quite the experienced selfie-snappers at Wildlife Sydney Zoo.

As Sydney's latest king-hit victim continues to fight for his life, the NSW state Govt is coming under increased pressure to stop the carnage caused by alcohol-fuelled violence.

Think you've seen Sydney? Megan Singleton rounds up some lesser-known highlights.

Lucy Bennett visits a bar nestled in one of Sydney's refreshed historic gems.