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

For further information see: lilianfels.com.au.

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.

Bogus Buddhist monks are trying to rip off sightseers at Sydney's Vivid festival.

Mangere's Nick Afoa is wowing Sydney audiences with his Simba the Lion King.

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.

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.

On visiting a women-only surf and yoga retreat, Elisabeth Easther found everyone on the same wave length.

This opulent boutique retreat for women is just twenty minutes' drive from Byron Bay. For further information see: Escape Haven

Kiwi firefighters won't be needed to help fight devastating bushfires in New South Wales.

Rescue teams were late yesterday trying to reach a crashed waterbomber that sparked a new blaze in remote bushland south of Sydney, as the major State Mine fire strengthened again and an emergency warning was issued.

Residents of the NSW Blue Mountains are beginning to flee ahead of what's feared to be the most serious day of the state's bushfire crisis.

A flight across Sydney harbour takes Leah McLennan to tempting restaurants that specialise in l-o-n-g lunches.

As the NSW bushfire emergency enters its seventh day, firefighters are being hampered by lightning strikes which are igniting new blazes.

An Aussie firefighter who slipped and fell into a blazing inferno was unfazed by the close call and, after clambering out, picked up his hose and carried on.