Sydney: The Pearl in the crown
Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright.
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<i>The Muddle-headed Wombat</i> author dies
New Zealand-born Ruth Park resonated with generations of Australians, novelist Thomas Keneally said today.
Coastal walkway offers a snapshot of Sydney life
Surf lifesaving was invented in Australia and Bondi and Bronte vie for the title of having the oldest lifesaving clubs in the country.
Oprah brings tears and joy to Sydney
Oprah Winfrey-mania hit fever pitch today as the TV star recorded the first of two shows from the steps of Sydney Opera House in front of 6000 screaming fans.
Motorsport: V8 champion changing teams
V8 Supercar champion James Courtney's anticipated departure from Dick Johnson Racing was confirmed on Monday.
NZ nurse murder-accused tries to take own life
The man charged with the murder of NZ nurse Michelle Beets has attempted to take his life in an Australian prison.
Rural Victoria on flood watch
Residents in the Australian state of Victoria remain on emergency alert for flooding today.
Young: The cherry capital of Australia
The New South Wales town of Young is best known for its cherries but it also boasts a colourful history of bushrangers, gold and riots.
League: Former NRL player found dead
Former National Rugby League player Jacin Sinclair has been found dead in his house on Thursday.
Yachting: Sydney success for NZ sailors
New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke claimed a notable scalp when beating 49er world champions Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen at the Sail Sydney regatta yesterday.
Flooding disaster across east Australia
Reports are calling NSW's floods the worst inundation to hit the state in 50 years.
Oprah's first stop: Hamilton Island
US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has arrived on Hamilton Island for the first leg of her whirlwind Australian adventure.
The Ashes: Warne comeback on the cards?
With the Australian cricket team hitting a new low, is spin king Shane Warne about to come out of retirement and return to test cricket?
Oprah's Down Under tour... don't mention McDonald's
The Oprah machine has arrived Down Under - and the world's highest-paid entertainer is ruffling feathers in Australia.
Sydney: Essence of Italy a family affair
Graham Reid goes to a Sydney institution and meets new old friends.
Sydney ready to welcome Oprah
US talk show diva Oprah Winfrey and 300 of her biggest fans arrive in Sydney this morning.
Motorsport: 'The Team' celebrates V8 Supercars title
'I can't speak enough of the guys, this championship belongs to every one of the guys that works at Dick Johnson Racing,' said Courtney after his title win.
Hundreds flee floods in NSW
Regional towns across New South Wales are bracing for the worst after heavy flooding.
Motorsport: 'No worries' for V8 leader Courtney
James Courtney is unfazed at the prospect of nasty weather and a very unforgiving street circuit for this weekends V8 season closer in Sydney.
Motorsport: Frosty expecting wet and wild Sydney V8s
Mark Winterbottom believes wet weather could throw the V8 Supercar championship decider this weekend wide open.
Sydney: One haunted evening on The Rocks
A dead rat around my neck and my husband clutching a severed hand, we set off to uncover the sometimes grisly history of The Rocks in Sydney.