Visitors to Australia's Red Centre will soon be able to play a round of desert golf as part of a makeover at the Ayers Rock Resort.

A 19-year-old Canadian tourist has died after contracting one of Australia's most rare mosquito-borne diseases.

Most people are in for a great summer weekend with high air pressure over the North Island and an advancing front in the South Island.

Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.

Festivities marked the 25-year anniversary of Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, being returned to its traditional owners.

Celebration of hat draws thousands to the Red Centre, writes Pamela Wade.

After 30 years, yet another investigation is planned into the mysterious disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain.

The New Zealand Breakers have had an injury scare ahead of their ANBL pre-season basketball tournament in Darwin.

In part two of Anna Leask's Kakadu adventure, she tackles some baking terrain to take a dip in the kind of pool only nature can construct.

The rugged Outback in all its glory has Anna Leask out of her comfort zone - and loving it. Here's part one of two on of her Australian odyssey.

Move over Paul the octopus - a new psychic force is predicting the outcomes of contests.

A temporary home on wheels provides a delightfully different way to discover new corners of Australia, writes David Dewhurst.

It was Australia's most celebrated murder case, dividing the nation and igniting fierce debate even years on.