A wildlife sanctuary on a plateau above Cairns teems with a colourful array of warblers, waders and raptors.

The hit TV show Thunderbirds could have been set in Cairns. Any one of the surrounding mountains could double as International Rescue's hideout.

Queensland's Outback works to a very specific weather pattern and it's nothing so ho-hum as four seasons a year.

Beaches on the Gold Coast were off limits and many on the Sunshine Coast could remain closed as cyclone Winston whips up huge waves and strong currents.

It's not all up, up and away in a hot air balloon, discovers Shandelle Battersby.

A 20-year-old New Zealander's life was "cut short in a terrible car accident" in Queensland.

Wander, linger, look out - just some of the reasons Pamela Wade feels free as a bird taking the overnight train from Brisbane.

An unexpected visitor sends Ewan McDonald scurrying for his life.

If smashing plates or eating seafood is your bag, Megan Singleton finds fun for you.

A camper at a popular beach on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has described the terrifying speed with which a sinkhole swallowed a car, caravan and camping trailer.

Earthquake tremors have been reported in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

A friendly Aussie convinces Eveline Harvey to try out his local, and she likes the vibe.

Lauren Quaintance enjoys a luxurious minibreak on Queensland's Hayman Island.

The New Zealand Defence Force is participating in an exercise that will see almost 30,000 troops training in multiple locations in Australia and the US.

Sarah Motherwell sees the emblematic ulysses butterfly in Queensland's rainforest.

Convict history and rollicking modern times focus Pamela Wade's interest on a stinking hot summer in Townsville.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Cairns teacher Blair Cutler.

Marty Silk is pleasantly surprised to have all his preconceptions quashed on an enjoyable, exciting and elegant cruise to Moreton Island.

In Queensland, Catherine Smith ventures out of her comfort zone, and drinks and dines with awesome artisans.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Gold Coast service station owner Paula Nash.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Kirsten Wise Boutique Voyage & Cruise Specialist from Cruise Traveller.

Rae Wilson discovers a Queensland region where your neighbours might be hours away.

Everything you've heard about Noosa is true, writes Carol Smith, who fantasises about moving here.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Tiffany Beal from Sunshine Coast Destination.

Two people have been charged with attempted armed robbery after a failed attempt to mug a diner attendant at knifepoint in southern Queensland.

Cairns-based local government administrator Erenie Te Kakau tell us what she most loves about living by Queensland’s beaches.

A Queensland man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a syringe at a Sunshine Coast bottle shop worker.

Martin Duncan is the owner of Freestyle Experiences, a Sunshine Coast food ambassador and a supporter of local food producers.

Join Regan Schoultz for a night out GC-style - Skinny Pashes and dubstep included.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Diana Ryan from Gold Coast Martin College.