Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Lorraine Creighton, a fly in/fly out administrator at a South Australian mining company.

Carol Smith overcomes a physical challenge and is seduced by beauty and birdsong.

A kayaker and his companion were paddling in Brisbane's underground tunnel network when a storm hit and they were confronted by a wall of water

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Martin Duncan, Owner of Freestyle Experiences and supporter of local food producers.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Darryl Branthwaite from Raine & Horne in Gladstone.

Ewan McDonald gets in touch with his inner Easy Rider and heads out on the highway in a laid-back area of Queensland.

Ewan McDonald visits an island where humans come a distant last to wildlife.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Peter Brown, Owner of Rubyvale Gem Gallery.

On a 4WD adventure along the Bloomfield Track in Queensland, Christopher Somerville finds that the tropics of Australia are as spectacular and diverse as they are vast.

In the fourth story in a series on Queensland, Anne Gibson keeps her eyes peeled for a breach.

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

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Mark Pearson of Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle.

Airlie Beach is the mainland base for exploring the fantastic Whitsunday Islands, and Wendy Dunlop has the inside goods.

Scale a bridge, skipper a yacht, spear a crab - Queensland captivates Lee Mylne.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from travel journalist Lee Mylne.

In the third in a series about Queensland, Wendy Dunlop explores a paradise of a multitude of islands.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Gaylene Whenmouth of Magabala Books.

Sue Baxalle pulls on her fins for an amazing underwater experience where she meets the first of many new friends in North Queensland.

Communities in coastal Queensland and New South Wales are bracing themselves for downpours of up to 500mm.

Two powerful cyclones roared ashore in Australia today leaving a trail of destruction with buildings severely damaged, trees uprooted and power lines downed.

Two powerful cyclones smashed into northern Australia today, with authorities ordering coastal residents to flee their homes.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Sunshine Coast Tourism and Events Queensland director Lynne Banford.

Eveline Harvey samples some of the gourmet highlights on offer in Noosa.

An earthquake has rattled residents in the small Queensland town of Eidsvold, with tremors also felt in Brisbane, 430km to the south.

Former Aucklander Tiffany Beal is an executive at Business Events Sunshine Coast.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from local government administrator Erenie Te Kakau.

You can't go past great food with a side of opera, says Eveline Harvey.

Daniel Richardson sees the city from a kayak.

Two teenagers choked a taxi driver with wire before throwing him out of the taxi in northeast Queensland.

From top-notch dining spots to boat tours, the Gold Coast keeps Ellie Mitchell busy.