A brisk run with 10,000 others on a Gold Coast mild winter morning uplifts Chris Daniels.

Peter Chapman shares some of the best kept secrets of a spectacular coast.

Wendy Dunlop goes to Mooloolaba and discovers a whole new world above and under water, in the bush – and in the shops.

Paul Rush enters a state of bliss as Silky Oaks Lodge weaves its dreamtime magic.

Wendy Dunlop waves goodbye to the Gold Coast's beaches and takes to the hills and skies for unique sights, tastes and pampering.

Currumbin on the Gold Coast has a unique character, writes Paul Rush.

Louise Richardson finds friendly hosts and ancient Aboriginal remedies on the sustainable side of the Queensland hinterland.

Piping hot sand calls for certain famous cold drinks in hand, writes Emily Prain.

We round up 10 activities to do in this gorgeous spot north of Cairns.

Palm Cove is such a special place to visit, as Susan Buckland finds out, that she contemplated redoing her itinerary to stay longer.

Untouched and untainted islands can offer curious creatures as well as creature comforts, writes Paul Rush.

At the home of the famous food festival, Rebecca Marshall finds much to do.

Blainey Woodham explores the best the glitzy, glam tourist magnet has to offer.

Being scared witless is pure fun for the whole family at the Gold Coast's theme parks, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Cairns is the gateway to 'God's aquarium' and more, finds Peter Chapman.

Herald sports writer Daniel Richardson is philosophical about some impressive art exhibitions in Brisbane.

Peter Chapman discovers the island paradises of the southern reef.

New Zealand has lots going for it but no one can beat the Aussies when it comes to marvellous beaches, boasts Peter Chapman.

Blainey Woodham offers local insight into the charms of the southern Gold Coast.

Clarke Gayford escapes the usual cliches of Queensland's Gold Coast, driving a convertible to the hinterland for some speed cheese tasting and a bit of a flutter.

Every January, the Gold Coast hosts ten days of carnival events that revolve around the famous yearling sales. Clarke Gayford went along on race day and soaked up the atmosphere trackside.

The biggest festival of the season, celebrating Queensland and Australia's fabulous food on one of the prettiest beaches has already kicked off ticket sales.

Tens of thousands of dead bats have fallen from the sky as a "catastrophic" heatwave hits parts of eastern Australia.

Temperatures in central and southwestern Queensland are forecast to hover in the high 40s - the state's worst heatwave for more than 50 years.

Queenslanders are frantically checking their lottery tickets as the hunt goes on for Australia's newest multi-millionaire - who is holding on to a ticket worth A$70m.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree is blindsided by a moving exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery.

Judy Bailey gets up close and personal with Queensland's native bush dwellers.