Forty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.

The Maroons and Blues are sure to deliver more memorable moments tonight as State of Origin kicks off for 2010.

Jim Eagles grabs his binoculars and enjoys the spectacular and prolific birdlife on Queensland's Fraser Island.

Gold Coast meter maids have been threatened by pay-and-display machines but their fortunes may be revived thanks to plans to enlist them as roving tourism "ambassadors".

Two workmen who excavated the wrong front yard of a Brisbane property promptly fled after realising their error.

A 10-year-old Australian girl has baffled experts by surviving a run-in with a highly venomous box jellyfish.

Aussie anti-immigration campaigner Pauline Hanson has put her Queensland home on the market - but not for everyone.

Australian internet entrepreneur Daniel Tzvetkoff is facing serious charges in Las Vegas.

Australia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.

Teen sailor Jessica Watson could be set to cash in when she returns from navigating the globe solo

Sarah Mason pulled off a colossal upset by eliminating world champion Stephanie Gilmore from the world surfing champs in Taranaki.