The Vivid Festival is lighting Sydney up with a series of arts, cultural, lighting and musical events. Chris Schulz takes it all in.

Female seahorses have got this pregnancy caper worked out. They place their eggs, sometimes hundreds or thousands, into a special pouch in the male's stomach and let him do all the hard work while they go about their business unencumbered by kids.

Make sure your kids are calm when you arrive to Australia's largest railway museum.

Crime and corruption riddle the Cross, writes Carol Smith.

Carol Smith catches up on the "evilution" of the spooky TV family, brought to life in Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

Beachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.

Victorian horseman Mick Kent has his promising young stayers Philippi and High Shot on a well-deserved Australian Derby path.

One can be romantic about the good old fashioned road trip. There are no plans, no timetables and no worries. Never knowing which outcome you'll be handed though is all part of the fun.

Sydney police are hunting an "armed and dangerous" man after former Whangarei man Lance Hargreaves was stabbed to death near the factory at which he worked.

Cherie Howie takes in the Outback from the Indian Pacific train.

Seven Sharp launched on Monday to some scathing reviews for adopting a trivial approach to current affairs.

A gifted student risked a death sentence to smuggle $200,000 worth of heroin from Thailand to Australia after being pressured by her boyfriend.

The Big Day Out would have been held in New Zealand this week, had it not been cancelled last year. Here's what we missed out on.

The mercury in Sydney reached record levels yesterday, while in New Zealand we are in for a dry spell.

From horse riding with Khampa cowboys in China to exploring the world of foie gras in France, these travel guides will help whet your appetite for that next adventure.

The Pacific Highway is a road of endless possibilities. Every turn-off to the east leads to a beach, headland or estuary that is a happy memory or dream for someone.

Music industry talent stepped out in Sydney for Australia's biggest music awards - the ARIAs. The dames popped on the carpet with plenty of colour, while international songbird, Taylor Swift, stood out in a flowing Elle Saab gown. Check out the snaps.

Graham Reid suggests some off-centre ideas for your next visit over the Ditch.