John Key will today become the first New Zealand leader to address the Australian Parliament.

A different world awaits those who look beyond the tried and trusted attractions of Australia's biggest city.

South Sydney's Queensland contingent guided the Rabbitohs to a comfortable 31-8 NRL win over a disappointing Gold Coast outfit.

NRL star Benji Marshall will face a court hearing in August over a charge of assaulting a man at a McDonald's restaurant.

NSW coach Ricky Stuart has put his faith in Manly teenager Will Hopoate to solve his centres crisis.

The Rabbitohs were unable to crack Melbourne's tryline with the Storm holding on for a gallant 16-6 win.

The Cure played their first show in the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday night as the centre-piece of Vivid Live

Eat, drink - and learn to cook - aboard the Pacific Pearl, writes Kerri Jackson.

The 12-hour global telethon to raise money for earthquake-hit Christchurch has now collected more than $1 million.

Two expat Kiwis are helping shape the next generation of young Australian chefs.

A good watering hole is never far away in Sydney. Here we pick some of our favourites.

Plan something special during your trip to Sydney with a stay at one of these plush and vibrant hotels in the heart of the city.

Sydney's multicultural dining scene is the inspiration for these flavourful Asian-influenced dishes.

Sydney is truly an international city when it comes to the beauty industry.

A walking tour with a difference gives shopaholics the perfect introduction to Sydney.

Viva takes a look at the best of Sydney's ever-burgeoning eating out scene, including some old favourites and a few young upstarts.

Interiors stylist Leeann Yare shares the addresses of the city's hottest home stores.