Tasmania's grand estates were built on the backs of prisoners, finds Pamela Wade.

Tasmania's Bruny Island and the Huon Valley, both located near Hobart, are full of passionate local producers who serve world-class produce.

A scandal over a 12-year-old Tasmanian girl who was prostituted by her mother and a male friend has claimed a political scalp.

Porsche racing great Walter Rohrl is heading down under in a classic 911 racecar to contest the tough Targa Tasmania.

From 1953 to 1968, historic Longford was an iconic motorsport destination.

There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.

Sealegs International is to deploy a second rescue craft in Brisbane.

The central Victorian town of Carisbrook is under water, with nearly 200 homes submerged by floods.

The Australian island state, which already has some of the world's strictest anti-smoking laws, is considering banning tobacco altogether.

Sydney to Hobart organisers don't believe conditions will be as dangerous as those encountered during the tragic 1998 race.

Australian magazine under fire after cover story details prove to be largely fictitious.

Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.

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