Matt Heath takes in the best of Melbourne on a lads' weekend away.

Cameron McMillan spends a tiring but fascinating day walking the fairways with golf legends in Melbourne.

Leaving the noise and hurry of Melbourne behind her, Rachel Bache heads to the tranquil lakeside town of Daylesford.

Dominic Corry learns drinking and horse-riding are a good mix.

The world's longest war memorial takes in spectacular coast and bush, writes David Leggat.

Bellarine Peninsula is a one-hour drive southwest of Melbourne. It's known for its stunning coastline and historic sites and is home to some of Victoria's most spectacular seafood, wineries and food trails.

Cameron McMillan heads for the 19th hole at Barwon Heads Golf Club - The Members' Lounge.

Secreted around every Melbourne corner is a hip and happening surprise, finds Sam Boyer.

Victoria has top golfing, but there's one small - possibly deadly - problem for Kiwis, says Cameron McMillan.

Police stations in Victoria should be replaced by supersites, mobile stations, self-service kiosks and online portals, a report suggests.

A man who appeared to have a bomb strapped to his head led police on a chase down a Melbourne motorway before stripping naked and surrendering.

An unfunded shelter mends the wildlife that doesn't make it across Australian highways, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Australia makes a handsome profit from the notoriety of its national bad boy, discovers Shandelle Battersby - from the site of that shoot-out to the gallows in Melbourne Gaol.

You can trace the story of Australia's most infamous outlaw by visiting some of the sites along this route, which runs through New South Wales and Victoria.

Saddle up to taste Victoria's delicious wines between bursts of thirst pedalling, writes Shandelle Battersby.

A family in Texas claim to have shot and killed a chupacabra, a mythical creature with a reputation for sucking blood from live-stock across America.

Rachel Bache battles aching feet to take in as much of Melbourne's White Night Festival as she can before sunrise.

As Melbourne hosts a 007 exhibition, Guerin, Michael Guerin, lives the Bond dream.

Dominic Corry gratifies his nerdiness at a 007 extravaganza across the Ditch.

Both the Heide Museum of Modern Art and Montsalvat are sprawling art precincts that make for eye-opening visits, writes Jon Bridges.

These two sprawling art precincts that make for eye-opening visits. One has a history of seminal art, outstanding architecture and fascinating sexual adventure; the other one is an interactive, living art community where artists live, work and exhibit in medieval buildings.

Ewan McDonald takes a young relative to meet one of our most infamous cousins.

With more than 50 boutique cellar doors on the Mornington Peninsula, touring on horseback is a fun way to explore the vineyards.

We round up some of the best places to stay when you're looking for a spot of luxury in the wilderness.

Some place names could come from only one country, one culture: think Aotearoa. Or Taj Mahal. And then there are the 'only in Australia' towns. Henry Porter visits Bendigo.

The promise of spectacular scenery is what brings Jon Bridges to this famous road but he ends up preoccupied with finding a shipwreck survivor.

The city's iconic Queen Victoria Market is set for a A$250 million revamp.