Latest from Victoria

Beauty: Cornucopia of cosmetic choice
The founder of a fast-growing beauty chain says women just want to look better.

Victoria: Mountain ride with pioneer spirit
Riding through Snowy River country feels like a return to early Outback days, says Kate Johns.

Melbourne: Taste of success
In a city famed for its dining, one Kiwi is creating something unique, writes Pam Neville.

Liz Hurley, 'Warnie's' Indian cheerleader (+ photos)
Elizabeth Hurley turned heads at an Indian Premier League cricket match....

Win a trip to visit King Tut
Win a trip for four to Melbourne to see the magnificent exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.

Melbourne: Raiding the lost ark of the boy pharaoh
Greg Dixon visits a new exhibition of King Tutankhamun's precious treasures in Melbourne.

Victoria: Getting to grips with gold fever
Victoria's mining history is both alluring and violent, writes Pamela Wade.

NZ man jailed for strangling girlfriend
A New Zealander has been sentenced in Australia to 22 years in jail for the bizarre strangulation of his girlfriend.

Kiwi sentenced to 22 years' jail over Melbourne murder
In sentencing, Justice Betty King described the killing as "bizarre, pointless and unprovoked".

Netball: Aussie skipper out of world champs
Australian netball's worst fears were formalised today with inspirational captain Sharelle McMahon ruled out of July's world championships.

Woman survives car's fall from Melbourne building
A woman has driven a car off the edge of a multi-storey car park in Melbourne, falling up to six floors to the ground.

Murray River: Sporting chance
More interested in play than pinot? The Murray River is still for you, writes Rob McFarland.

Fashion gets festive
Following the success of last year's show, Fashion Festival now lasts an entire week.

Motorsport: Webber set for change of luck in Melbourne
Since his jubilant debut in 2002, Mark Webber has trudged away from Albert Park, head bowed in frustration.

Australia: Sky's the limit
There's heaps to enjoy on the Melbourne to Sydney touring route, writes Rob McFarland.

Melbourne: Myriad marvels
When the sun's out, Melbourne's all about action, says Michael Burgess.

One tasty trio
Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

Interiors: Learning to maximise space
An Auckland woman used practical tricks for extra space in the smallest room.

Don't miss: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
If you're heading to Melbourne in early March, have your tastebuds primed.

Soccer: Kiwi fan makes headlines for going the extra mile
Stephen Hitchcock travelled halfway around the world to see his favourite team Crawley Town face Manchester United.