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Western Australia: Red sand, blue skies
With a staircase to the moon, camel rides on the beach and the taste of rosella flower wine, Broome is no ordinary Australian town, discovers Megan Singleton.

The endless OE
The Aussie dream portrayed by The GC television show has a darker underside, report John Weekes and Lee Mylne.

Western Australia: A weekend in Perth
Anthony Lambert suggests a two-day itinerary for one of the world's most isolated cities.

Whale shark tourism booming in WA
If you've ever wanted to dive at Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, now may be the best time to do so.

Western Australia's pearl industry
The clean, warm waters of the Indian Ocean, just off Australia's Kimberly Coast, have been home to one of the world's biggest pearl industries since the 1870s.

Western Australia: The queen of gems
Timeless and elegant, who doesn't love pearls? Viva discovers the true beauty of this ocean wonder.

Western Australia: Take me to the river
Jo Burzynska heads to Western Australia and uncovers some pleasant surprises in the vineyards of the Margaret River and beyond.

Western Australia: Humpback Highway
The waters off Australia's west coast are famous for whale spotting - with good reason, writes Doug Conway.

Romantic places to take your hottie
Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.