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Norfolk Island: Tales of the unexpected

The young and the young-at-heart will be surprised at how diverse Norfolk Island is, writes Eli Orzessek.

Top five things to do in Western Australia

Airline lays on more flights to Oz's far west for Kiwis, writes Megan Singleton.

Queensland: Bright lights of Brisbane

Eclectic, easy-to-navigate Brisbane is often overlooked in the rush to the Gold Coast, writes Carly Flynn.

Gold Coast: Park, ride and scream

There's no time to scream as the Superman Escape Coaster rockets from zero to 100km/h in two seconds.

Western Australia: Top five great wineries

Tickle your taste buds with a tipple or two in Western Australia, writes Megan Singleton.

Mfat: Aussie's release China's call

Foreign Affairs says the release of an Australian woman while her Kiwi boyfriend remains in jail on drugs charges is not a case of which govt lobbied China hardest.

Australia: High on an all-new attitude

Sue Baxalle returns from an Aussie health and fitness retreat bursting with energy.

Par for the course in Sydney

If you're going to be whacked by a golf ball, it may as well be hit by one of the greats, finds Cameron McMillan.

Tasmania: Wild-natured devils

Untamed, unconventional and dramatic - Tasmania's people, like its land, have their own idiosyncratic take on the rest of Australia's claims to fame, finds Chris Reed. And they like a good night out.

Cruising: Float my boat? In every possible way

Hmmm, red snapper mojito or beef tartare? Yoga or b-ball? Movie or massage? Chris Reed faces a cruiser's hard decisions.

Victoria: Easy does it beside the lake

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

Bar/fly: Adelaide

Penfolds' founder knew nothing about winemaking when he came to Australia in the 1840s, but his spirit lives on, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Australia: Pause and effect at Sydney sand strip

Sculptures strung like pearls around Bondi are fascinating, writes Catherine Smith.

Victoria: Escape to the Mornington Peninsula

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

South Australia: Shake your tail feathers

Sarah Ivey meets booty-waving emus with a thirst on, fair dinkum Aussies with a penchant for gourmet cuisine and more spectacular scenery than her trusty camera lens can handle.

Abuser 'was still allowed to preach'

Pastor who gave warning honoured preacher Frank Houston was a child molester says it took her months to get the church to take the matter seriously.