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Sydney: Exhibition commemorates fateful Titanic voyage

To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, Sydney's Australian National Maritime Museum is holding an exhibition about the doomed voyage.

Brisbane to Cairns: The romance of rail

Simon Kay takes the slow route by train from Brisbane to tropical Cairns.

Sydney to dismantle its monorail

Sydney's monorail is to be knocked out to make way for a new convention centre in Darling Harbour, it has been announced.

Queensland: Latest luxury developments

It's all happening in Queensland - from the reopening of the upgraded Orpheus Island resort to a plan to protect the turtles on Heron Island.

Western Australia: The queen of gems

Timeless and elegant, who doesn't love pearls? <i>Viva</i> discovers the true beauty of this ocean wonder.

Melbourne food festival frenzy

Four days in Melbourne to pack in as much eating and learning about the latest food trends as possible? No problem ...

Queensland: Surfing a tide of gold on the coast

The Gold Coast is rebranding itself as a sporting mecca, finds Cliff Taylor.

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.

Australia: Island hopping on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour is one of the great travel icons but its islands are overlooked by most visitors, writes Tom Adair.

Full-body scans for Oz flights

Kiwis will soon face full-body scans at Australian airports or be banned from flying, in a radical security overhaul that could create greater airport delays.

Pacific Island Holidays

New Zealand Holidays

Don't miss: Adelaide Festival

This annual festival is held in the attractive inland town of Ubud, a haven for artists and craftspeople.

Queensland: Luxury living in the bush

Bliss is on tap at a world-class retreat in a remote setting, writes Amanda Linnell.

Byron Bay: Bach by the beach

The delights of cosmopolitan Byron Bay have Sheriden Rhodes and family making a return journey.

Australia's top 10 hotel pools

From a palm-fringed island oasis in Queensland to a sleek 27th floor urban pool in Melbourne, travellers have some impressive places to take a dip.

Sydney: Cross Tasman festivities

If you're heading to Sydney this month prepare to party.

Queensland: In search of precious cargo

An exciting search for a turtle encounter is one of the main draws on the central Queensland coast.