Latest from Queensland

A midwinter's day dream

Wendy Dunlop goes to Mooloolaba and discovers a whole new world above and under water, in the bush – and in the shops.

Queensland: Cocooned at Silky Oaks

Paul Rush enters a state of bliss as Silky Oaks Lodge weaves its dreamtime magic.

Gold Coast: Up, up and away

Wendy Dunlop waves goodbye to the Gold Coast's beaches and takes to the hills and skies for unique sights, tastes and pampering.

Carefree at Currumbin

Currumbin on the Gold Coast has a unique character, writes Paul Rush.

Investigation of skydive tragedy continues

Queensland: The green behind the gold

Louise Richardson finds friendly hosts and ancient Aboriginal remedies on the sustainable side of the Queensland hinterland.

Ask a local: Bundaberg

Piping hot sand calls for certain famous cold drinks in hand, writes Emily Prain.

Skydive tragedy: Long wait for answers

The families of two NZers killed in a fiery Queensland plane crash have been told by air accident investigators to wait for more than three weeks for answers.

Ask a local: Southern Great Barrier Reef

Peter Chapman discovers the island paradises of the southern reef.

Port Douglas: A carnival on the coast

Port Douglas has become a great man-made paradise, writes Kurt Bayer.

Ask a local: Sunshine Coast

Soak up the laid-back vibe on the sand, in the sea or at one of many nature reserves, writes Rebecca Marshall.

The magic of Aussie beaches

New Zealand has lots going for it but no one can beat the Aussies when it comes to marvellous beaches, boasts Peter Chapman.

Ask a local: Currumbin to Coolangatta

Blainey Woodham offers local insight into the charms of the southern Gold Coast.

Queensland: It's not all sun, and sea

Clarke Gayford escapes the usual cliches of Queensland's Gold Coast, driving a convertible to the hinterland for some speed cheese tasting and a bit of a flutter.

Clarke Gayford at the Magic Millions Carnival

Every January, the Gold Coast hosts ten days of carnival events that revolve around the famous yearling sales. Clarke Gayford went along on race day and soaked up the atmosphere trackside.

Noosa: Book in early for May's food fest

The biggest festival of the season, celebrating Queensland and Australia's fabulous food on one of the prettiest beaches has already kicked off ticket sales.