Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

Robin Esrock holds his nerve to conquer a forest fire lookout.

From 1953 to 1968, historic Longford was an iconic motorsport destination.

A balloon flight gives Graham Reid a new perspective on the urban sprawl.

Sydney has been branded Australia's worst city - by its own residents.

Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.

Air New Zealand is taking its relationship with Virgin Blue up a notch, saying it has become a substantial shareholder in the Australian-based airline.

There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.

I'd come to the Gold Coast looking for adventure and that was what I got.

Air NZ and Virgin Blue have won approval from Transport Minister Steven Joyce to cooperate on routes across the Tasman.

Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright.

Surf lifesaving was invented in Australia and Bondi and Bronte vie for the title of having the oldest lifesaving clubs in the country.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.

Interesting architecture, open spaces, galleries, shops, dining options and tourism activities make Melbourne's 'Fed Square'.

The New South Wales town of Young is best known for its cherries but it also boasts a colourful history of bushrangers, gold and riots.

Oprah Winfrey fever is gripping Melbourne as the TV chat show queen makes the first public appearance of her Australian tour.

US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has arrived on Hamilton Island for the first leg of her whirlwind Australian adventure.

The Oprah machine has arrived Down Under - and the world's highest-paid entertainer is ruffling feathers in Australia.

Graham Reid goes to a Sydney institution and meets new old friends.

US talk show diva Oprah Winfrey and 300 of her biggest fans arrive in Sydney this morning.

The oddly named Town of 1770 also specialises in quirky transport, finds Pamela Wade.

Riding the rails up Queensland's coast is a visual feast, writes Jim Eagles.

A dead rat around my neck and my husband clutching a severed hand, we set off to uncover the sometimes grisly history of The Rocks in Sydney.

An artists' haven since the 1930s is now an art museum, writes Megan Anderson.

Try a different view next time you're holidaying by rethinking the standard hotel choice, as we did on a recent visit to Melbourne.