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Sydney: Floating above suburbia in the sport of gods

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

Sydney is worst city - as voted by Aussies

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

Northern Territory: Between a rock and...

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

Air NZ takes stake in Virgin Blue

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.

Games, ghouls and high teas: All part of a transtasman cruise

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

Don't miss: Margaret River Wine Region Festival

The annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival showcases wares from many of its 100 or more producers.

It's sunny in Brisbane, so why is a wall of water coming?

The cause of today's flooding in Brisbane is very different to the devastating floods in Toowoomba yesterday.

Unusual jobs: Staying grounded while aiding high flyers

Aussies aim at US on back of Oprah visit

It's O for Awesome at the Oprah House

Sydney Opera House became the Oprah House yesterday as the US superstar staged shows at the landmark.

Don't miss: Federation Square Events

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

Young: The cherry capital of Australia

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 roadshow swings into Melbourne

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

Oprah's first stop: Hamilton Island

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

Oprah's Down Under tour... don't mention McDonald's

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

Sydney: Essence of Italy a family affair

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

Sydney ready to welcome Oprah

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

Queensland: Twin towns

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