Cecil Beaton in Canberra
Wednesday August 31, 2005
Something to remember on your visit to Canberra: More than 150 distinctive portraits captured on film by celebrated photographer Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) go on show at the National Portrait Gallery ... Read More
Sydney Cross City Tunnel Opens
Monday August 29, 2005
With the opening of the Sydney Cross City Tunnel late last night, predictions of city road chaos as a result of street closures and diversions seemed not to have materialised ... Read More
Experience the Mystique of Arnhem Land
Sunday August 28, 2005
Few non-Aborigines venture into the Aboriginal homeland that is Arnhem Land at Australia's Top End. Now, Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge makes it easy to travel to — and stay ... Read More
Broome: Opera under the Stars
Saturday August 27, 2005
It's the Kimberley's outdoor opera gala event held in the tropical gardens of Broome's Mangrove Resort Hotel from 5pm to midnight tonight, local time.
Among tonight's performers in Opera under ... Read More
Search for Shark Attack Victim Continues ... and Did You Know Box Jellyfish Take a Siesta?
Thursday August 25, 2005
The dangers of the sea have been in the news this week, as a search resumes today in South Australia for the remains of a man attacked by a shark ... Read More
Pope to Visit Sydney for World Youth Day
Monday August 22, 2005
Pope Benedict XVI will visit Australia in 2008 when Sydney hosts the world's biggest assembly of young Catholics, Australia's national newspaper The Australian reported today.
The Pope made the announcement last ... Read More
It's Coming, It's Coming, It's a WOW of a Show
Sunday August 21, 2005
Just a month away, in New Zealand's capital, Wellington, comes a WOW of a show. You might want to keep that in mind if planning a New Zealand trip soon. ... Read More
Melbourne's Regent Theatre: Lair of the Lion King
Saturday August 20, 2005
Along Melbourne's Collins St, discover Regent Theatre, where the Disney musical The Lion King (Australian production photo by James Morgan ©Disney) is currently playing. With a history much like that ... Read More
Don't Call Me Mate, Mate ... Oh, Orright Then, Mate
Friday August 19, 2005
The Australian Parliament in Canberra was thrown into a kerfuffle on August 18 (2005) as parliamentary security staff members were banned from using the Australian colloquialism, "mate," as a common ... Read More
Croc Shot, Search for Fisherman Continues
Thursday August 18, 2005
A crocodile believed to have attacked a fisherman and his wife in far north Australia was shot dead yesterday. The wife was able to swim to shore and seek help. ... Read More
Get Set for Sydney Sightseeing
Tuesday August 16, 2005
When confronted with questions on what to do and where to go on visiting Sydney for the first time, here are three suggested, practical steps to give you a running ... Read More
Say G'day to the Grandeur of the Grampians
Sunday August 14, 2005
Australian Aboriginal rock art, spectacular mountain ranges, walking tracks, a variety of wildlife and wildflowers - all combine to create an enticing natural bush-and-mountains environment west of Melbourne.
Wellington Fast Facts
Wednesday August 10, 2005
Want to know more about New Zealand's capital city? Here are some fast facts and other interesting information regarding Wellington.
Be Safe on Australian Beaches
Monday August 8, 2005
There have been a number of beach deaths in Australia which could have easily been prevented or reduced through the taking of simple precautions. Here are some basic rules to ... Read More
Go Kayaking on Stewart Island
Saturday August 6, 2005
Off the southern tip of New Zealand's South Island lies Stewart Island, a land of forests, bush, coves, beaches, wildlife, and home of the kiwi. An hour and a half ... Read More
Australia Is No 1 in the World
Friday August 5, 2005
Last month, international travel magazine Travel + Leisure named Sydney the world's best city. This month the latest Anholt-GMI Index ranks Australia the No 1 nation and nationality.
According to the ... Read More
Makybe Diva Named Horse of the Year
Thursday August 4, 2005
Two-times Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva was named Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year in Melbourne this week. She also won two other titles: Most Popular Racehorse and Champion Stayer ... Read More