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NZ adventure tourism under scrutiny

The death of an English tourist on a guided ride down a New Zealand river has prompted an inquiry into the safety of adventure tourism. 28 September 2009 05:06


Sydney embarks on massive tourism campaign

The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge will be closed to traffic and turfed with grass for a tourist event aimed at encouraging lots more foreigners to visit Australia's biggest city. 10 September 2009 05:35


The big jol of Kimberley

Intrepid traveller Michael Gebicki finds himself in one of Australia's most remote areas. 08 September 2009 06:00


Australia takes on new global image

Australia has launched a multi-million dollar bid to rebrand itself as more than a nation of bronzed beach-goers. 27 August 2009 05:13


Melbourne: Mad vibrant city life

Richard Holmes fell in love with Melbourne when he visited, and it's easy to see why. 06 August 2009 06:00


Last chance to climb famous rock

Parks Australia announced that Uluru in central Australia, formerly known as Ayers Rock, would likely be off-limits by October 2011. 08 July 2009 07:38


Iconic rock formation collapses in Australia

Australians are mourning an irrevocable change to the scenery along the iconic Great Ocean Road. 11 June 2009 09:10


Batemans Bay shows its mussels

Kevin Pilley suffers from an uncontrollable urge to devour the super-sexed oysters at Batemans Bay... 12 April 2009 06:00


Pitch camp in the middle of Sydney Harbour

Tom Adair visits Cockatoo Island as it opens up to the public. 05 April 2009 06:14


Simply nirvana

This is an exhilarating world for wildlife lovers, writes Michael Gebicki. 04 April 2009 06:00