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Deluge prompts wave of green in Uluru

Heavy rains which flooded parts of Australia's vast desert centre have reportedly brought rare waterfalls spilling from the iconic monolith Uluru, or Ayers Rocks. 18 January 2010 11:00


Is this the world's worst flight uniform?

Flying can be a terrifying experience for many people but who'd have thought a flight attendant's uniform would bring passengers out in a sweat? [PICS] 15 January 2010 09:37


Ban on climbing Uluru ruled out for now

Tourists can carry on climbing Uluru, the massive rock in the heart of the Australia's central red desert, after the government ruled out banning the popular ascent. 08 January 2010 08:24


Freeze on Antarctic tourism

The economic downturn has frozen tourists' enthusiasm to travel to one of Australia's most remote and inhospitable Antarctic outposts. 04 January 2010 07:14


Knitting needles allowed on Aussie planes

Australia has announced plans to allow knitting needles, nail files and metal cutlery back on aeroplanes, easing tight security measures imposed after the September 11, 2001 attacks. 17 December 2009 06:59


Seasonal bargain fares to Oz

Doing business in Australia early next year? 23 November 2009 06:00


Experience Oz

Tourism Australia is launching an innovative promotion through an interactive game and competition which motivates readers to learn more about the country in a fun and engaging way. 19 October 2009 06:00


Then there were seven...

The Twelve Apostles rock formations on Australia's south coast now number just seven after one more limestone stack collapsed into the sea. 29 September 2009 09:20


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