To nail his precious pre-war Darwin scenes, Baz Luhrmann filmed in a small town in Queensland. Now, as Australia the Movie prepares to debut in cinemas around the country, Mike Larder speaks with the woman who may have single-handedly put Bowen on the map. Read more

Travelling with children allows you to see the world with fresh young eyes. Things that were once trivial are suddenly riveting – like exploring every drawer in your hotel room, watching the luggage carousel whizzing round, or seeing what, exactly, is in the aircraft loo. More importantly, you are making incredible memories together each trip, that your child may want to lovingly repeat with their own kids. Read more

You can have a fun and memorable family holiday, without tears and disasters - just plan ahead... Read more

We’ve turned the tables on this whole thing and gone straight to the source. What sorts of things do Aussie kids want to do? Where do they want to go? From the mouths of babes, it’s the ultimate kids holiday guide. Read more

With summer already here, it’s no longer a case of “where should you go?” since you’re already booked and ready. And all the stats show that there are a few major holiday hotspots that draw the crowds time after time. We know you’re going, you know you’re going: it’s our job to tell you what you didn’t know: what’s new and underrated in your Holiday Mecca of choice. Read more

Often on holidays, the place you rest your head at night is just that – nothing exciting, simply a place to sleep. This is fair enough for your average motel, but some accommodation options in Australia are so interesting, they are the very reason for taking the trip... Read more

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More Australian families are taking their furry kids on holidays. We all know that feeling… getting sorted for a holiday, packing the bags – and having to deal with the morose looks coming our way from the pets. At least dogs are so happy to see you when you get back that they quickly forgive you, but we all know how well our gorgeous feline friends can hold a grudge... Read more

The best places to propose in Australia The moment has come, and you know with absolute certainty that you have found your soul mate. You dream of spending the rest of your life with this incredible person and hope the feelings are shared. You want to propose, but know that this moment will stand out in both of your memories for eternity... Read more

Those of us who live in Australia grow up understanding the joys, dangers and safety rules that make it such a great place. However, many visitors to our country find Australia an alien... Read more

We know that our teenage children can be delightful, exasperating, funny, sullen, adventurous, shy, talkative, slothful and manic – and sometimes that is just in the space of an hour! All these moods are magnified when it comes to travelling... Read more