Thursday, September 25, 2008

Fore play: Victoria's Golf odyssey



Daylesford: Feet first for 5-star indulgenceCOLLEEN Egan finds a guilt-free way to sample holiday delights when she hits the road in Victoria's spa country.


Toyko: Pubs are the people's choiceTOKYO'S izakaya pubs are treasure troves of cheap eats and social conviviality, but take your phrase book with you, writes Mark Robinson.



Macedon Ranges: Lure of Hanging Rock



Daylesford: Feet first for 5-star indulgenceCOLLEEN Egan finds a guilt-free way to sample holiday delights when she hits the road in Victoria's spa country.


Daylesford: Feet first for 5-star indulgenceCOLLEEN Egan finds a guilt-free way to sample holiday delights when she hits the road in Victoria's spa country.


LOOKING for a little romance this winter? Melbourne's Stamford Plaza Hotel could be the perfect place, writes Greg Hackett.Melbourne: Rose petals on the pillow



Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Aussie newbies ready for limelight



Sun, sand, sea - welcome to winter in Cairns. Stay in style with Accor from just $77. Book your getaway today online!: Catch the sun in Cairns from $77


AUSTRALIA'S preparations for the Test series against India began on a bum note with wrist spinner - Bryce McGain - frontrunner for the slow-bowling berth - unable to bowl.Niggling injury sidelines McGain



: Perth's perfect from $139



: Queenstown is a winter wonderland from only $95Winter adventure doesn?t get much better than a ski trip to Queenstown. New Zealand?s famous `Southern Alps? provide some of the best snow coverage in the world making for the ideal getaway. Accor hotels are available from $95.



Tuesday, September 23, 2008

On stage at the Emmys - photo gallery



Summer Bay stars join All SaintsDESPITE the recent struggle of losing one of their own, Channel 7 are keeping it all in the family with two stars from Summer Bay joining the cast of All Saints .



Monday, September 22, 2008

La Jolla, Mexico: Twenty seconds of tube time



Peru: Guinea pigs popular on menuGUINEA pigs are a popular and practical food on the menu culinary delight throughout South America, especially Peru.


SOUTH of the border, Matthew Hall discovers the true spirit of Mexico ? a vibrant and colourful country that offers much more than a plate of Tex-Mex.Hot to trot: Mexico's spirit of revolution



Sunday, September 21, 2008

Cook Islands: Tuck into sunny Aitutaki



Liverpool frustrated by SorensenSTOKE City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen produced a memorable display to thwart Liverpool as Tony Pulis's promoted team battled for a 0-0 draw at Anfield.


Whyalla: Dazzling cuttlefish courtshipUNDER disco lights, the annual courtship of the giant cuttlefish draws the snorkelling crowds to South Australian waters.


YOU might be reluctant to return home after a stint at a stunning Cook Islands lagoon, writes Cathy Finch.Cook Islands: Tuck into sunny Aitutaki



Saturday, September 20, 2008

Tarraleah: Having a highland fling



Lonely Planet Encounter: Live music guide to Los AngelesLOS Angeles is full of people trying to make it big ? so check out the talent at these LA music venues, and perhaps spot someone before they're famous.


Lonely Planet Encounter: Souq shopping guide to DubaiLONELY Planet's Lara Dunston and Terry Carter have the lowdown on the best exotic souq markets in Dubai and tips on how to bargain hard for the best price.


MySpace TV goes live as Death Cab rocksMYSPACE Australia has officially launched its online television channel with a global concert by US band Death Cab for Cutie.



Friday, September 19, 2008

Snoop Dogg heading to Melbourne Cup



Live Earth back with solar aimINDIA is to host a Live Earth concert later this year, featuring stars from the world of music, film and television, to raise funds for solar energy.


CONTROVERSIAL rapper Snoop Dogg wasn't sure if he could get into the country last week - now he is set to spark up the Melbourne Cup.Snoop Dogg heading to Melbourne Cup


Miley Cyrus has got an older manHANNAH Montana star Miley Cyrus has got herself a new beau.



Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Blog about white people becomes bestseller



SCIENTISTS have demonstrated a robotic helicopter that learns complex manoeuvres just by "watching" an expert pilot at work.Robotic chopper learns to fly solo like a pro



Aussie athletes come home



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WITH the 2008 Olympic Games officially closed, Beijing Now invites you to look back at Australia's memorable medal wins.Australia's medallists - their stories



Monday, September 15, 2008

Deja vu for Fittler and Cleary



Tasty charm: Mudgee's growing for goldIT'S not the Hunter, but it doesn't try to be. Sheridan Rogers indulges in the local produce and discovers Mudgee has its own charm.


Awards: Australia's 'best restaurant' namedSYDNEY has tasted success ahead of rivals Melbourne after dominating the Australian Gourmet Traveller 2009 Restaurant Guide Awards.



Heli-skiing: It's heli up here



MOUNT Buller has been blessed with not only good snow this year but a new six-seater chairlift that has changed the face of the resort.Ski Victoria: Buller can boast the alpine best


BOEING'S new 787 Dreamliner is at the centre of a security storm, after a report revealed the jet's onboard computer network could be hacked by passengers.Boeing 787: Hacking fears aboard Dreamliner


Boeing 787: Comfort priority for DreamlinerDESIGNERS delved deep into passenger psychology when they were planning Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, reports Steve Creedy.



Saturday, September 13, 2008

Far flung fun: Stylish out-of-town stays



Sydney: Easy to find harbour city luxuryAN indulgent two days in Sydney showed Bianca Ebdon how the harbour city really turns it on for visitors.



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Friday, September 12, 2008

Canberra: Stylish deco gem in capital setting



Huskisson: 'Glamping' it up in outdoor luxuryKICKING back on a queen-size bed in the heart of the New South Wales bush, Brad Watts discovers a tent with life's little luxuries.


"SND msgs ths way so u dnt sffr RSI", experts said today after a study found 16 per cent of those aged 16-24 feel pain from sending texts.U shd snd txt msgs ths way so u dnt sffr RSI



Western Australia: Back to whaling days



Penguin safaris: Kings of coolIF there's a penguin in the frame, it must be worth watching. James Shrimpton tells us where to go to see the real stars of the animated film, Happy Feet .



Thursday, September 11, 2008

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Japan joyride: Riding the water storm



Switzerland: Sight for sore thighsTHE Swiss Alps may be a bit of a struggle to get to the top of, but the views make it all worthwhile: Julie Ihle hikes Switzerland's playground.


CLIMBING to the top of South-East Asia's highest peak really does leave you feeling on top of the world, writes Philip Hammond.Mt Kinabalu: Borneo to be wild



Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Lonely Planet Encounter: Live music guide to Los Angeles



Lonely Planet Encounter: Blast off in BeijingA TICKET to Beijing doesn't just guarantee you a fabulous trip, it gets you a front row seat to the world's biggest story, writes Lonely Planet's Eilis Quinn.


Lonely Planet Encounter: Souq shopping guide to DubaiLONELY Planet's Lara Dunston and Terry Carter have the lowdown on the best exotic souq markets in Dubai and tips on how to bargain hard for the best price.



Tait keen despite virus



AN award-winning winery just outside Adelaide at Chain of Ponds prives the perfect winter refuge for Brad Crouch.South Australia: Beat those Hills chills


SHIVNARINE Chanderpaul, Mahela Jayawardene and Dale Steyn are set to dominate the fifth International Cricket Council awards night on Wednesday.Australians miss nominations


CLUTCHING her "Winter Wine Passport", Fiona Hudson finds a destination close to Melbourne is an ideal balm for her itchy feet.Mornington Peninsula: Truly chilled amid the vines



Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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Monday, September 8, 2008

Burning Man festival heats up



Banksy tour of LondonSearch squad ... this Banksy piece of a policeman searching a young girl was created for the Glastonbury music festival, and can be found along varies London locations


Out-of-town visitor ... Liverpool locals were surprised to see a giant spider hanging off the side of a disused building tower in the British city / ReutersGiant spider hits Liverpool


Burn baby ... a record 49,599 people attended this year's Burning Man festival, a week-long radical self-expression of art, music and flesh.Burning Man festival heats up



Indonesia: Allure of tranquil paradise



FAR from Bali's bright lights, the island of Alor is a tropical haven with some superb diving and snorkelling opportunities, discovers Sian Powell.Indonesia: Allure of tranquil paradise



Saturday, September 6, 2008

: Queenstown is a winter wonderland from only $95



THE giant panda's resilient nature shines in the wake of China's earthquake, writes Ewen Bell.China: Pandas' secret play world


SHANGHAI has plenty to offier tourists: make sure you don't miss these highlights, writes Simon Lewis in Shanghai: Rough Guide .Rough Guide: Shanghai: Things not to miss



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BALDING is to men what stretch marks are to women and treatments to fix it are everywhere. But how do you sort the facts from the fiction?Head on



Force fall to Saracens on UK tour



Hellboy 2: The Golden ArmyHELLBOY retains his reputation as one of the more colourful characters in the superhero universe in this fabulous, creature-packed sequel.


WHIZ-KID five-eighth Kurtley Beale still has ambitions of making Australia's end-of-season tour after having the case removed from his broken hand.Beale sets sights on spring tour