Adelaide - South Australia

Australian author Colleen McCullough's epic novel will be staged as a musical to tour Britain this year.

Forget chain food. Teenagers can make tastier versions at home.

The sun is out, and if you haven't done so already, it's time to drag out the barbecue and indulge in one of the great Australian pastimes.

Justine Costigan savours a range of flavours that take some licking.

Romance could be on the cards for Kylie Minogue in 2009 after the Australian pop star was spotted on a holiday with a new beau.