In June 2026, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland was officially recognised as Queensland’s first Dark Sky Reserve — only the second in Australia — marking a major milestone for regional tourism and ...

The McGuigan Hunter Valley Wines label is one that has been around for over 100 years, and the family has consistently put out some great wines. McGuigan has been crowned International Winemaker of ...

The Simple Pan Trick to Make Store-Bought Naan Taste Better LET'S be honest, supermarket naan can be a bit of a let-down. You buy it with high hopes, imagining pillowy, charred, buttery goodness like ...

IF YOU’VE ever fancied yourself striking it lucky on an Australian opal field but felt it was daunting, the annual Winton Opal Festival is your chance to get the lowdown on all things Boulder Opal. In ...

Every winter, humpback whales return to the calm waters of Hervey Bay during their annual migration. Find out when to visit, how to choose a whale watching tour, and explore stories, travel tips and ...

OPALS aren’t the only gems of Lightning Ridge — discover natural desert wonders and eccentric monuments, and unearth underground art galleries and a moonscape of mines in this New South Wales outback ...

EMBARK on an immersive journey beyond sound, and indulge in all-encompassing Queensland experiences. Statistics reveal that one in six Australians grapple with hearing impairment, while approximately ...

That’s how developer and builder Glen Winney at Win Projects describes the beginning of what became one of Hervey Bay’s most ambitious and complex building rescues. It started, he says, over lunch.

THE allure of the Land of the Rising Sun was undeniable when my eldest son invited me to join him, his wife and their then-toddler daughter on a journey to Japan in May 2019. The country offers a ...

The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Queensland again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go in Hervey Bay, choose a tour and book early.

Jocelyn Watts is an Australian writer, photographer and former newspaper editor based in Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. With a career spanning regional journalism, communications and ...

THERE’S a moment, somewhere between the idea and the booking, when a retreat starts to feel real. It might begin with a simple thought: What if we brought everyone together? Not just for a holiday, ...