Hot in the city, cooler up north
When temperatures are searing in Sydney and melting in Melbourne, it's a quirky concept to think of going to Cairns to cool off. But that has indeed often been the case this summer, with temperatures...
View ArticleRob’s lure of the deep
Private Capital Canberra’s fishing man Rob Paxevanos, who has just released his first book, has shared some pretty remarkable images from his latest escapade at Cape York in Australia’s far north....
View ArticleMatthew Hayden launches the ‘Go beyond with Singapore Airlines’
Go beyond with Singapore Airlines Launched by former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, Singapore Airlines’ extensive network, seamless connections and single ticket booking with their domestic...
View ArticleQueensland welcomes global tourism industry for Australian Tourism Exchange,...
(Source: Australian Government) Queensland will become the focus of the world's tourism industry from this weekend as Cairns opens its doors to delegates for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14)...
View ArticleIntrust Super Cup Round 3 preview (NRL - National Rugby League Ltd)
(Source: NRL - National Rugby League Ltd) The Intrust Super Cup enters Round 3 this weekend with two Sunday blockbusters the main drawcards. Originally scheduled as Channel Nine's match of the round,...
View ArticleWhat will the weather be like for State of Origin?
Hands up who wants perfect weather for Wednesday's game. Photo: Anthony Johnson Wednesday night may be on the cool side for Queensland visitors to the opening State of Origin match at Homebush but the...
View ArticleTraining Set For Fishing Tournament Weighmasters (The Texas A&M University...
(Source: The Texas A&M University System) Weighmaster training and certification class set for May 18 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Fishing tournaments have become so popular in South Texas that one is held...
View ArticleAsk an expert: Islands of Malaysia
I'm travelling to Tioman Island off the east coast of Malaysia and am not sure which area to stay in. Do you have any advice, and also any ideas for things to do while I'm there? - Sharon Dell Trish...
View ArticleThe Big Fish, Giant Jewfish biting in the Bight
This week on The Big Fish we head for the Great Australian Bight to see if the giant Jewfish that live along that rugged coastline are biting. Rob Paxevanos takes us on an adventure to Yalata Beach, a...
View ArticleScotland: The 'debatable lands' take on a new significance
However you reach them, arriving in the Borders is a euphoric experience. The drive over the Cheviots to the border pass at Carter Bar on the A68 is breathtaking; or you can breach their eastern...
View ArticleFishing Australia checks out the Abrolhos (City of Greater Geraldton)
(Source: City of Greater Geraldton) Australia's number one fishing show, Fishing Australia, will feature fishing at the Abrolhos Islands and around Geraldton in upcoming episodes. The show - hosted by...
View ArticleEscape the cold with an island visit
When we're feeling the bite of winter in the bottom hemisphere, we look to the north for island inspiration. Here are 10 Aussie islands to visit to escape the cold - they're close enough for a quick...
View ArticleNo jab, no play campaign reveals vaccination refusals high as babies die
The Richmond-Tweed region, in northern NSW, and Cairns in Far North Queensland, can today be identified as the areas that have the highest number of conscientious objectors - or "vaccine refusers" - in...
View ArticleThe Big Fish Micro Lures for Macro Fish
Micro lures may be little, but they catch big fish and look like being the big hit this summer for lure tossers in our NSW estuaries. Rob Paxevanos has had some great success on St George's Basin. This...
View ArticleDiscover Queensland, where Australia shines
The awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, the endless golden beaches of the Gold Coast, the lush, green splendour of the oldest rainforest in the world – Queensland is a land of great...
View ArticleAussie with the kids
When the weather in New Zealand gets chilly it’s time to think about taking the kids away for the holidays and heading somewhere warmer. However, don’t be fooled that just because it’s the Gold Coast...
View ArticleTropical North Queensland Adventure
Being the only place in the world where the rainforest meets the coral reef, there's loads on offer to get you packing up and heading to the Tropical North for fun in the Queensland sun. Whether you...
View ArticleGoogong's first fishing fair reels in Canberra's anglers
Forget driving down the coast, freshwater fishing paradise may lie just outside the ACT's borders at Googong Dam. Googong residents let Canberrans in on the secret, in case they didn't already know, at...
View ArticleFish 'n' Tips on The Big Fish
This week our experts share some hard won, practical, fishing tips. Butch, Bushy, Snapper, Stinker, The Weighmaster, Pob Paxevanos and Peter La Blang have some great ideas to help you enjoy your time...
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