New South Wales

You don’t have to stroll far to experience the old charm of Sydney. From bars to banks, the secrets of Sydney are hidden in its historic buildings. A few years ago, I went to the Westpac Bank in George Street to sign some loan documents. It was then, sitting on the...

Over the years, Crookwell has become like a second home to me. Almost 20 years ago, when we were living in Sydney, my husband and I bought a farm near Crookwell. We were eager for a place we could call our own to breath fresh air, get away from...

Next time you book a holiday, think about how it will affect the environment. The early 21st century will probably be remembered by future generations as the dawn of the green age when mankind first became serious about protecting the environment. There is now scientific consensus that human activities...

My eyes flutter and, for a moment, I’m confused. There’s a storm rumbling somewhere outside and dark shapes dancing outside my window. I reach for my watch, sitting, on the bedside table. It’s 3am. It takes me a moment to realise I’ve woken up in the midst of a...

Only a 90-minute drive or train ride from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is a spectacular cool altitude (1000m) that is a great place to hike, eat and photograph. Although it's suitable for a day trip, with so many things to do in the Blue Mountains, staying at least two...

Your heart thumps as you see the two cheetahs approach, their spotted pelage blending into the high, dry grasses. They run around to reveal they are the world’s fastest land mammal. When they spot onlookers, the cheetahs slow down and approach. This is a scene in Dubbo Zoo, a...