The world has now seen ample footage of the horrific bushfires that have ravaged country Victoria, killing over 180 people and countless wildlife in its wake.

Feb 13, 2009 - Varunika Ruwanpura

Victoria has many unique and beautiful natural areas within a few hours of Melbourne, making it one of the most accessible holiday destinations in Australia.

Apr 5, 2009 - Merinda Wilson

Victorian naturalist decorating is based on the 18th-century obsession with observing, cataloguing and categorising nature. Steampunk adds retro-futuristic elements.

Nov 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Participation in leisure activities during Queen Victoria's reign increased as more free time became available due to shortened working hours.

Dec 10, 2008 - Fleur Hupston

The apron reminds us of farm kitchens, the smell of apple-pie and Grandma bent over the dough board. Those vintage aprons she wore are highly collectible today.

Jul 30, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

One of the most popular hobbies in the Victorian age was nature study. From caterpillars to butterfly sketches, entomology became an absorbing pastime.

Apr 8, 2010 - Josanna Simpson

In the National Historic Landmark district of Cape May, on a street of restored Victorian buildings, the Inn of Cape May is ideal for those seeking a quiet seaside escape

Oct 8, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Victorian hand painted porcelain buttons are becoming popular collectibles. These delicate works of miniature wearable art are easy to fall in love with.

Nov 26, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

Shortly after its inauguration in 1897, the Victorian Order of Nurses received a request that led to an unforgettable journey.

Aug 5, 2009 - Kathleen Airdrie

Ringwood Town uses Facebook to invite amateur footballers to trial in a pair of matches as it desperately seeks to strengthen its injury hit first team

Sep 17, 2011 - Elaine Findlay

Pedestrians will love these sidewalk gardens bursting with color and depth while making the most of petite plots and weather-hardy flowering plants.

Aug 12, 2010 - Bonnye Good

The catastrophic wildfires in Victoria and the associated heatwave have damaged the local wine industry.

Feb 27, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Australian children's fiction writer Gleitzman covers the Holocaust and the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009 in this popular series.

Jun 28, 2010 - Susan Whelan

The fundraising events continue around Australia in support of those who lost loved ones and homes in the Black Saturday bushfires that devastated Victoria.

Mar 18, 2009 - Alison Stieven-Taylor

Seven Network's RSPCA Animal Rescue is nothing more than a blatant public relations exercise to maintain their image as a "caring" organisation seen to be doing good.

Mar 21, 2009 - Carolyn M Cash

Winner of the 2010 Miles Franklin Award, Truth is a multi-layered crime novel, a psychological mapping and a fine yarn rolled into 387 pages.

Jan 31, 2012 - Keith Lawrence

In October/November 2010 veteran Canadian performer Leonard Cohen will tour Australia and New Zealand for the second time in two years.

May 27, 2010 - Brian Cross