Tasmania
Faking it
Rich pickings on a slim budget
Stephen Lacey Champagne on a beer budget: how to fake a large six-figure-salary without maxing out your credit card.
Silver service
Australia's secret service: inside the world of a butler
Stephanie Gardiner Instead of whispering into their cufflinks and protecting the president, a secret service is at work in Australia, cooking, cleaning and maybe even making the odd covert helicopter trip for fresh...
Dog gone
China's million-dollar dog
Sarah McInerney An 11-month-old Tibetan mastiff male puppy has gained the title of the 'world's most expensive dog' after being bought for $1.5 million in China.
Tour drop
Economic downturn puts freeze on Antarctic tourism
The economic downturn has frozen enthusiasm to travel to the Antarctic, with tourism operators reporting a sharp downturn in bookings.
Architecture award winners
The winners of the 2009 Australian Institute of Architects state and territory architecture awards.
