Elicia Murray explores the island's natural highs.

A day in the Eden Project will fill you with hope for the future, Paul Edwards writes.

Island aims high Qualia, an exclusive, world-class luxury resort, will open on the secluded northernmost point of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef at the end of August, representing a $75 million investment by the island owners, Bob Oatley and his family, in the island.

When secrets become a big deal

The great outdoors, communal campfires, and the camaraderie of other "nomads" are all part of life on the road for those driving around Australia. Jeremy Gough reports.