New research has found that a whopping 11 million Brits are thinking of taking a job overseas within the next two years – a significant dent in the population – and a fifth of those would choose a new life down under…

The brand new Kurilpa Bridge – which has just been completed in Brisbane, Australia – is expected to become a ‘global drawcard,’ attracting visitors from all over the world with its striking, totally unique design featuring tall masts and wires…

By comparing the cost of items such as cars and food, new research has found that the cost of living in Australia and New Zealand is up to a third lower than it is in the UK – which is undoubtedly one of the key reasons that record numbers of Brits are upping sticks and starting a new life down under…

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is aiming to drastically change the citizenship test which was introduced by former Prime Minister John Howard, replacing it with a simpler test based on democratic values…

British Airways and Australian carrier Qantas are exploring the possibility of a potential merger, in which a dual company would be created and listed in both London and Australia…

Celebrities from Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe to superstar Kylie Minogue have been drawn to the huge spaces and beaches in Australia year after year, and as these places attest, they have good reason to stay a little longer. For Australia, long lambasted as a haven for crocodile chasing, barbeque loving, beach bums, has turned a corner. And while the land down under is still as relaxed as ever, they’ve come on leaps and bounds in terms of their architectural design. As you can see below, there really is some amazing property in Australia.

They may be on the far side of the world, but Australians have become renowned for their design prowess. The land down under may be most widely known for kangaroos, barbeques, beaches and year-round sunshine, but take a look round the place and you’ll soon discover the country is home to many stunningly beautiful properties. With literally thousands of miles of coastline dotted with beaches and fringed with forest and bushland, it’s not surprising then that the Australians have some of the most spectacular homes you’re ever likely to see.

Here are just seven of the best properties to be found in Australia, with a mix ...