The Cocos (Keeling) Islands lie in the eastern Indian Ocean, about 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) northwest of the Australian city of Perth. Comprised of coral atolls and islands, the archipelago ...

With a population of just 600, this remote group of Australian islands is home to stunning natural attractions - and one of the world's most unique airports. The gorgeous necklace-shaped archipelago ...

And while it’s an effort to reach the far-flung paradise that’s closer to Indonesia than mainland Australia, within moments of arriving, I know I’m in for something special. The gorgeous ...

QantasLink begins its new non-stop service from Perth to the remote The Cocos (Keeling) Islands today, removing a previous ...

UPDATE: DESTRUCTIVE winds gusting up to 150km/h and heavy rain could batter the Cocos Keeling Islands on Christmas and Boxing Day. The category one cyclone is estimated to be 140 kilometres northeast ...

There are 27 coral islands in the group. Captain William Keeling discovered the islands in 1609, but they remained uninhabited until the 19th century. From the 1820s to 1978, members of the ...

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are severely affected by marine debris in the Indian Ocean The remote location and sheer volume of rubbish make the issue challenging to deal with Project Recon will ...

Sally Clarke loved collecting shells when she was growing up, but more than 40 years later she has decided to return her treasures to the place they came from. The Canberra-born artist moved to the ...