Coffs Harbour

Hollywood actor Russell Crowe announced plans on June 16 to build a film studio on Australia's east coast, amid a rush of movie productions Down Under.

The Oscar-winner said the studio would be constructed in Coffs Harbour, south of Brisbane, at a sprawling pre-existing resort complex.

Belgium’s Thierry Neuville won the season-ending Rally Australia in Coffs Harbour on Nov. 19 to clinch second place in the World Rally Championship.