Mat. McHugh holds his own in London
REVIEW | Seeing Mat. McHugh step onto the London stage without a band behind him was an exciting prospect and The Beautiful Girls frontman quickly introduced the crowd to his solo repertoire.
REVIEW | Seeing Mat. McHugh step onto the London stage without a band behind him was an exciting prospect and The Beautiful Girls frontman quickly introduced the crowd to his solo repertoire.
The Beautiful Girls frontman, Mat. McHugh, is finally ready to introduce himself to the world.
What can you say about this Indian summer, other than it's a gift from heaven.
The Mediterranean region of Turkey is a true eye opener resplendent with gorgeous scenery, exciting natural attractions and friendly locals. And the best way to see this Turkish delight is by joining a jeep safari.
Tim Martin chats to Michael Hohnen ahead of his European tour with Australian musical genius, Gurrumul, and finds out just who is the man that lives in Gurrumul’s shadow.
The newly unveiled singer of INXS says he could never hope to fill the gap left by the late, great Michael Hutchence.
UK law does not require that you have a written will, however without a valid will your estate will be distributed according to a predetermined legal process.
What is the process to appeal against the decision of the British High Commission in connection with a UK Spouse Visa?
Our resident Aussie in the heart of Deutschland, Liv Hambrett, impresses upon us why it would be a crime to miss
MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Aussie musicians living below the poverty line, INXS heading in a new direction and calling all amateur directors.
Bruce from Adelaide and Sheila from Brisbane live in this week's Our House in Brentford Dock.
RIGHT SAID ED | I'm not too sure whether to love an 'Indian summer' or not! Of course I love any opportunity when the sun decides to shine in England and I can do as the Poms do and find the nearest green space, strip naked and marinate in the ...
CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Are you a little bewildered when buying and eating fish in the UK? Puzzled about what is Dab? Mystified about whether whiting is the same. And just downright confused why you can’t find snapper!? Dismay no longer, as Chris Ark answers all those fishy questions.
Ahead of this week's AFL grand final, we take a look at the best speccies, greatest kicks and biggest hits that YouTube has to offer. Here's our top 5.
Backpackers show "Aussie spirit" by volunteering to help repair farms in cyclone devastated north Queensland.
The hymn-like quality of Gurrumul's latest album, Rrakala, makes it perfect for a lazy Sunday morning, with songs of family and home, ancestors and intimacy with the earth a reminder of what Australians often miss when abroad.
GO HARD OR GO HOME | I love travelling, but lately I’ve realised this love is not as unconditional as it once was.
What is it about being approached by a salesperson in a clothing store that turns men into spineless whimpering children?
RIGHT SAID ED | It was my birthday last week and as I prepared to celebrate turning yet another year 'younger', it dawned on me that sometimes in England, the Poms have things round the wrong way a little.
REVIEW | Watching Peter Knight and Dung Nguyen’s Way Out West Sextet at the Pizza Express Club in Soho and it is clear that this Aussie group are taking International jazz to the next plateau.
When can I apply for my UK Tier 2 Visa extension?
POLL POSITION | The Murdoch dominated Australian media landscape is set to face new scrutiny, with the government recently announcing an inquiry into the industry.
Sometimes it’s best not to ask, don’t enquire, just walk away from Morris Dancers.
CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Australian Times is pleased to introduce a new regular columnist, Australian chef Chris Ark. An expert in the kitchen but also supremely knowledgeable in the perfect paddock-to-pan transition, Chris has relied on 15 years of experience to make him into one of the most exciting Aussie chefs ...
Why do a tour of Europe rather than independent travel? Sarah Blinco explores the benefits of a guided (yet budget) expedition, and all the unexpected things to fall in love with along the way.
It’s been several days since my first Oktoberfest experience and the recovery process is not going well.
This week’s best travel deals include awesome Aussie savings, Oktoberfest on the cheap and half price Morocco trips.
Deano from Tamworth, Josh from Sydney and Raquel from Market Bosworth live in this week's Our House in West Hampstead.
This is Oktoberfest! One of the biggest parties on the planet, Munich's 201 year old, three week festival of beer attracts tens of thousands of Australians amongst the millions of visitors every year.
GO HARD OR GO HOME: There is one skill that I did not expect to pick up when moving to London; the ability to survive a face-off with a fox.
Oktoberfest is on and to celebrate, we reveal what makes Munich's Beerfest one of the "greatest festivals on earth".
A helpful observation of greetings for new Aussie settlers to our motherland.
REVIEW | In the moments before The Jezabels took the stage at XOYO in Shoreditch, suspense and anticipation were sky high.
MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND: We join in honouring Aussie legend Cave, tell you about the 'most' exorbitant festival ticket ever and get a little bit excited about Mr Slim Shady.
REVIEW | Darren Hanlon has played many of London's “strangely shaped rooms” over the years, and the iconic 100 Club — a small venue on Oxford St which has boasted the likes of The Rolling Stones and The Clash — provided the perfect, intimate setting to conclude his UK tour.
Australian singer songwriter Pete Murray has announced two London shows at Bush Hall this November.
ITCHY FEET | Summer is over and so it is back to bratwurst and steins for our intrepid travel columnist Liv Hambrett. And while she may still be pining for the Santorini sun, life in Deutschland is pretty good too.
Yacine from Springvale, Tony from Melbourne and Owen from Melbourne live in this week's Our House in Camden.
REVIEW | When the Spooky Men’s Chorale took to the stage at the Union Chapel, what followed was a masterclass in music, interspersed with dad jokes and sight gags.
Is there some way I can get a UK spousal visa because of my fiancée’s passport?
MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND: Could Melbourne be the next Austin, Texas? Are Hunters and Collectors coming back for good? And just who is Danielle de Niese?
REVIEW: Literally quite a few of London’s hippest kids jammed into the 02 Academy Islington for the rare honour of witnessing S.mouse, live.
GO HARD OR GO HOME: According to Sky News, wild swimming is a new "craze" sweeping through Britain where people swim in natural waterways, like rivers and lakes. Come again?
In recent years, manliness has found itself under assault by make-up companies, diet gurus and even breweries. But there are a group of Aussie men who are bringing the fight to the UK. Men, manly men!
Rod from Sydney and Chris from Melbourne live in this week's Our House in West Hampstead.
For most Australians, coming to live in London is certainly challenging and regularly frustrating, but altogether probably the most thrilling and rewarding experience of our lives. Occasionally though, the subtle British cultural quirks and London’s social idiosyncrasies wear down an Aussie’s typical cheer. The city gets the best of them; ...
REVIEW | We sat there staring into the storyteller’s shaded, deep set eyes as he spun uncomplicated yet incredibly moving yarns through his impressive song writing, all the while backing it up with a voice that is as solid, seemingly unchanging and Australian as Uluru.
INTERVIEW | “I think people are influenced by what’s gone before. When I learnt how to play songs, you fall in love with other people’s songs and you learn them and you start to write your own." Paul Kelly, September, 2011.
REVIEW: Despite being filled with some of Paul Kelly’s lesser known songs, the “dark, weird and difficult night three” as described by Kelly himself was not without highlights.
MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Stafford Brothers named hottest act in Aussie dance and Legacy goes new-age. Plus, guess who's hitting the UK this autumn?
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