New engine could make UK to Australia flight in four hours
A breakthrough in a rocket-powered superplane project has been revealed by jet experts.
A breakthrough in a rocket-powered superplane project has been revealed by jet experts.
TOP TEN | Staying in London this Christmas? Say “goodbye” to seafood and backyard cricket, and “hello” to mulled wine, roasts, log fires and ice skating. We've shortlisted our Top Ten Christmas activities in London, so you can make the most of this festive season.
It’s every Australian in London’s dream. To be quoted in the Evening Standard, and be admired and feted by commuters city wide. For ANNA BOW, the fame and glory was almost in reach, until a blonde in skinny jeans stole her limelight.
ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | One of the key factors in being a successful leader is the ability to connect and build rapport with those around you. When it comes to effective communication, face-to-face will always win out over texts.
Some of the best sky in world can be seen in Australia's mountains in winter. Titled 'heart tree stars' this shot captures the beauty of the Milky Way from rural Australia.
INTERVIEW | Whilst Australia has already discovered the pop-infused indie garage outfit San Cisco, the rest of the world is just about on the verge of catching on. Ahead of the UK release of their new EP, The Beach on 10 December, PAUL JUDGE catches up with the band as ...
Tame Impala has won the J Award for Australian Artist of the Year, with the Rubens taking out the Unearthed J Award category.
REVIEW | Judith Lucy’s Nothing Fancy is irreverent, awkward, hilarious and uniquely Australian.
REVIEW | A must-see for film buffs, the V & A Hollywood Costume Exhibition even has a few surprises for the discerning Australian viewer.
REVIEW | Darren Hanlon @ Surya, London.
As late evening sets over the wheat paddocks of Western Australia, one reader snaps this shot to share a little piece of home with us here in the UK.
Looking for somewhere you can have a pint and a punt (the English punt, not the Aussie), all served up with a side of history? Our Oxford Aussie local, AMBER ROSE, shows us her city as seen through the bottom of a glass.
REVIEW | Ordinary Darkness by Shaky Islands Theatre at Hen and Chickens Theatre in Highbury, London.
INTERVIEW I Ashleigh Lawrence talks to PAUL BLEAKLEY about filming in Bournemouth, honing her craft in LA and how ‘webisodes’ could be the making of young Aussie actors.
Hypnotic second offering from Perth’s Tame Impala.
The once steady stream of Aussies to London and the UK, seeking culture, challenge and, in later years, money, seems to be on the verge of reversing fortunes. UK Home Office research released last week shows that a distinct trend in UK professionals pursuing opportunities abroad.
Australian singer/songwriter has been part of the Australian music industry for over a decade, through thick, thin and fluctuating music tastes. Here he talks to GEORGE KATRALIS about the musical ride from Gympie, Queensland to “citizen of the world”.
Australian folk singer/songwriter Darren Hanlon has had a career spanning more than a decade, five solo albums, three EPs and eight singles. If you haven't heard of him yet, GEORGE KATRALIS tells you why you should have.
It’s every Aussie’s dream. Starting your own business in the UK that guarantees you not only a free-flow of diet-friendly and delicious wine, but also earns you the attention of Richard Reed and Richard Branson. For Aussie entrepreneur Nicole Lambe, this dream is now a reality with Golightly Wines.
Unfavourable opinion polls and learning Croc footwear is more popular than you — it’s been a difficult week for Tony Abbott.
ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | The key to being a leader is communicating a clearly defined vision. Once the vision is clear, a leader inspires people to action.
Deprived of the live atmosphere of his favourite Australian sports, PAUL BLEAKLEY explores the UK alternative at Millwall FC.
Australian mezzo-soprano Lauren Easton sings as part of Glyndebourne Opera's 2012 Tour.
REVIEW | The voice of Tourism Australia’s 2012/13 campaign, Dewayne Everettsmith, releases his first single — “It’s Like Love”.
Ahead of her first UK stand-up show since 1999, Judith Lucy talks to GEORGE KATRALIS about her journey up through the ranks of Australian comedy, and what she would do with Ryan Gosling if she had the chance.
It’s at #ImaCelebrity and all over my nightly ITV2, but for this Australian viewer, the UK reality TV phenomenon I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here should be trending at #ImaBoredViewerGetMeAwayFromThisMonotony. And I’m pretty sure I’ve seen bigger spiders in my bathroom.
On the opening weekend of the brand new multi-million dollar Perth Arena, INXS drummer Jon Farriss announced to a 15,000+ crowd that INXS would no longer be touring live.
As an Australian living in Oxford, AMBER ROSE hopes to convince fellow Australians that there is life outside of London, and a pretty good one at that.
TWEETS OF THE WEEK | Barack Obama's "four more years'' victory tweet has had 802,216 retweets and counting, a twittersphere record. However, some other tweeters aren't quite as happy. So unhappy in fact, they think they might have better luck in Australia.
ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | How to make the most of networking opportunities at Christmas functions, whilst still enjoying the champagne and canapés.
Award-winning Australian musical The Hatpin makes its European debut in London, retelling the chilling true story of one mother’s desperate plight to retrieve her missing child.
When heading home to Australia there is a lot to think about, but securing employment for when you get back tends to come high up the list. Read our guide to writing a resume to help you secure that all-important interview, and clear the first hurdle in finding work on ...
All in the name of investigative journalism, PAUL BLEAKLEY goes undercover (no one ever suspects ... the mime) and embraces the quintessential Aussie in London experience: Sunday at Clapham’s The Church.
In the current environment, many lenders can no longer provide expat or non-resident investment (BTL) loans, and others have adopted much more stringent criteria. There are some very important points to note right now, if you plan to buy or manage your UK home or investment property from Australia.
There is nothing quite like that feeling of standing in an empty country field, staring up at a million stars set against a deep expanse of black. Help recreate that feeling with the winning images of the Royal Observatory’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
Flight Facilities are a vibrant DJ duo already making waves in Australia, and now working their magic across the US and Europe in an action-packed tour. They chat with ALEX IVETT ahead of their London gig.
ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | Sometimes the hardest part of writing a speech is deciding what you are going talk about.
Can Australians tell a tale to top all others? Come find out at the London Storytelling Festival, where three Australians - comic and radio presenter Sarah Bennetto, screenwriter and comic Deborah Frances-White and comic storyteller Asher Treleaven — will entertain and engage with their funny fables.
This year Halloween is right in the middle of the week, which means you’ve got two weekends to celebrate it! If you haven’t had your fill of frights, here are this weekend’s eeriest events and activities around London.
Let’s light up the sky! Aussie’s love a display of pyrotechnics better than anyone, so this Guy Fawkes Day we’re sure to help show the locals how to celebrate in style. Here’s our picks for the best places in the east, south, west and central London to watch the fireworks ...
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