It’s change-over time right now in the English capital. As a new flock of Aussies arrive to the joys of London life, many are also leaving. LIAM FLANAGAN found out that’s it is actually much harder to leave than it was to arrive.

I CAN’T believe how quickly 2011 has gone by. It seems like only a few days ago I was ringing in the New Year and promising myself that I would start pursuing my ultimate career as professional surfer/part time sandcastle builder.

An Australian’s time spent in the UK can be filled with any number of traditionally English experiences. But one is both easily experienced and a truly English cultural experience, going to see a pantomime.

I love London. But there is one London experience that just doesn’t sit well with me.

On any European travellers itinerary there are a few common destinations: Paris, Barcelona, London, Rome and of course… Amsterdam.

This weekend some of the greatest rugby players from around the world will line up at Twickenham Stadium for the “Heroes Rugby Challenge”.

I think I can speak for most Australians when I say that for Aussies, drinking a cup of tea is like shopping for anti-fungal cream – it’s not something that you would want your mates to see you doing.

What happens when you arrive in France with no transport, no French and no idea where you are staying? LIAM FLANAGAN found out.

Let me be clear from the beginning, when it rains (as a result of the Hydrologic Cycle, that’s right Mr Costello, I was paying attention in Year 9 Science!) it falls on EVERYBODY!!!

After only a very brief phone conversation, Liam Flanagan found out why Hannah Gadsby has quickly become one of Australia’s most successful comedians.

Most Australian’s come to London as a jumping point for their European travels, others come to climb a few rungs on the corporate ladder. Todd Savvas came to London for a different reason. His mission is simple, to connect all people to their own truth and spirituality.

For director Justin Kurzel, the decision to source local talent for his debut feature film Snowtown was a risky one. Enter local lad and first time actor Lucas Pittaway who plays the central character of Jamie Vlassakis. LIAM FLANAGAN sat down with the two men in London to chat about the film.

The chill is in the air, the scarves and coats have been wrenched from the back of the wardrobe and dusted off but the most ominous sign that winter has arrived… the cough!

It takes a great show to sell out a venue at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival but takes an even greater show to come back the next year with the same show, upgrade to a larger venue and sell it out once again. That’s exactly what The Boy With Tape On His Face did this year.

It was the story that painted South Australia as the serial killer capital of Australia and made a small country town a tourist attraction for all the wrong reasons. The “bodies in the barrels” case was seemingly made to be portrayed as a Saw style horror film yet director Justin Kurzel has taken a different path.

There’s an unspoken bond between Australians and the Irish. As travellers, we share a love of a night out, a good laugh and occasionally loutish behaviour at sporting events (all in good jest to be sure).

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.

This year will mark the sixth running of the Putney Bridge Animal Costume Race, an AFL Grand Final lead up event staged annually by the Putney Magpies London AFL football club.

The Beautiful Girls frontman, Mat. McHugh, is finally ready to introduce himself to the world.