Around 200 generous revellers gathered in Australia House’s ballroom on Friday 19 April to fundraise for Legacy London.

THE EXPAT FACTOR | Kelly Lovelady is the founding Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of London’s all-Australian chamber orchestra, Ruthless Jabiru. With an incredible passion for music Kelly has an ambitious creative vision for the orchestra which is on the verge of being realised. The upcoming concert at Australia House marks an exciting moment for Kelly, the Australian members of the orchestra, and the Aussie expat community in the UK who have the opportunity to witness and support what will be a world-class performance.

Australia House will open its doors in the name of charity on Thursday 16 May, as it plays host to a quiz night to raise money for the Spinal Research Foundation.

London’s all Australian chamber orchestra, Ruthless Jabiru, will perform at Australia House in London on 9 May 2013.

Good Living Street, a book by Professor Tim Bonyhady, gives an extraordinary account of Viennese life and culture in the early 20th century. Barry Humphries discussed the book with the author at Australia House.

Australia House last night played host to the London launch of the rebranding of South Australia in a gala event attended by prominent Australians in the UK, Aussie expats and South Australian UK supporters.

Australian Dame Edna Everage has added culinary critic to her long list of talents, after guest judging a special episode of MasterChef for Comic Relief alongside High Commissioner Mike Rann.

On Thursday 14 March Australia House played host to an intimate tasting session of Cullen Wines, led by Emma Cullen, and hosted by the Western Australian Government European Office.

The Australian High Commissioner to Britain, Mike Rann, has used his first speech to the Australian business community in the UK to reiterate support for a strong partnership across business, government and communities between Australia and the UK.

On Thursday 7 February Australia House played host to the UK launch of a book detailing the history of a Tasmanian and Australian wilderness icon – Frenchmans Cap.

Australians in London and the UK will play a key role as overseas electors in Australia’s federal election when they cast their votes on 14 September.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN UK | There is no shortage of ways Australians can celebrate Australia Day 2013 in the UK, including at parties being hosted by our favourite pubs and clubs across London town. However, there are also a number of alternative ways to celebrate – with Aussie film classics, music and Aussie comedians helping you laugh your way through the weekend.

The Anniversary Gala of the Tait Memorial Trust is a yearly opportunity to showcase young Australian talent in the UK supported by the Trust’s programs. This year took on a special significance, with the celebration of three big anniversaries.

Be first out of the starting gates in the race to win your place at London’s most prestigious Melbourne Cup gathering at Australia House.

It may be happening 16,000 km away, but that doesn’t mean Australians in foggy London can’t embrace the glitz, glamour and sunshine of the “race that stops a nation” – Melbourne Cup.

On 4 September, Ruby UK – a global women’s networking group – hosted a reception at Australia House in London. The event was in support of the charity Dress For Success, which assists disadvantaged women find employment.

LET’S hope Australian Sports Minister Kate Lundy’s rowing technique is well honed. She will be rowing the length of the Eton rowing course when Australia finish behind Great Britain on the Olympic medal tally after a bet she had with British sports minister Hugh Robertson.

“There are two types of people in this world”, says Ken Smith, Queensland’s Agent-General and Trade Commissioner in London, “Queenslanders, and people who want to be Queenslanders”.

The Australian lawyer of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wants the federal government to find out why London airport staff told her she was on a watch list needing special approval to return home.