Month: April 2012

Australian operatic tenor Stuart Skelton will perform in the English National Opera's new production of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman."

Matt Corby was in town recently to play a few shows. Awesome! One problem though, tickets were rarer than smiles on the tube and went quicker than a …

ASK THE EXPERT | My brother-in-law has Dutch citizenship. Will this enable him to live and work in the UK?

An Anzac day message from Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Mr John Dauth AO LVO, to Australians living in the UK.

The Mars Volta have been added to the Hard Rock Calling line-up in London, joining Soundgarden and Aussie legends Cold Chisel.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | The Queen might be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year but one of Australia’s treasures is celebrating its silver jubilee this week. Plus we get the lowdown on Rachel from The Voice and check in on the Ent Cent.

Jimmy Barnes sings “standin' on the outside lookin' in” and that’s exactly the way I feel over here. Having lived in the UK for a few years I find myself taking every opportunity to fly the Aussie flag. And to celebrate classic Aussie rock.

There’s bountiful markets in London but our resident adventurer may have just stumbled on the most relaxed one yet — Spitalfields Markets. Ticking off #47 on her London Top 100 list, she also came across a curious little lane that may just serve the best curries in the world.

ASK THE EXPERT | I am in the UK on a student visa and interested to find out more about the new immigration route for graduate entrepreneurs.

Nicole Kidman to lead a host of Aussies set to shine at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Australian acting legend Cate Blanchett is wowing London's theatre-going public with an energetic but moving depiction of isolation in the Sydney Theatre Company's new production "Big and Small" at the Barbican.

The crème de la crème of Australian designers showcased their wares at the recent L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, as models, celebrities and fashion-conscious consumers headed along to catch a glimpse of the latest trends and styles.

BACK in Oz, before heading to London, I hired a black London cab to chauffeur my dad, my bridesmaids and me to my wedding.

If you’re slightly confused as to the headline of Chris’s Kitchen this week, then you may not be familiar with Tim Minchin’s very popular song — ‘Prejudice’. Check it out. But before you do, another Aussie expat in London has a few culinary tips for you to enjoy.

RIGHT SAID ED | Forget Kony. Forget the Mayan prophecies. Forget Bieber, One Direction, Charlie Sheen (and any other headline grabbing celebs). Forget the Arab Spring and the US Elections. Forget everything! Because in 2012, London is all you need to know.

One of London’s hidden gems (and now a very popular tourist site) is the former fruit and veggie market, Covent Garden. Our resident adventurer headed down to see what the fuss was all about and tick off #76 on her London Top 100 list.

Former Australian Times Editor ASHLEA MAHER talks to the sweetly soulful songstress Bic Runga about stripping back symphonic performances and leaving her four-year-old son behind to return to the UK music scene.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We’ve had to work extra hard this week, scouring through Australian news and reports, to find other music news than the One Direction boys visiting Down Under. But we uncovered that Mossy is a 'pussy' and Prince is coming to Oz.

Check out the very best of Australian Times TV and our video interviews with Aussie music legends - Kate Miller-Heidke, Cut Copy, Cloud Control, The Jezabels and Alex Lloyd.

ASK THE EXPERT | Apparently the resident labour market test needs to be fulfilled before I can receive a UK Tier 2 Visa. Can you please tell me what this is?

Fasten your seatbelts and turn off all electric devices: Pam Ann has touched down in the UK and is ready to give London audiences the ride of their lives. Aussie Pam shares a couple nostalgic words about her homeland with BIANCA SOLDANI and explains the challenges involved in wowing her ...

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Spoilt rotten this Easter and left with a mountain of chocolate eggs not even an army of toddlers could destroy? Don’t despair! Our favourite Aussie chef has a few tips on how to turn the eggs into tasty treats.

BRON IN THE DON | There is no denying it any longer — spring has sprung in London and with every sunny day people flock to the green spaces across the capital to revel in the fresh(ish) air and sunshine. One green space that our London adventurer hadn’t checked out ...

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week we say farewell to an Aussie music legend; we throw our hat in the ring for the contemporary v classical music debate; and we get funky to 'the best cold beer' remix.

In the lead-up to Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray's performance in London on 12 April 2012, he spoke to Will Fitzgibbon about his new album Blue Sky Blue.

ASK THE EXPERT | Do you have any news on when this change is set to take place, as it might affect me?

With the tiny (and infamous) Caribbean nation of Cuba on the precipice of some historical change, MARK JONES wanted to explore ‘Castro’s Island’ before it disappeared forever.

THE Apollo has seen the darker side of the moon. I am of course referring to the amazing Aussie tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS), who have just wowed audiences at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

BRON IN THE DON | It may be surprising to find a specific British high street store on London’s Top 100 list instead of ‘Shopping on Oxford Street’ or something similar. However there it is at #29 — Topshop. And more specifically, the flagship store right at Oxford Circus.

Ordinarily, violence is justifiable against someone using their phone in a film screening, whether they’re making calls, receiving text messages or distracting you with bright lights as they check various sports scores.

Speedos have hit the headlines again this month thanks to Australia’s ‘Olympic swimwear war’. So in keeping with the theme, MARK REDDIE investigates the ‘Sunga’ and asks - if women have managed to move from the one-piece to the bikini, then is it not about time men caught onto the ...

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | The fine showing of sunny weather last week not only brought out the familiar aromas of steaks and fresh seafood grilled on the BBQ, but an old favourite of mine was making an appearance on the table too. Feta cheese, welcome back!

American engineers and tradies struggling to find work at home are being encouraged to fill skills shortages in Australia's booming resources sector.

ASK THE EXPERT | How will the new UK Tier 2 Visa rules limit leave in this category?