Month: January 2013

In 2004 Australian Sarah Kendall became the first comedienne to be nominated for Perrier Award in almost a decade. Now she's bringing her hilarious and unique brand of political comedy to Soho Theatre from 5-9 February. Get in quick for your chance to catch this critically acclaimed Aussie stand-up comedienne ...

Ruby UK, a network for professional women in the UK, kicked off its first event for the year with the theme, “New Year, New You” at Whole Foods Market. It provided a unique opportunity for Aussie women in London to exchange ideas, share knowledge and become inspired.

SUBCULTURE SLEUTH | This week our sleuth tries to cement his reputation as 'the chav whisper' by going undercover, complete with camouflage to pass undetected into their ranks.

With so many city breaks available you could experience a different culture, cuisine and lifestyle once every couple of months

The Australian waitress who claimed to have slept with One Direction star Zayn Malik while his girlfriend Perrie Edwards was rehearsing with her band Little Mix has been bombarded with death threats and abusive phone calls after the friend that introduced the pair posted her phone number on Twitter.

It is hard for an Aussie to live in the UK and not notice the pervasive influence of class, woven into the cultural fabric of English society. Whilst the idea of an Australian classless society may be an 'egalitarian myth' , it is, as CATHERINE BURRELL argues, an important part ...

One Direction star Zayn Malik has reportedly cheated on his pop-star girlfriend Perrie Edwards with an Aussie waitress after meeting her at London nightclub DSTRKT last week.

I’m about to say something quite controversial. One of my favourite cafes in London is not Antipodean. It’s the Turkish café at the end of my street.

Whilst London was shivering through the recent cold snap, Sydney was sweating through a heatwave. This photo captures Sydney Harbour on one of those 40 degree nights - sun and cocktails by the sea.

London is a city of living history - of historic sights, famous figures and hidden stories. It is a history present in everyday life, from the streets we walk to the pubs we drink in. PAUL BLEAKLEY discovers five of London's best pubs with a past - where you can ...

POSTCARDS FROM JIMEOIN | Fair Dinkum mate. Jimeoin writes us a postcard from monsoonal Queensland ahead of his UK tour.

BRON IN THE DON | At #93 on the Timeout London Top 100, the London Transport Museum helped bring the history of the city’s transport system to life for our resident adventurer.

Thousands of Australians have gathered in London at events across town to celebrate Australia Day. With music, comedy, and epic Aussie Day parties on at pubs in all parts of London, it was hard to escape the festive spirit.

SUBCULTURE SLEUTH | This week's sleuthing leads to an encounter with London's most bizarre and confusing subculture of them all - the Shoreditch hipster.

See this year’s Triple J Hottest 100 countdown full list. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s ‘Thrift Shop’ is the winner of the poll.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | Maze Grill’s Head Chef Chris Arkadieff has recently added wild rabbit to the menu, with great success. Here he shows us his favourite rabbit recipe with Puy lentils.

EDINBURGH EXPAT | Yes, the rumours you heard are true, there are Aussies living in the UK OUTSIDE London. A new bi-weekly column explores what it’s like for the Australian expat in that strange new world — non-London.

Australian Times contributor Elizabeth Glanville and fellow writer Fiona McCready will launch their debut novels, The Imaginist and Patchwork, in Camden on 21 February.

TUBE TALK | This Australia Day let's 'Aussify' the Tube.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN UK | This Australia Day 2013 in London, why don't you celebrate in true Aussie style by laughing along with some of Australia's best comedians at Clapham Grand's Comedy Carnival. Featuring a fantastic Aussie line-up, with Big Colin Cole, Brisbane's Benny Boot and Pete Jonas from Melbourne, ...

As term deposits and savings account interest rates decline in Australia, is now the time for Aussie expats to think seriously about switching their cash-only investments and into higher growth investments, including shares?

AUSTRALIA DAY IN UK | Where were you last Australia Day? And what are your plans this time around? Our writers reflect on their Australia Day experiences, both in the UK and back home, and share their ideas to make this year one to remember.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Every year the Triple J Hottest 100 Countdown provides the soundtrack to Australia Day celebrations around the country. You might be tuning in from the UK this year, but you can still make sure you catch all the action this Australia Day by streaming it live.

Clarence House has today released lists of the gifts received by the Royal Family in 2012 when on overseas tours. Whilst in Australia, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall received 89 presents, including food, wine, books, pins and baby booties.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN UK | With Australia Day falling on a Saturday in 2013, London is in for one hell of an Australia Day party. We’ve got the list of all the best Aussie celebrations on around town. Whether you’re in the east, south, west or north, rest assured there’ll ...

Australia is a nation of amazing natural beauty and beautiful landscapes. This Australia Day we bring you some incredible images of Australia as a little taste of home.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN UK | What could be more Aussie than quoting along to The Castle, eating a Cherry Ripe and having a beer. Well, it's all possible at the special Australia Day 'The Castle Quote Along' screening, hosted by the boys from Bogan Bingo.

Poor credit scores aren’t only a result of being a bad borrower. Of course, missing repayments and accumulating multiple debts isn’t going to look good on your credit report.

A rare collection of Penfolds Australian wines is to go on sale in London this month, with a price tag of £1.2 million.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN UK | Celebrate Australia Day in London 2013 with a special 'Sunday in the Apartment' at Australia House showcase of Australian talent. Special guests include stage and screen star Adam Garcia, Michael Falzon from the musical War of the Worlds and fashion designer Benjamin Mach ahead of ...

The UK may not be breaking records for sunny weather, inhabitants certainly have great choice of excellent DAB-radio stations. Here’s a list of some of the best.

UK shoppers do not evenly spread out their online shopping. Here are the most interesting trends in UK shopping for 2013.

UK SUBCULTURE SLEUTH | It is difficult to ‘come out’ in such a public forum, but it feels good to get it off my chest after all this time.

BRON IN THE DON | Covering 350 acres in central London, our resident adventurer discovers #53 in the Timeout London Top 100 — Hyde Park — holds many delights for locals and visitors alike.

Nude Espresso is a place of familiarity, like receiving a warm hug from an Antipodean relative. It's a place where visiting family can be eased into London life; or of casual lunches with friends and morning after breakfasts, before wandering on to nearby Brick Lane.

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, ...

Kylie Minogue will concentrate on her acting career after splitting from long-time music manager Terry Blamey, according to a report in the UK.

Last week, readers were treated to the first five of London’s Top 10 best-kept secrets — until now. GEORGE KATRALIS is back to give you the next five on his list of this city’s hidden sights and secret delights.

Australian comic Nick Sun is performing his stream of consciousness, absurdist free form, free-wheeling 'Death is a Work in Progress' show at Soho Theatre. Performing three shows only from Thursday 17 January - Saturday 19 January, Aussie fans should get in quick.

TWEETS OF THE WEEK | It may have only been unveiled to the public for a few hours, but the portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge is already attracting a strong reaction on Twitter. Whilst some have tried to make improvements to the picture, others have offered condolences to a ...

The first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge by Paul Emsley has been unveiled to the public at the National Portrait Gallery, and is already diving opinion with its ‘realistic’ portrayal of Kate Middleton.

A late summer evening in created the perfect conditions for this amazing shot of one of the highest peaks in the Alps, the Matterhorn.

AUSSIE TIMES TOUGH MUDDER ATTEMPT | Filled out over the festive season? Well, we have the solution. Aussie Times has signed up for Tough Mudder UK on 4 May and we want you to join us. If an 18km roll around in the mud won’t shift that Heathrow Injection, nothing ...

REVIEW | Well known for its excellent coffee and convivial hospitality, Lantana is already a stalwart favourite amongst the London Aussie expat crowd. However, as PADDY MCCRAE discovers, there is now another reason to add it to your list of regular haunts — the sublime ‘shin dig’ offered at their ...

Fans of Wilbur Smith will enjoy Aussie author Tony Park’s latest thriller, African Dawn — a tense and pacey read through the stories of three families in Zimbabwe.

TUBE TALK | It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.

Australian-born Claudia O’Doherty brings her eccentric ‘this is not comedy’ comedy show, The Telescope, to Soho Theatre from 9 - 12 January.

Ruby UK wants to help you kick-start a happy and successful 2013 with a healthy 'tasting tour' of Whole Foods Market Camden. A great opportunity to meet other professional women in London over coffee and breakfast. Tickets for the 30 January event are £5 and available through the Ruby UK ...

A comedy night for the insatiably sci-curious - stand-up mathematician Australian Matt Parker, geek songstress Helen Arney and TV experiments guy Steve Mould explore who we are and where we come from in their new show ‘Life, Oh Life’ at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London.

IT remains one of the most in-demand and fast-paced employment sectors on the planet, and Australia is no exception