Month: November 2014

Australia House, the High Commission in London, will host a public memorial to former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam this month. You must register by this Monday to attend.

There has been a Star Wars Lego awakening. Can you feel it?

Some of the best #putoutyourbats tribute photos as cricket lovers join extraordinary outpouring of grief for Phil Hughes.

Get your 10% discount on soaking up Turkey’s sun, sea and amazing culture with Topdeck.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD | If more men got health checks during Movember, if more people were prompted to volunteer to Crisis Relief, and if fewer women are targets of violence, isn’t raising awareness on its own achieving its goal?

Impressive. Most impressive. Star Wars fans eager to see the first teaser trailer for The Force Awakens might be forgiven for thinking this is the real deal leaked.

Bucketing through India to the backfire of a rickety rickshaw in aid of Motor Neuron Disease research.

The Cat Empire announce huge show at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall.

The mother of a newborn baby dumped into a drain has been charged with attempted murder.

Victorians in London have this week to vote in person for the Victorian state elections at the Agent Generals office.

Controversial British comedian Russell Brand says Australians must be unhappy with PM Abbott while promoting his new anti-capitalism book, 'Revolution'.

Australian actor and Thor’s alter ego, Chris Hemsworth, has been named the sexiest man alive for 2014 by People magazine.

Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, warns UN Security Council that tech savvy terrorists are a global threat.

A 2.5 metre great white has been caught in the shark nets off Australia’s Bondi Beach.

In a speech delivered to the Australian parliament Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, backed Tony Abbott’s push for a ramping up of trade between the two nations.

“It’s hard to confuse Tasmania and China, but I have.” - Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott.

The Brisbane G20 was a drama packed episode of boatfronts, backhanders, beers and koala bear diplomacy.

Surviving a 15,000 km charity trek across Australia, in a Star Wars Stormtrooper get-up, means snacking on lizards, snakes and other delicious items from the local roadkill deli.

Angry and offended Australians lash out at Australia’s PM for saying the country was nothing more than a couple of bushes prior to colonization.

British PM David Cameron has delivered a speech to Australia’s parliament, noting the two nations’ shared history and the need to defend shared principles, highlighting trade and the struggle against Islamic extremism.

Can you speak ‘Strayan? Fair dinkum, have a gander at this list of Aussie slang terms and phrases and see if you get the lingo.

Protesters bury their heads in the sand at Bond Beach to highlight lack of focus on climate change at G20 summit.

South Australia’s Barossa advertisement, set to the music of Nick Cave, has been crowned the best international tourism film.

Deployment of Russian ships near Australia ahead of G20 summit labelled a distracting “stunt” by Bill Shorten.

GIRL ABOUT LONDON | It's a big, bad, proper city after all; just try not turning into too much of a London jerk while you're at it.

UN told healthcare provided to asylum seekers is comparable to what is available in Australia and that “all but a few children will be out of detention” within months.

Australians are flocking to the USA and in increasing numbers, with cities like Los Angeles and New York doubling in popularity with Aussie visitors.

During the traditional APEC ‘silly shirts’ family photo, Abbott and Putin appeared to avoid direct eye contact, despite standing barely a metre apart.

Americans love Australia and they love Australians. The same can not be said of their opinion on our snacks and drinks, though.

Following APEC meeting with Tony Abbott, US president says he is asking all partner nations to review their commitment to the evolving campaign against Isis.

Many commentators have taken to reporting on her outrageous comments comically, but I don’t think Senator Lambie is a laughing matter. Here’s why:

Expat Explorer Report ranks Australia fourth for an expat experience, while the UK languishes near bottom for overseas living.

Latest expat survey reveals Australia is most popular destination for Brits living overseas, while UK politicians call for greater ties.

Seinfeld's parliament about nothing. Glorious mash-up of two great comedy shows.

Charge against AC/DC musician of conspiring to murder dropped in dramatic about-face by NZ police.

Extraordinary drama captured on film as fugitive gunman carjacks Seven News cameraman's vehicle before crashing into Noosa petrol station.

Taylor Swift has confirmed she will be touring Australia, but it will be a long wait for fans.

MAN ABOUT LONDON | So I dived into Tinder - mobile romance for the tech generation. It’s a bit like shopping for a mail order bride, though.

Phil Rudd, the drummer for legendary Australian rock band AC/DC, has been charged by NZ police for attempting to procure a murder and possession of drugs.

Politically colourful crowd gathered at historic state memorial service for Gough Whitlam, a ceremony rich in passion, pride, anger and humour.

VIDEO | Noel Pearson delivers rousing ‘this old man’ eulogy at Gough Whitlam memorial service.

The Australian government will be sending aid staff to help battle the Ebola virus is Africa, after gaining assurances from the UK.

Journalist takes to the streets of Hollywood to find out just how little Americans know about Australia.

Only in Australia: Car broken down, no worries mate take your plane to the pub.

London mayor gives full support to new report urging changes to Britain’s visa regime in order to harness the “energy and optimism” of Australia and other Commonwealth nations.

Coffee aficionados from Australia and New Zealand have been running a successful coffee shop in London that makes Starbucks look like McDonalds.

Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s ‘claim that his Direct Action plan to meet Australia’s ‘world leading’ carbon emissions reduction target is vindicated by the UN has been mocked by political opponents and the Climate Change Authority.

5 tips to finding out if he really wants to commit to you.

Swapping London and New York for higher incomes in Shanghai and Singapore is paying off for the many Aussies spread across the region. Indeed, more Australian expats earn top dollars abroad than other expat nationalities.