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“This may be the last chance Australian fans have to see one of the greatest rock bands in history,” — band promoter Paul Dainty.

The world falls in love with Australian story-telling as 17 Aussie produced feature films are set to hit international cinemas in 2014.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report showing that Aussies consume higher levels of alcohol than most other countries in Western Pacific Region, but lower than those in Europe — or should we say Russia?

I Wanna Marry Harry: The Bachelor style reality television show where 12 hopeful American women are conned into believing they are vying for the affections of Prince Harry.

Pearl Jam sold more than 31.5 million records in the U.S, and an estimated 60 million worldwide. They outlasted and outsold many of their contemporaries from the alternative rock genre. They are still here and still making themselves heard.

Budget 2014: It's more than just cuts to welfare, education and health you know ...

Hot Aussie band Sheppard have developed markedly even in the few months since we last saw them here.

X-Men: Days of Future Past star Hugh Jackman reveals to fans that he suffered his second skin cancer scare in less than a year.

THE VOICEbox | Week 2: More auditions and crazy mums as the battle of the judges hots up.

"It’s the people and their stories that make Australia great. The scenery isn’t bad either.” - John Bishop

Crew working on the soap Neighbours have voted to take industrial action against production company FremantleMedia over stalled EBA negotiations.

Another stellar cast for Night at the Museum 3, this time visiting the British Museum, welcomes Australian Rebel Wilson to the fold.

Forget Star Wars 7, mate. This is the instalment we’ve been waiting for and it’s a fair dinkum, bloody beauty.

MasterChef Australia season 6 plans to re-capture their strong following by showcasing Australia's best amateur cooks yet.

THE VOICEbox | Week 1: What we already know and didn’t really need to know about The Voice Australia 2014.

The Griswolds are making you an offer you can’t refuse - download their new EP, absolutely FREE!

Staring Robert Pattinson and Guy Pearce and filmed in Australia, The Rover explores a dystopian world where economies have collapsed and crime is the new commodity.

REVIEW | Offering a more up-beat set than on their last tour, the John Butler Trio rocked Brixton with melodic solos and funky renditions of fan favourites.

“I am always looking for the right script to bring me home to Australia, “said Nicole Kidman about her latest project, 'Strangerland'.

Jazz singer Cathi Ogden has just returned to her London base having performed sold-out shows back in Australia.

Kylie Minogue has revealed that 'The Rose' would have been her first song choice if she were competing on The Voice.

Neil Finn says his early life was guided by three major things. His Mum’s strong beliefs in Catholicism, family sing-a-longs and his big brother, Tim.

As lead singer in AC/DC, Brian Johnson is used to dangerous, high-octane rock n roll music (not to mention the lifestyle that goes with it). But the Gateshead born 64-year-old also gets his hazardous kicks from his other love - speed racing vintage sports cars.

The Block host Scott Cam has prevented Asher Keddie from making a clean sweep of the Logie Awards by taking out the Gold Logie.

John Butler discusses his band’s new album ahead of this week’s hugely anticipated UK tour.

Neil Finn is a songwriting genius. Ahead of his UK tour we consider his best five masterpieces, in the form of Crowded House and Split Enz love songs, to get you in the mood.

After swapping her stage dungarees for heels and sparkles, Once We Lived Here star Melle Stewart has a quick chat before hitting the West End.

AC/DC make official statement about health of Malcolm Young in response to split speculation while singer insists the band will keep playing.

Hard, brash and bloody loud. That describes most Australians but there are a few of us that rocked it more than just about anyone else on the planet. Hellraizers of Aussie rock, we salute you.

AC/DC founding guitarist Malcolm Young is seriously ill and unlikely to perform live or record again, according to Choirboys frontman Mark Gable, fuelling rumours of the band's imminent retirement.

There are reports that Australian rock band AC/DC is set to 'split'.

Some days you wake up thinking about chicken parma. Don’t fight it, just find it ... in London!

Australian Samantha Jade has received a nomination for this year's World Music Awards in Monaco, along with Missy Higgins and Kylie Minogue.

Theatre review | Once We Lived Here @ King’s Head Theatre, London

The Rolling Stones have announced the date of their return to Australia after the British rock band was forced to postpone their March tour.

Australian actors Hugh Jackman and Margot Robbie have been honoured at Empire magazine's annual awards shindig held in London.

ARIA Award-winner Jessica Mauboy, who has been invited to perform at the iconic Eurovision song contest, says she'll perform a powerful new song.

As talented Australians continue to cook up success in England, KRIS GRIFFITHS finds out about the executive chef of the iconic National Dining Rooms, Simon Duff

The Rolling Stones have flown out of Perth Airport bound for Abu Dhabi, but will return for a tour of Australasia in October.

WORLD'S BEST BEACHES | TripAdvisor 2014 top beaches lists

Rolling Stones cancel Perth concert. Rest of Australasian tour remains in limbo following the death of L'Wren Scot, girlfriend of Mick Jagger.

In Australian soaps such as Home and Away, Neighbours, Sons and Daughters, The Flying Doctors and Prisoner Aboriginal characters are notable by their absence.

Kylie Minogue has spoken of her admiration for the scapegoat Miley Cyrus and the cool younger generation of the royals.

Can’t wait for the John Butler Trio to hit the UK in April? Till then, whet your appetite with these classic clips of JBT live.

How Steve Irwin died in an horrific stingray attack has been described in graphic detail by the man who filmed the Crocodile Hunter's death.

REVIEW: Cathi Ogden gives stellar performance at album launch in London.

Cate Blanchett has won the best actress Oscar, while Catherine Martin has won two Academy Awards on a big night for Australia.

Catherine Martin has taken the Academy Award for Production Design for her work on The Great Gatsby, becoming Australia's most prolific Oscar winner.

INXS REVELATIONS: Michael Hutchence band-mates in tell all interviews as albums sit at numbers 1 and 2 on Aussie charts.

Some of the best examples of the dry, irreverent and ironic Aussie sense of humour can be found in our television commercials. Enjoy this top selection of the funniest Australian TV advertisements. What are your favourite classic adverts?