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British comedian Simon Pegg has been talking up the delights of Perth on Twitter where he is currently filming an Australian crime thriller Kill Me Three Times.

INTERVIEW | Armed with a new record filled with colourful, creative tunes, Felix Riebl and his band The Cat Empire are primed and ready to embark on the next chapter of their stellar career. As KIEL EGGING discovers, the Melbourne ska sensation plan to make their 20 October show at...

THE WHOLE MEAL | What Julia Child really teaches is that cooking, like life, is something we cannot completely control. The challenge is learning to accept the kitchen disasters as an integral part of the journey.

INTERVIEW | In the UK to discuss his latest novella, The Amber Amulet, Western Australian author Craig Silvey tells TYSON YATES what he thinks makes for good Australian literature and how his next book has him juggling more ideas than he can hope to handle.

Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue has confirmed she will be joining series three of singing talent show The Voice UK, tweeting the news to her 1.8 million followers earlier today.

Australian rock band Cloud Control are set to kick off an epic UK tour, with two shows planned for London - XOYO on 23 September, and the O2 Academy Brixton on 17 October.

The Australia: Shifting Sands film program at the British Film Institute’s London Southbank centre this September explores the emergence of Indigenous filmmaking and the idea of 'landscape as character'.

INTERVIEW | Australian comedian David Quirk describes himself as a ‘veteran up-and-comer’ on the stand-up circuit, and is only now starting to receive the international recognition he deserves. His new show, Shaking Hands with Danger, is on at Soho Theatre 10-14 September.

Currently at the Finborough Theatre, Fishskin Trousers is a play about three lost people from different eras. Brett Brown, a young Australian actor stars as a scientist, stationed on the mysterious island of Orford Ness during the Cold War.

Famous newsreader, Ron Burgandy, aka Anchorman, has weighed in on the Australian federal election, recording a short video of support.

Australian singer Kath Haling is set to host a Big Birthday Blowout gig at Camden's iconic Under Solo Bar next Thursday 12 September.

Australian wines were victorious in categories across the board at the prestigious 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards held last night in London, including red, white and sweet fortified.

Australia’s notorious Spooky Men's Chorale heads to London for the final gig of their epic UK tour, at Islington's Union Chapel on 8 September.

AUSTRALIAN ELECTION 13 | As the federal election looms, we look at the top five quotes that have shaped the political careers of the two leaders who will go head to head in a bid to lead the nation: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his challenger Tony Abbott.

Producers of Home and Away have announced that they will film scenes in London later this year for an "exciting storyline" scheduled for 2014.

THE WHOLE MEAL | When following a strict diet, eating out whilst on holiday can prove a challenge. Luckily Berlin has a range of options suited to everyone, whether gluten-free, vegan or lactose-free.

Ali McGregor, renowned Australian cabaret and opera singer is doubling the fun at the London Wonderground this September. She is bringing her famous Late-Nite Variety-Nite Night to the Spiegeltent, as well as premiering her solo show, Alchemy.

Last Thursday night the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith played host to a wealth of Australian and New Zealand literary talent at a special Literary BBQ event.

INTERVIEW | World-famous Australian beatboxer Tom Thum has amassed over five million views of his recent performance at at TedX Talk in Sydney. When his versatile voicebox meets Jamie MacDowell award-winning approach to words and melodies, the result is a showcase of true talent. Catch them at London Wonderground this...

Beat the Heathrow Injection without a costly gym membership by getting fit for free in London with any of our top ten budget friendly exercise events.

A wealth of Australian and New Zealand literary talent will be on show in London this August at the Australian and New Zealand Literary BBQ in Hammersmith. It is a showcase event for the ANZ Festival of Literature and Arts planned for May 2014 in London.

The results are in. Australian Times readers have spoken, and here are their choices for the best Asian restaurants in London. From Vietnamese on Kingsland Road in Hoxton through to Bombay inspired okra fries in Covent Garden, we've got your next craving for a pho or gyoza covered.

INTERVIEW | Australian DJ Tom Loud is bringing his epic trip through time DJ set to London Wonderground. Hot Dub Time Machine is a interactive journey through sixty years of music, powered primarily through the enthusiasm of an eager crowd.

INTERVIEW | Celebrated as one of the rising stars on the Australian comedy scene, Ronny Chieng has quickly gone from unknown Melbourne University student to world-class performer. His new show; ‘The Ron Way’ is currently warming up in Edinburgh and will soon be served steaming hot at London’s Soho Theatre.

INTERVIEW | Award-winning Australian comedian Matt Okine has just wowed Edinburgh audiences, picking up a nomination in the Foster's Best Newcomer Award category. He chats to MICHAEL MCCORMICK ahead of his Soho Theatre run, where he will perform his hit show 'Being Black & Chicken & S#%t'.

INTERVIEW | Classic Australian drama Prisoner has been reimagined in the gritty TV series Wentworth Prison, set to screen on UK’s Channel 5 this week. PAUL BLEAKLEY chats to Aussie actress Nicole da Silva, who plays top dog Franky.

A Californian company called Organicares have added medical marijuana to Nutella, making it even more appealing to some consumers.

Industry insiders claim that Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue is the favourite to take the position left vacant by Jessie J on BBC talent program The Voice UK.

Australian Times needs your help! We're putting together a READERS CHOICE of the best Asian restaurants in London (from cheap and cheerful to high-end). Give us your suggestions and tips and your choice could make the top ten of the yummiest Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Indian there is to...

Australian chef Scott Hallsworth is set to achieve his dream of taking high-end Japanese flavours and making them accessible to all with his latest central London venture, Japanese izakaya 'Kurobuta'.

REVIEW | Experience the glamour and style of The Arch Hotel, with a meal at their contemporary brassiere HUNter 486. The only difficulty is having to leave at the end of the night.

Master of the Absurd, Australian comedian Sam Simmons, brings his unique, subversive and hilarious brand of comedy back to London's Soho Theatre with Shitty Trivia. Catch it while you can!

ORGANIC FOOD SPECIAL | The Whole Meal explores what it means to be 'organic' in the UK, how to choose organic and where in London to source the best produce.

ORGANIC FOOD SPECIAL | Buying organic in the UK is more affordable than in Australia, yet here the food trend is on the decline.

ORGANIC FOOD SPECIAL | Let’s get to the root of the hype by going straight to the source. We ask an organic vegetable, what’s your deal?

American distributors Anchor Bay Entertainment have apologised to producers of hit Australian film The Sapphires, saying they “regret any unintentional upset” over the cover on the film’s US DVD release.

Australian model Jessica Gomes has revealed that she turned down a role in Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines video clip, which has achieved over 40 million views on YouTube.

INTERVIEW | Named Best Newcomer at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the world is now Luke McGregor's oyster. His awkward quest to find the woman who will be his pearl is bared in My Soulmate is Out of My League, on at Soho Theatre until 17 August.

Academy award winner Cate Blanchett has appeared on late night television in the US talking Queens with host David Letterman.

INTERVIEW | Ahead of his 10 year anniversary European tour Carus Thompson talks about being a folk-singer-songwriter and why he will never be on a reality television show. Carus Thompson will play The Half Moon in Putney on Friday 9 August.

It's summer in the city, and the weather is fine. Celebrate the sun with the best comedians Australia has to offer in the UK. Our finest funnymen and women are UK bound, and we've got the top Australian comedy acts that will be gracing London's stage in 2013.

Acclaimed London-based Australian ballerina Jenna Roberts will take to the stage in Brisbane tomorrow night for her first performance on home soil.

London will host its first Australian and New Zealand Festival of Literature and Arts in spring 2014. A literary BBQ showcasing emerging AusNZ talent will be held in Hammersmith in August as a lead-up event.

London has been blessed with a sensational summer but like all good things it must soon come to an end. Make the most of the final days of the season at London's best summertime activities.

Donavon Frankenreiter, will perform tracks from his recently completed fifth full-length album Start Livin’ at the O2 Academy Islington in London on 10 August.

Australia: Shifting Sands launches at the British Film Institute’s London Southbank centre in September, exploring the story of Indigenous Australia through the medium of Indigenous filmaking.

Aussie stand-up comedian Celia Pacquola knows all about being Australian in the UK, following a 'gap year' in London in 2010. She shares her experiences this week at Soho Theatre, from 31 July for four nights only!

The Edinburgh Fringe is a chaotic place that is bursting at the seams with every kind of performance art that you could possibly imagine. To help navigate, POPPY DAMON has prepared a list of the top ten Australian acts performing at the festival.

REVIEW | The formula to a great musical is easy — catchy lyrics, energetic cast, punchy dialogue and a show-stopping finale. Luckily, Rock of Ages, has it all, offering a rollicking 80s romp through the rock annuals and a guaranteed great night out.

THE WHOLE MEAL | Look beyond the frills, and focus on what healthy eating really should be about; real food, made with your own hands, that tastes good and is even better for you.