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Before arriving in London almost 12 months ago, I had already resigned myself to the prospect of a decent coffee free existence once UK based. All that changed with a visit to Allpress Espresso in Shoreditch, and the beginning of my love affair with antipodean coffee shops in London.

Hugh Jackman warned people not to bet on him ahead of the BAFTAs and he’s been proven right, losing out to Daniel Day-Lewis.

Australian singer Gotye has claimed three major awards at the Grammys, including the coveted Record of the Year gong for his smash-hit Somebody That I Used To Know.

Tim Minchin has confirmed the March dates for the UK tour of Jesus Christ Superstar will be postponed to October.

Artworks depicting a kangaroo and dingo are the subject of a British government export ban, delaying their Australian purchase.

Australian designer Dion Lee is one of six finalists competing for the International Woolmark Prize at London Fashion Week on 16 February 2013.

The recent dustings of snow in Oxford meant either grumbling about the cold (for the locals) or exciting photo snaps to send back home (for the Australians).

Ahead of the release of his first single, Telen Rodwell talks to ALEX BRUCE-SMITH about how he has managed to combine his two passions - humanitarian work and music.

INTERVIEW | Ahead of her role as Florence in Noël Coward’s 1920s classic The Vortex, Antipodean Kerry Fox has been busy practising her Charleston shuffle.

We may not have a definitive Australian "food" (besides pavlova), but the Australian influence can often be strongly felt in the style, flavours and presentation of dishes in Australian owned or operated cafes and restaurants. We've sourced five of the best London spots to find yourself a little taste of...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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,...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

REVIEW | Japanese food features heavily on every Australian's favourite dining experiences. With not one, but five Japanese favourites on my list back home, it's been a long search to find a replacement in London. This week I continued the hunt with Satsuma in Soho.

SECRET LONDON | London is a dynamic and vibrant city, and it can sometimes be hard to make sure you have your finger on the pulse. GEORGE KATRALIS lets us in on a few of his favourite off the beaten track London haunts with Part 1 of his Top 10...

INTERVIEW | Ahead of her UK tour with Brendan Cole’s Licence to Thrill stage show spectacular, dancing star Melanie Hooper talks to GEORGIA DAWES about growing up in the Australian ballroom dancing world and the rollercoaster ride of Dancing With The Stars.

Japanese snow monkeys have remarkably similar characteristics to humans, particularly when they're found relaxing in the hot springs. Aussie reader James Martin snapped this amazing shot of a monkey relaxing in the snow.

CBB TABLOID WATCH | Having spent more than half his life as ‘Toadfish’ on long-running Australian soap Neighbours, Ryan Moloney might be relishing the opportunity to distinguish himself from his long-term character Jarrod Rebecchi on this seasons Celebrity Big Brother. Finally, a reason to watch CBB. Come on Aussies —...

With tennis star Tommy Haas the latest celebrity to join the long list of Aussie celebrity visitors who have hugged a koala, and had a photo taken, we collect our favourite shots in one handy album. Because, who doesn't like looking at photos of koalas?

Long-time Neighbours favourite Ryan Moloney — better known to audiences around the world as Jarrod ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi — is rumoured to be appearing on this season of Celebrity Big Brother UK starting tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.

Sydney Harbour welcomed in 2013 with a $6.6 million fireworks spectacular themed 'Embrace' by the event's creative ambassador, Kylie Minogue.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Every year the Triple J Hottest 100 Countdown provides the soundtrack to many Australia Day celebrations around the country. Australians living in London and the UK can make sure they're still part of the event by voting now for their favourite songs of 2012.

New Year's Eve can be hard to organise, with the looming question ‘Am I having enough fun yet?’ hovering over us all. Whether you’re new in town or a seasoned London party goer, Australian Times is here to help. We’re debunking the oldest New Year traditions and giving you some...

The premiere of Les Miserables in Sydney stopped thousands of shoppers in their tracks, as Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe walked a red carpet that ran the length of Pitt Street Mall.

More than two decades after their hit Especially For You topped the charts, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will perform the song live for the first time this Friday.

BOOK REVIEW | In his new book Bali Raw, Bali resident Malcolm scott scratches the surface and exposes the unknown aspects of the popular tourist retreat.