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The Mars Volta have been added to the Hard Rock Calling line-up in London, joining Soundgarden and Aussie legends Cold Chisel.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | The Queen might be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year but one of Australia’s treasures is celebrating its silver jubilee this week. Plus we get the lowdown on Rachel from The Voice and check in on the Ent Cent.

Jimmy Barnes sings “standin' on the outside lookin' in” and that’s exactly the way I feel over here. Having lived in the UK for a few years I find myself taking every opportunity to fly the Aussie flag. And to celebrate classic Aussie rock.

Nicole Kidman to lead a host of Aussies set to shine at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Australian acting legend Cate Blanchett is wowing London's theatre-going public with an energetic but moving depiction of isolation in the Sydney Theatre Company's new production "Big and Small" at the Barbican.

The crème de la crème of Australian designers showcased their wares at the recent L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, as models, celebrities and fashion-conscious consumers headed along to catch a glimpse of the latest trends and styles.

If you’re slightly confused as to the headline of Chris’s Kitchen this week, then you may not be familiar with Tim Minchin’s very popular song — ‘Prejudice’. Check it out. But before you do, another Aussie expat in London has a few culinary tips for you to enjoy.

Former Australian Times Editor ASHLEA MAHER talks to the sweetly soulful songstress Bic Runga about stripping back symphonic performances and leaving her four-year-old son behind to return to the UK music scene.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We’ve had to work extra hard this week, scouring through Australian news and reports, to find other music news than the One Direction boys visiting Down Under. But we uncovered that Mossy is a 'pussy' and Prince is coming to Oz.

Check out the very best of Australian Times TV and our video interviews with Aussie music legends - Kate Miller-Heidke, Cut Copy, Cloud Control, The Jezabels and Alex Lloyd.

Fasten your seatbelts and turn off all electric devices: Pam Ann has touched down in the UK and is ready to give London audiences the ride of their lives. Aussie Pam shares a couple nostalgic words about her homeland with BIANCA SOLDANI and explains the challenges involved in wowing her...

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Spoilt rotten this Easter and left with a mountain of chocolate eggs not even an army of toddlers could destroy? Don’t despair! Our favourite Aussie chef has a few tips on how to turn the eggs into tasty treats.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week we say farewell to an Aussie music legend; we throw our hat in the ring for the contemporary v classical music debate; and we get funky to 'the best cold beer' remix.

In the lead-up to Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray's performance in London on 12 April 2012, he spoke to Will Fitzgibbon about his new album Blue Sky Blue.

THE Apollo has seen the darker side of the moon. I am of course referring to the amazing Aussie tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS), who have just wowed audiences at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Ordinarily, violence is justifiable against someone using their phone in a film screening, whether they’re making calls, receiving text messages or distracting you with bright lights as they check various sports scores.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | The fine showing of sunny weather last week not only brought out the familiar aromas of steaks and fresh seafood grilled on the BBQ, but an old favourite of mine was making an appearance on the table too. Feta cheese, welcome back!

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Kimbra now top of the pops, Jet landing low and some milestones for our Aussie icons.

Australian Times' Will Fitzgibbon spoke to Director of DV8 Physical Theatre, Australian Lloyd Newson, before going to see the much-discussed performance Can We Talk About This? at London's National Theatre.

Start getting excited for festival season with our list of the hottest UK musical events of the year.

Australian rockers Cold Chisel are coming to the UK. The legendary Aussie outfit, led by frontman Jimmy Barnes, have been named on the bill for this summer's Hard Rock Calling gig in London's Hyde Park on 13 July.

Our favourite Aussie chef in London has just returned from a week of driving and eating around the south coast of Ireland. And now Chris Ark tells us his favourite cut of lamb and how to make it succulently tasty.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Australian Times Music Editor Paul Judge returns to the hot seat after a month in Oz and is instantly back in the know with golden Aussie music news and gossip.

Talented Australian comedian Steve Hughes spoke to HANNAH CARRODUS about his philosophies on life, Aussie politics and the end of the world.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week we’ve got a lady right near the top of Aussie pop in Europe guest editing Music from the Motherland. Cathi Odgen is the go to woman for all Aussie musicians in the UK and she’s got a bit of advice for our aspiring...

Bilbao BBK Live is a three day music festival in northern Spain. One of the highlights of the European festivals circuit, it's a popular add-on for Pamplona's Running of the Bulls revelers. The 2012 line-up includes Radiohead and The Cure.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | The master Aussie chef of the London kitchens, Chris Ark, dishes up a delightful (and healthy) seasonal treat that is sure to have your mates coming back for more.

KRIS GRIFFITHS took to the stage at London's Scala to try out the latest We Sing karaoke game for the Nintendo Wii, with Peter Andre among others to choose from (or avoid) on the tracklist.

Bilbao BBK Live is a popular add-on option with travellers to the Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona.

Cody Simpson is the 15 year old Australian boy-wonder from the Gold Coast who is taking America (and the world) by storm.

Australian composer Brett Dean will be celebrated in a day-long London event at the Barbican this week.

Ahead of a huge evening in Hammersmith later this month for The Australian Pink Floyd Show, CONOR McGLONE got comfortably numb with Jason Sawford and talked everything from inflatable pigs to David Gilmour birthday parties.

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Our resident Aussie chef Chris Ark turns forager to sniff out some tasty treats for you and your kitchen.

Nicola Samer, co-founder of the exciting new theatre production company IronBark, spoke to BIANCA SOLDANI about promoting the work of Australian playwrights in the UK, her experience of the London theatre scene so far and her latest undertaking, Ruben Guthrie.

Australian band, The Jezabels, have won the seventh annual Australian Music Prize for their album Prisoner.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | BBC Radio 6 presenter Chris Hawkins guest edits Music from the Motherland this week to give you his thoughts on the state of Aussie music and where to next.

Sexy Aussie model Miranda Kerr makes her singing debut in a strange Japanese advertisement gone viral.

CHRIS' KITCHEN | This week Aussie chef Chris Ark takes us on a guided tour of the exotic ingredients you can use to bring Indian and African dishes to life in your kitchen.

REVIEW | On the back of his top spot on this year’s Triple J Hottest 100, Nathan Motton finds Gotye live in London seemingly uneasy on stage, uncomfortable with the added layer of commercial success.

Ruben Guthrie is the new Australian comedy production from internationally celebrated actor and playwright Brendan Cowell.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week's Music from the Motherland guest writers are the glamorous up-and-coming Aussie band in London, Bonfire Nights...

Australian comedian and television presenter, Adam Hills, named as a commentator for the London Paralympic games.

Australian editor Kirk Baxter was lost for words after causing a major upset at the 2012 Academy Awards.

Legendary acid house rockers The Stone Roses are set to headline V Festival 2012 along with The Killers. Tickets go on sale this Friday.

The hit Aussie film Red Dog has just opened in the UK after making over $20 million at the Australian box office last year and being hailed as a critical and commercial success.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Backpack Sounds continues its residency as guest editor of Music from the Motherland - and they're proud to present a tale of adventure from their favourite electric harpest! Introducing Miss Tara Minton...

CHRIS'S KITCHEN | Our Aussie chef from Claridge’s Restaurant, Chris Ark, gives us a taste of the sweet life with an Italian feast that will leave your mates (and the neighbours) drooling.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Growing up in Australia it was easy to immerse yourself in fresh Aussie music. Thanks to the nearly national coverage of the sainted Triple J, and the thriving gig and festival culture, any interested punter could stay on the cutting edge of cool. But what...

Liv Tyler's eagerly awaited music video for Givenchy has been revealed online with the smouldering US actress reworking an old Australian favourite in INXS's 'Need You Tonight'.

REVIEW | We’ve all got a chequered Australian past. But could yours destroy your life?