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The once steady stream of Aussies to London and the UK, seeking culture, challenge and, in later years, money, seems to be on the verge of reversing fortunes. UK Home Office research released last week shows that a distinct trend in UK professionals pursuing opportunities abroad.

It’s every Aussie’s dream. Starting your own business in the UK that guarantees you not only a free-flow of diet-friendly and delicious wine, but also earns you the attention of Richard Reed and Richard Branson. For Aussie entrepreneur Nicole Lambe, this dream is now a reality with Golightly Wines.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | The key to being a leader is communicating a clearly defined vision. Once the vision is clear, a leader inspires people to action.

Deprived of the live atmosphere of his favourite Australian sports, PAUL BLEAKLEY explores the UK alternative at Millwall FC.

Australian mezzo-soprano Lauren Easton sings as part of Glyndebourne Opera's 2012 Tour.

REVIEW | The voice of Tourism Australia’s 2012/13 campaign, Dewayne Everettsmith, releases his first single — “It’s Like Love”.

Ahead of her first UK stand-up show since 1999, Judith Lucy talks to GEORGE KATRALIS about her journey up through the ranks of Australian comedy, and what she would do with Ryan Gosling if she had the chance.

It’s at #ImaCelebrity and all over my nightly ITV2, but for this Australian viewer, the UK reality TV phenomenon I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here should be trending at #ImaBoredViewerGetMeAwayFromThisMonotony. And I’m pretty sure I’ve seen bigger spiders in my bathroom.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | How to make the most of networking opportunities at Christmas functions, whilst still enjoying the champagne and canapés.

Award-winning Australian musical The Hatpin makes its European debut in London, retelling the chilling true story of one mother’s desperate plight to retrieve her missing child.

All in the name of investigative journalism, PAUL BLEAKLEY goes undercover (no one ever suspects ... the mime) and embraces the quintessential Aussie in London experience: Sunday at Clapham’s The Church.

In the current environment, many lenders can no longer provide expat or non-resident investment (BTL) loans, and others have adopted much more stringent criteria. There are some very important points to note right now, if you plan to buy or manage your UK home or investment property from Australia.

Flight Facilities are a vibrant DJ duo already making waves in Australia, and now working their magic across the US and Europe in an action-packed tour. They chat with ALEX IVETT ahead of their London gig.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | Sometimes the hardest part of writing a speech is deciding what you are going talk about.

You may think that the London Underground offers up the ultimate in awkward or unpleasant experiences when it comes to public transport travel, but maybe that's because you haven't yet experienced the latest craze in Aussie comedy: public transport pranking.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | With so many options from which to choose, it’s often tough to select a decent bank that will service all your financial needs. The Commonwealth Bank is such a bank, with an extensive network throughout Australia and an International Customer Services team in London to assist ...

Two Australian photographers have earned commendation in this year’s Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Their images are amongst the one hundred that have made a competitive shortlist, and are currently captivating audiences at the Natural History Museum in Kensington, London.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The Australian currency, its relative strength against other currencies and how it affects your lifestyle in Australia, explained.

Billed as the “contemporary art event of the year”, GARETH MOHEN searches for meaning at London’s Freize Art Fair.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | Picture this. You are on stage presenting. And then it happens. You are looking out at the audience and your mind goes blank.

The fourth annual International Wimbledon Music Festival runs from 10 - 25 November, and offers a feast of world-class music making in the heart of South West London, with links to other music festivals in Australia, the US and Canada.

After getting stabbed on a London bus Australian Timba Smits took time out to recover and re-group, before setting up a community-based organisation to tackle youth disengagement and inspire upcoming artists, culminating in the Kaleidoscope International Creative Festival this November.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | Just the idea of speaking in public is enough to make many of us break out into a cold sweat. But what are we actually so afraid of? Here we highlight some of the common reasons why we become so scared of public speaking, and ...

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | If you have ever been told to stop monkeying around at work, it may be harder than you think. Are we a bunch of chimpanzees running around the office?

TUBE TALK | London: I’m coming for you. But Australia, I will always call you home.

REVIEW | Tim Freedman in a “fireside chat” at London's Union Chapel.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | My English friends always point out how easy going we Australians are and how happily Aussies say “yes” to most things. However, whether at work or at home, always saying “yes” can sometimes put us between a rock and a hard place. Learn how to ...

Tame Impala release their new album Lonerism in the UK on 8 October 2012.

REVIEW | Sunday at the Apartment, 30 September 2012

REVIEW | Benedict Andrews directs his version of the classic Russian play, Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, at the Young Vic.

Recently we saw some idiots in the Sydney CBD run amok, damage property, hold up offensive slogans and generally look ridiculous. For me, this brought up memories of 2005 when some other idiots trooped down to Cronulla and did the same.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | One things Aussies like is a good conversation. We are a curious bunch. We love to ask questions and find out about others. But there is an art to asking questions that goes beyond just the words we say. Sometimes questions can sound like an ...

GEORGE KATRALIS in a “fireside chat” with Tim Freedman.

Glyndebourne, a name that evokes palpitations of awe and excitement in the breast of any opera singer, has chosen to showcase young Australian talent in its upcoming touring season across the UK.

If you too are set to pack up your UK life and return home to Australia, here’s a few expert tips to help make the task a little less daunting.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | We Aussies love getting up close and personal: throwing a thumbs up as a true blue way of showing we are happy to be around someone. However, despite our best intentions, our message may not be making the right impact.

Sadly, the time has come for me to farewell the Aussie Times faithful and hand the reins of our wonderful publication over to our fantastic new Editor — Alexandra Ivett.

REVIEW | Kimbra @ The Union Chapel, 19 September

At Tourism Australia’s 2012 marketing launch in London, GEORGE KATRALIS met Dewayne Everettsmith, singer and songwriter, and learnt all about his remarkable journey from Australian Idol to the voice of this year’s campaign.

LOST IN LONDON | The Lonsdale, of Notting Hill, is like the mullet of English pubs. It’s all business out the front, party on the inside.

Award winning comedian Matt Okine launches his first full-length stand-up on London audiences at the Soho Theatre. GARETH MOHEN experiences the roller-coaster of hilarious highs and poignant lows, and talks with the comedian about what inspired his insightful and intelligent show.

Whether it’s Barney from How I Met Your Mother shooting fireballs to get a girls number, or ‘Dynamo’ pulling a Jesus and walking across the Thames, magic is back!

Ronny Chieng once claimed that if he had his own Wikipedia page all his dreams would be fulfilled and he would stop working.

The National Gallery at Trafalgar Square is renowned as home to some of civilisations most iconic works of art, from van Gogh’s Sunflowers to da Vinci’s Virgin on the Rocks.

As an outsider moving to London, my head was filled with pseudo erotic tales of London’s famous hidden scenes.

One of Australia’s most decorated directors — Fred Schepisi — will be celebrated at London’s FilmFest Australia this week. GUY LOGAN talks with the film doyen about his new film The Eye of the Storm, Aboriginal abuse, and his favourite London food haunts.

Punched on stage, banned by Christian groups and hated by ‘many’, Jim Jefferies is one Aussie comedian who is seriously turning heads. PAUL BLEAKLEY finds out how this ‘unknown bloke back home’ cracked America, how he keeps cracking up people around the world, and how he’s moved on from the ...

LIFE AFTER LONDON | Nine months. That's how long it takes for a fetus to grow into a baby that is ready to leave the womb. It's also the title of a 90s rom-com featuring Hugh Grant.

BRON IN THE DON | For our resident London adventurer, going to the movies is one of her all-time favourite activities. That’s why, when offered the chance to tick #18 of her London Top 100 list and visit the BFI on the Southbank, she jumped at the chance and busted ...

KRIS GRIFFITHS investigates the ancient buildings and thriving culture of Britain’s most complete medieval Norman city