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There may be a new Royal baby on the way, but Australia parents could be breaking the law by naming a child after a prince or princess or any other names the government deems 'ridiculous'.

Tourists in Australia spent more than AU$30 billion in the past year. Brits led the pack of international bookings and spenders, hot on the heels of the Royal tour.

The Australian government is paying a handsome bounty to have the next instalment of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series filmed in Australia.

New research revealed that the Australian population consists of people born in more than 252 places.

Over a quarter of the Australian population are foreign born migrants, according to the last Census, and where they settle in the country may well depend on where they came from.

Thor, God of Gold: Aussie hunk Chris Hemsworth has cracked the Forbes List top 5 highest paid male actors. Also, top 50 Aussie actors and entertainers list.

Tribute: As flags around the nation fly at half-mast we honour the victims of flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine, who called Australia home.

If you plan your holidays based on where you can get the best tucker you are not alone says Tourism Australia.

The perfect gift for the adventurous Australian foodie, with easy access to kangaroo brains, emu fat and Wombats, is “The English Australian Cookery Book”.

Sinkhole at busy London tube station has commuters stunned with a view into Australia.

There are many reasons why people want to make the move to Australia from all around the world, including the fantastic employment opportunities, relaxed atmosphere, and generally good weather.

With more than 7 million square metres to explore, Australia is able to offer some pretty spectacular mountain bike trails.

Smiggle opens its doors at Westfield in Stratford, the first salvo in a huge investment plan to create 3,000 new jobs in Britain.

John Torode’s Australia series premiering on the UK's Good Food channel.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Our Honeymooning Nomad gets right into the spirit of things, and shows Aussie expats in London how to soak up the best of Australia on Australia Day.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Here's the list of all the best Aussie celebrations around London. Whether you’re in the east, south, west or north, rest assured there’ll be a pub somewhere near you putting on an Aussie themed shindig for you and your mates.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Have you ever misread the date on an invitation and turned up to a party a day early? It's embarrassing and awkward all at the same time. Well don't worry if it happens on the Australia Day weekend as there will be plenty going on around London ...

Jetlag is celebrating all that is great about Australia with a line up of Australian film, sport, food, drink and the favourite songs of 2013 as voted by Aussies.

A british immigration judge says boat race protester Trenton Oldfield has made an "enduring positive contribution to society" in the UK.

It's been a big year for Aussies in London - Rolf Harris was charged, a future King was born and Julian Assange marked one year in the Ecuadorean embassy.

Discovering a potential cure for AIDS, and a cure for flat beer; the closing of iconic Australian venues in London; and a story about someone falling over, were among the most popular Australian Times articles of 2013.

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd denies his plans to tour and debate global affairs mean he's angling for a tilt at the United Nations' top job.

The Sunday session is an Aussie tradition worth adhering to at Sunday in the Apartment, where emerging artists take centre stage. For Australia Day 2014 a special Sunday in Australia House event will take place, including a number of special guests.

Well the answer might lie in watching the Aussie dollar! Recent interest rate cuts designed to depreciate the dollar are under threat with fears of over- stimulating the housing market.

"Would we be happier and better off back in the UK, or should we stay in Oz?" British expats in Australia often ask themselves. This infographic weighs up some of the issues at stake, and attempts to help UK expats in Oz answer that question.

Australia’s most internationally famous pop star Kylie Minogue is to become a coach on the 2014 series of The Voice Australia.

It was Australia’s night at London’s ultimate burlesque event as dancer Bonnie Fox and host Reuben Kaye stole the show.

A federal MP and fan of television program Doctor Who, has called for the BBC to consider filming the 2015 series in Australia.

If you’re a fan of all things English, including how those fellas like to dress, take a look at our guide to making your wardrobe more akin to that of a gent strutting down Mayfair.

Adelaide, has been named as ‘a top 10 city to visit in 2014’ by Lonely Planet.

ROYAL TOUR OF OZ | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have applied for Prince George’s first passport in preparation for their 2014 trip to Australia and New Zealand.

ELECTION 13 | Voting for the people that represent you in parliament is a big responsibility, even when you are living away from home. Australian Times went down to Australia House in London - the biggest polling booth in this year's federal election - to see what all the fuss ...

ROYAL TOUR OF OZ | Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are planning a royal visit to Australia in 2014 with their baby son Prince George.

DIANA MOUSINA, CommBank Economist, reveals the findings of a Commonwealth Bank study into the spending habits of Australians on health and fitness.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | For Europeans, the allure of Oz means better work opportunities and a more balanced lifestyle. Cristina Neagu, a Romanian living in the UK, is planning on joining her British partner in Australia this year. She explains their decision to relocate.

The Emigration Group was established in 1992 with the sole aim of helping British migrants achieve a new life in New Zealand and Australia.

A contemporary theatre production currently playing at the Ovalhouse explores race relations and multiculturalism in Australia, from Captain Cook’s historic first encounter with indigenous people, through to National Sorry Day.

Australia has been voted as the best country in the world to live and work for the third year running in the OECD Better Life Index.

Circa, the highly acclaimed Australian contemporary circus company are touring the UK throughout May and June with two very distinct shows: Beyond and How Like An Angel.

For any Australian in London, Flat White in Soho is an ageing icon still worth visiting — even if its trendy Aussie offspring dotted elsewhere in the city may just have outgrown this Antipodean matriarch.

Glydnebourne has appointed its first Young Composer in Residence, Sydneysider Luke Styles. WILL FITZGIBBON finds out what to expect ahead of his first work for the famed opera festival.

INTERVIEW | Fresh from performing at Australia’s famed Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne’s Spiegeltent, EastEnd Cabaret bring their newfound love of Bundy and Cola back to London’s Soho Theatre with their show Notoriously Kinky.

The weather in Edinburgh can be harsh, even in the springtime. Especially in the springtime. So if you’re looking to take a trip up North you will need two things - energy and warmth. Both of which can be found at the bottom of a steaming cup of coffee.

2DayFM radio personality Jackie O has “exclusively revealed” that she has it on good authority the Spice Girls would be reforming to tour Australia in 2014. However Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham’s representation claims that the singer has no intention of joining her former band mates on any projects next year.

X-Factor Australia is reportedly close to signing LMFAO front-man Redfoo as a celebrity judge, after the departure of Guy Sebastian and Mel B left two vacant chairs. Dannii Minogue is also rumoured to be joining Ronan Keating and Natalie Bassingthwaighte on next season's panel.

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.

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 IN UK | Where were you last Australia Day? And what are your plans this time around? Our writers reflect on their Australia Day experiences, both in the UK and back home, and share their ideas to make this year one to remember.

Nude Espresso is a place of familiarity, like receiving a warm hug from an Antipodean relative. It's a place where visiting family can be eased into London life; or of casual lunches with friends and morning after breakfasts, before wandering on to nearby Brick Lane.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN UK | There is no shortage of ways Australians can celebrate Australia Day 2013 in the UK, including at parties being hosted by our favourite pubs and clubs across London town. However, there are also a number of alternative ways to celebrate — with Aussie film classics, ...