Tag: Australia

Australia's Easter road toll stands at 12 after the break - 10 fewer than last year.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Uluru where they will spend a night in a luxury tent resort, with stunning views of the rock.

The royal tour of Australia by William, Kate and baby George has already sparked a boost in down under tourism bookings from the UK.

DANIEL SHILLITO on all you need to know (well nearly) to get approved for the right mortgage to buy property in Australia.

Prior to her death, Peaches Geldof revealed that she was getting ready to move to Australia with her children.

Australians Seamus Donaghue and Heath Jamieson are among a group of wounded ex-servicemen and women taking part in Sunday's London Marathon.

Australian Josh Hooper was on the losing crew as Oxford thrashed Cambridge by 11 lengths in the historic university boat race in London.

What to look out for on the Royal tour to Australia and New Zealand by William, Kate and baby George.

An Australian garden will be presented at this year's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London.

War widows supported in big charity fund-raiser at Australia House - Anzac Ball in London

Former Howard government foreign minister Alexander Downer will replace Mike Rann as Australia’s top diplomatic representative in London.

ALP Abroad has expressed concern that London based voters seem unaware of the crucial Senate election currently being held in Western Australia.

Same-sex couples say they are buoyed by the idea that marriages will soon be recognised in the UK.

Mike Rann, Australia’s high commissioner in London, makes more than the average former SA politician, with the help of a superannuation quirk.

BBC radio presenter suggests Australia is ‘effectively operating a sort of Guantanamo Bay ... only in some ways even worse’

Defence Minister says Canberra would welcome armed forces from the UK utilising Australian facilities much like the US is doing in Darwin.

ALP Abroad urges South Australians in London to have their say in state election.

Pay your Australian mortgage on time or else! Important changes to Australia's credit reporting system that you need to know about.

William and Kate will be accompanied by a nanny to help care for the royal baby, Prince George, on their visit to Australia and New Zealand in April.

Australia experienced its 15th hottest summer since records began in 1910, while the summer before was the hottest ever.

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

British singer Tinie Tempah says he wants to move to Australia to escape stardom in the UK.

Kylie Minogue urges Simon Cowell to put Dannii Minogue back on X Factor UK judging panel.

Shane Warne has been seen unloading his luggage at Liz Hurley's London residence, according to reports

Cate Blanchett has dedicated her third BAFTA win to her late friend, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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

While on a visit to London, ALP Leader Bill Shorten urged expat voters to send a message to the Abbott government.

Paris and London are on the itinerary for Bill Shorten's first trip as opposition leader.

Life is full of goodbyes, but after living the expat life in London for a few years, bidding farewell to the city where you've made so many memories can be the hardest goodbye of all.

Whether you are an expat American moving to Australia for a new business venture, or a retiree moving back to Australia after a lifetime of wandering, there are some interesting things to be aware of. Preparing for the financial differences such as the cost of living and attitudes about insurance, ...

London mayor Boris Johnson has been named an honorary Aussie as part of Australia Day celebrations in the UK.

Moving your stuff between countries can set you back but there are a few ways you can reduce the cost, according to MoveHub.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Ahead of the Australia Day Weekender event tonight at The Clapham Grand, we speak with the equally outrageous and insightful comedian Felicity Ward, who is performing as part of the comedy line up.

Ricky Gervais has put his celebrity weight behind the campaign against WA's shark kill policy.

Superstar Brad Pitt has landed in Sydney after taking part in the awards season in Hollywood.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman is in talks with the federal government to get more immigrants and refugees to settle in regional areas.

Sydney Airport finished 2013 strongly with December recording a record high number of passengers passing through to help it achieve its busiest ever year.

The Australian Federal Police have helped crack a crime ring which streamed live internet videos of child sex abuse from the Philippines.

Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1960s.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Ahead of the screening of The Castle as part of the Australia Day Weekender at The Clapham Grand, here are the top 10 quotes from arguably the best Aussie film of all time.

Australian entertainer Rolf Harris is expected to appear in a London court on Tuesday ahead of his April trial for multiple sexual offences.

Two British boys have been saved from a rip at a southern NSW beach, but their father drowned while attempting the rescue.

Police in Australia are investigating a series of incidents involving men with very little clothing terrorising members of the public.

A report by Britain's tourism body aimed at promoting cross-cultural understandings suggests Australians are direct and sarcastic but responsive to humour.

The whole world watched as Sydney put on a spectacular New Year fireworks show to celebrate the start of 2014. But not all went to plan with two boats sinking on the Harbour.

A 29-year-old English backpacker has been knocked unconscious after being headbutted and punched in Coffs Harbour.

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.

Independent filmmakers Silke Schranz and Christian Wuestenberg travelled Australia in 100 days, and documented their journey on camera.