Tag: London

Australia’s first morning rave attracted more than 370 dancers who felt like popping into a party rave at 6:30 am. Yes that’s right, AM, as in after midnight, like in the morning (early, early in the morning).

Duke of Cambridge describes explorer who put ‘Australia’ on the map as a man of action, strength and determination.

Prince William will reveal the statue of Matthew Flinders who was the first to circumnavigate the great southern land and map the entire coast of Australia.

Westminster Abbey in London will soon be the permanent home of a kangaroo engraved stone commemorating Arthur Phillip.

Honeymooning Nomad | Of course my friends and family top the list, but there's something else you don't really find in the UK that this Australian misses dearly and I can't wait wrap my laughing gear around it.

Australia adds its support to the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, chaired by actress-philanthropist Angelina Jolie, to be held in London next week.

Three Australian cities are considered among the 20 most expensive cities in the world but London takes the number one spot, especially when it comes to the dating game.

Another stellar cast for Night at the Museum 3, this time visiting the British Museum, welcomes Australian Rebel Wilson to the fold.

While staff gain training in the UK, Jamie Oliver says his new Jamie's Italian restaurant in Adelaide “ will have a very local feel."

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

Australians, New Zealanders and Canadians will be recruited in an answer to the serious demand in London's health services.

Christoper Pyne spoke in London this week laying emphasis on his aspiration to grow the Australian Higher Education System, drawing the scorn of some experts.

EXPAT FACTOR | Catherine Weate's 20-year love affair with London has seen her working across a diverse range of industries, such as theatre, film, television, radio, education, commerce, law and politics. Most recently she's been busy co-developing The Real Accent App, a new ground breaking tool for learning accents.

House prices may have risen 8.4% in the latter end of 2013, but there are some popular areas of the UK where sales have never faltered.

INTERVIEW | Ten years since her breakthrough role in the Australian film Somersault, award winning actress Abbie Cornish has gone on to feature in a number of major motion pictures, and work with some of the most successful film stars and directors. Her latest role sees her star as Clara ...

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

HONEYMOONING NOMAD | Dry January is a great excuse to save your money and improve your health. But after 31 days without alcohol, if you feel entitled to reward yourself with a boozy weekend, maybe this approach is not working the way it should.

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

OUR LONDON | In this London guide an Aussie Times writer brings you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. Fulham may be an Antipodean hub but as EMMA BROWN can attest Australians still experience England at its finest and funnest through the local cafés, markets and pubs.

The Metropolitan Police have issued a number of tips to help you get the most out of watching the New Year Fireworks in London.

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.

EXPAT FACTOR | In between conquering Europe and soaking up the London lifestyle, SOPHIE HART works on projects which can make a real difference to the world as a Senior Designer and Production Manager at CBI, The Confederation of British Industry.

They may not appear on the top of everyone's 'must see' list, but here are eight not so common London attractions which are still worth a visit.

If you are new to London, things might be a bit weird at first. But the clubbing scene should never confuse you. Go east for the cool kids, go south for the cooler kids and go city centre if you are a rich kid ready to have a good time.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week PAUL BLEAKLEY realises amongst the hustle and bustle of urban London life, there really is no place like Acton.

Three Australian veterans of the war in Afghanistan stood together in London on Monday to remember the war dead at a solemn Hyde Park service.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week EMILY BANYARD reveals there's more to Chiswick than meets the Antipodean eye.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week COURTNEY GREATREX goes over to the other side, to see what is happening in South East London.

Gale force winds of up 130km/ph are predicted to hit England and Wales in the coming hours. Travel services are telling commuters to expect considerable disruptions.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week GARETH MOHEN takes us on a journey to the centre of London, with his Top 5 on Paddington.

An Australian photographer, Justin Gilligan, has been commended in the 2013 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, exhibited at London's Natural History Museum from 18 October 2013 until 23 March 2014.

Don't miss out on hilarious stand-up genius Jimeoin when he presents his new show 'Jimeoin - What?!' to the Apollo on Saturday 23 November 2013 with our special TWO FOR ONE reader offer.

INTERVIEW | Ahead of his first London exhibition at La Galleria in Pall Mall, renowned Australian artist Charles Billich tells Gareth Mohen it’s the people inhabiting this city, which he finds most interesting.

The world’s largest beer festival has wrapped up for another year. If you couldn’t make it to Munich or haven’t yet had your fill of German ale, here’s our list of the top five London locations still celebrating Oktoberfest.

From postage stamps in China to the Vatican museum, Charles Billich's artwork can be seen all over the world. Now the renowned Australian artist is set to present his first UK exhibition.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week Cohen Brown plays tour guide, and tells us why he loves Camden Town.

A funeral in Hobart has heard terror victim Ross Langdon had his greatest achievement ahead of him — the birth of his baby daughter, who was also killed in the Kenya mall attack.

Every Australian in the UK has a Walkabout memory. Now, as the final closing day of iconic pub Shepherd's Bush Walkabout approaches, we want to create a memory bank to record the friendships formed and loves lost and found within its green and yellow walls. Share with your friends and ...

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. If all roads lead to Rome, then all Tube lines deliver you to Hammersmith. This week MICHAELA GRAY shows you what’s out there once you leave the Underground.

One of Australia’s greatest living painters, John Olsen, is set to present his first ever exhibition of works in the UK at the Osborne Samuel gallery in Mayfair.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Aussie Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week GEORGIA DAWES explores the weird and wonderful world of Soho, and comes up with a delectable list of her top five favourites.

An Australian architect who had lived and worked in the UK and his wife were among the victims of the attack on a Nairobi shopping centre.

Aussie expats have the chance to explore some of London’s most interesting and exclusive venues, homes and architecture during the annual Open House London weekend in late September.

Sarah Blasko has announced a new London show for 1 December 2013. Blasko will perform songs from her new album I Awake in an intimate show at the Islington Assembly Hall.

Australian expats in the UK are set to be treated to a truly unique musical experience this October, as London’s all-Australian chamber orchestra Ruthless Jabiru perform a special tribute concert at Islington’s famous Union Chapel in October

A plaque stolen from the Australian War Memorial at Hyde Park corner in London has been recovered by Metropolitan Police and will be restored in time for Remembrance Day on 11 November.

How can you save on what’s effectively your biggest monthly outlay when money’s tight? The easiest way to reduce your rent without moving to the suburbs is to share.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | With the UK now the biggest Islamic finance centre in Europe, and Australia looking to enhance its own credentials in this area, Australians in the UK should consider looking at developing skills in this growing sector.

OUR LONDON | Each week an Australian Times writer will bring you a top five list from their favourite neighbourhood. This week Australian Times Editor ALEX IVETT presents her hood — Newington Green, aka N5.