Tag: London

BRON IN THE DON | Wimbledon! How can one word conjure so many images and emotions at once? Our London adventurer got her tennis on, joined ‘The Queue’ and ticked off #13 on her London Top 100 list by visiting the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

TUBE TALK | We all know that eye contact on the Tube can be an awkward situation, and so often I find myself reading the different advertisements plastered along the walls above the heads of my fellow commuters, if nothing else but to avoid their eyes.

During a grand event staged in front of Buckingham Palace, international artists representing each decade of the Queen's reign will perform, with Kylie Minogue and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu representing Australia.

Full list of the major Queen's Diamond Jubilee events in London, including the Thames Boat Procession and Jubilee Concert plus where to watch the celebration on big screens.

BRON IN THE DON | Our London adventurer has found a little piece of home here in London, in the most unexpected of places — the River Thames. So, with the chance to walk the famous waterway and tick off #26 on her London Top 100 list, she set ‘sail’ ...

Queensland-based illustrator and artist Caroline Magerl has returned home to Australia after exhibiting at the fourth annual Parallax Art Fair in Chelsea.

The Temper Trap - they’re not just the biggest contemporary Australian band at the moment, they are also the latest conquerors of London’s Koko. Over two huge nights in Camden last week, the Aussie rockers (now famous the world over) served it up to screaming Aussie expats and thrilled to ...

BRON IN THE DON | With summer on its way (or so we are told!) our resident adventurer set off to explore #78 on her London Top 100 list, Regent’s Park.

Brisbane band Last Dinosaurs bring their show to the big smoke and rock London.

Musical comedian and self-confessed atheist, Tim Minchin, has accepted a role as Judas Iscariot in a London reboot of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical.

LIFE AFTER LONDON | When I moved to the UK my alcohol intake dramatically increased. In turn, my consumption of late-night kebabs also skyrocketed, while the number of workouts I did each week plummeted to an all time low.

I’m going to admit it. I’m a bit of a smartphone addict. But I may have found a cure.

BRON IN THE DON | There’s nothing like getting all palatial in London, so our resident adventurer headed down to Hyde Park to tick off #38 on her London Top 100 list and visit Kensington Palace.

RIGHT SAID ED | In less than a month London is going to be transformed. Not from Olympic fever or Trenton Oldfield histrionics (fingers crossed) but from a righteous celebration that will be the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

BRON IN THE DON | Already a theatre aficionado, our resident London adventurer rushed at the chance to tick #79 off her London Top 100 list and visit Sadler’s Wells Theatre in Islington.

UK ARRIVAL GUIDE | Use our countdown checklist to help you plan ahead for your UK trip.

As an Australian living in London, you probably crave the coffees so easily available Down Under. So, if you are after a Tim Tam and the best flat white or even a Violet Crumble with your top roast bean, sip no further than our list of recommended Australian coffee shops ...

In the second part of his interview with Australian Times, Don Walker explains why Cold Chisel set their sights East when everyone else went West; and now they regret it, he confesses.

In an interview with BIANCA SOLDANI, Australian actor Michael Budd shares his experience of the London theatre world and gives us a behind the scenes glance at working alongside Bruce Willis in his latest blockbuster, The Cold Light of Day.

BRON IN THE DON | Champagne, oil, photos and Saatchi! Our London adventurer gets the VIP treatment as she ticks #90 of her London Top 100 list and explores the fabled Saatchi Gallery.

As Cold Chisel warm up for their first UK date in almost three decades, LEE HARTE chatted to the Chisel keyboard legend Don Walker about their new album, the death of his bandmate and the future of one of the greatest Australian rock bands of all time.

Matt Corby was in town recently to play a few shows. Awesome! One problem though, tickets were rarer than smiles on the tube and went quicker than a …

An Anzac day message from Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Mr John Dauth AO LVO, to Australians living in the UK.

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

There’s bountiful markets in London but our resident adventurer may have just stumbled on the most relaxed one yet — Spitalfields Markets. Ticking off #47 on her London Top 100 list, she also came across a curious little lane that may just serve the best curries in the world.

RIGHT SAID ED | Forget Kony. Forget the Mayan prophecies. Forget Bieber, One Direction, Charlie Sheen (and any other headline grabbing celebs). Forget the Arab Spring and the US Elections. Forget everything! Because in 2012, London is all you need to know.

One of London’s hidden gems (and now a very popular tourist site) is the former fruit and veggie market, Covent Garden. Our resident adventurer headed down to see what the fuss was all about and tick off #76 on her London Top 100 list.

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.

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 ...

BRON IN THE DON | There is no denying it any longer — spring has sprung in London and with every sunny day people flock to the green spaces across the capital to revel in the fresh(ish) air and sunshine. One green space that our London adventurer hadn’t checked out ...

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.

BRON IN THE DON | It may be surprising to find a specific British high street store on London’s Top 100 list instead of ‘Shopping on Oxford Street’ or something similar. However there it is at #29 — Topshop. And more specifically, the flagship store right at Oxford Circus.

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!

LIFE AFTER LONDON | Albury, you’ve outdone London. I never thought I’d utter these words. But surprisingly it’s true.

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.

London newspapers love a good pun! Heck, even at Australian Times we dine out occasionally. However, one paper takes punning to all new heights - I am speaking, of course, of The Sun.

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.

BRON IN THE DON | Our London adventurer adopts a regal air this week and heads to Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly to tick #41 off her London Top 100 list.

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 ...

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.

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

BRON IN THE DON | Our London adventurer decided to transport herself back to the fabled days of William Shakespeare and tick a legendary experience of her London Top 100 list - #61 London’s Globe Theatre.

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

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.