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Linguistic experts believe Britons are turning up their noses at typical Australian slang like barbies, tinnies and sunnies.

Defence lawyer Simon Ray claims the prosecution in Rolf Harris's child sex trial set out "with vigour and enthusiasm" to destroy the artist's reputation.

As an extensive search in the Western Australian bushland ends positively for a British national who went 'walk about' during a music festival police have started a search for the second missing Brit.

An Australian law requiring all tobacco products to be packaged in plain packaging - to discourage the purchase of tobacco products - has resulted in legal battles while an increase in sales of tobacco products has been recorded.

The UK jury considering the case against veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has been told to disregard his career and focus on the evidence.

After four long weeks of evidence in Rolf Harris's child sex abuse trial, the jury has been told "we are moving towards you making your decisions".

The Queen's new coach is decorated with gold leaf and jewels and displays an intricate amount of detail reflecting more than 1000 years of British history... and it's made in Australia.

British nationals can marry Australians in Australia but their union will not be recognised by Australian law, furthering the debate about Australian marriage reform.

Bruce Harris has defended his brother Rolf during the star's child sex abuse trial telling the jury assault claims by a TV make-up artist are ridiculous.

Video has emerged of Rolf Harris at a charity sporting event in Cambridge in 1978 less than a week after he insisted he'd never been to the city until three or four years ago.

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.

“Britishness is no longer the defining feature of the Australian national identity.” - Shadow attorney-general, Mark Dreyfus.

An international report found that 11 million Australians need to lay-off the junk food and get in shape.

On Thursday a 29 year old British national Ben Asadollahi Zoje was arrested in Sydney when he was found in possession of 2kg’s of ecstasy hidden in his luggage.

indi Harris was so shocked when told her famous father Rolf had sexually abused her friend she banged her head against a wall, a London court has heard.

The royals keep mum about Kate’s bare bum. A photo from the royal couple's Australian tour, published in the popular German newspaper Bild and Australia's Daily Telegraph, has caused a huge stir among the British press. The decision to publish the offending photo has been described as ‘sleazy and creepy’.

Group of British companies share valuable experience, information and advice about business in Australia with new UK Trade and Investment Organisation.

During rigorous cross-examination prosecutor Sasha Wass QC has suggested Bindi Harris lied to support her famous father and he may have "put her up to it".

The new visa centre opened in Bangkok earlier this month and will be shared by Australia and the United Kingdom.

Rolf Harris admits being "touchy-feely" and having multiple affairs but says it's "ludicrous" to suggest he had underage sex with his daughter's friend.

The prosecution has wound up its case against Rolf Harris with the veteran entertainer expected to take the stand next to launch his defence case.

An Australian make-up artist who worked with Rolf Harris in 1986 says she later complained "the dirty old man groped me all day - I'm really pissed off".

A Darwin woman has told a London court that Rolf Harris used his tongue as he kissed her when she was 11 or 12.

The second and third accusers in Rolf Harris's sexual assault trial have taken the stand in London.

Family members of the main complainant in Rolf Harris's child sex trial have told of their amazement and devastation at learning of his alleged assaults.

Amnesty poll reveals global extent of torture fear while blaming the increasing acceptance of the practice partly on television.

A friend of Rolf Harris's daughter has told a London court the first time the entertainer indecently assaulted her it started with a "creepy" hug.

While dreary UK embraces renewable energy through solar panel installations, sunny Australia lags behind.

The Chase, ITV's award winning quiz show, is on the hunt for fun and enthusiastic Australian contestants. Is that you?

Rolf Harris has appeared in court on the first day of his indecent assault trial supported by his wife, Alwen, and other family members.

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

Significant blow to drug trafficking network by British and Australian navies.

Rolf Harris will front court this week for the start of his indecent assault trial which is expected to last two months.

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.

The recent royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to New Zealand and Australia has had a significantly positive effect on tourism numbers from the UK.

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.

The new 'Visit Soon' video has gone viral, featuring Homerton born Hackney girl Esmé Rowling enjoying sunny Australia and playing in the surf.

London Aussies and Kiwis gather to honour the Anzac tradition.

What ANZAC Day events take place in London and how you can pay your respects.

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

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.