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An international competition to find the next voice of the iconic Neighbours theme song has ended in a tie, with Australian Stephanie Angelini and British singer Daniel Boys being invited to sing a duet to open the long-running soap.

The Australian-based production of British reality television program Geordie Shore has already begun courting controversy, with police dispatched to intervene in a public disturbance at the show’s Sydney base in Coogee on the first day of filming.

INTERVIEW | Paul Kelly, folksinger, songwriter, Australian music legend. GEORGE KATRALIS talks to the man behind the myth ahead of his London show at Cadogan Hall on Friday 12 April 2013.

For one night only this Sunday, accompanied by musical director Theo Jamieson and band, don’t miss Aussie songstress Erin Cornell light up the stage, live at the St James Studio.

Australian singer-songwriter and an icon of Australian rock Paul Kelly is performing at London’s Cadogan Hall on Friday 12 April 2013. His new album, Spring and Fall, is available now in the UK.

REVIEW | With simple Italian fare cooked to perfection, Trullo is one very good reason to brave the unseasonable spring weather.

INTERVIEW | One of Australia’s most original musicians, Sarah Blasko’s sound is constantly evolving, and always engaging. GEORGE KATRALIS talks musical development with the songstress ahead of the UK release of her latest album, I Awake, and her London performance at the Barbican.

REVIEW | Xavier Rudd performed to sold out crowds in South Africa, offering a taster of the amazing musical talent in store for London when he plays at Koko in June.

REVIEW | Melbourne born opera director revitalises Tosca, a dramatic tale of love and murder in Italy on stage at the Royal Opera House. The production also features Australian tenor Hubert Frances in the role of Spoletta.

Documentary film Alias Ruby Blade offers a unique insight into the tumultuous birth of a new nation in Timor-Leste through the story of Kirsty Sword, a young Australian activist who provided valuable assistance to the resistance and ultimately fell in love with resistance leader, and first President of Timor-Leste, Xanana...

The modern sophisticated juniper-based spirit seen in a G&T or a dry martini is a long way removed from William Hogarth’s picture of ‘Gin Lane’ in 1751.

Between 11am and 11pm (AEDT) on Thursday the hashtags #spill, #Auspol, #qt, and the names and handles of key figures in federal politics generated more than 247,000 tweets, Twitter says. Here's our pick of the best.

Sydney artist Del Kathryn Barton has won the Archibald Prize for the second time, this time with her portrait of the actor Hugo Weaving.

REVIEW | Tommy Emmanuel with Martin Taylor, ‘The Colonel & The Governor’ tour, Shepherd's Bush Empire, 16 March 2013.

Sarah Blasko is set to introduce her haunting and beautiful fourth album to UK audiences on 8 April 2013. Her accompanying performance at Barbican Hall on 11 April 2013, complete with her band and string section, is one that should not be missed.

INTERVIEW | Submerge is a new Australian film which explores the pressures facing Gen Y. It is screening as part of the 27th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival on Tuesday 19 March 2013.

French and Saunders star Dawn French will join ex-Spice Girl Mel B and two Australian judges on the judging panel of Channel Nine's Australia's Got Talent.

INTERVIEW | Half-Australian actress Mariah Gale stars as a brilliant but troubled mathematician in a new production of award-winning play ‘Proof’.

The nominations for the 2013 TV Week Logie Awards — Australian TV’s night of nights — has been announced, with Channel Nine again leading the pack.

Full list of 2013 Logie Award nominations.

London is a theatre hub but it’s the emerging talent at the fringe who are really doing it for the love of the job.

One of Australia’s most recognisable ballet stars at London’s Royal Opera House is back on stage this month. Principal with The Royal Ballet Steven McRae features in the new work 24 Preludes by Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, one of a three-piece spectacle at Covent Garden.

REVIEW | Bookmark the ‘What’s On’ page of the St James Theatre website, because their list of upcoming shows is way too long to take in with one glance.

The Australian invasion of Hollywood has never been more evident than in Stoker, a Hitchcock style thriller now showing in UK theatres.

From the kitchen of Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's, Chris Arkadieff shows us his unique take on your everyday salad.

Crash, bang, wallop! It’s The Claudia O’Doherty Experience! An elaborate season of ‘nofeather-boas-allowed’ Friday night cabaret shows, presented by Australia’s prodigal daughter Claudia O’Doherty.

The truth is definitely out there. Russell Crowe, the Oscar award-wining actor, has uploaded a 23 second clip showing what he claims to be a UFO, but what has since been identified as the mast of a boat.

"Holy Crap we won the Australian Music Prize” the hip hop band, Hermitude posted on their Facebook page along with a photo of them with a novelty size cheque for $30,000.

Get the latest concert listings for top Australian music in London and around the UK, including gigs by Xavier Rudd, Sarah Blasko, Tame Impala and more ...

Queensland based artist Caroline Magerl will be demonstrating her portrait preparation techniques in London at the Debut Contemporary in Westbourne Grove on Saturday 9 March.

Aussie teen sensation Cody Simpson wowed fans at London's IndigO2 on Friday 1 March as he tours the UK and Europe.

Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day. Thousands of events are held throughout the world to celebrate and inspire women; rallies, conferences, networking events, exhibitions, performances and fashion parades, to name just a few. We've brought you our pick of the best International Women's Day events in London.

INTERVIEW | Aussie expat and newly-appointed CEO of Opera Australia, Craig Hassall, shares his career highlights, mentor’s advice and networking tips with MICHELLE MCCUE. He offers his advice to Australians in London trying to pursue careers in the Arts, and reflects on what makes Aussies popular in the UK.

This week Maze Grill’s Head Chef Chris Arkadieff shows us the secret to locking in flavour — baking your dish in a delicious salt crust.

Up until recently ‘Goat’ and ‘Gotye’ were two terms with no obvious association. However, with the latest viral video craze sweeping YouTube, goats have now found themselves prominent stars of his new clip "Somebody That I Ewes To Know".

This year six Australians have been shortlisted in the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards, a showcase of the world’s best emerging and established photography talents. All shortlisted photographs will be on display at Somerset House from 26 April - 12 May.

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.

Get out your Veet and hide your sisters, Australia! MTV has today announced that the upcoming sixth season of hit British reality show Geordie Shore will be filmed Down Under, with the show’s nine stars arriving in the next few months.

CHRIS’S KITCHEN | This week our man in the kitchen, Chris Arkadieff, works his magic with marrow, serving up a hearty unique dish.

REVIEW | The true story of a ragbag cast of convicts putting on a play in Our Country’s Good offers a unique perspective on a familiar slice of Australian history.

REVIEW | The revival of The Vortex at Rose Theatre Kingston captures Noël Coward’s depiction of a unconventional and intoxicating relationship between mother and son with energy and enthusiasm.

REVIEW | The Great Taste Menu at the Cadogan is a unique and sophisticated introduction to high quality British fare.

Hugh Jackman "out Hugh Jackmaned" himself as he rushes to help Jennifer Lawrence as she takes a tumble collecting her Best Actress award for Silver Linings Playbook at the Oscars.

The American film, I Want Your Love, due to be screened at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) in March has been banned by Classification Australia (CA). The film has already been shown at LGBT festivals around the world and will be screened next Wednesday at the Riverside Studios in...

POSTCARDS FROM JIMEOIN | Jimeoin is having so much fun on his UK tour he's added another date at Hammersmith Apollo on 23 November. He writes us a postcard from the road, somewhere inbetween Leamington Spa and Newcastle.

Australian Musician Gotye set for further international accolades, when he battles it out for the Brit Award for International Solo Male Artist at the UK music industry's night of nights.

tyDi, Australia's former NO.1 DJ to play at Clapham's Gigalum this Sunday 24 February 2013.

REVIEW | Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have released their latest album Push The Sky Away. They will be touring the album in the UK in October with dates including three shows at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.

INTERVIEW | With a career spanning forty years, and highlights ranging from starring as Sandy in Grease to singing at the Olympics, every Australian would have their own favourite memories of Olivia Newton-John’s journey in Australian music. Ahead of her UK tour ERIN SOMERVILLE chats with an Australian icon and...