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Why do Aussies make the tortuous slog to a place where warm beer, 4pm darkness and bitterly cold winters are staple? Well, there's a whole host of reasons. From travel to music and even careers, Aussies are finding it all in London.

GO HARD OR GO HOME: Like most Aussies living in London, spending a couple of years abroad was something I had dreamt of doing since my teens. But maybe living abroad actually isn’t every young Australians’ cup of flat white.

Summer is always a busy time for Aussie music in London. And that means our resident music editor, Paul Judge, is kept even busier. He's seen some stunning Aussie acts recently from Tame Impala and Ash Grunwald. Check out his reviews.

Cultures collide in a column by wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week it doesn't matter where in the world you celebrate it, just be careful what you wish for this Christmas.

Cultures collide in a new column from wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week she proves it’s no pain, no gain to camping in the rain.

Cultures collide in a new column from wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares with us the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week she finds there’s no one way, or one place to raise a child.

DIFFERENT STROKES | Cultures collide in a new column from wife and mother Alex Blackie, who shares with us the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week she talks about the Shepherd's Bush Walkabout; the good, the bad and the men dressed as babies.

THE EXPAT MIND: Do Aussies who venture overseas to live do so because they don't feel entirely at home in Australia. Are they are looking for something or somewhere different - a place where they feel that they might actually belong?

London has a lot going on, but avoid getting stuck in the mentality that it’s the be-all and end-all of your UK experience. There’s a world of history and culture outside of the city just waiting to be explored.

After a stellar season at the Edinburgh Fringe, critically acclaimed Aussie theatre maker, Stuart Bowden is back in London for the premiere of his solo show She Was Probably Not A Robot.

EXPAT FACTOR | Since joining the Fulham Football Club in 2007, Scott Miller from Melbourne has risen to become a prominent member of the coaching staff.

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 ...

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | Only two hours from London and SEAN BRYAN found himself waking up in Brussels. He walks and talks us through 48 hours in the capital, the delights of ‘frites’ and seeking out street art.

The recent dustings of snow in Oxford meant either grumbling about the cold (for the locals) or exciting photo snaps to send back home (for the Australians).

Whilst London was shivering through the recent cold snap, Sydney was sweating through a heatwave. This photo captures Sydney Harbour on one of those 40 degree nights - sun and cocktails by the sea.

Australia is a nation of amazing natural beauty and beautiful landscapes. This Australia Day we bring you some incredible images of Australia as a little taste of home.

A late summer evening in created the perfect conditions for this amazing shot of one of the highest peaks in the Alps, the Matterhorn.

Japanese snow monkeys have remarkably similar characteristics to humans, particularly when they're found relaxing in the hot springs. Aussie reader James Martin snapped this amazing shot of a monkey relaxing in the snow.

Sunrise in Sydney, when the sun's rays first cast over the city's iconic locations, is one of the most beautiful sights in the world.

The Bridle Trail between Bathurst and HIll End in NSW is full of rugged and varied terrain and beautiful wild views. Camping and bushwalking is popular along the route.

Some of the best sky in world can be seen in Australia's mountains in winter. Titled 'heart tree stars' this shot captures the beauty of the Milky Way from rural Australia.

As late evening sets over the wheat paddocks of Western Australia, one reader snaps this shot to share a little piece of home with us here in the UK.

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.

The technology we have at the moment is awe-inspiringly impressive. But what if all this power were handed to a nine year old child? How would they use it?

So you’re in need of an adventure but you’re low on the pennies. No matter. JANIS LOVE looks at alternative options for the budget conscious traveller.

Sirius Aviation AG has partnered with Marathon Group Australia and Siemens to develop zero-emission airports, beginning with West Sale Airport in Victoria.

Europe offers unique cities like Paris, Venice, and London, top travel destinations rich in culture, history, architecture, nightlife, and more.

If you're seeking an unforgettable yachting experience, look no further than the stunning Mediterranean Butinah Charters is the way to go.

Many gaming start-ups are achieving significant revenue. The following are details about the gaming businesses in Europe making money easily

Discover the benefits of pull-out kitchen taps and how they can add style to your kitchen. Here is more on installation and maintenance tips

As an online trader, you have to learn how to react to changing market conditions while still keeping your wits and maintaining a positive outlook for the future.

If you’re interested in discovering five reasons why natural skin care products are better for your body, read this article!  

Do you love the excitement of playing roulette? Do you want to find the best UK roulette sites so that you can enjoy the best games and bonuses? If so, you have come to the right place!

Former wife of Donald Trump, Ivana Trump has sadly passed on in her Manhattan apartment. Cause of death will still be confirmed.

It’s been around a month since Cherry Seaborn gave birth to her daughter in May. Recently, Ed Sheeran shared the name of his second born.

The UK is renowned for some of the best experiences, picturesque places, countless things to do and places to see. If you're planning a British, Scottish, Irish, or Wales getaway, you've come to the right place.

After six years of marriage, Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch are getting a divorce. Friends and family expressed their surprise at the news.

After years of maintaining their silence, victims of sexual abuse by Kevin Spacey has come forward. All of which includes three men.

Menulog has found a new way to one-up its competitors. The franchise will have a remix version of the catchy tune sung by Katy Perry.

The first female secretary in the US Madeleine Albright has unfortunately lost her battle with cancer but will forever be remebered.

Madeleine McCann went missing eleven years ago and would be 19 years old this year. Her case will no longer be dealt with.

Looking to dive into history that’s portrayed by the best directors and writers? Then this article is for you. In the cinema world, we have witnessed some of the best portrayals of history, like events, political figures, scientists, and more. So, if you have a Netflix account and you’re from ...

After its worst two years since the second world war, 2022 is looking brighter for the global airline industry. For passengers, though, the chance to travel at low cost again may prove short-lived.

New Zealand has historically been a suburban land. Famously characterised as a “quarter-acre pavlova paradise”, the domestic ideal has long been a single dwelling on a full section. But that is changing fast.

Lockdowns might well reduce the number of infections, but if the aim is to protect public health and the NHS, we shouldn’t ignore the fact that very large public health costs are caused by such restrictions.

Whether they be rodents or insects, some types of pests are found worldwide.

Britain was keen to include the kingdom in its sphere of control, and in 1897 took the opportunity of the murder of some European traders to annex the territory and sack Benin City.

The new xenobots are a bit like Pac-Man – as they swim around they can gobble up other frog stem cells and assemble new xenobots just like themselves. They can sustain this process for several generations.

Shell has scrapped plans to invest in Cambo, a proposed oilfield off the Shetland Islands. The fossil fuel supermajor has been shedding UK assets for a while. It sold a large refinery complex in Cheshire in 2011 and US$3.8 billion (£2.64 billion) of North Sea assets in 2017.

The sense of urgency mounting around this issue does not sweep aside the need for reasoned and rational policymaking. In Australia, we have seen the damage caused by hurried and ill-conceived asylum policies. It is deeply disturbing to see the UK barrel down the same path.