Tag: Great Britain

An Australian garden will be presented at this year's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in London.

In this ever increasingly hectic world, it often takes time and energy to ensure that you are getting the best from your pay packet.

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.

According to HMRC, 1 in 3 taxpayers are due some tax back, with an estimated £322 million going unclaimed each year. This situation also affects many Aussies working in Britain.

Same-sex couples say they are buoyed by the idea that marriages will soon be recognised in the UK.

Mike Rann, Australia’s high commissioner in London, makes more than the average former SA politician, with the help of a superannuation quirk.

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.

BBC radio presenter suggests Australia is ‘effectively operating a sort of Guantanamo Bay ... only in some ways even worse’

Julie Bishop among guests celebrating achievements of Aussie women in Britain at gala event held at Australia House in London.

Defence Minister says Canberra would welcome armed forces from the UK utilising Australian facilities much like the US is doing in Darwin.

ALP Abroad urges South Australians in London to have their say in state election.

William and Kate will be accompanied by a nanny to help care for the royal baby, Prince George, on their visit to Australia and New Zealand in April.

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, Ann Thomas answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

Qantas and Australian Business, supported by the Australian High Commission and the Australian Times, are pleased to announce the finalists for the Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award 2014.

Many people feel that schools and educational institutes are exempt from branding — which is far from true.

The winner of the 2014 Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award will be announced on 11 March, at a reception at the Australian High Commission.

Lifestyle choices DR NIGEL SMITH says you can make now to reduce your long- term risk of cancer.

Smiggle opens its doors at Westfield in Stratford, the first salvo in a huge investment plan to create 3,000 new jobs in Britain.

British singer Tinie Tempah says he wants to move to Australia to escape stardom in the UK.

Kylie Minogue urges Simon Cowell to put Dannii Minogue back on X Factor UK judging panel.

Shane Warne has been seen unloading his luggage at Liz Hurley's London residence, according to reports

Cate Blanchett has dedicated her third BAFTA win to her late friend, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, David Hodson answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

While on a visit to London, ALP Leader Bill Shorten urged expat voters to send a message to the Abbott government.

Seven Australian photographers are today announced on the shortlist of the prestigious 2014 Sony World Photography Awards.

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.

Winds can blow and wreak havoc, fire can burn and destroy, ground can shift and move chaotically, but water is the most dangerous element by a long shot.

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

Ricky Gervais has put his celebrity weight behind the campaign against WA's shark kill policy.

Australian Business UK, the not for profit membership-based organisation, bringing together professionals and companies in the United Kingdom who have Australian interests and connections, is looking to hire a new Membership Relations executive.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Our Honeymooning Nomad gets right into the spirit of things, and shows Aussie expats in London how to soak up the best of Australia on Australia Day.

The Australian Federal Police have helped crack a crime ring which streamed live internet videos of child sex abuse from the Philippines.

Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1960s.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Here's the list of all the best Aussie celebrations around London. Whether you’re in the east, south, west or north, rest assured there’ll be a pub somewhere near you putting on an Aussie themed shindig for you and your mates.

Australian entertainer Rolf Harris is expected to appear in a London court on Tuesday ahead of his April trial for multiple sexual offences.

Two British boys have been saved from a rip at a southern NSW beach, but their father drowned while attempting the rescue.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Wine merchant Humble Grape is inviting you to a special post Australia Day event at The Haciendas Club where you can taste premium reds and whites from the best Aussie artisan producers.

A report by Britain's tourism body aimed at promoting cross-cultural understandings suggests Australians are direct and sarcastic but responsive to humour.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Have you ever misread the date on an invitation and turned up to a party a day early? It's embarrassing and awkward all at the same time. Well don't worry if it happens on the Australia Day weekend as there will be plenty going on around London ...

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.

Jetlag is celebrating all that is great about Australia with a line up of Australian film, sport, food, drink and the favourite songs of 2013 as voted by Aussies.

A 29-year-old English backpacker has been knocked unconscious after being headbutted and punched in Coffs Harbour.

A british immigration judge says boat race protester Trenton Oldfield has made an "enduring positive contribution to society" in the UK.

Here are our top Christmas market picks because either they’re just that little bit different or they're set in one of London's best spots.

It's been a big year for Aussies in London - Rolf Harris was charged, a future King was born and Julian Assange marked one year in the Ecuadorean embassy.

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.

PHOTO GALLERY | Check out our photos of The Church Christmas Party for 2013 at The Coronet.