http://www.tntdownunder.com/travelThu, 23 May 2013 07:17:17 +0100All the latest news from TNT Down UnderKohanaPHPhttp://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/kickass-mum-confronted-armed-london-attackersA 48-year-old woman has been described by her son as a "motherfucking badass" after she confronted one of the suspected terrorists who killed a soldier in broad daylight yesterday. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 23 May 2013 05:36:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/food-drink/pork-pints-and-punters-the-pig-n-whistle-brisbane--reviewSlap bang in the middle of one of Australia’s busiest pedestrian areas, the Queen Street Mall, the Pig represents with its wares everything an Englishmen could miss from home. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/the-hangover-part-iii-film-review-the-wolfpack-return-for-their-third-and-final-nonadventureThe eagerly anticipated third installment of the wildly successful Hangover franchise tries to tie everything off for its characters in a neat little bow, but just ends up muddying the waters.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 23 May 2013 00:30:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/cold-blooded-holiday-makers-flee-beach-after-crocodile-washes-ashoreHundreds of sunbathers have fled an Indonesian beach in terror after a 1.3 meter crocodile washed ashore and crawled up onto the sand to catch a few rays. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 22 May 2013 23:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/oscar-pistorius-latest-police-quiz-athletes-friend-south-african-socialiteA female friend of Oscar Pistorius, believed to have had a relationship with him, been has been questioned by police webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/interviews/interview-with-ben-forster-who-plays-the-son-of-god-in-new-production-of-jesus-christ-superstarBen Forster, the winner of ITV’s ‘Superstar’, who plays the role of Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar talks to us about the new musical, working with Tim...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 21 May 2013 06:11:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/parental-guidance-9-year-old-caught-behind-the-wheelJaron McGee, 23, seems to have steered his daughter into the real world just a little too early after he was caught giving her a driving lesson. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 21 May 2013 05:45:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/case-cracked-would-be-thieves-accidently-butt-call-policeTwo 20-year-old thieves thought they were about to get away with a robbery. Unfortunately for the pair, the 911 operator they accidentally bum-dialled, eavesdropped on their shady plans for about half...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 21 May 2013 02:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/the-beastly-side-of-beauty-uk-woman-claims-she-is-too-pretty-to-workFor many people physical beauty is considered a gift, for others it is a goal to strive for, but for one woman in the United Kingdom it has been a terrible burden... apparently. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 21 May 2013 01:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/comedy/video-nine-network-reporter-flees-from-rooster-in-hilarious-viral-clipA terrified reporter flees when an tricky rooster goes manic in his arms on Australia’s Nine Network. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/jobs/interviews/interview-with-a-migration-agent-on-how-to-secure-your-2nd-year-visa-in-australiaWe chat to Kerry Spencer, a Registered Migration Agent with Spencer Migration, who tells us to wrongs and rights of applying for a second Working Holiday Visa. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 08:15:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/caught-jaffa-handed-police-catch-snacking-robberA man who robbed an elderly couple’s home in Birmingham, UK, has been rumbled after failing to keep his hands off the Jaffa Cakes. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 07:31:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/rise-from-the-ditch-aussie-zombie-company-try-their-luck-in-new-zealandThe home of adventure and adrenalin could soon become the home of the living dead thanks to a few Aussie zombie enthusiasts. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 06:52:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/coolest-job-in-the-world-polar-bear-spotters-need-applyWanted: someone to fill a polar bear spotting position in Norway. The successful applicant will be highly skilled in shouting loudly, banging pots and pans and, of course, have a keen eye for spotting...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 04:12:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/food-drink/arty-tapas-smooth-tunes-in-an-underground-hideaway-the-spice-cellar--reviewHead straight out of Martin Place, go around the corner and duck underground to an authentic, ambient and acoustically divine tapas experience. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 02:49:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/jobs/talking-jobs/interview-with-a-study-abroad-student-from-the-united-statesWe chat to Keely Robarbs from the US who studied Communications at Sydney University. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 01:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/travel/australia/a-different-kind-of-paradise-theres-more-to-the-gold-coast-than-sun-surf-and-shotsWhen most people think of the Gold Coast, chances are the only thing they can think of is Surfers Paradise. Scalding sun, mile upon mile of golden sand and huge skyscrapers. Oh yeah, and really drunk...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sun, 19 May 2013 14:35:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/jobs/recruitment-news/studying-abroad-the-joys-and-perks-of-studying-in-a-foreign-countryOver the years I have studied in Florence, Italy, reported from Mexico City, Mexico and worked at a newspaper in Beijing, China.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sun, 19 May 2013 14:19:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/jobs/hot-sectors/ripe-for-the-picking-how-and-where-to-find-the-best-fruit-picking-regions-in-australiaThere’s a sweet deal for those who want to stay longer in Oz. Our guide to fruit picking regions will help you find the cream of the cropwebmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sun, 19 May 2013 09:03:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/film/the-great-gatsby---film-review-baz-luhrmanns-3d-blockbuster-staring-leonardo-dicaprio-and-carey-mulliganOne of the great American novels; an all-star cast; a mega studio budget; lavish stylist Baz Luhrmann at the helm – what could go wrong? A misjudged tone and heavy-handedness mostly in this...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sun, 19 May 2013 08:52:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/travel/australia/bluffers-guide-to-surfing-what-you-need-to-know-and-say-to-fake-it-as-a-pro-surferArrived in Oz and keen to become a mad surfer? Well, before you get your legrope in a knot, fake it with this epic guidewebmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/travel/south-pacific/found-in-fiji-good-surf-and-snorkel-spots-and-warm-hearted-localsI’d heard many travellers’ tales about Fiji. The majority had echoed the typical backpacker island theme – hungover and too much sunbaking poolside before starting the cycle again in the...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sat, 18 May 2013 05:46:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/david-beckham-is-not-in-the-top-1000-best-players-in-premier-leagues-last-40-year-claims-chris-waddleDavid Beckham’s titles in England, USA, Spain and now France mean little to former England winger Chris Waddle, who says the retiring football pin-up wouldn’t make a list of the top 1000 Premier...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 15:58:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand-news/black-caps-strike-on-second-morning-as-england-collapse-to-8-209England’s batsmen have capitulated in the first session on day two, at one stage losing four wickets in 17 balls to New Zealand’s on-fire bowlers Neil Wagner and Tim Southee, to be struggling at...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 13:03:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/british-holidays-makers-ejected-from-us-hotel-for-threatening-to-write-negative-trip-advisor-reviewIt's the classic finishing blow of a pissed off tourist, guaranteed to strike fear into the heart of hoteliers and tour operators alike: "Just wait til you read my TripAdvisor review!"webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/new-survey-reveals-the-worlds-most-racist-countriesA global social attitudes study says that Britain is one of the most racially tolerant countries on the planet.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia-news/today-shows-roz-kelly-gets-her-revenge---will-have-to-do-betterSports presenter Roz Kelly will have to do better than air footage of Karl Stefanovic skating to get her revenge on the morning TV host after his "cookies" autocue wind-up yesterday.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/filmtv/the-fake-gatsby-how-to-transport-yourself-back-to-the-roaring-twentiesLast week, Baz Luhrmann’s take on a classic of modern American literature, The Great Gatsby, opened to stunningly mixed reviews in the UK and US. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 06:33:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/interviews/interview-with-davey-lane-from-indie-rock-band-you-am-iDavey Lane has been a guitarist with the Aussie indie-rock band You Am I for about 14 years. We chat to the ‘newbie’ about how he got in with Tim Rogers and what to expect from the band this year.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 05:21:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/entertainment/silver-fox-nude-painting-of-bea-arthur-sells-for-2mDorothy was always the asexual, she-man of The Golden Girls. Yet, the proud owner of a semi-naked Bea Arthur painting probably sees her in a very different light. The piece was recently sold for...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 03:58:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/black-caps-bowling-attack-stifles-tentative-england-top-orderA ‘crackerjack’ catch to dismiss England number three Johnathan Trott before tea was a reward for tight bowling by New Zealand on day one at Lord’s, with the hosts now three down for a miserly...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/video-aussie-sports-anchor-falls-prey-to-autocue-prank-on-today-showFill-in Today show sports presenter Roz Kelly fell prey to a 'Killer' Karl Stefanovic prank giving the reporter her own Ron Burgundy moment, but now she's declared war saying,...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 12:46:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia-news/roo-attacks-aussie-politicianAn Australian politician has been attacked by a kangaroo while jogging through Canberrawebmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 12:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/sacked-sophie-lau-slams-fame-hungry-female-apprentice-contestantsFired Apprentice hopeful Sophie Lau has accused the TV show's other female contestants of being “bitchy” webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 09:15:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/black-caps-set-for-first-test-against-england-at-lordsIf the Ashes 2013/14 is a best of 10 Tests, New Zealand begin their best of five against England today at Lord’s at 0-0 after three.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 09:12:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/fowl-play-giant-rubber-duck-found-deflated-in-hong-kongAnyone who spent time in Sydney over summer would be familiar with the giant yellow rubber duck who took up residency in Darling Harbour (and Instragram). Well, it seems the world-famous duck has had...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/hot-dog-puppy-brings-fire-cracker-into-family-homeAn adorable five month-old samoyed puppy caused a police incident when it unknowingly bought what looked to be a stick of dynamite into a family home. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 03:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/video-deer-takes-a-free-ride-on-a-busVideo footage has emerged overnight of a white-tailed deer smashing through the windscreen of a public bus in Pennsylvania and going for a little joy ride. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 00:38:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/horney-nest-man-in-sweden-dies-trying-to-have-sex-with-a-hornets-nestA man in Sweden has been found dead after being stung over 140 times by hornets whose nest he was trying to have sex with... Yeah, gross. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 23:49:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/cleveland-kidnappings-ariel-castro-to-plead-not-guilty-to-chargesThe man charged with holding captive and raping three women over a ten year period plans to plead not guilty, according to one of his lawyers.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 15:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/comedian-uses-crowd-funding-to-finance-sky-writing-jokeComedian Kurt Braunohler has proven there’s people out there willing to part with their hard earned for art, as long as it means absolutely nothing other than the joke itself – in his case, a...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 15:20:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia-news/finalists-announced-for-australias-best-jobs-in-the-world-competitionTwo Brits are among the finalists heading Down Under to compete in the final stage of Tourism Australia's Best Jobs in World contest. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 12:07:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/london-irish-and-scotland-centre-joe-ansbro-quits-rugby-after-failing-to-recover-from-broken-neckLondon Irish and Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire aged just 27 conceding he can’t recover from a broken neck he suffered in August sufficiently to return to rugby. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 11:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/rio-ferdinand-retires-from-england-international-dutyRio Ferdinand has announced his intention to retire from England duty to concentrate on his club career webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 09:45:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/fa-cup-champions-wigan-athletic-relegated-from-the-premier-league-after-defeat-at-arsenalThey say a week’s a long time in football, but for Wigan three days must seem like an eternity - FA Cup champions on Saturday and by Tuesday they’re out of the Premier League following defeat to...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 09:19:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/high-flyers-swaziland-bans-witches-from-hovering-above-150-metresIt's been a couple of centuries since people in Europe and the America's burnt witches at the stake, but in Swaziland witches on joy flights have been banned from flying above 150 meters...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 06:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/arboreal-embarrassment-police-officer-forced-to-call-911-after-getting-stuck-in-a-treeA rather embarrassed New York police officer was forced to make his very own 911 call after becoming stuck in a tree trying to rescue a cat. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 06:04:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/food-drink/cocktails-for-gingers-waffles-and-70s-kitsch-the-marlys-garden-bar---reviewThe Marly is one of the oldest, and one of the last pubs in Newtown to be given a makeover. With the unveiling of the new Garden Bar, you could say Riversdale – the group behind the Standard, Lo-Fi...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 05:36:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/man-alive-theres-a-man-alive-in-here-dead-man-ruins-funeral-by-coming-back-to-lifeA man thought to be dead came back to life at his own funeral, when one of his mourners noticed his legs moving inside of his coffin. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 01:16:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand-news/video-new-zealands-new-ease-up-on-the-drink-advert-is-worth-a-shout-outNew Zealand authorities sure know to make a community awareness ad. Following on from the Legend drink driving viral hit – “you know I can’t grab your ghost chips” – they’re suggesting...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:00 +0100