[WestLondonWelshman]

Just read my e-mail back and i would just like to qualify that I have nothing against Perth or Brisbane so apologies for any offense caused. Like anywhere they have their attractions, but purely personally speaking wouldn't be my choice...no offense intended.

[paddyo]

Originally Posted by WestLondonWelshman Just read my e-mail back and i would just like to qualify that I have nothing against Perth or Brisbane so apologies for any offense caused. Like anywhere they have their attractions, but purely personally speaking wouldn't be my choice...no offense intended.

Too late fella, I have already got the word out to my Brissy islander Bro's and they are gonna kick your cockney taff butt.....please pass on address details to assist!

[Pollyana]

Originally Posted by ianandhelena Hobart!

+1, definitely

[WestLondonWelshman]

Oh no paddy am i going to have a load of mulletheaded queenslanders turning up at my door with boxes of bundaberg and cola shoved under their armpits wanting a lithotle talk with mw?! I would give you my address, but the world famous redback tavern is far too close for comfort, so the threat is very real...lol!!!

[WestLondonWelshman]

little talk with me even...haha

[fish.01]

Originally Posted by Fitz88 Hi I'm leaving Toronto for Australia this September and looking where I'd like to settle. This is probably my last move so I've come to have some requirements Dog friendly city A bit of culture - not too big and multi national Able to get by with public transport Not snobby/pretentious If you have any recommendations that'd be fab

You might consider Brisbane. The cultural scene has made great strides over the last decade under premier Anna Bligh and, as befits its relative size in Australia, is a strong 3rd well in front of places like Adelaide/Perth on reported numbers and improving - though of course well behind Sydney/Melbourne overall. It's visual arts scene in particular is going gangbusters with the queensland art gallery/gallery of modern art having sometimes out ranked melbourne and sydney in recent years. It also has a decent festival line up. We are now seeing interstate vistors flying into Brisbane in numbers due to some exclusive GOMA exhibits.

It is also a more laid back city than Sydney and Melbourne and does not suit snobby/pretentious people. Public transport can vary between poor and excellent so as a newcomer you just need to position yourself in the excellent spots. The citycats in particular are fantastic. I'm not sure from your post whether it would be too big or too small for you so can't recommend totally without knowing more.

[ukjoiner]

Originally Posted by Fitz88 Hi I'm leaving Toronto for Australia this September and looking where I'd like to settle. This is probably my last move so I've come to have some requirements Dog friendly city A bit of culture - not too big and multi national Able to get by with public transport Not snobby/pretentious If you have any recommendations that'd be fab

Yeah, come to Adelaide, dogs are like rats here but everyone has pretty much the same breed . Noone bothers to pick up after them either . Its certainly not snobby or pretentious and if you dont go too far south you will be ok for transport with buses and the train being pretty good and cheap into the city.