Originally Posted by TJUK

Today's was a bit on the tongue in cheek side....older bloke....really older and younger woman...married she was a alr=ternative therapist of some sort and he was well...retired!

They were looking at Cairns I believe..he said that she may go out first and he "might" follow..Mmm bit strange....

Originally Posted by Fly Away

I wondered what sort of visa they would go on and if he would even pass the meds???

Very odd indeed.

Originally Posted by The Marvel

It seems that almost everyone is looking at a drop in wages - and that a lot of groceries and things are more expensive than the UK.

But, then again, a lot of folk who've made the move reckon it evens out.

Maths isn't my strongest point, but it doesn't seem to add up to me.

That seems like a major concern and a huge risk.

Originally Posted by sherie_in_oz

Petrol is a lot cheaper, wages are lower but its the lifestyle you come here for....yes it is a risk but we enjoy our life way more. We would never go back.
Have you been invited to any barbis or been to free movies or fireworks on the beach in the Uk?, free parking, etc it all adds up... and bbq steak is 4GBpounds a kilo

Originally Posted by TJUK

I think the lad that "eagerly" wanted to employer would look at some sort of sponsorship???

Originally Posted by jonah38

Yep. Recognised his voice first, very distinctive, but he looks old now. Still had his tv presenter tone and views though.

His views of Cairns where spot on, nice to visit and see but very limited for him and houses are expensive.

Cairns is indeed a smallish town really with a harbour and Lagoon area. No beach to praise really. Although the beaches further north are nice (palm cove etc), you cant really swim at your leasure due to the crocs. The scuba diving sites off Cairns are fantastic though.

Personally i wouldnt choose Cairns if had a young family, very limited for children

Originally Posted by Wheeler-Jones

I really loved Cairns when I lived there - I was going to say I was amazed about the house prices, but Cairns has alot going for it and being a small place has huge amount of growth opportunities so I guess I can see reason the huge price rises.. I am going to move to Brissie, but am very keen on buying property there still.

I didn't love todays show - yesterdays was really positive and this one seemed a bit forced. And I get a little frustrated when the families get shown a very limited side to the place. I mean the job she was shown didn't really give the lady a chance - it would be like showing a fireman a bbq store and saying there you go!!

Originally Posted by welshtaffy

hi bix..just read that u would like to view wanted down under..just seen this on the tv..its a website that u can view programms from different channels that u have missed....hope this helps.

and hope it helps other peeps down under

p.s u might have to install the software

click on last 7 days

than bbcone

than pick a day

than click on morning

and than wanted down under is there in the boxes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/

Originally Posted by Bix

It is a shame but you seem to have "missed" what Cairns is and what it is about.

The beach at the seafront is not a beach.
It is not supposed to be a beach.
It is not advertised as a beach.
It is mudflats and the breeding ground and sanctuary for much wildlife.

The beaches are on the Northern side of the CBD and yes they are in Cairns. You make it sound like you have to travel for days to get to them. It's as little as 5 minutes up the road to the first one.

"Very limited for children". Sorry, but that's bolox of the highest order.
I have never lived in such a family orientated place and one that provides
so much for their kids.


Well said Bix
Liz

House prices high ?
Tell that to Perthites, Sydneysiders, Melbournians et al. Not many would agree. Prices have risen and are still rising but are still on the low side for many of Aus cities.

Originally Posted by seashelle33

If you can't get that one, how about trying http://www.tvcatchup.com/

click on recordings and search for wanted down under - simple

Originally Posted by Mike-Ju

]Did you see how upset she was though, thats the sort of thing that splits up marriages

Originally Posted by Pollyana

But coming here with one partner hating it is just as likely to split the family as staying in the UK with one partner hating it.

Originally Posted by cinderella

Bob from today's programme was a presenter on Granada Reports for years. All those from the North West will remember him.