RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Mar 27th 2005, 9:24 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by chocaholic
Yes, walking to work would be great......but if you work in one of those massive industrial estates - you need a car just to cross the road.
your getting too clever with your answers lassie
your right. we drove out to the hills dist. to have a look, it was nice but even the kids would need a car each to get to school
Mar 27th 2005, 9:26 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Think migrants from UK have this fascination with sandy beaches, hot sultry weather, 4x4's and 4x2's with a pool out the back. Once they get here then they will find reality is somewhat different.
. But for house/pool/4WD combo in Sydney......you need a lot of cash and pref. a good job too.....to be honest - oh, and especially if that all has to be near the beach too!
Mar 27th 2005, 9:30 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by chocaholic
Yes, I have noticed that migrants who sell well in the UK often buy a house with pool and then 4WD - usually the Disco - that was out of reach in the UK - but if that's your dream, why not. For sultry weather, they'd need to be a lot further north than Sydney, in my experience so far . But for house/pool/4WD combo in Sydney......you need a lot of cash and pref. a good job too.....to be honest - oh, and especially if that all has to be near the beach too!
. But for house/pool/4WD combo in Sydney......you need a lot of cash and pref. a good job too.....to be honest - oh, and especially if that all has to be near the beach too!
Mar 27th 2005, 9:30 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by soapy
your getting too clever with your answers lassie
your right. we drove out to the hills dist. to have a look, it was nice but even the kids would need a car each to get to school
Mar 27th 2005, 9:32 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by soapy
cool, that means ive got the t-shirt
We don't even have the t-shirt
Mar 27th 2005, 9:34 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by chocaholic
We don't even have the t-shirt
Mar 27th 2005, 9:38 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Well they'd have to be on a good whack I'd say ABC. Any idea at what level of income its reduced or stopped at?
I know some benefits recently handed down you can't get unless you are on at least $50,000 which seems ludicrous to me as the less you earn the more assistance you need, not the other way around. But then we have a Liberal govt in Canberra don't we?
I know some benefits recently handed down you can't get unless you are on at least $50,000 which seems ludicrous to me as the less you earn the more assistance you need, not the other way around. But then we have a Liberal govt in Canberra don't we?
FTB-A is reduced to the base rate at $44,292 with 1 child or $117,347 with 6 kids. It cuts out completley at $89,803 and $141,766 respectively
The base rate is only $42.98 per fortnight, with a maximum rate of $169.40 per fortnight (child age related). These are per child.
FTB-B provides up to $114.66 per fortnight, but is for single income families.
I'm not sure which benefit you are referring to where you need to be earning at least $50,000 py ? Can you let me know, as I like to keep up to date with these things
Mar 27th 2005, 9:42 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by halflinggirl2000
Someone mentioned Penrith and area when thinking of richmond, any thoughts anyone. Interested in your thoughts as we are also in aviation job search/area looking mode, also thinking of newcastle area nsw#
cheers halflinggirl
cheers halflinggirl
It's really a case of looking around to see if it suits each individual.
Mar 28th 2005, 1:45 am
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Strathfield/Fairfield are industrial type areas but Geez who wants to live out there. Miles from anywhere.
Mar 28th 2005, 2:33 am
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Greggsy here again thanks to everyone for there opinions even if some did to seem to be having an internal argument between themselves made interesting reading .
We are most definately going to think very carefully before moving out to Aussie, i think we will start by going to Ferny Grove in Brisbane where my sister lives. It sounds more relaxed, cheaper houses and its free to stay at, if things dont work out maybe look to Sydney afterwards.
We will have enough to buy a decent house in Brisbane which we could always rent out if we moved on at a later date, once again thanks to all for your comments.
cheers
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. We are most definately going to think very carefully before moving out to Aussie, i think we will start by going to Ferny Grove in Brisbane where my sister lives. It sounds more relaxed, cheaper houses and its free to stay at, if things dont work out maybe look to Sydney afterwards.
We will have enough to buy a decent house in Brisbane which we could always rent out if we moved on at a later date, once again thanks to all for your comments.
cheers
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Mar 28th 2005, 8:19 am
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I suppose I should have said "St Clair to Windsor was a 20-25 minute drive in peak times, 2 years ago" - BUT, you haven't seen how my wife drives !!
Those temp differences will be similar to the coast and inland up here, which is why I now say "It's cooler in QLD" )
- BUT, you haven't seen how my wife drives !!Those temp differences will be similar to the coast and inland up here, which is why I now say "It's cooler in QLD"
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Apr 11th 2005, 7:55 am
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by greggsy
Greggsy here,Been reading old threads on RAAF Richmond near Sydney and seen some worrying things about cost of living and particularly crime :scared: . I am starting to believe the only reason Qantas are getting brits to work there is because no locals would take the pay of $40,000 (approx) or want to live too near these areas. Am i getting the wrong end of the stick or is this probably not a good move. Your advice would be very helpful as i do not want to move my wife and my 2.5 year old daughter all that way to somewhere not too good. Look forward to your reply's
Greggsy
Just wondering if you've made any decisions about RAAF Richmond yet? My hubby has just applied to go there and we've been told they're sorting out interviews this week so hopefully we'll hear something soon. We've also got a daughter (5 years old) so don't want to do anything which could be wrong for her. Money doesn't sound too good I know but the upside is that they pay for everything - Visa, Removals etc etc. I'm trying to do a bit of research online about the Base and the area but hitting a bit of a brick wall in all honesty - any help appreciated!
Cheers
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Apr 11th 2005, 6:26 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by greggsy
Greggsy here,Been reading old threads on RAAF Richmond near Sydney and seen some worrying things about cost of living and particularly crime :scared: . I am starting to believe the only reason Qantas are getting brits to work there is because no locals would take the pay of $40,000 (approx) or want to live too near these areas. Am i getting the wrong end of the stick or is this probably not a good move. Your advice would be very helpful as i do not want to move my wife and my 2.5 year old daughter all that way to somewhere not too good. Look forward to your reply's
Greggsy
What stage are you at Greggsy?
Ty!
Apr 11th 2005, 10:08 pm
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by tygwyn
Hubby has just received an email from Qantas offering an interview in two weeks time!! :scared:
What stage are you at Greggsy?
Ty!
What stage are you at Greggsy?
Ty!
Apr 12th 2005, 1:37 am
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Re: RAAF Richmond near Sydney
Originally Posted by wafoo1
FOR GODS SAKE DON"T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicky
