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Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2019, 8:41 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,300
Posted By tomcruise

Re: University Questions - OZ citizenship but in Canada now

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1. Application Deadlines - it seems applications are due around November of each year. Could she apply much earlier if she finishes high school in Jan or June? Alternatively is...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2009, 9:50 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,912
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Australian Gardening Thread

It all depends on what you like. Can I introduce you to the Australian Hibiscus Society which meets every sunday at the Helenvale Community centre at 12 noon. You can pick a lot of tips and even...
Forum: Australia
Nov 6th 2009, 12:39 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,536
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Statutory Warranty on $4000 TV?

Sorry to hear about this. I don't know the answer.

Did you purchase extended warranty for this TV? If not, did you purchase this using a credit card that offers extended warranty on items...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2009, 3:28 am
Replies: 74
Views: 5,835
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Feeling Broken-hearted

Yes, indeed it was supposed to be simplistic. I would like to see less and less of domesticated animals. If we break the habitat (aka "domesticated home") , we would one day see domesticated animals...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2009, 1:23 am
Replies: 74
Views: 5,835
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Feeling Broken-hearted

I think keeping pets at home is akin to keeping slaves at home. I know it brings a lot of pleasure but for a moment think if you would like to be in the pet's shoe..imprisoned and always under a...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2009, 1:08 am
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Public Library - Gold Coast Area?

The one at Robina is even open on Sundays which was a surprise for me when I visited the Robina Community Centre last Sunday. The library is inside the community centre. The southport one is open on...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2009, 7:32 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,966
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Is it easy to open a bank account in Australia ?

You need 100 point ID to open an account. To check if you have 100 point ID, you may look at:
http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/licensing/cardsystem/100points.html
It's requirements are very similar to the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2009, 11:05 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 913
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Child turning 2 when on hol,have to pay4ticket?

It all depends on the airline. I flew Air New Zealand last year and my daughter turned 2 somewhere over the pacific ocean when flying from Toronto to Brisbane through LA and Auckland. When we boarded...
Sep 9th 2009, 1:59 am
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Australian PR Extension

Unfortunately there is no extension that you could get. I believe your original visa is valid for 5 years (please check the visa sticker to confirm that).
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2009, 5:08 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,759
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Shipping company (From Canada to Australia)

check this thread:

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=561642
Forum: Australia
Aug 13th 2009, 11:01 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By tomcruise

Re: sparkie looking for work on the gold coast

I am not in this field and hence would be of no hope but I do have some electrical work that needs to be done at a new home in Pacific Pines. If you are interested, please PM me. Thanks
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2009, 4:46 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By tomcruise

Re: bulkbilling dentist

I just checked:

http://www.griffith.edu.au/health/school-dentistry-oral-health/resources/dental-clinic/costs

and it says: "Discounts apply for Griffith Staff and Students for Professional...
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2009, 1:51 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By tomcruise

Re: bulkbilling dentist

call Griffith University Dental at 5678 0220. They are 1/2 price to most dentist. There will be teaching sessions associated with them though. They do take private insurance.
Forum: Australia
Aug 10th 2009, 7:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Swine Flu - help, did you get tamiflu??

To be effective, TamiFlu must be taken within 48 hours of infection. If your GP can't give you a PBS subsidized TamiFlu, ask him.her to write you a non-pbs tamiflu. It will cost $80 (around that...
Forum: Australia
Aug 10th 2009, 5:43 am
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By tomcruise

NAPLAN 2008 Outcomes — All Queensland schools

Read more about it at:

http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/downloads/about/qsa_stats_naplan_08_outcomes.pdf
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2009, 5:47 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,902
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Queensland Housing Market

Queensland defies property sales slump

http://www.qbr.com.au/news/articleid/56789.aspx

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-defies-property-sales-slump-20090630-d3dg.html
...
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2009, 12:28 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,036
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Architecture - Gold Coast

Griffith Uni Gold Coast campus is starting a brand new architecture degree from next year. You might want to contact them for admission details.
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2009, 12:19 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Commonwealth Bank Increases Variable Home Loan rate

This rise just makes their interest rate equal to other banks. They had the lowest interest rates as they were one of a few banks that passed on some cut as a result of last interest rate cuts from...
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2009, 12:14 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,318
Posted By tomcruise

Re: How important are Certifications???

Certifications are extremely important and can give you an edge over other candidates.
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 12:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,238
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Anyone building with Coral Homes in SEQLD?

Please check the story ...

http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=18562

Coral Coast home went down. It looks like it is different from Coral Homes. ..
...
Forum: Australia
Jun 9th 2009, 9:42 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By tomcruise

Re: From Australia to Canada

A few more links and their Aussie equivalents (?)..

Discount Stores:

Canada:
http://www.walmart.ca

Australia:
http://www.bigw.com.au/
Forum: Australia
May 22nd 2009, 6:34 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,557
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Medical health care in Oz compared to UK & US

The system in Australia is a combination of public and private system .

You are not compelled to have private insurance and indeed most Aussies don't have one I think. However, due to the...
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2009, 10:37 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By tomcruise

Re: Buying cars in NSW? HELP!!!

I would rent an apartment or go for long-term (3 months ideally) at your destination and would use an airport transfer service (like coachtrans,conneXion ,door-2-door in Gold Coast) to go to your...
Forum: Australia
May 7th 2009, 10:30 am
Replies: 36
Views: 13,682
Posted By tomcruise

Re: QLD Schools OP Results 2008

Here is the ranking (OP 1-15) for entire Qld:...I found this on a blog...

100 Islamic College of Brisbane Karawatha
100 Eidsvold State School Eidsvold 3
100 Dysart State High School Dysart
100...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2009, 6:20 am
Replies: 36
Views: 13,682
Posted By tomcruise

Re: QLD Schools OP Results 2008

This is the stats for GC..Someone needs to do the analysis!


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