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Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2010, 8:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Getting started with accommodation...

This job add gives a rough estimate of what pay you might expect
http://mycareer.com.au/consumer/find/job/view.aspx?jobid=7301293
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2010, 2:49 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 721
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Getting started with accommodation...

Cremorne Point is really nice. Like Manly it is serviced by bus and ferry but closer to Sydney.
http://www.domain.com.au/Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=6395999
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 23rd 2009, 3:51 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Loss of Australian citizenship in the 50's

Thank you Louie......exactly the point I was trying to make.
Our daughter was born in Australia and travelled out of Australia with us to live in Ireland March 2000 on an Australian passport. She...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 23rd 2009, 12:38 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Loss of Australian citizenship in the 50's

www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/dual-citz.htm
Can I become a citizen of another country without losing my Australian citizenship?

Yes, provided the other citizenship is acquired after 4 April...
Forum: Australia
Jul 22nd 2009, 9:25 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,985
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Pressure by wife to go back to oz

Sandbags you sound like a really nice and considerate husband. You want your wife to be happy and it sounds like you put her before yourself in most things. You are a family man with children and it...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 22nd 2009, 6:59 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Loss of Australian citizenship in the 50's

Sorry Bunky ... that should read Australian Embassy in the UK not British Consulate.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 22nd 2009, 6:46 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Loss of Australian citizenship in the 50's

My understanding of the information provided on the governmnet website www.citizenship.gov.au/proof/ is that if your mum was born in Australia between 26 January 1949 and 19 August 1986 she became an...
Forum: Australia
Jul 16th 2009, 8:18 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 7,773
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Medicare - Proofs Required

We are Australian citizens living in Ireland for the past 9 years. Late last year we returned to Oz with the intention of getting work and eventually selling our home in Ireland and buying one in...
Forum: Australia
Jul 16th 2009, 6:54 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 4,721
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Questions on Sydney?

www.domain.com.au/Public/PropertyDetails.aspx?adid=6104138. I like Cremorne Point. Its close to the city by bus and ferry. Cremorne village has nice restaurants and a friendly feel. Its a hop and a...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2009, 2:25 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,386
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Madrid in September

Sorry used the wrong quote there.
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2009, 2:23 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,386
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Madrid in September

Steviedelux Thank you.... excellent post. Yes I can now see what you mean regarding the Madrid Card. It works out very expensive for just 3 days. We will get the 10 journey option I think. I know its...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2009, 4:56 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,386
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Madrid in September

Hi Jonboy
My husband and myself are also making our first trip to Madrid this year.....1st week in August. Having spent many hours looking up hotels I have settled on this one. The room rate is very...
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2009, 7:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Car insurance for UK trip

I think it might be illegal in the UK to insure the same car twice i.e. if your parents already have insurance on the car in their own names. You can however be named as a driver on the car on your...
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2009, 3:46 am
Replies: 57
Views: 3,958
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: UK State Pension

/www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/state-pension/basic/faqs.asp
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/ipc/faqs.asp#thirteen
There have been quite a few changes just recently and the UK no longer have an...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 15th 2009, 8:48 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,056
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: What passport will we get our baby?

I think your baby will have to be on an Australian passport when entering Australia. It will be the more straightforward way to do it. Contact the Australian embassy in London and they will talk you...
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2009, 1:47 am
Replies: 4
Views: 612
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Port Macquarie/Coffs Harbour areas???

Hi louloumama

We lived in Sydney for 20+ years and had a holiday apartment in Port Macquaire. Its about 5 hours drive north of Sydney. It is a very beautiful place and we have many happy memories...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2009, 2:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: What legal and government related things we should do right after arrival?

lonndongeek;7254656]This isn't true for recent arrivals.

As a recent immigrant, the 100 points of ID requirement to open a bank account doesn't apply. You can open a bank account in Australia...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 6th 2009, 12:13 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,384
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Anyone in Oz with sinusitis/sinus problems...

Sorry don't have an instant remedy.....but if you take a spoonful of honey everyday (manuka honey if you can afford it) it will get rid of it. Best to start in winter and build up a resistance for...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2009, 11:36 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 6,139
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Sydney crime zones to avoid

Check out areas like Cremorne Point, Mosman, Neutral Bay. They have a village like atmosphere and are serviced by bus and ferry less than 10 minutes from the city. We have just come back from Sydney...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2009, 10:29 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 6,139
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: Sydney crime zones to avoid

Hi
Will you be at home all day with baby or will you work.? Sometimes the travel time getting to and from work and time away from baby become a drain and difficult to handle. The extra cost of...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2009, 9:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By galwaykoala

Re: What legal and government related things we should do right after arrival?

Hi
Different States have different requirements. NSW will allow you to drive on your overseas licence for 3 months. I would advise you to apply for your drivers licence as soon as possible then you...
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