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Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2012, 4:05 pm
Replies: 121
Views: 45,164
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Living in Townsville

Hi there
I lived there a year when I moved out in 2004. It's a nice city and people are usually just passing through so you will meet lots of people in the same boat. I never felt isolated and made...
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2012, 3:57 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Moving in a month, need some general

Miami hotel Melbourne is very cheap and has basic rooms for only around $500 a week. If you have more money to spend the quest appartments short term lets are very good. I started in Quest Apartments...
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2012, 2:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Australia very strict on income tax!!!

Hi Jaj

Thanks for the reply. I had all my records destroyed last year after 6 years storage in my shed - rats got in and ripped everything to shreds! There were literally just some rat urine...
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2012, 12:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By joninoxford

Australia very strict on income tax!!!

Hi there,
I emmigrated back in 2004 to Australia and prompty bought a house. I lived in it for a 14 months and sold it at a slight profit.

Two days ago the Australian Tax Office contacted me and...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2008, 10:18 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
Posted By joninoxford

Have you taken the Citizenship Test? Post any questions you remember here!

Hi,
Taking the test this Thursday. Will post as many questions as I remember. But did anybody remember any questions they had on their test? I will kick off with one which I know is asked:

Who...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2008, 8:07 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
Posted By joninoxford

Teaching Degrees - Does a Queensland DipEd work in Victoria and the UK?

Hi there guys!

I emigrated about 4 and a half years ago, I used to post quite a bit on this forum, but have been quietly living and enjoying Melbourne for the last 3 years. Recently I decided to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 20th 2007, 8:33 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 528
Posted By joninoxford

Which Oz city is it easiest to get a professional job?

Hi there,

I have been in Australia for four years now and have worked for 3 and a bit - but having left my job in Melbourne in June I have been looking ever since, and now I am thinking about...
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2007, 7:25 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,368
Posted By joninoxford

Re: melbourne christmas nite out

Hi there, put me down please - Jonathan - I have been in Melbourne a couple of years now but always up for a good night out with some fellow Brits!
Forum: Australia
May 24th 2007, 3:33 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,467
Posted By joninoxford

Re: moving to mackay

Hi there,
I bought a house in Mackay 2 years ago and lived there with my Aussie girlfriend and two King Charles dogs (!) for one year whilst I worked for the Mackay City Council. It is not a very...
Forum: Australia
Apr 18th 2006, 10:54 am
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Moving from QLD to Melbourne (advice)

Try Kensington, 10 minute train ride, 15 minute drive or 30 minute cycle into the city CBD, rents still cheap as Kensington is still off many people's radar for some reason - they know of it but not...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2006, 10:56 pm
Replies: 187
Views: 12,827
Posted By joninoxford

Re: aussies what are they really like

The bottom line is that the Aussies vary HUGELY depending on what state you are in. In Queensland they are more backward, and think nothing of calling you pommy this that and the other, and not even...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2006, 10:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Is it cheaper to have a new house built?

I am a town planner, and it is generally accepted that you pay a premium for a new house out here - but only 5 -10%. Some regional areas may be different, but at least in Melbourne an older house is...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 15th 2006, 10:44 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,346
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Sat Nav .... Tom Tom ... ??

I have had a Navman Pin unit (the one that looks like a PDA and sticks to the windscreen) since arriving in Australia, and it has been a life saver. It has taken me all over Australia, and surprises...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2006, 10:38 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,168
Posted By joninoxford

Re: whats the best car to buy in Aus?

I am going to raise a few eyebrows here, but I have been in Australia 2 years now and my current Saab 900 Turbo 1991 has been the best car I have ever had. Fully loaded (Cruise/AC/heated...
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2005, 6:08 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,833
Posted By joninoxford

Re: What Are The Best Value Cars?

Hi there, I have had a bit of experence in second hand cars here in Oz, for only around $5000 you can get a pretty good car. In this price range you could consider:

Saab 900 1990-1993 :The car I...
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2005, 3:40 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,578
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Buying property

Hi
I bought a house within 4 months on a Defacto Spouse Visa - so not even a Permanent Resident yet. As I understand, anybody can buy a house in Oz. You don't have to live here and you don't have to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2005, 10:17 am
Replies: 83
Views: 5,210
Posted By joninoxford

Re: English sense of humor getting me into trouble in Oz!

I appreciate the point - it wasn't that funny - but it was the fact that she and many like her take offence over a self depreciating joke which is the problem, not that she didn't find it funny. Does...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2005, 3:01 am
Replies: 83
Views: 5,210
Posted By joninoxford

Re: English sense of humor getting me into trouble in Oz!

dogdownunder, I don't think she would have understood Ali G impersonations either. Your not my line manager are you?! ;)
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2005, 2:12 am
Replies: 83
Views: 5,210
Posted By joninoxford

Re: English sense of humor getting me into trouble in Oz!

Saying the exactly opposite to what you mean for comedy purposes is very British - so I disagree. What is all that about a yellow jumpsuit? You don't make sense.
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2005, 1:56 am
Replies: 83
Views: 5,210
Posted By joninoxford

Re: English sense of humor getting me into trouble in Oz!

My line manager was not taking the piss back because she told several people that she was amazed that I thought I was an executive after only a few weeks...!

The good thing about people not having...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2005, 10:19 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 5,210
Posted By joninoxford

Re: English sense of humor getting me into trouble in Oz!

I don't think Aussie's lack a sense of humour, its just that irony and sarcasm are often taken literally. Actually a very sharp receptionist I get on with where I work told me that although she finds...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2005, 9:42 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,584
Posted By joninoxford

Re: Aussie music reccomendations

Try The Whitlams "Eternal Nightcap" or "Love this City". More Pop Rock I guess but essential Aussie listening. Triple J loves them.
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2005, 8:47 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 5,210
Posted By joninoxford

English sense of humor getting me into trouble in Oz!

Hi there,

I am currently working in Mackay, northern Queensland, and although I am having fun, my very British sense of humour gets me into trouble frequently - and has given some people quite a...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2005, 7:48 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,164
Posted By joninoxford

Re: "European Styling" whats that all about?

I have European Styling!

No seriously, it just cars and scooters which excape the regular, functional shapes you get in the terrible locally designed cars (the cramped Ford Falcon etc). For years...
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2004, 7:30 am
Replies: 5
Views: 7,572
Posted By joninoxford

Just left work an hour early by mistake!

:eek: Yes, I think I am going mad. I was playing around with my computer at work adjusting the clock settings this morning, and I must have set it an hour fast. Anyhow, I have just realised I have...
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