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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 4th 2007, 11:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Citizenship processing times

Have just been told by Citizenship helpline that it takes up to 3 months after interview for letter of confirmation of citizenship and advice to local council, and then further 3 to 6 months for...
Forum: Australia
Mar 28th 2007, 12:23 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,738
Posted By RogerUK

Re: any truth in the rumours about the building trade slowing down?

Yes i think it is slowing down, with little new work on the horizon. The housing market in Victoria is in decline, indeed stagnant may be a better description.
Roger
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2007, 10:29 am
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Spiders and crawlies

If you are young, infirm or very old they can cause problems, but I think to say they 'can cause death ' is very alarmist. It would be interesting to know when the last case of death by spider bite...
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2006, 6:56 am
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Any Cyclists in Brisbane

My wife and I, both mad keen cyclists of 30+ years in UK, are in NE Victoria since leaving UK 18 months ago and yes the cycling here is terrific. Like you we loved the good weather of 75/76 and all...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2006, 8:11 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,443
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Commodore or Falcon? No contest - Toyota!

I agree. Why anyone would buy Ford or Holden rather than a Toyota or Honda I will never understand.
Roger
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2006, 9:08 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,429
Posted By RogerUK

Re: decent dog food

Our 4 retreivers thrived on Chappie dried food in the UK. We tried Pedigree dried here in Australia as Chappie not available but after a visit to the vet for our eldest who was having tummy trouble...
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2006, 9:08 am
Replies: 103
Views: 6,587
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Why are Oz made cars shite ?....Is there a decent one in existence

In my opinion the popular cars available, Ford, Holden, Mitsubisi are very poor and do not compare to the Japanese cars on sale. I do not understand why anyone would buy them when for about the same...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2006, 10:05 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,603
Posted By RogerUK

Re: It really is NOT easy

We have been here 18 months now and not once have either my wife or I had any homesickness at all. From the moment we landed in Melbourne we have felt at home and fitted in with the Australian...
Forum: Australia
Oct 11th 2006, 9:18 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,768
Posted By RogerUK

Re: spiders, sorry but I have to ask.

We have loads of redbacks in our garden, they are timid, non aggresive and will not attack unless severely provoked. We have had one whitetail in the house in 20 months, but it moved very slow....
Forum: Australia
Oct 11th 2006, 9:04 am
Replies: 1
Views: 628
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Home owners earn $200 a day

Not in Victoria they dont! Market is in reverse in rural Victoria and the market has stagnated in the $300000 + range. Speaking from experience.
Roger
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2006, 12:57 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,367
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Diesel 4 x 4 SUVs

I have a Toyota Kluger bought new when we arrived April 2005. Done 37000 kms, no problems, built like a battleship, it is as luxurious as the BMW we had in UK, totally reliable, very comfortable and...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 11:20 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Posted By RogerUK

Re: pest control????

We pay $100 per annum for external termites and spiders etc. Good value, very rarely have any insects in the house either.
Roger
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2006, 11:16 am
Replies: 55
Views: 4,089
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Pensions...how much is enough?

My wife and I live on about $35k aud and very well at that. No debt, Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Getz cars, house paid for etc. Waiting for wifes preserved pension payable in 5 years time which will be...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2006, 11:19 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,018
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Cost of cars in Aus ? ( buying & running )

Asian cars are much cheaper than European, and in my opinion much superior. Hyundai are best value and very reliable. I am a bit biased as I have Totyota Kluger awd and Hyundai Getz, both bought new...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2006, 11:04 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,587
Posted By RogerUK

Re: How do you cope with the weather in Aus ?

We have been here 16 months now and had temps over 44 last summer. Coped no trouble at all, if it gets too hot just stay indoors and yes air-con is pretty much essential. Believe it or not what has...
Forum: Australia
Jul 16th 2006, 8:51 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,928
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Life after sky TV

Pay TV is very poor in Oz, as I think it was also in UK. Anyway I think you will find enough to do with the super lifestyle here not to bother with much TV at all.
Roger
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 11:25 am
Replies: 62
Views: 4,909
Posted By RogerUK

Re: do we take the dog or not?

We brought or 2 golden retreivers out April 2005. One aged (then) 10 the other 8 both settled in no problem at all. The eldest is lying by my feet now as I type, the youngest sleeping on her Ekornes...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2006, 10:46 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,712
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Land Rover Versus Range Rover

I would avoid Land Rover at all costs in consideration of their very poor reliability record and reputation and cost of spares. Go Toyota or Nissan.
Roger
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2006, 3:11 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,742
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Help!! Tax time in Oz

Visit ATO website and do tax return on-line, e-tax 2006 available for download 1 July. Piece of cake when I did it last year, talks you through it.
Roger
Forum: Australia
May 26th 2006, 1:33 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Positive lepto

Happened to one of our dogs, second test came back negative. Apparently it is quite common, do not worry.
Roger
Forum: Australia
May 19th 2006, 12:06 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Need reassurance about shipping dog

Your dog will be ok. Really. Our 2 golden retrievers came out with us a year ago via Golden Arrow and have settled in perfectly and they will help you settle also. They love the weather, even when it...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2006, 7:29 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,564
Posted By RogerUK

Re: 6 Months in Country Victoria

Hi Nicky
We have been in Benalla for 10 months. Absolutely loving every bit of it, no cause for complaint at all and much cause for rejoicing.
Good luck
Roger
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2006, 8:04 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 10,008
Posted By RogerUK

Re: OMG have you seen airfares to the UK now

Why would anyone want to return to UK, even for a visit, after living here?
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2006, 9:39 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,605
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Is It Worth Keeping Warm Clothes

We found winter in Central Victoria very cold at night in the house, as has been mentioned - no double glazing, no insulation, metal window frames that are draughty, no central heating, concrete...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2006, 3:54 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,838
Posted By RogerUK

Re: Let's talk whitetails...

We have loads of rebacks in the garden, which is over 1 acre so they are ok. Seen one whitetail in the house, just put him outside. As long as you use common sense and leave them be they will just...
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