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Search: Posts Made By: sid_s
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Forum: The Barbie
Jun 7th 2007, 3:26 am
Replies: 46
Views: 1,802
Posted By sid_s

Re: Online Shopping in Australia

www.witchery.com.au
Forum: Australia
May 24th 2007, 4:07 am
Replies: 115
Views: 6,911
Posted By sid_s

Re: What did you think when reading negative posts about Australia

Thing that really surprised me when I first arrived was just how many British people there are here. Some days it seems like every second person I meet is British – don’t even notice it any more. I...
Forum: The Barbie
May 23rd 2007, 6:56 am
Replies: 14
Views: 942
Posted By sid_s

Re: TAX ON RENTED UK PROPERTY

I think this article is talking about Australians borrowing money in Australia to buy overseas?? That's why interest paid can be claimed against other Australian income.

I have a rental property...
Forum: Australia
May 22nd 2007, 12:40 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Posted By sid_s

Re: 46% more?

Another thing is that it's free to join their frequent flyer club if you don't live in Australia. If you are Australian resident, you get to pay an $80 fee.
Forum: Australia
May 22nd 2007, 12:24 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,647
Posted By sid_s

Re: Office dress code

Unfortunately true!! I would add that if you take a walk through the city center mid-week you'll also see a lot of men in badly fitting cheap suits :)

The company I work for is casual. Some people...
Forum: Australia
May 18th 2007, 3:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 573
Posted By sid_s

Re: Previous Employment References

I think 2 references seems to be standard most places.

Both of the companies I interviewed with (one of them council) wanted names and contact details so that they can ask their own questions.
Forum: Australia
May 18th 2007, 2:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By sid_s

Re: How Long to set up medical insurance?

If you have private health insurance in the UK and you do have existing conditions, then definately do your research before you leave. The insurance companies here allow you to transfer from an...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2007, 6:57 am
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By sid_s

Re: Wynnum Manly Family Practice Clinic

Hi,

We use this practice. We've got 2 little kids so in and out a few times for jabs, ear infections etc. Between us we've seen several of the doctors in there - I think there are about 6 - and...
Forum: Australia
May 13th 2007, 11:58 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Posted By sid_s

Re: the best credit card and air miles

Do the supermarkets and dept stores take amex? Can you use it to pay bills?
Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2007, 12:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,018
Posted By sid_s

Re: First time buyers

Thanks.. I believe it also remove the need to pay stamp duty - depending on the value of the property?
Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2007, 12:20 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,018
Posted By sid_s

First time buyers

Hi,

does anyone know much about the first time home buyers grant? Anyone had it? We did own a property in the UK but when I check the eligibility criteria it just says that you must not have...
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2007, 6:41 am
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By sid_s

Re: Best Place to buy household electrical items

Can't find any fridges :confused:

Buying electricals here seems a little different to the UK. You go to these warehouse places (good guys, retrovision etc) and when you find what you want you...
Forum: Australia
Jan 17th 2007, 10:58 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 1,924
Posted By sid_s

Re: Maternity advice

Usually when you visit the doctor - about anything - they seem to charge $55 and you claim $38 back from Medicare. (might not be the exact figures but something like that.) If you are low income you...
Forum: Australia
Jan 17th 2007, 2:31 am
Replies: 39
Views: 1,924
Posted By sid_s

Re: Maternity advice

Do you have private cover? If not, I think you need to start it 12 months b4 getting pregnant to get cover.

We went private with cover and I think out of pocket expenses for everything were less...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2007, 2:41 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,303
Posted By sid_s

Re: Instant dismissal

I wouldn’t be too worried about this clause. The statement itself is reasonable: ie if your actions did warrant instant dismissal (like, you attacked someone!) they wouldn’t give you notice or pay...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2007, 1:16 am
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By sid_s

Re: Best Children's savings account?

I did a bit more research on this. You can get a TFN at any age, but if under 12 the parent just has to sign the form.

There's a fair bit of info about it here... ...
Forum: Australia
Jan 5th 2007, 4:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By sid_s

Re: Best Children's savings account?

I thought banks didn't automatically withhold tax here?
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2007, 11:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By sid_s

Best Children's savings account?

Has anyone opened an Oz savings account for young kids? I was looking at the BankWest "Children's Saver" which seems to pay 3% but then they have something called "bonus saver" which is apparently...
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2007, 10:21 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,574
Posted By sid_s

Re: Best Savings rates around ?? 6.3% or better

Try this thread:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410487&highlight=bankwest

It's 6.8 first year and then goes down to 6.25 but there's no fee or minimum sum.
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2007, 10:15 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,574
Posted By sid_s

Re: Best Savings rates around ?? 6.3% or better

Definately not! it's earnings and you pay tax just like in the UK.
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2007, 4:04 am
Replies: 0
Views: 476
Posted By sid_s

citibank gold card - no fee ever

Hi,

since we live in the land of bank charges, this is worth checking out if you're looking for a credit card. Usual fee is $119 per year but if you apply through this link it's free forever....
Forum: Australia
Jan 2nd 2007, 5:08 am
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By sid_s

Re: Family Day care in North Lakes

Try this
http://www.familydaycare.com.au/forms/QLD_Family_Day_Care_Schemes.pdf

I don't think it has North Lakes specifically but you would find the closest centre and ask them if they have a...
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2006, 5:35 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,845
Posted By sid_s

Re: Being a bit 'towy'

try this...
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/toey
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2006, 5:10 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,845
Posted By sid_s

Re: Being a bit 'towy'

it means horny :rolleyes:
Forum: Australia
Dec 13th 2006, 10:49 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,866
Posted By sid_s

Re: Ikea in Oz

I also went to the new IKea south of Brisbane and found it very similar to the big one in London (can't remember the name).
I don't think it was any more expensive.
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