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Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2006, 8:28 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By chris_de

Re: Could i live on $70'000?

You or your wife??

Not my first choice when wanting to raise a family so I guess if its Kings Cross (sydney) or Dubai... Dubai is a safer bet.


Cheers
Christopher
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2006, 8:26 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By chris_de

Re: Could i live on $70'000?

$70,000 is possible.

In Australia the cost of living is lower, material possessions are less important than in Europe. Sure it takes time to save up for anything important (like your next surf...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2005, 9:56 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By chris_de

Re: Jellyfish - Great Barrier Reef

Hi



Have a look at this website. A number of beaches have stinger nets I didn't see Airliebeach on the list though.

http://www.qldbeaches.com/stingers.html

Also, have a look at other...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2005, 3:04 am
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By chris_de

Re: Validating Xmas - some pressie advice please

Great idea. If you make it a 'mystery' present ie. without voucher (because it is difficult to organise) then get some evidence... eg photo on the camel as proof. The commercialism of Christmas gives...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2005, 2:16 am
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By chris_de

Re: What to do in Melbourne

Go to Brunswick street. Where they have the tiles sofa's on the street turn left and about 15 meters on the left is an italian restaurant. Order the Gnocchies and Mamma will start cutting the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2005, 2:08 am
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By chris_de

Re: Validating Xmas - some pressie advice please

Very easy. Especially at the Airport... but at any tourist shop you will usually find these as well.


Never heard of them, but I just heard that Australia will shortly be getting their first...
Forum: Australia
Nov 6th 2005, 7:18 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,681
Posted By chris_de

Re: What Car???

Amazulu, in Australia Holden and Ford are actually considered local brands. Ok, they are not locally owned but they build the fairlane and commodor (or whatever it is now) locally.. as they have been...
Forum: Australia
Nov 6th 2005, 2:21 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,681
Posted By chris_de

Re: What Car???

The Ford is locally made and depending on the age and condition, in theory you will get good value compared with foreign cars that have (in theory) a higher new sale value and subsequent high resale...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 4:48 am
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By chris_de

Re: why cant open this site????????

You can't open it because it doesn't exist... at the moment anyway.

It seems like the domain is registered but the webserver has problems or has been shut down. Wanna have a bit of fun and see...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 2:24 am
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By chris_de

Re: pc parts

Good idea. Maybe you have a special luggage pickup point. I just thought.. the temperatue down their can get mighty cold, maybe below freezing??? Would that have any effect on the battery in the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 2:18 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,532
Posted By chris_de

Re: TAFE or Uni

Hi

I would prefer a Uni degree if they had the course I wanted to do as a University degree is more highly regarded (or recognised) by employees, especially internationally.

Tafe has the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 1:51 am
Replies: 1
Views: 435
Posted By chris_de

Re: Schools in NSW

Hi

Public schools are free as far as I can remember, though there are costs of books and uniforms etc. Kids can get a pretty good education if the teachers are good. Usually they are however if...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 1:24 am
Replies: 3
Views: 4,018
Posted By chris_de

Re: UK driving licence and Aus speeding points

Did you get pulled up by the coppers for speeding or was it a speed camera? I guess then it all goes back to your car, and who owns it... If SA Transport can link you with your UK licence to your...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 1:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By chris_de

Re: pc parts

Years ago I took my computer from Aus to Europe but that was before toenail clippers started being confiscated as a deadly weapon.

I think the biggest problem you will have either in hand luggage...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 12:56 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,386
Posted By chris_de

Re: Reality Check -Advice Please...

Hi,

DIMIA has actually announced that they are searching for skilled workers including in your sector, this leads me to believe that either a) there is high demand meaning good financial security...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 12:35 am
Replies: 120
Views: 7,728
Posted By chris_de

Re: Mozzies and how to sit outside and live???

Did someone already mention scented candles. We usually did quite well during a BBQ on that patio with a scented candle on the table or a few around. Smells OK too.

I have noticed that some people...
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