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Forum: Australia
Feb 3rd 2023, 3:12 am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,901
Posted By sunburn

Re: UK pension in Australia

Thanks for the tips!
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2023, 10:37 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,901
Posted By sunburn

Re: UK pension in Australia

Hi, I've been living Downunder 15 years now and considering moving my 2 UK pensions over.
I'm not yet retired but want to avoid 3x fees including my Aus super fund.

I have discussed at length...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2013, 12:04 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,783
Posted By sunburn

Re: All info needed - Scotland to Oz, know nothing!

Try www.seek.com.au its the most popular job website in Aus
I don't work in same industry as your hubby but a quick look resulted in "103 jobs containing oil engineer in Melbourne"

you can easily...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 12th 2007, 6:08 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 1,516
Posted By sunburn

Re: I need an internet service provider

Just wanted to bump this to ask any other recommends for broadband in rentals. We're looking in the S.E Melbourne area ??

Also, do most ISP's allow you to move your broadband to another property...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 11th 2007, 10:49 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,361
Posted By sunburn

Re: What Weren't You prepared for

The flies ...spit :curse:

The good weather in Melbourne

How my OH would initially take to Aus and being away from friends & family

How friendly & genuinely helpful most people are
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 10th 2007, 1:45 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By sunburn

Re: What are we to do?

Try going back to your migration agent and seek further job advice.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 8th 2007, 6:47 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,125
Posted By sunburn

Re: What are we to do?

The work issue is obviously a massive factor to enjoy any new life out here, have you considered other states which may be more relaxed or job agencies to advise. I'd just keep plugging away at it...
Forum: Australia
Dec 4th 2007, 8:52 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,826
Posted By sunburn

Re: Mazda owners!

Barb,

1 - Our Mazda 6 2.3 petrol avg's 9 L/100Km with 2 young kids 2 adults in mostly ~ V. GOOD by Aus standards!
2 - service evrey 10,000Km $200-350ish, Mazda provide a 2yr/40,000Km warranty I...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2007, 10:30 am
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By sunburn

Re: where to live??

Jo,

We chose Melbourne, been here just 3 weeks and still deciding!
Sounds like you've alredy been Sydney but the house prices/commutes put us off.

just my opinion but I think you need to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2007, 10:24 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,826
Posted By sunburn

Re: Mazda owners!

Just bought a Mazda 6 hatchback automatic. I wanted a hatchback around that size as find it more practical but hatchbacks, manuals & diesels all seem rare...well within 1 week of looking!

Very...
Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2007, 10:53 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 768
Posted By sunburn

Re: Friend or foe ?

I doubt it, wasn't stocky like the funnel-web, thats a real good site i have used before.

Found a different one in the bathroom last night too, much to the entertainment of the little ones at...
Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2007, 10:43 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 768
Posted By sunburn

Re: Friend or foe ?

Have had another good check on the web and a spider book we bought here. Its body looks similar to a white-tail although no white tail ;) and its front legs appeared more like pincers but were...
Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2007, 12:47 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 768
Posted By sunburn

Friend or foe ?

My son found a strange looking spider of the sofa yesterday. At 1st we didnt think it was a 'proper' spider as it looked like it had pincers at the front but it had 8 legs and a segmented body. ...
Forum: Australia
Nov 28th 2007, 9:45 am
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By sunburn

Re: Anyone need tickets for the David Beckham match tomorrow night?

Looks like you had a good game anyway :D
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2007, 8:41 pm
Replies: 133
Views: 10,066
Posted By sunburn

Question Re: Exchange Rate on its way up?

We are watching the rate avidly too.

I know Bank of England reviews interest rates every month - next review is due next Wed 6 Dec (it mainly remains the same but has the potential to affect...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2007, 7:32 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By sunburn

Re: Anyone need tickets for the David Beckham match tomorrow night?

ANdy,
Just seen a snippet on the news this morning but the kids have hijacked the telly now :)

Who's playing ?
...am in Melbourne so just interested won't be flying over !
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 20th 2007, 8:27 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 10,969
Posted By sunburn

Re: SINGAPORE HOTEL.

Miramar hotel suited us, 3 star I think, reasonably priced and friendly staff. We booked through a UK agent for our stopover before landing in Aus.

It had a pool, gym and was fairly close to the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2007, 9:35 am
Replies: 329
Views: 28,476
Posted By sunburn

Re: It's grim Up North... how many Northeners in Aus now?

Eh up fellow Northerners,

Just landed over a week ago in Melbourne, writing this from the Mornington peninsular, everywhere we go the Mrs wants to settle down so can't be bad!

Left Warrington...
Forum: The Update Forum
Nov 1st 2007, 4:22 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By sunburn

Re: Almost a year in Melbourne

Well written Mike. Its our last night with the in-laws then we're off !
We have been surprised, esp. my wife with the emotions running all over the place these last few days - the one thing you...
Forum: Australia
Oct 20th 2007, 2:26 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,254
Posted By sunburn

Re: Will my new digital TV work in Oz

You can buy programmable remote controllers.

Not sure how relevant this may be for Aus equipment but I've found this website handy for advice here in UK. ...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2007, 8:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,219
Posted By sunburn

Re: DAB / Digital Radio

...Looks like I'll be leaving mine behind then, we must fall into the 'kitchen listener' category :lol:

thanks for the insight although it does seem to vary depending on location in Oz



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Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2007, 10:43 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,013
Posted By sunburn

Re: TV, freeview etc

Right read all that lot & searched....but what about freeview boxes ?
We have a nifty twin freeview hard disk recorder (Humax PVR) which has been great.... will it work or should I bequeath to a...
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2007, 10:11 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,219
Posted By sunburn

Question Re: DAB / Digital Radio

Hi chook, now you're downunder do you kno wany more about DAB ??

cheers
Forum: Australia
Oct 3rd 2007, 9:17 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By sunburn

Re: petrol v diesel

Hi, be interested to know this too.

LPG seems more commonly used there but is it available for most models ?
...also from what I can remember if you get converted to LPG you lose lots of boot...
Forum: Australia
Oct 3rd 2007, 7:05 am
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By sunburn

Re: National Insurance

Hi Gina, I stumbled onto this post and am now curious if its possible to know the amount of NI you've paid (just before I chuck years of payslips before we leave !) You seem to be a woman who knows...
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