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Forum: The Barbie
Aug 18th 2012, 12:33 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,891
Posted By Discovery

Re: Permanent US Navy base coming to Perth?

Interesting. $16 trillion national debt and they continue to spend billions of dollars on the military.
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2012, 11:00 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By Discovery

Re: + / - Starting TTR Pension

Well there is a concessionary contributions cap in place and this does limit in a way the tax advantages a TTR member will get from salary sacrifice.
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2012, 12:16 am
Replies: 12
Views: 7,173
Posted By Discovery

Re: Schools in Darwin

Don't rule out The Essington School though. Darwin is the multicultural city of Australia so your child does not really need to be in a very multicultural school to experience this in Darwin. It's...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2012, 11:17 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By Discovery

Re: Another 'help is needed' thread

Hmm I live in Darwin and can't really answer your question. I can only assume that the member who made the comment will tell you that Darwin is so hot that teenagers just melt after a few weeks....
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2011, 11:34 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,777
Posted By Discovery

Re: Super UK - Aus Transfer....something to watch out for!

You probably also want to check if the transfer is being treated as Taxed or Untaxed element.
Forum: Australia
Mar 14th 2011, 11:15 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By Discovery

Re: Where does one stay in Darwin?

The Vibe Hotel at Darwin Waterfront
Forum: Australia
Oct 21st 2010, 10:47 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,518
Posted By Discovery

Re: Rant re pensions

I used to work on transfer values in the public sector. What you have is a standard reply to transfer value request from the public sector ( i.e the gmp part). The Guaranteed minimum pension figure...
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2010, 3:54 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,370
Posted By Discovery

Re: Northern Territory - what is it really like?

Interesting facts. Is that why the quality of houses built in Darwin are far better than where you live?
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2010, 3:45 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,370
Posted By Discovery

Re: Northern Territory - what is it really like?

Oh yes it's a very grim place. There are crocs roaming the streets of Darwin and armed gangs with AK47 knocking on doors. Only joking of course. Look I moved to Darwin 31/2 years ago from London and...
Forum: Australia
Jul 17th 2010, 9:56 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By Discovery

Re: Can anyone recommend good primary schools in Darwin???

You may want to try The Essington School in Darwin. it's a non-denominational private school. see link below

http://www.essington.nt.edu.au/

My kids attend the school.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2010, 6:34 pm
Replies: 191
Views: 15,018
Posted By Discovery

Re: Anyone applying for Northern australia sponsorship

I own a 2 bed unit in a secure complex with electronic gate etc in Darwin and I am happy for the tenant to pay $275 a week. I know that other units in the complex are going for $425 to $450 a week...
Forum: Australia
Apr 18th 2010, 2:35 am
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By Discovery

Freshwater in Cairns

Looking at investment properties in Freshwater. Any information about this suburb would be appreciated.
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2010, 12:08 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,894
Posted By Discovery

Re: Premium Bonds?

There isn't one in Australia but you can still buy Premium Bonds with your UK debit card over the phone from here. It's quite easy to do and only take a couple of minutes.
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2010, 6:25 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 124,119
Posted By Discovery

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

I don't see why any of the above should deter people from emigrating. So it's humid in Darwin & Brisbane, there are flies in Perth and it gets cold in Sydney/Adelaide/Melbourne. What is the big deal?...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2010, 11:44 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 40,282
Posted By Discovery

Re: Whats Darwin like?

Well 13 people murdered in the Territory last year. This is probably less than the number of people murdered in some other states in a month. To be honest the rate per capital figure is not really of...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2010, 11:09 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 40,282
Posted By Discovery

Re: Whats Darwin like?

Could be worse you know. At least the jaws are fixable. Still not as bad as some other capital cities in Australia where fatal stabbings appear to be a daily occurence.
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2010, 1:07 am
Replies: 90
Views: 40,282
Posted By Discovery

Re: Whats Darwin like?

Hot - yes but max temp is usually below 35 though

Humid - it's humid in the wet season but it's

Remote - Not quite sure what this means. Darwin is 2 hrs by flight to Bali and 4.5 hrs to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2009, 12:36 am
Replies: 53
Views: 4,878
Posted By Discovery

Re: ship or buy new??

We came here with 7 boxes of personal belongings. Rented out our house in the UK fully furnished with tv, Hifi, furniture etc. I even left a car with the tenant as we were unable to sell it before we...
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2009, 11:00 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By Discovery

Yorkeys Knob in Cairns

Compared to Darwin where I live, properties in Cairns appear to be quite cheap. I have seen a couple of investment properties in Yorkeys Knob (Cairns) on realestate.com. I am planning to fly down to...
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2009, 4:18 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 12,717
Posted By Discovery

Re: which is better Melbourne or Sydney

Character! What Character? I see more of poor planning than character
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2009, 2:56 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 12,717
Posted By Discovery

Re: which is better Melbourne or Sydney

Personally I will stay away from Melbourne and Sydney. They are both a bit run down with old buildings. I really don't know why people want to live there
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2009, 3:18 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By Discovery

Citizenship Ceremony in Darwin

We attended the citizenship ceremony in Darwin yesterday. It was very well organised and lated about an hour. The certificates were presented by the chief minister of the Northern Territory.

I am...
Forum: Australia
Jul 31st 2009, 8:57 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By Discovery

Re: Darwin for IT Jobs

The cost of living is definately higher in Darwin. I am not sure about the $650 tag for a decent rental as you can still get good rental properties for about $450.

We have a joint income of just...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2009, 11:01 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By Discovery

Investment property in Cairns

I am looking at buying an investment property in Cairns and would glady welcome comments about the property market from people living in Cairns.
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 9th 2009, 2:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By Discovery

Re: Darwin Howtos??????

You can still rent 2 bed unit for less than $350 a week. As for transportation, there is a fairly good bus service in Darwin. I use it.
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