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Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2009, 10:22 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,368
Posted By Stella340

Re: Brisbane's little quirks

Oh yes :frown: hubby got done for this the other week in his lunch break. There were others that crossed too but apparently he stepped off the curb first??? Not sure how they measured that one but...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2009, 10:18 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By Stella340

Re: Best time to book flights???

I'm going back in 3 weeks time and only booked my flight around 2 weeks ago. I was planning on going back at some point in the next few months but a great price came up on Singapore airlines, with...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 18th 2009, 6:39 am
Replies: 62
Views: 3,855
Posted By Stella340

Re: Putting the sugar in the fridge

Started brushing my teeth with nappy rash cream .... lovely! :o
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 17th 2009, 10:04 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,055
Posted By Stella340

Re: Moving to Southport up the Gold Coast in March

Be brave Jockstar! Ha ha, just kidding.

Oh and on the house prices in Labrador/Southport being a good place to buy etc, there was a block of land next to our house that had been empty for a few...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2009, 9:49 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Stella340

Re: ***CHEAP FLIGHTS***Ends 30 Jun 09

That's good, it's just me flying with my 4 month old daughter :huh: so was glad it was with Singapore, especially with just 1 stop.
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2009, 9:15 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Stella340

Re: ***CHEAP FLIGHTS***Ends 30 Jun 09

I just booked a return trip home with Singapore and it was $1500 so just over 700 quid!!! Thanks Singapore :thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2009, 10:12 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,318
Posted By Stella340

Re: How important are Certifications???

I've seen this happen too
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2009, 10:10 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,318
Posted By Stella340

Re: How important are Certifications???

Oh my ... yep indeedy! Certificates for EVERYTHING over here!
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 15th 2009, 10:08 pm
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2009, 9:55 pm
Replies: 230
Views: 21,626
Posted By Stella340

Re: First Impressions of Oz

I've never experienced any of that living on the GC. My hubby works in Brissy and he hasn't either although maybe it's worth remembering that a lot of people walking around Brissy are workers and...
Forum: Teaching
Jun 15th 2009, 9:48 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,004
Posted By Stella340

Re: Primary Teachers from the UK already in Australia...

Ok, honestly I've found it to be pretty similar in terms of paperwork, sorry :unsure: I suppose it does feel a little more laid back but I think that may just be Aussies rather than the actual job. ...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 3rd 2009, 4:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By Stella340

Re: Can you buy these in QLD

Yeah I've seen them in Woolworths. They were labelled as mushy peas but I'd say they were more Marrowfat. I think they may have even been homebrand mushy peas?
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2009, 3:52 am
Replies: 90
Views: 7,912
Posted By Stella340

Re: British chip shop hunt

I'd just like to have a pickled egg with my fish & chips, nom nom nom? Anyones chippy do those?
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 2nd 2009, 3:42 am
Replies: 12
Views: 855
Posted By Stella340

Re: What drives people to do tragic things like this?

Yes I read the child had died at home after a long illness and it seems his parents didn't want to go on without him. Tragic really does sum it up. They must have been heartbroken :(
Forum: Australia
May 13th 2009, 6:42 am
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By Stella340

Re: Fertility and birth costs

We had private health insurance but after realising all the additional costs (as asprilla points out too) we decided it really wasn't worth going private. So I made an appointment with my GP and it...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2009, 9:58 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,511
Posted By Stella340

Re: Mummy meets Gold Coast!

Ooh I've just noticed this face ... :sneaky: ... is apparently called a sneaky face not a grumpy one.

We'll still sing to you though ... we have actions and everything ;)
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2009, 9:54 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,817
Posted By Stella340

Re: Medisave/Medibank

We dropped out a few weeks ago!
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2009, 9:48 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,511
Posted By Stella340

Re: Mummy meets Gold Coast!

Why the grumpy face Soapy? Did you want to come to Baby Rhyme Time? We can sing to you if you want? :p
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2009, 9:41 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 15,565
Posted By Stella340

Re: child benefit in Australia

Yep this was my understanding too but we're just shy of being here for 2 years (July) and we had a baby in March. We got the Baby Bonus and we also get Family Tax Benefit A and B.

I also have...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2009, 9:29 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By Stella340

Re: Fertility and birth costs

It might depend on what sort of visa you're coming on, but if you have PR then you'll be entitled to Medicare which you'll have straight away, no waiting periods. If you then have a baby through the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 29th 2009, 10:45 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,511
Posted By Stella340

Re: Mummy meets Gold Coast!

Great, see you there! :thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Apr 29th 2009, 10:20 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,511
Posted By Stella340

Re: Mummy meets Gold Coast!

Hey! I think you posted in the Coombabah thread so figure you live around there. I've not long had a baby girl (8 weeks) and have just started going to the Baby Rhyme Time sessions at Helensvale...
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2009, 12:01 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,175
Posted By Stella340

Re: Coombabah. whats it like

I need to look harder! :rofl:
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2009, 11:49 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,175
Posted By Stella340

Re: Coombabah. whats it like

I can't seem to upload pics via the expats links??

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj313/LucyKP/DSCF0903.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj313/LucyKP/DSCF0906.jpg

Anyway, yes I...
Forum: Australia
Apr 18th 2009, 11:42 am
Replies: 86
Views: 6,747
Posted By Stella340

Re: Anyone got their tax refund yet through bank account?

Yeah, the Gold Coast in Qld. Hope yours comes through soon :thumbsup:
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