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Forum: Australia

Mar 10th 2010, 1:11 pm

Replies: 44

Geraldton.....or bust

Views: 8,102

Posted By IslandMike

Re: Geraldton.....or bust

I'm a Pommie living in Gero.

The cricket bat incident happened over 2 years ago which was really sad but hardly evidence of high crime rates.

Gero is brilliant - one of the sunniest places in...

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 12th 2007, 11:12 pm

Replies: 4

What car for $20000

Views: 743

Posted By IslandMike

What car for $20000

I have a budget of $20000 for a motor when I get to Perth.

I can go for a newer less expensive car or a (better) older vehicle with more mileage.

I have a family of 4 and will need the vehcile...

Forum: The Barbie

Jul 2nd 2007, 8:10 pm

Replies: 0

Flood or drought

Views: 363

Posted By IslandMike

Flood or drought

The UK is getting the wettest July on record while Oz is drying up by the day.

I wonder why the Australians are so much better than us Poms at swimming?

Forum: The Barbie

Jun 28th 2007, 9:51 pm

Replies: 6

Calling all Teachers

Views: 611

Posted By IslandMike

Re: Calling all Teachers

So any WA teachers out there who want to shed some light on us pommies in the dark. (Typical british summer)

Forum: The Barbie

Jun 25th 2007, 10:29 pm

Replies: 6

Calling all Teachers

Views: 611

Posted By IslandMike

Re: Calling all Teachers

I have signed up with the Dept of Education WA. The exact location is not yet known. It will be somewhere in the sticks like Port Hedland. It's all part of the great adventure.

I just wanted...

Forum: The Barbie

Jun 24th 2007, 10:23 pm

Replies: 6

Calling all Teachers

Views: 611

Posted By IslandMike

Re: Calling all Teachers

I forgot to mention that I teach secondary ICT
:D

Forum: The Barbie

Jun 24th 2007, 10:10 pm

Replies: 6

Calling all Teachers

Views: 611

Posted By IslandMike

Calling all Teachers

I am due to start teaching in WA at the start of the 4th term (Mid Oct this year).

I am looking for some general comments about life as a teacher in Oz or more specifically WA.

Things I would...

Forum: Australia

May 24th 2007, 12:09 am

Replies: 13

Tips for fending off the mighty flies in Oz

Views: 1,040

Posted By IslandMike

Tips for fending off the mighty flies in Oz

We are about to embark on an adventure. The family are moving to the sticks somewhere in WA.
Time and time again we hear reports of nuisance flies irritating the life out of people.

Does anybody...

Forum: Australia

May 24th 2007, 12:02 am

Replies: 16

Petrol and Diesel Australia

Views: 1,596

Posted By IslandMike

Petrol and Diesel Australia

When buying a car in OZ
Are there the same incentives in OZ for paying a little extra for a diesal vehcile?

Do petrol stations stock both as is common in UK?

Are there clear benefits of...

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