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Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2010, 4:21 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Entitlements/Concessions on Aged CPV

I see you're in QLD. If they're over 65 and not working full time, and permanent residents of QLD, they can apply for a State Government Seniors card which will give them government concessions...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 1st 2010, 4:16 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By cookiestar

Re: What references will we need?

Neither of us had jobs when we signed our lease. All the rental agency wanted to see was proof of ID, and proof that we had the funds to pay the rent (we also paid 3 months up front to secure the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 22nd 2009, 9:46 pm
Replies: 912
Views: 82,547
Posted By cookiestar

Re: January 2009 Applicants

Good luck to all those Jan applicants still waiting. Hold onto the thought that it'll be worth the wait in the end. We've been here nearly 4 months now, and feel absolutely at home. Australia is a...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 22nd 2009, 7:43 am
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Alcohol cheaper than water at UK supermarkets

There was an "alcohol cheaper than water" in Australia earlier this year too:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/wine-cheaper-than-water/story-e6frf7l6-1111116820053
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 13th 2009, 7:40 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,452
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Accom close to Brisbane CBD

You do at Dahrl Court (but you have to pay for it)
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 12th 2009, 6:38 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,452
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Accom close to Brisbane CBD

The seqrents link was the one I tried to book through, but never received a response from. Maybe you'll have more luck...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 12th 2009, 11:37 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,290
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Washing machine-to take or not to take?

This is the one we got: http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/p-2172-8kg-front-load-airwash-samsung-washing-machine-wf8802rsw.aspx It's really, really good and I'm glad we got one here rather than...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 11th 2009, 10:21 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,290
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Washing machine-to take or not to take?

Check out these guys too in Aus: http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/ we decided in the end to buy in Australia instead of the UK. Got a great Samsung machine from this website.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 11th 2009, 10:19 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,452
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Accom close to Brisbane CBD

I tried to find the Manhattan in Newstead earlier this year, and emailed a company that seemed to rent apartments out there, but no one ever replied. Hence me going for Dahrl Court (they have...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 11th 2009, 9:41 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 1,958
Posted By cookiestar

Re: What are you doing right now ?

Drinking Tooheys Extra Dry, half watching Rocknrolla on the TV, chatting to a friend online, and browsing BE. I'm a woman - hence I can effectively multitask :rofl:
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 11th 2009, 9:39 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,452
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Accom close to Brisbane CBD

We booked for 2 weeks, but we'd been to Brisbane before and knew exactly where we were looking for a rental house. If you're new to the area and are investigating different suburbs, you'll need...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 10th 2009, 7:59 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,452
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Accom close to Brisbane CBD

The Dahrl Court Apartments in Spring Hill are really nice. We stayed in one of their heritage townhouses, and got a good deal through www.wotif.com
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 6th 2009, 7:31 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,292
Posted By cookiestar

Re: 4 day work week!

I work a 9 day fortnight. Extra 50 minutes each day which I hardly notice, then an extra week day off once a fortnight. This is the way forward.....
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 5th 2009, 9:20 am
Replies: 79
Views: 5,211
Posted By cookiestar

Re: What are you missing from the UK?

Light evenings and Tunnocks Caramel Logs.

That's all...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2009, 7:29 am
Replies: 15
Views: 13,475
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Car Insurance - UK No Claims Discounts

Bingle weren't interested in mine either. I just ticked "overseas insurer" for my previous insurer on the application. There was nowhere to mention no claims in any case (and my insurance is pretty...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2009, 7:11 am
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Customs fee?

We got a $650 fee before our ship docked too (40 foot container) Not much you can do but pay it.
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2009, 7:09 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,616
Posted By cookiestar

Re: How long before you are able to apply for a mortgage?

We had a biggish deposit and got a mortgage a month after landing (and are now Aussie landowners - now to build the house)
Forum: Australia
Nov 28th 2009, 9:51 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,744
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Pre-Christmas Drinking, Brisbane CBD

Polly, a school night would be great. Especially if we time if for a day when the other half is in the city too (he's working out West a lot just now).
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 21st 2009, 7:02 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,267
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Scotland v Wallabies.

I spent Friday evening having post work drinks and getting a ribbing about how shit Scotland are at most sports. Now I have some defence :rofl:
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2009, 6:59 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,744
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Pre-Christmas Drinking, Brisbane CBD

So are drinks still on next Sat? Where and when? We'll try to come along....
Forum: Australia
Nov 12th 2009, 7:13 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,732
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Consumer rights - faulty goods

It's OFT in QLD you need to speak to. Once you've put a complaint in writing to the store and have not had a satisfactory response, you can make a written complaint to OFT (forms on their website)...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 8th 2009, 7:45 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,498
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Paid time off

In addition to my 4 weeks leave (plus public holidays) I also get leave loading at 17.5% with QLD Gov (though I'm not quite sure what this means :rofl: ) and 14 weeks of maternity pay should I...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 7th 2009, 11:51 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,498
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Paid time off

Also QLD Government, and also 4 weeks a year (accrued as you work)
Forum: Australia
Nov 6th 2009, 5:19 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 14,591
Posted By cookiestar

Re: Which Aussie Bank is best and why!?

HSBC have been ok. We're about to open a current account with BankWest though for the fee free banking, and the fact you can use any ATM in Oz for free.
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 27th 2009, 8:09 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,463
Posted By cookiestar

Re: What's the first thing you do when you get home from work?

Check the mail, unpack my bag, switch laptop on, grab a beer, catch up with the internet, get changed into something more comfortable, stick the news/music on, cook dinner.
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