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Forum: Australia
Jul 16th 2012, 5:26 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 4,154
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Where should I live in Sydney??

I used to live in Rozelle and loved it. Annandale is also very nice.

I also lived in Mosman but with the Spit Road, it's like living on the M1.

However, you pay a premium for these types of...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2008, 11:37 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,952
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Williamstown Culture trail (pub crawl) Sunday arvo 6th July 1pm

Awesome Al - I didn't know I was coming to this but it seems you've included me in!

Look forward to it!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 19th 2008, 6:08 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By djamesburgess

Recommend an immigration lawyer in Melbourne?

It looks my occupational skills assessment has been successfully approved by the Australian Computer Society.

Therefore, I need to find a preferably recommended immigration lawyer in Melbourne to...
Forum: Australia
May 20th 2008, 11:02 pm
Replies: 90
Views: 12,324
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Anyone applied for a UK passport from Canberra recently?

*Top Tip* to anyone applying in the future

Put down a ridiculously short time to travel - i.e 2 weeks after posting

I put April 30th on mine and surprise, surprise the really crap courier firm...
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2008, 7:06 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 8,986
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Melbourne CBD After Work Drinks Friday 16th MAY

Don't speak to Al then as he's a United fan. I might be able to pop past and regale you all with stories of Wolves' glory day (singular). However, at this time I'm a maybe as I'm starting a new job...
Forum: Australia
Apr 23rd 2008, 4:48 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 4,316
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: GMTV did anyone see it!!

It gave a very small and one-sided view of moving to Australia in my opinion.

It seemed to be aimed more at winding up people back in the UK rather than providing any real, pertinent information. ...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2008, 4:22 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,833
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: What is the first thing you do?

It will take you a week to stop smiling alone.

Don't worry about any aspect of flying/landing, getting to a hotel or other form of accommodation. It will be like going on holiday to start with....
Forum: Australia
Feb 26th 2008, 10:37 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Help ! 457 visa is around the corner return or single flight ?

I came out on an e457 last March on my own to Melbourne. I've not been back to the UK since. You will be fine with a single outbound ticket. Adelaide is a great place, totally under-rated. Good luck...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 26th 2008, 12:24 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 2,269
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Eduardo

For MoTD go to

http://www.mininova.org/

and download the Torrents. Depends how fast your internet connection is but it can be done with a bit of patience and computer literacy.

Still an...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 26th 2008, 12:22 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 5,228
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

It's one of the very few decent programs on TV over here. He did use the evil 'C' word. The French chef/owner fully deserved it though.

Last week's episode was also class when he got the 2 lazy...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2008, 3:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 10,022
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Barclays bank account - to keep or not?

Keep all your UK accounts/credit cards going even when you move over here.

They come in very useful for making payments for purchases for friends' presents etc. when you're here back off UK...
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2008, 3:40 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Help with places to go to PLEASE!!

Dan,
Good luck with the visa sponsorship.

As for places to live, please be aware this country is HUGE in comparison to the UK. You mention Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Spend as much...
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2008, 9:08 am
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Move to Melbourne

No.

You just carry your UK documents with you. Most cars over here are automatics though.
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2008, 10:24 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,655
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: pss shipping

Do a search on 'PSS' to get the feedback. Shipping has been discussed many times in various posts.

I used PSS and they sucked however, the general forum feedback was 95% positive so it was just...
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2008, 10:00 am
Replies: 48
Views: 4,158
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Melbourne CBD Drinks Friday 8th Feb- Any takers???

I'll be heading down there after work. Be there 6pm onwards.

PM if you want my number. Going to be a lot of people staring at anyone new who walks through the door at this rate!
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2008, 4:47 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,993
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: WHAT WAS IT LIKE??

I remember looking out of the plane window as it flew over and into Melbourne in the dark thinking "This is my new home". Very exciting.

Then wheeling my case down St.Kilda Road seeing the MCG and...
Forum: Australia
Jan 29th 2008, 3:44 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Visiting Other cities in Australia-weekends away

I just spent the Australia Day weekend over in Perth - it was superb!

I've been over to Sydney for the weekend and I'm off to Adelaide this weekend. In March I'm using the Labour Day in Victoria...
Forum: Australia
Jan 23rd 2008, 12:09 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Anyone used or using PSS?

I chose PSS to ship my bike over here.

It took them 15 weeks to get it to my door from the UK. The bike got here without the customs clearance form that I e-mailed PSS.

Therefore, the company...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2008, 2:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Going for a reccie next month to Melbourne, any advice?

8 days isn't a great deal of time to take in all that Melbourne encompasses but the personal experience should help you reach a decision.

I'd look at three things:

Firstly the CBD as this is...
Forum: Australia
Jan 21st 2008, 11:04 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,348
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Anyone in Melbourne???!

I've been here for 7 months - this place is the best. Anyone in Melbourne wanting a beer sometime after work in the CBD one night, send me a PM.
Forum: Australia
Dec 19th 2007, 10:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Getting a Job on a 457

I work here on an e457 visa.

I was offered a job as a permanent employee without ever having set foot in Australia. I've since left that company and had to wait 3 weeks for a new visa to be issued...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2007, 3:20 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,116
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: What should I be scared of ?

Generally, you're going to have to go a LONG way out of your way to find the sort of things that you list.

Be more worried about what's in the sea than what's miles away from where you're likely...
Forum: Australia
Nov 13th 2007, 1:48 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,387
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Any Skiers/Snowboarders in Aus?

I've skied several times. Within the last 12mths - December in Vermont, this February in Italy and France and this year, since arriving here, once at Mt.Buller.

The snow this year was excellent in...
Forum: Australia
Oct 30th 2007, 8:50 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,458
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: RENTING IN MELBOURNE ON 457 HELP PLS

In the first instance I'd suggest sharing with someone. That way your friend can get on their feet with the adjustment to life here and have more time to assess the rental market before having to...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2007, 9:42 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,437
Posted By djamesburgess

Re: Whats Canberra like to live in?

As you can see from the replies above, Canberra is the equivalent of marmite (or vegemite) people either love it or hate it.

I drove down to Bateman's Bay and then south along the coast and it's...
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