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Forum: Australia
May 3rd 2019, 6:47 am
Replies: 24
Views: 30,272
Posted By pab1974

Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia

Definitely can be 6 months, at the moment, if you are female and you get everything done and returned promptly.
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2019, 2:37 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 30,272
Posted By pab1974

Re: UK police officer wanting to move to Australia

Victoria Police are heavily recruiting at the moment (and will be for the next few years) though you will need to be a permanent resident to apply. The application process can be as short as 6...
Forum: Australia
Sep 20th 2012, 4:40 am
Replies: 114
Views: 21,500
Posted By pab1974

Re: Migrating to Australia - Is it still Worth the Risk

Many people were saying the same thing 3 years ago.
Forum: Australia
Sep 20th 2012, 4:27 am
Replies: 114
Views: 21,500
Posted By pab1974

Re: Migrating to Australia - Is it still Worth the Risk

Hi.

We (wife and 2 kids) moved down here 3 years ago. We live in country Vic and life is great. Big 4 bed house, with pool, great weather and outdoor living, water skiing most weekends in...
Forum: Australia
Jul 2nd 2012, 2:43 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,228
Posted By pab1974

Re: small 7-seater car recommendations?

We have just bought a Hyundai Sante Fe - http://www.hyundai.com.au/vehicles/santa-fe

We test drove the Holden Captiva but found the Sante Fe was far better (both to drive and in equipment) and was...
Forum: Australia
Mar 13th 2010, 6:13 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By pab1974

Re: Mildura - anybody up there?

We went up to check it out as a recruitment agent that I had been in touch with in Melbourne had a printing job up there. I had never heard of the place but thought it would be nice to check it out...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2010, 11:49 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By pab1974

Re: Mildura - anybody up there?

Hi

We moved to Mildura last September and we love it.

We have bought a house and are moving into it in 2 weeks (you get a lot more house for your money here which takes some of the sting out...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 22nd 2009, 8:20 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 4,659
Posted By pab1974

Re: who thinks immigration should let poms in ?

I frikkin hope so pal. If not then I would just have wasted £10000's!!!!!!!!!
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 22nd 2009, 8:04 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 4,659
Posted By pab1974

Re: who thinks immigration should let poms in ?

Because it would destroy too many dreams!

At least Australia has had a points system that has mainly let in people that can contribute in a positive manner rather than the UK's 'free for all'...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 22nd 2009, 7:52 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 4,659
Posted By pab1974

Re: who thinks immigration should let poms in ?

No
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 9:22 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,559
Posted By pab1974

Re: Powerless.....did anyone feel like this?

Thanks

We are moving out on the 17th Aug, so just over 4 weeks, and we agreed to sell at the back end of May. Everything has gone smoothly so far but they are cash buyers and there is only the...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2009, 2:20 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,559
Posted By pab1974

Re: Powerless.....did anyone feel like this?

Hi

Well we exchanged contracts on the house on Friday and we have been cautious and waited for this to happen before handing in our notices at work, which we did on Friday also, and booking...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2009, 2:56 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,777
Posted By pab1974

Re: UK bank account that can be accessed from Oz daily?

Does the HSBC have a large presence in Australia?
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2009, 1:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,777
Posted By pab1974

Re: UK bank account that can be accessed from Oz daily?

I have been looking into this also as we are moving over shortly.

I believe that for amounts under £10k you can use your debit card and exchange with one of the FX companies ands they will then...
Forum: Australia
Apr 2nd 2009, 4:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By pab1974

Re: Re-Training in Oz?

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2009, 5:17 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By pab1974

Re-Training in Oz?

Hello

I am currently employed as a Web Printer in the UK and have a validated 175 visa. I am 34 and married with 2 kids.

We will be moving to Melbourne (this year hopefully!) and I am thinking...
Forum: Electricians
Mar 26th 2009, 10:36 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By pab1974

To Re-Train as a Sparky in Melbourne?

Hello

I am currently employed as a Web Printer in the UK and have a 175 visa. I am 34 and married with 2 kids.

We will be moving to Melbourne (this year hopefully!) and I am thinking of using...
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2009, 4:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By pab1974

Re: Validation trip to Melbourne this week!

Thank you, both, for the great advice.

Many thanks.
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2009, 12:31 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By pab1974

Validation trip to Melbourne this week!

Hi there

We are coming over to Melbourne this Friday to validate our visas but also to try and make it as much of a family holiday as we can for our kids, aged 6 and 4.
We are staying in...
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2009, 7:33 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,036
Posted By pab1974

Re: Anybody not moving to AUS because of the Economic Slowdown?

I had a job offer in Sydney last year ( I am a web offset printer ) but I declined it as I thought it best to wait for a year or so for things to pick up in the housing market in order to sell our...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2009, 12:48 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,214
Posted By pab1974

Re: Newbie worried about flights to OZ! Please help.

Hi

We have flown to Sydney with Etihad, BA and Quantas. Etihad were great, BA and Quantas were absolutely rubbish in comparison.

The down side with Etihad was Abu Dabi airport, which I...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2008, 11:18 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,499
Posted By pab1974

Re: Validation trip - Melbourne

Very good point. Thank you.

I have already had two trips to Sydney without the girls this year so I suppose we are just wanting to make sure that they have a good holiday next year.

All kids...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2008, 10:46 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,499
Posted By pab1974

Re: Validation trip - Melbourne

Is Mornington too far to the South of Melbourne then to drive to these places for day trips?

I feel that by staying in the CBD then it wouldn't be a kids type of holiday that we were sort of...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2008, 8:17 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,499
Posted By pab1974

Re: Validation trip - Melbourne

Just done a bit of research and Mornington and the peninsula looks really nice for the stay, thank you.
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2008, 1:33 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,499
Posted By pab1974

Re: Validation trip - Melbourne

Certainly sounds like we wont be stuck for things to do then!

Many thanks for spending the time to reply in such detail.

Which area / hotel or holiday let (3 star) would you suggest to stay...
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