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Jan 24th 2008 | 10:33 pm

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Bix

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by BethandAndrew

What banks are in Cairns? Thinking about opening an Oz bank account soon and need to know which bank is pretty good and has local cash machines etc.
Thanks,
Beth x x

http://www.barrierreefaustralia.com/atm-locations.htm

Good and bad stories about most banks but avoid Bank of QLD.
Know of a few bad stories about them from people I work with and in my own case. They are the pits in every way. We have all taken our business elsewhere.

I am now with the Commonwealth and have been very pleased with the service - over 1 year so far.
You can open an account from the UK.
http://www.migrantbanking.co.uk/

Other people I know are with ANZ, NAB and Westpac.

Suncorp are across a wide range of financial stuff but I don't think they offer full banking services so check them out in advance if you are thinking of using them.

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:36 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by Andy n Georgina

Hi does anyone know of a good reliable babysitter for palm cove area? If so can you PM me i would really appreciate it thanks guys.xxxxxxxx

Sorry I don't.

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:44 pm

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BethandAndrew

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

PM'd you back Andy & Georgina

Thanks for the bank info Bix..........we are slowly getting things ready for the big move to Cairns......and a bank account is on the 'things to do' list.
Beth x x

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:47 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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PM'd you back Andy & Georgina

Thanks for the bank info Bix..........we are slowly getting things ready for the big move to Cairns......and a bank account is on the 'things to do' list.
Beth x x

My accountants wife is the HR manager at CEC.
Was a lady on the interview call ?

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:49 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by tripawaymars

I know it's crazy..it is a kickstart to healthier eating and I am purely doing it to get weight off quick for the damn austrlian visa medical..otherwise there is no way I would have done it. I have got round to thinking now though that if they don't want me because I am just over B.M.I then it is their loss!! I have all the skills, a job lined up, and every intention of staying in Oz but weight seems to be an issue, even though I walk 6 miles a day with the dog and am not unhealthy..always been sporty and biggish build anyway.
That is the only reason I am doing it. used to be a personal trainer so know how to lose weight gradually..which I will when I have kick started it with this...already my bad food cravings are disappearing and had no alcohol for 3 weeks!
Liz

You didn't look overweight in the photo.
Or was you zipping everything up tight in your leathers

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:51 pm

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BethandAndrew

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by Bix

My accountants wife is the HR manager at CEC.
Was a lady on the interview call ?

YES!!!!!!!

I think my hubby said her name was Kim.
Beth x x

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:53 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by BethandAndrew

YES!!!!!!!

I think my hubby said her name was Kim.
Beth x x

I'll check her name.
May not be her as she has a few staff male and female.

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:56 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

Nope, she's called Suzannah.
I think your lady may be called New though.

Jan 24th 2008 | 10:57 pm

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BethandAndrew

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by Bix

I'll check her name.
May not be her as she has a few staff male and female.

LOL......small world eh?!!!!

We really really really really really hope to to get this job with CEC....they seem to be the best in the business in Cairns. I want my hubby to be happy in work too.......and he's sooooooooo excited about this!!!
Can't wait to get out there now.......

Beth x x

Jan 24th 2008 | 11:00 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by Bix

Nope, she's called Suzannah.
I think your lady may be called New though.

Just checked my emails....yes, her name is Kim New......and Martin B was the construction manager.
Beth x x

Jan 24th 2008 | 11:05 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by BethandAndrew

LOL......small world eh?!!!!

Beth x x

Yeah, know what you mean.
I asked me accountant today if his missus ever does phone interviews and he said she does sometimes.
I said she may have done one this week with a bloke from the UK.
He asked if it was with someone I knew so I said not directly but I understand he's pretty damned good at what he does.
You never know he may mention it to his missus.

Jan 24th 2008 | 11:06 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Just checked my emails....yes, her name is Kim New......and Martin B was the construction manager.
Beth x x

May be Brears.

Jan 24th 2008 | 11:11 pm

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BethandAndrew

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by Bix

May be Brears.

Yes it is!!!!! God you know everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for putting a good word in for Andrew............he is a bloody good engineer and won't let anyone down!!!!
Keep your fingers crossed for us..........the waiting is a killer!!!!!!!!!

Going to drop the price on the house again......someone must want our 6 bedroom 2 year old house at this price!!!!
Beth x x

Jan 24th 2008 | 11:22 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Yes it is!!!!! God you know everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for putting a good word in for Andrew............he is a bloody good engineer and won't let anyone down!!!!
Keep your fingers crossed for us..........the waiting is a killer!!!!!!!!!

Going to drop the price on the house again......someone must want our 6 bedroom 2 year old house at this price!!!!
Beth x x

It's all crossed.
They do tend to check references.

I did both a phone and written reference for someone recently who got a job at the CBH.
Bloody hell I thought I was back at school doing exams there were that many questions.

Jan 24th 2008 | 11:26 pm

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Re: First weeks in Cairns

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Originally Posted by Bix

They have already had one work reference back.......and there were 3 people to contact, so 2 more to go!!!
The Project Manager from the Water Corporation in Perth was the reference they have had......and apparently the agency woman said it was excellent

God I wish I could just book the flights today!!!!
Beth x x