Australian Visas – Processing could be delayed to 2011
Thu, 25/06/09 – 6:02 | 4 Comments

The Australian Immigration and Citizenship department have started issuing letters to visa applicants who have applied for Australian Residency under certain visa classes.
The letter confirms that priority will be given to applicants who are applying …

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Some Aussie Articles added and a small update
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 15:11 | No Comment

I’ve added quite a few (pre-written) articles to our about Australia section today. Although quite a few of these articles are probably targeted a little more at the folks going on Holiday to Australia as …

The sunshine state of Australia
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 15:01 | No Comment

Blessed with nature’s most remarkable gifts, Queensland is Australia’s second largest state; inhabiting 25% of Australia’s land mass.
Queensland has fifteen exceptional regions, where people can travel, be with their families and spend a memorable …

Coober Pedy – The Opal Capital Of Australia
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:59 | One Comment

Coober Pedy is without a doubt one of the most unique outback destinations in Australia.
Set in a stark arid landscape often compared to Mars, this outback mining town where many people live underground is …

The Flinders Ranges – An Accessible Australian Outback Destination
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:56 | No Comment

The Flinders Ranges are one of South Australia’s most popular outback tour destinations, and are world-renowned for their rugged mountain landscapes, spectacular gorges, sheltered sandy creeks lined with majestic River Red Gums, and their abundant …

Kangaroo Island – An Australian Island Paradise
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:54 | No Comment

Kangaroo Island has been described as one of earth’s last unspoilt island refuges, and with very good reason.
This idyllic island located off the coast of South Australian is an idyllic tour destination for those …

The Enchanting South West of Australia
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:51 | No Comment

Australia’s South West offers some of the most diverse travel experiences in Western Australia, ranging from towering forests and whale watching to fine food and wine and world class surfing. Approximately four hours south of …

Tasmania – The Australian Island State
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:46 | No Comment

Tasmania is Australia’s island state, separated from the mainland by the 240 kilometre expanse of Bass Strait.
A land of wild and beautiful landscapes, Tasmania boasts a comfortable temperate climate, quality wine and food, rich …

The Yarra Valley – A Premier Australian Wine Region
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:43 | No Comment

The Yarra Valley is located a short 90 minutes north-east of Melbourne, the capital of the southern Australian state of Victoria, and is an idyllic destination for a day tour or weekend getaway.
The Yarra …

Broome – The Pearl Capital of Australia
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:41 | No Comment

Broome is a remote outback town situated on the Indian Ocean in northwest Australia. It is the largest town in the vast Kimberley region to the north of Western Australia, and has become a very …

Changes to Australian Working Holiday Visa programme
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:37 | No Comment

Significant changes to Australia’s popular Working Holiday Maker Visa came into effect on 1 July 2006. The changes give holiday makers the opportunity to work and study for longer in Australia and the chance to …

A New Beginning Down Under
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:35 | No Comment

Australia, according to the 2005 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, is the best place in the world to live in! That is probably why the application for migration to Australia annually is extremely competitive as many …

An Overview of Australia for Travelers
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:32 | No Comment

Australia is a very diverse country geographically and a hot spot for tourism. If you are thinking about heading down under, here is some information on Australia.
An Overview of Australia for Travelers
Australia is its own …

The Exotic North of Australia
Thursday, 31 Aug, 2006 – 14:31 | No Comment

Australia’s Northern Territory is a land of swirling, near-phosphorescent, ochre dust, rocky mountain-high thunderclouds and sky-shattering storms – a region of pawpaw (papaya) and mango farms, pearl oyster meat from the pearling industry, farm-raised alligator …

Sending our Cats to Australia – Almost
Wednesday, 30 Aug, 2006 – 7:52 | One Comment
Sending our Cats to Australia – Almost

Well, the cats are sorted kind of. We decided to opt for a company called Airpets Oceanic based in Staines Middlesex.
We always knew sending our two cats to Australia wasn’t going to be cheap and …

We have it
Friday, 25 Aug, 2006 – 13:25 | One Comment
We have it

We bloody have it.. Outside of our hose is a sparkly new SOLD sign
I know that we still have plenty of work to do (surveys to be completed, contracts to be exchanged etc) before its …

Are things finally starting to happen?
Thursday, 24 Aug, 2006 – 11:05 | No Comment

Well, dare I say it but things almost appear to be happening.
Spoke to the Halifax yesterday who are still beyond useless (not giving us the promised updates resulting in a number of ignored call-back requests). …

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