Article Archive for January 2009
Since arriving down under I’ve already written about the wonders of the bird life here in Western Australia.
Coming from Northern England, the most exotic birds we saw were the pigeons we’d often see waddling around. …
It was only a couple of weeks ago that I wrote about the recent hot weather we were experiencing here in Perth.
We were hitting temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius and I have to say …
As I mentioned yesterday, we travelled quite some distance during our road trip, 4449 kilometres to be exact and I have to say, I have never been so awe struck by the vastness of the …
The South Australian Government has finally reinstated the capital investment pathway to Australian skilled migration for those who lodged their visa application before September 1, 2007.
After 13 months of patient waiting, those skilled migrants wishing …
It’s been a while since we arrived in Australia and even though we have been living down under for over two years now we have still to undertake any kind of extensive travelling.
We have always …
In response to the current demand for IELTS test results for candidates with Student Visas expiring by 15 March 2009, a number of IELTS test centres throughout Australia have opened emergency places on February 7 …
The Australian state of Victoria has announced sweeping changes to the list of occupations that it deems eligible for state sponsorship under the class 176 visa for emigration to Australia.
Migrants to Australia who seek permanent …
It’s only been a few days since I last blogged about the weather but thought todays forecast would be worth a mention.
All I can say is ‘Hot!’
Last night was hot to. I had to get …
Just a quick heads up that Channel 4’s A place in the Sun Down Under will be visiting Sunny Perth in Western Australia this Friday (16th January at 8pm)
During the 60 minute episode, Amanda Lamb helps …
Getting down under has been around for a number of years now and during this time we we’ve written quite a large number of articles.
I know that it’s a given that you need to speak …
Since giving birth to our own baby girl since migrating down under we’ve had a number of comments made on this associated post asking what the immigration status, residency or citizenship status of their own baby will …
In an effort to enjoy some fresh air whilst trying to remain cool in the 33 degrees heat, I decided to walk down to the Swan River this lunchtime to enjoy a sandwich.
One of the …
Hi folks and let me take this opportunity to wish you a very happy new year! Hopefully 2009 will bring many opportunities including a new life down under.
Updated Information on skilled migration applications being processed …











