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Getting Down Under was launched in December 2006 and as of today our site consists of over 415 posts:
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- June 2009 (16)
- 29: Australias economy is a tower of strength (0)
- 26: Update on processing delays (2)
- 25: Australian Visas – Processing could be delayed to 2011 (4)
- 24: Australian visa application fees increase by 20 per cent (0)
- 23: Iran to Australia – Dreaming of a better life down under (3)
- 22: Jobs in Australia (0)
- 18: G’day UK 2009 (0)
- 17: Deadly 60 – Australia (5)
- 12: Skilled Migration – Dispelling the Myths (2)
- 12: Breaking the link between the Australian Student Visa and Permanent Residence (0)
- 10: Migration Agents – Migrant numbers need to increase to support infrastructure projects (0)
- 07: Getting Down Under now on Facebook and Twitter (6)
- 05: Feeling Miffed? (0)
- 04: Less than one month until changes to Australian skilled migration implemented (2)
- 03: Australian Salary Survey – How much could you earn in 2009 (1)
- 02: Australia – worlds most resilient economy (1)
- May 2009 (7)
- 25: Is anybody out there? (1)
- 18: Occupations removed from the temporary business Australian visa (subclass 457) program (0)
- 13: Australian Budget – What could it mean for you? (1)
- 12: Beginning a life in Australia booklets now available (0)
- 12: Further cuts in Australian Skilled Migration intake (6)
- 07: Changes to the Skilled Occupations List effective 15 May (1)
- 07: Free Holiday Down Under Anyone? (0)
- April 2009 (6)
- 24: Important changes to Australian visa holders’ property ownership rules (0)
- 23: Australian business visas (Skills Stream) capped until July (0)
- 23: Yup – I’ve still got a job! (3)
- 16: Personal Update… (5)
- 09: Studying your way to a Permanent Australian Visa (0)
- 02: Occupations removed from South Australian sponsored visa programs (4)
- March 2009 (7)
- 30: More changes to skilled occupations lists announced (2)
- 27: New Zealanders won’t be affected by Australian skilled migration cutback (0)
- 27: Important changes to Australian skilled-sponsored visas for ACT and NT (1)
- 24: Critical Skills List refinement affecting British emigration to Australia (0)
- 16: Australian Government cuts migration program to protect local jobs (5)
- 12: Australian IT skills shortages remain despite recession (0)
- 05: Costa Brava looks nice – Still, it’s not Perth! (2)
- February 2009 (10)
- 27: Australia versus the UK – Is Australia really the answer? (2)
- 24: Slowing Australian economy to reduce number of migrant places (1)
- 19: DIAC’s report shows growth in Australian skilled migration (1)
- 13: Legislation changes – No need to panic! (1)
- 10: New body to regulate migration agents announced (0)
- 09: Redback Spiders catch and eat snakes – Really? (1)
- 07: Legislation Changes for 15 February 2009 (1)
- 03: $42 Billion stimulus package announced (0)
- 02: Shell Beach – Monkey Mia (2)
- 01: Monkey Mia Dolphins – Enjoying the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (2)
- January 2009 (13)
- 31: Wild Budgies and Zebra Finches – Australias local pet shop (0)
- 31: South Australia and Victoria are having a bit of a heatwave (0)
- 30: Large open spaces – the remoteness of Western Australia (0)
- 30: South Australia temporarily re-opens capital investment pathway to skilled migration (0)
- 29: Our Western Australia Road Trip (9)
- 27: Additional IELTS tests for student visa holders with visas ceasing 15 March 2009 (0)
- 16: Victoria Announces Changes to Sponsorship Occupations (6)
- 16: Phew – What a scorcher – Again! (3)
- 12: A Place in the Sun Down Under visits Perth (6)
- 09: Getting Down under Gets translated (0)
- 08: Baby born in Australia – What is my babies Australian residency and Citizenship status? (27)
- 06: Perth Ferris Wheel takes locals for a Spin (24)
- 06: Australian Visa Processing Timeline as of January 2009
- December 2008 (7)
- 31: Getting a little bit warm and dealing with a hot cat (3)
- 30: Wanted Down Under Makes a Return to the BBC (35)
- 24: Merry Christmas Everyone! (2)
- 23: Rules Eased for the Purchase of Property by Temporary Residents of Australia (0)
- 22: Getting Down Under gets a face lift (0)
- 18: Migration program gives priority to those with skills most needed (0)
- 03: How to avoid the age loading fee on your private medical insurance (4)
- November 2008 (3)
- October 2008 (6)
- 29: Fantasy Homes Down Under – UKTV Style looking for participants (0)
- 15: Australian First time home buyers the winners as grant increased (0)
- 10: 2008 – 2009 Migration Program numbers to reduce? (1)
- 09: Australian Tourism office launches new walkabout campaign (0)
- 04: 5000 Members and Counting (1)
- 01: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of October 2008
- September 2008 (9)
- 27: Sydney Rental Market hits Crisis Point (0)
- 21: Dead whale washed up on Sorrento Beach (0)
- 18: Migrants left in limbo as TRA postpone Migration Assessment Policy (2)
- 17: High risk or low risk country? Which are you? (6)
- 13: Australian Immigration Articles – What do you guys want? (0)
- 09: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of September 2008 (2)
- 08: Wanted Down Under? – How to Apply for Series 4 of wanted down under (49)
- 03: Male and Single? – Another reason to move to Australia (0)
- 02: The Aussie Immigration Map (3)
- August 2008 (5)
- June 2008 (7)
- 21: 300,000 more chances to move to Australia (1)
- 14: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of June 2008
- 14: New ACS skills assessment fee from 1 July 2008 (0)
- 14: Tornado in Perth – Yes, seriously (0)
- 07: We’ve seen our first Whales! (0)
- 07: Changes to the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) (18)
- 07: Capital Investment Scheme for pre-1 September GSM visa applications (1)
- May 2008 (1)
- 16: Yes – I’m still alive (0)
- April 2008 (14)
- 28: Amendments to Australian Student Visa announced (1)
- 21: Opening an Australian Bank account from the UK (8)
- 20: IELTS Preparation Video – Useful Stuff (1)
- 20: Australia to become a Republic (0)
- 17: What is a better Lifestyle? (5)
- 16: Construction Workers needed in Victoria (1)
- 14: Australian 457 visa program to be reviewed (0)
- 13: UK Nurses heading to Australia (1)
- 10: Is it Autumn Already? (0)
- 06: Fresh New design for Getting Down Under (5)
- 01: UK Applicants – Police Clearance Certificates (1)
- 01: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of April 2008
- 01: Electronic Travel Authority System (ETAS) – changes from 21 April 2008 (1)
- 01: Contributory Parent Visa Applications – The Need for a Settled Sponsor (1)
- March 2008 (5)
- 31: Jeff Update (1)
- 29: Australian Real Estate Market – So Whats Happening? (2)
- 19: Where’s Jeff? (5)
- 02: 300 Posts – Bloody Hell (0)
- 02: Gardening in Australia (2)
- February 2008 (4)
- January 2008 (8)
- 27: Perth Lotterywest Skyworks – 2008 Australia day (0)
- 24: Migration Agents – How to find a registered Australian Migration Agent (11)
- 21: The folks arrive down under and time for a christening (0)
- 13: Bunnings Warehouse – aka the hundred dollar shop! (5)
- 06: BBC’s wanted down under drawing in the crowds (8)
- 06: Australia’s new language requirements – An easy ride for Brits? (1)
- 02: Front loading your Medicals and Police Checks (7)
- 02: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of January 2008 (1)
- December 2007 (5)
- November 2007 (9)
- 25: One year in Australia – Time flys when your having fun! (1)
- 11: Our Swimming pool – Hydrochloric acid anyone!? (2)
- 11: Extra 400,000 workers needed for Western Australia (3)
- 08: Quinns rocks beach – check out the ocean! (3)
- 08: Aussie Tourist? All your questions answered. (0)
- 05: Finally we’ve moved into our new home (2)
- 05: Amendments to the Work and Holiday Visa program (0)
- 01: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of November 2007
- 01: Broadband in Australia – Yes they have it! (0)
- October 2007 (17)
- 25: Flies in Australia – Kind of annoying! (2)
- 24: Perth Weather – getting hot hot hot! (0)
- 23: Migration Agents – Taking the rough with the smooth? (2)
- 18: Australian slang words – a definitive guide to Aussie slang (7)
- 17: Project Barbecue – Every good Aussie home needs a barbecue right? (6)
- 17: Australian Values Statement to be signed for new Applications (1)
- 16: Can you get SKY Satellite TV in Australia? (7)
- 16: Time for a detox (2)
- 14: Australian Baby Bonus – Thanks very much! (1)
- 09: So where are you heading? (4)
- 08: Perth Rentals increasing by 20% a year (0)
- 07: Red-back Spiders sighted – time to reset the counter (1)
- 06: Amendments posted to Australian Business subclass 457 visa (0)
- 04: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of October 2007
- 04: News from the ASPC (2)
- 01: New Popular Articles page added (0)
- 01: First time buyers grant – An Overview (0)
- September 2007 (16)
- 26: We own a house! (4)
- 25: Hey Hey it’s settlement day! (3)
- 23: Becoming an Australian Citizen – New resources available (2)
- 23: Inspecting our new home before completion (0)
- 19: Junk Week (1)
- 13: The Bub has landed (1)
- 07: Having a baby in Australia – A review (34)
- 06: It’s a ‘Shiela’! (9)
- 05: Baby really on the way – ish! (2)
- 04: Wanted Down Under – Applications wanted by the BBC for second series (33)
- 04: Still no sign of baby (0)
- 02: Quinns Rocks Beach – Hmmmm! (2)
- 02: Wild Flowers at Kings Park – Spring is really here (2)
- 01: Changes to the general skilled migration program effective today (1)
- 01: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of September 2007 (34)
- 01: Playing around with the look of the site (0)
- August 2007 (20)
- 31: False Alarm! (0)
- 31: Baby on the way? (5)
- 30: House sale progressing well (1)
- 26: Marmite vs Vegemite – Buying Real Marmite in Australia (0)
- 25: Lots of people moving to Western Australia – Where will they all go? (0)
- 25: She’s going to blow! (2)
- 25: IELTS – An Overview of the International English Language Testing System (5)
- 20: Found the screws (2)
- 19: Subiaco Oval – Pretty Impressive (0)
- 18: Going to the footie (1)
- 16: We’ve only gone a bought a bloody house! (8)
- 13: Taking your furniture to Australia (1)
- 12: Australia increases skilled migrant quota (4)
- 11: Is now the right time to buy a house in Perth? (4)
- 05: Perth weather in Winter time (0)
- 04: Great White Shark Closes Hillarys Boat Harbour (2)
- 04: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of August 2007 (12)
- 04: New Australian Visa application charges (0)
- 04: Changes to the General Skilled Migration Programme coming in September (5)
- 03: New baby paranoia setting in (5)
- July 2007 (11)
- 31: Australian big brother – now that’s entertainment (0)
- 29: Australia and the wonders of electricity (0)
- 25: Time to rent for another 6 months? (1)
- 24: When it rains it REALLY rains! (1)
- 21: Perth Housing Market continues to jump around (0)
- 14: Australian Salary Survey – How much will I earn in Australia? (11)
- 07: Flying back to Sydney (1)
- 06: Australian Skilled Visa’s – An Overview (9)
- 06: Australian Business Visa Classes – An Overview (2)
- 06: Retirement Visa Class – An Overview (5)
- 06: Family Class Visas – An Overview (2)
- June 2007 (7)
- 24: Brrrrrrrrr – Its cold – no really it is! (0)
- 17: ASPC Changes Method of Receipting and Acknowledging Applications (0)
- 17: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of June 2007 (7)
- 16: Another way in which moving to Australia can upset your parents (1)
- 11: So testing this posting via email out (1)
- 09: Feline Aids in Australia – More Jabs for the cats (1)
- 02: The Eco Warrior has gone – Welcome Carbon Footprint from hell (4)
- May 2007 (1)
- 26: Busy Busy Busy (3)
- April 2007 (10)
- 28: Land for Sale in Australia – but not as we know it (3)
- 20: Hello Baby! (2)
- 19: Australian Exchange rate trends becoming a waiting game (1)
- 12: Hoons – A Yorkshiremans guide (3)
- 09: English Language threshold increased for General Skilled Migration Programme (3)
- 04: Juniors picking up the accents (0)
- 03: Lara Bingle Topless GQ photos equal lots of visitors (1)
- 03: White and Company finally get our stuff down under (2)
- 02: Cat Update – Charlie and Jeff take on Australia (5)
- 02: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of April 2007
- March 2007 (18)
- 27: Perths SmartRider system not proving so smart (3)
- 26: In Australia, do leaves fall off the trees in Autumn? (1)
- 21: We have feeds (2)
- 19: Just in case you need another reason to emigrate to Australia (0)
- 17: How much money can I borrow to buy a house in Australia? (1)
- 17: Perth weekly rents continue to surge (0)
- 16: Australian Government introducing enhanced security screening from 31st March 2007 (0)
- 15: So where will you be heading? (0)
- 15: Walking with Dinosaurs the live experience – A Review (3)
- 12: First time buyers going rural to avoid high property prices (0)
- 09: New Letting fee decision likely to increase rental prices in Perth (2)
- 09: Myths dispelled and time for a barbecue (0)
- 07: Have you visited our forum yet? (0)
- 06: Diary of a whinging Pom (5)
- 06: Steamy nights and a trip down to Rockingham (1)
- 04: Did I mention that we’re pregnant? (6)
- 04: Australian Private Medical Insurance and qualifying periods (1)
- 02: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of March 2007 (21)
- February 2007 (11)
- 28: Hot nights, cats and bikes (6)
- 16: Yorkshire has pigeons Perth has parrots (2)
- 16: Perth Bushfires result in a smoking weekend (0)
- 12: We have sold our house – no really! (3)
- 08: Cats picked up and a closer look at their transport (7)
- 07: The Cats come home (7)
- 05: Hillarys boat harbour the Mcnaught comet fireworks and lightening Australia day 2007 (1)
- 03: Surviving the worlds biggest shop (3)
- 03: Time to move very soon (0)
- 01: Time for someone to start Kindergarten! (2)
- 01: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of February 2007 (17)
- January 2007 (19)
- 30: Australia Car prices compared to the UK (1)
- 30: Buying a new car in Australia (6)
- 29: Wanted Down Under – New Series from the BBC (101)
- 27: Perth Skyworks 2007 and Australia day (1)
- 26: Happy Australia Day! (3)
- 25: Ten things I’ve noticed whilst living in Australia (5)
- 23: Playing with our sites design (0)
- 23: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of January 2007 (1)
- 23: Telephone or email enquiries to the ASPC (0)
- 23: Medical Forms now available to download from the DIMA Website (0)
- 23: Wordpress 2.1 Ella is live (0)
- 22: Newsflash – Hot City Bench attacks Yorkshiremens buttocks (2)
- 22: Getting Down Under Turns one (0)
- 22: Australia’s National Flag to be banned on the eve of Australia day (0)
- 18: Perth’s Public Transport Network – My First Impressions (4)
- 15: Byford Quarantine station Perth – A review (6)
- 09: The Cats set paw on Aussie Soil (1)
- 08: The Cats are finally on their way (1)
- 01: Happy new year! (0)
- December 2006 (10)
- 29: Moonlight Cinema and a picnic in Kings Park (1)
- 28: Applying for your Australian Tax File Number – how to apply for your TFN (5)
- 28: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of December 2006 (7)
- 27: New Australian Lifestyle Category (0)
- 27: Ooh what a real scorcher (0)
- 26: Our First Christmas in Australia (2)
- 22: Trying to find a property to rent in Perth (7)
- 20: Cat update! (1)
- 19: Problems flying the cats down under (0)
- 19: Finally an Update from Down Under (0)
- November 2006 (7)
- 22: Time to go… (2)
- 21: The Cats go to Airpets (0)
- 19: One week to go and the shippers have been and gone (1)
- 10: New Australian Photos section added (0)
- 09: Thirteen years of rubbish… (1)
- 01: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of 1st November 2006 (7)
- 01: The sign has returned (0)
- October 2006 (8)
- 30: Things progressing quite well (0)
- 24: House Sold – Again (1)
- 24: Unemployed (0)
- 19: Lots of interest and still no buyer (2)
- 17: House still on the market (1)
- 16: Flights booked (4)
- 06: House Offer Withdrawn (2)
- 02: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of 1st October 2006 (7)
- September 2006 (13)
- 29: House sale updates (0)
- 29: Getting Down under .co.uk becomes a dot com (0)
- 27: Keeping Calm and taking stock (0)
- 26: Halifax Estate Agents are rubbish (1)
- 20: When all appears to be going so well.. (1)
- 20: New MODL is published (0)
- 17: New Citizenship Residence Requirement upgraded to four years (0)
- 16: Shipping our goods to Australia – First quote received (4)
- 15: Four year wait on the cards before gaining Australian Citizenship (2)
- 12: Can you sell your house? Our survey says (0)
- 08: Cats booked in and house sale going well (0)
- 05: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of 1st September 2006 (0)
- 04: Steve Irwin – Crocodile hunter has died (0)
- August 2006 (26)
- 31: Some Aussie Articles added and a small update (0)
- 31: The sunshine state of Australia (0)
- 31: Coober Pedy – The Opal Capital Of Australia (1)
- 31: The Flinders Ranges – An Accessible Australian Outback Destination (0)
- 31: Kangaroo Island – An Australian Island Paradise (0)
- 31: The Enchanting South West of Australia (0)
- 31: Tasmania – The Australian Island State (0)
- 31: The Yarra Valley – A Premier Australian Wine Region (0)
- 31: Broome – The Pearl Capital of Australia (0)
- 31: Changes to Australian Working Holiday Visa programme (0)
- 31: A New Beginning Down Under (0)
- 31: An Overview of Australia for Travelers (0)
- 31: The Exotic North of Australia (0)
- 30: Sending our Cats to Australia – Almost (1)
- 25: We have it (1)
- 24: Are things finally starting to happen? (0)
- 21: More Eastern Europeans on the way to the UK (0)
- 21: A new look at getting down under (0)
- 20: Guess what – Nothings happened! (0)
- 17: The joys of property sales (1)
- 16: Latest Offer looking quite good (1)
- 09: Still hopefull (1)
- 07: Still here and still waiting for something to happen. (2)
- 02: Things are never as good as they look are they? (3)
- 02: Current Australian Immigration processing lead time as of 1st August (0)
- 01: Australian Spiders – Should I Worry? (1)
- July 2006 (6)
- 31: What an interesting weekend (2)
- 28: Another House Offer on the cards (3)
- 25: Assurances of Support – Income Threshold Raised (0)
- 19: Ooh What a Scorcher (2)
- 18: Latest Australia Visa Processing Times (21)
- 11: House still for sale and sad goodbyes (0)
- June 2006 (18)
- 20: House still on the market – price reducton looming (1)
- 08: Renting in Perth – Agents asking for lots of rent up front (0)
- 07: First Offer – What a let down (1)
- 06: First offer on the cards (1)
- 05: Current Processing Times for Aussie Visas June 2006 (2)
- 05: Western Australia – The boom is coming to an end (0)
- 02: House is still on the Market (0)
- 01: All About Perth – Perths transport system (1)
- 01: All About Perth – Tourist attractions in and around Perth (0)
- 01: All About Perth – Perth Education (0)
- 01: All About Perth – Perth Sports (0)
- 01: All About Perth – Perth Culture (0)
- 01: All About Perth – Perth Weather and Average Temperatures (2)
- 01: All About Perth – Perth City Skyline (0)
- 01: All About Perth – Geography and Water Supply (0)
- 01: All about Perth – History of Perth (0)
- 01: Nearly the World Cup and the Socceroos can play proper footie (0)
- 01: How to cut your SKY TV costs in half (1)
- May 2006 (17)
- 30: Perth house prices and rental accommodation becoming sparse (1)
- 26: Current Processing Times for Aussie Visas May 2006 (12)
- 26: Laura Bingle Topless proving a big hit at getting down under (5)
- 26: Australian Visa for Business Visits (0)
- 26: Australian Visa – Students’ Visa (1)
- 26: Australian Visas – An Overview (0)
- 26: Australian Visas Tourist and Family Related Visits (1)
- 25: The blue skys and perfect sunsets in Australia (0)
- 25: How much house can you get for £150,000 in Perth (4)
- 25: House buyers suck. Frustrations of a first time seller (0)
- 11: The house is on the Market! (2)
- 10: Evaluation Of General Skilled Migration Categories (1)
- 10: Australian government Successfully Matching Skilled Workers to Employers (2)
- 08: Jobs competition from migration changes (0)
- 07: Second House valuation completed (0)
- 07: Software updated – Hope this thing still works (0)
- 01: Skill Matching that Works? (0)
- April 2006 (7)
- 30: House valued – feeling positive (1)
- 27: Where the bloody hell are you gets a reprieve (1)
- 27: Certifying your Docs – The Cheap & Easy Way! (0)
- 25: Why should or shouldn’t I use a migration agent?
- 25: Time to get the house valued
- 20: Australian Immigration Advice Forum Launched (2)
- 18: Still getting there (0)
- March 2006 (9)
- 25: DIY Frenzy (0)
- 16: Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games – information about the city of Melbourne (1)
- 09: Bloody hell! UK censors risque Aussie ads (6)
- 08: UK to adopt Australian-style points-based immigration system (1)
- 08: The 9 Ways to Emigrate to Australia (12)
- 08: The Australian Real Estate Market in 2006 (1)
- 03: Would you find a forum useful? (7)
- 03: Taking your pet cats and dogs to Australia (22)
- 02: Were back in the UK and its freezing! (1)
- February 2006 (8)
- 26: Last day in Perth before heading back home to the UK (2)
- 18: Choosing a school down under (0)
- 14: So much to do (0)
- 10: The beaches – they are calling! (0)
- 09: The Australian lifestyle starts at 5am – keeping fit in Australia (0)
- 07: G’day from down under (2)
- 04: OK, were off. (0)
- 01: Theres deals to be had on flights when emigrating to Australia (5)
- January 2006 (14)
- 31: Going on a rekkie to Perth (10)
- 30: What is the difference between permanent residence and migration? (1)
- 20: Making the decision and where to start (0)
- 17: Australia Culture (0)
- 17: Australia and its Demographics (0)
- 17: The Australian Economy (0)
- 17: Australia Flora and fauna (0)
- 17: Australia – Geography and climate (0)
- 17: Australia – Its States and territories (0)
- 17: Australia Political Background (0)
- 17: History of Australia (0)
- 17: Origin and History of the Name – Australia (0)
- 17: Australia – An overview and some history (0)
- 17: Lets get this party started (3)
