It’s been a while since I’ve complained about the weather and as I’m an Englishman wishing to retain at least a small portion of my Englishness I thought today was as good a day as …

Your reasons for choosing to emigrate to Australia will be varied. For us, as adults we saw the local parks and playing fields we used to play on as kids, turned into graffiti and syringe …

As the British economy hits rock bottom, thousands of skilled workers are looking abroad to start up a brighter, more stable life in a different economy.  
Traditionally, Australia and New Zealand have been a favourite …

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 …

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 …

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 …

So it’s started to get a little warm here in Western Australia and yesterday it hit 40 degrees Celsius which is the first time this summer that it’s hit this temperature.
Today the forecast is …

Well this is our third Christmas since we arrived down under and the family and I are really looking forward to a nice relaxing Christmas day.
The Turkey has been taken out of the freezer and …

I can’t believe that it’s nearly spring! On the basis that the Aussie season is about 6 months ahead (or behind) the UK then the 1st of September here in Western Australia makes it the …

I’ve written before about the wonders of the Weather here in Western Australia and being someone of British decent, talking about the weather is always going to be a popular past time for me …

G’day all. Work wise, life down under has been ridiculously busy recently which is why Getting Down Under hasn’t been getting much love and attention recently.
Still, – I know there’s a small pocket of you …

Autumn in Australia and the second time we’ve experienced the autumn season since moving here
I really have no idea where the time has gone. I can’t believe that we’ve got back around to autumn so …

It’s been a while since I’ve written a decent sized blog entry so I thought I’d spend a little time writing this one.
It was the 25 November 2006 when we landed in Australia and over …

Springtime in Perth brings with it many great things. Beautiful spring flowers in the park, cleaner homes and warmer weather.
Unfortunately it also brings with it Flies; and lots of them.
Apparently there are millions of flies …

OK, perhaps just pleasantly warm then!
Hmmm, sunshine. Probably one of the main attractions for many and one of the reasons why we choose Perth; officially the sunniest city in the world to be our home.
Speaking …

Well, after the events of last Friday it looks like junior number 2 has attached crampons to its hands and feet and is well and truly hanging on in there.
The missus recons it ‘feels a …