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IELTS Test.....Again!

Hi, I am re-sitting my IELTS again Saturday 21st August. I'm dreading it now as I know what to expect after failing it by 0.5 points the end of last year. I am hoping to conquer this vile test this time as I have spoken to an agency and they are willing to take on our application for a permanant visa. If there is anyone out there sitting the academic test this Saturday with me then i'll look forward to meeting you!! I get my results 3rd September so i'm keeping everything crossed this time!!!

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Added by Stephanie Bennett on August 17, 2010 at 6:19pm — 4 Comments

AusVisa Migration Australian and New Zealand Migration Seminar

AusVisa Migration in association with Westpac Migrant & Expatriate banking are hosting an Australian and New Zealand Migration Seminar

When:

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Added by Australia & New Zealand magazine on August 17, 2010 at 11:55am — No Comments

3 Months: Affordable? Not sure

I am trying to research a few things, and the one issue I have is are there any apartments for rent in Australia. Everything seems to be HOTEL or something that is way too overpriced. Here in SoCal, I rent a room for $700.00 a month. It is close to my job, and I get a garage with that.

Now - if I travel to OZ for 3 months to more - are there any places near Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne that are about $700 to $1000 a month? I am just getting ide

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Added by Nicholas Anderson on August 15, 2010 at 9:46am — 2 Comments

Do POINTS really get prizes

Just completed a Quick Points assessment and achived a score of 105 points. This apparently enters the Pool which could sit there for 2 years before the visa is processed. I can take the English test giving me another 10 points but this is still below the 120 points required.

Would the fact that I could get 115 points put me in a better position.

Any info (or extra points!!!!!!!!!) would be appreciated.

Also just got a speeding fine on the A40 £60

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Added by Claire Bayliss on August 13, 2010 at 10:29pm — No Comments

It's all so confusing.

Dear all,

I'm starting to write a series of blogs in the hope that you guys can answer some of the many unanswered questions I have regarding moving my family to WA. Also I'm hoping that the blogs will allow me to reflect on this journey whilst at the same time help others in a similar situation.

As I write, all family members have agreed to the move. My husband David is a mechanical engineer with vast experience in heavy industry. I currently work as a college l

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Added by Claire Bayliss on August 10, 2010 at 2:16pm — 6 Comments

Wanted Down Under on BBC iPlayer

For anyone who is interested there are currently 3 episodes of series 3 of Wanted Down Under available to download on BBC iPlayer. Apparently BBC1 repeated the 3 episodes of the series during the afternoons of Wednesday 4th August to Friday 6th August to fill a gap in its schedules but have no plans to broadcast the rest of the series. You have one week from when they were first broadcast to download them.

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Added by Ken Fayers on August 6, 2010 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Australian Property Prices set to rise 30% in 2011

An undersupply in the Australian property market will force residential property prices up by 30% in the country according to Frank Gelber, chief economist at BIS Shrapnel. Quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, Gelber said “we haven't got a bubble in our residential market. We're undersupplied, not oversupplied … [House] prices will go up another 30 per cent over the next three years.” “We’re not over-geared, we’re not overvalued and we’re not oversupplied … I can't remember in the last 30 year… Continue

Added by John on August 2, 2010 at 9:33pm — 3 Comments

"4 weeks to go"

hi all keith here, my belongings are on there way and only 4 weeks to go before i depart the uk. just a few things left to tie up then i`m in the clear to go. my brother cant wait either as he`s allready got me lined up to fix( replace ) his on-suite bathroom. any way all the best to everyone who`s nearley or on their way........ Continue

Added by keith edward millward on July 31, 2010 at 9:32pm — No Comments

DIAC Processing times from client services charter

Check out link from DIAC website, this will give you an idea of how long your application will take?

http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm

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Added by john on July 28, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Shameless Plea - I LOVE FOOD AWARDS!

OK apologies for the possible annoying nature of this shameless plea, but we're calling on all of you lovelies to give us your vote if you possibly can or want to?! (You have to be living in Oz at the time of the draw, if this still applies to you, keep on readin')

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Added by 1two3 Restaurant Bar & Lounge on July 24, 2010 at 8:44am — No Comments

State Migration Plans

I wrote to senator Evans asking about when SMPs will be approved here is a bit of the reply i got.
Should stop anyone speculating for know.

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Added by john on July 23, 2010 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Moving to oz

Hello Everyone,

We have made the big decision of trying to move down under to give our kids the best life.. But where do you start so much info to take in. We are hoping to get sponsored by a family member who lives in Queensland, my partner is doing his last year on his carpentry course where he will get a diploma and I work part time as a Community care worker.
Does anyone know if you can still get a visa if my partner has not had… Continue

Added by jo on July 21, 2010 at 9:38pm — No Comments

RESIDENTS RETURN VISA

Hi everyone..... Myself and my family recently validated our 176 family sponsored visa to Melbourne. The visa label advises we can have multiple travel to and from Australia until December 14.... But I have been told by an Australian Citizen, that we still are required to complete a residents return visa ( if this is the case, we should have completed it in Australia prior to leaving!!!). Any information would be extremely grateful. Catherine Continue

Added by Catherine Bryans on July 19, 2010 at 8:01pm — 2 Comments

FOR LEASE - 25 Cranelodge Place Avalon/Palm Beach Australia

Andrew Blake Real Estate is proud to offer this home which is a recipe for relaxation. http://www.andrewblake.com.au/rent_frame.htm

Watching the sunset over Pittwater from the comfort of the fabulous alfresco timber deck is a heavenly experience where the outdoor entertaining area will effortlessly cater for any occasion from the stunning deck to the sunny living areas, there's no shortage of beautiful spaces.

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Added by Andrew Blake Real Estate on July 19, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

FOR LEASE 50 Elaine Avenue Avalon Australia

Andrew Blake Real Estate is proud to offer for the first time, this fantastic beach house nestled in the cul-de-sac of the popular quiet tree-lined Elaine Avenue.

This beach inspired home offers a desirable position very rarely available for lease with a pleasant level stroll to Avalon

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Added by Andrew Blake Real Estate on July 19, 2010 at 2:47am — No Comments

Avalon Beach Sydney Australia - Properties for lease

I am a property manager here in Avalon Sydney.

Avalon Beach is just down the road where Home and Away is filmed, if that helps.

I specialize in executive rental homes unfurnished and furnished as well as traditional family homes.

Avalon is east of Clareville, situated between Whale beach to the north and Bilgola to the south. Avalon is home to the few remaining koalas able to survive in an increasingly urban environment, a reminder that there once

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Added by Andrew Blake Real Estate on July 19, 2010 at 2:38am — No Comments

clutching at straws!!!!

Well, I havent been on the site for some time now... mainly due to the fact that myself and family have given up all hope of having our visa granted... 2 years today we submitted our 176 and still we are waiting!! Our agents no longer keep in touch (they have had our money so I am sure we are a forgotten cause!) my endless emails to them are just met with statements that they do not know and therefore cannot comment on when we may get granted a visa... so we are left in the dark. However one gli… Continue

Added by jennifer salter on July 18, 2010 at 10:40am — 1 Comment

Teenager help needed!!!!

Hi all,

Last year we made the family decission to emigrate, we have two children 13 &16. They both agreed and the house went up for sale on the 18th December and SOLD it on the 19th December.

We processed our EOI but found out that things had changed and we needed a job offer to go. So we joined an agent and gave them a date of 4th July to start looking for a job (this was because my daughter was sitting her

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Added by tracey thorley on July 18, 2010 at 10:18am — 5 Comments

Australian PM Julia Gillard sets general election date

Hi

I am currently in the system having lodged a 176 State Sponsored Application for WA.
With the new election being called does this mean that all pending SMP (state migration plan),will be left until post election.
Its just that if my occupation is on WA SMP my case would be priority 2, hopefully allowing for a quicker resolution.
So has the election scuppered peoples dreams, further for now?

Cheers

John Baker
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Added by john on July 17, 2010 at 11:23am — 1 Comment

Child care Down Under

I am a fully qualified nursery nurse, with an NNEB qualification. I can not seem to find out if this qualification is accepted in Australia or New Zealand? Any help would be gratefully received. Thank you. Continue

Added by Merryl Wood on July 17, 2010 at 10:20am — 1 Comment