http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/ Forum for migrating to Brisbane and Queensland en Fri, 18 May 2012 07:18:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/images/styles/CrystalClean/misc/rss.png http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f38/info-hervey-bay-area-2757/ Thu, 17 May 2012 18:31:32 GMT Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could give us some advice on the Hervey Bay area please? We have 2 children, aged 11 and 5. I am a teacher... Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could give us some advice on the Hervey Bay area please? We have 2 children, aged 11 and 5. I am a teacher (design & technology) and my O/H is a coxswain. It looks like a lovely place and there seems to be plenty of amenities but I am hearing a lot (online) about unemployment in the area.
Can anyone give me more info? Are we unlikely to get work? ]]> Suburbs Cad http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f38/info-hervey-bay-area-2757/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/moving-queens-year-im-scared-im-gay-2756/ Thu, 17 May 2012 02:46:31 GMT Hey, I'm kind of new to this website... I looked at a lot of posts on this website and it seems to be a great community...

First of all, I'm moving up to Queensland from Tasmania, my parents and the rest of my family are moving up start of January and I'm staying here while I finish my bar course. The reason I'm leaving is because of the Gay community in Tasmania, everyone just wants in your pants and thats all... I'm gay and I'm hoping that when I move to Queensland that I'm not moving into the same dilema that I have here... I want a relationship not a one-night stand...

Also I really want to make some friends in Queensland because I don't currently have many... I will be moving into a place in Brisbane because it offers the best employment opportunities for my interests. I'm 19 and would love to know what other people think of the situation and if you have any idea could you please make a reply. It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Dylan~ ]]> Welcome iLeanypie http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/moving-queens-year-im-scared-im-gay-2756/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/i-heard-oz-gov-give-free-education-our-children-2755/ Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:43 GMT Hi dear friend i heard that oz gov. is giving free education for our children ?, anybody have any idea. i am an indian we are getting free education... Hi dear friend i heard that oz gov. is giving free education for our children ?, anybody have any idea. i am an indian we are getting free education from our gov. want to plan our relocation according to that please advice any dear friends have any idean ]]> Moving to Queensland sreejeshonchiyam http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/i-heard-oz-gov-give-free-education-our-children-2755/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f8/any-idea-about-transport-australian-city-2754/ Wed, 16 May 2012 10:54:21 GMT HI dear friends , i am Indian staying currently in Dubai. We are enjoying high quality transport facility here and me willing to relocate to... HI dear friends , i am Indian staying currently in Dubai. We are enjoying high quality transport facility here and me willing to relocate to Australia with my wife. What about Australia's public transport,

1. public transport Bus Service are there ?
2. It is OK to live there by depending the public transport ?

Which area i get good transport facility so that i can plan my location. ]]> General Chat sreejeshonchiyam http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f8/any-idea-about-transport-australian-city-2754/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/rental-cost-advice-brisbane-2753/ Tue, 15 May 2012 23:22:28 GMT Hi everyone,

I 've just moved to Brisbane and have a job which pays ~70,000AUD gross, I'm looking at rentals in the Woolloongabba area as its close to the bus link that I need to get for work, so Im wondering how much rent could I afford on this salary, its just me and my partner (who is looking for work at the moment) and we dont live extravagent lifestyles (having been students for the past 8 years) ;)

I would really appreciate any advice,

Thanks ]]> Bochick http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/rental-cost-advice-brisbane-2753/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/letting-agents-open-offers-2752/ Tue, 15 May 2012 10:35:32 GMT Just as the title says really - we will shortly be looking for a rental property in the Brisbane area, ideally in Paddington. Generally speaking,... Just as the title says really - we will shortly be looking for a rental property in the Brisbane area, ideally in Paddington. Generally speaking, when applying for a rental in Australia I'm aware that demand is high and supply is short, despite this are the agents / landlords open to offers on the rental price? If so has anyone actually managed to get a good deal?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Sian. ]]> Sian1430 http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/letting-agents-open-offers-2752/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f14/beautician-robina-area-2751/ Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:44 GMT Can anyone recommend a beautician in the Robina area thanks Cal Can anyone recommend a beautician in the Robina area
thanks
Cal ]]> Lifestyle Cal22222 http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f14/beautician-robina-area-2751/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/advice-mackay-2749/ Sun, 13 May 2012 19:38:19 GMT Hi we are a family of 4 and my partner has been offered a job working in the mines.. just looking for some advice from those that have done it... Hi we are a family of 4 and my partner has been offered a job working in the mines..
just looking for some advice from those that have done it before, on the best areas for schools, ameneties etc??

also looking at the financial situation and monthly costings, can anyone give us any advice on this and what sort of figure we would be looking at.

Thanks Kate ]]> Moving to Queensland http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/advice-mackay-2749/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/hi-dear-friend-i-am-indian-currently-working-dubai-java-programmer-2748/ Sun, 13 May 2012 10:26:40 GMT Hi all i have 5 year of experience in java programming can i come and join to Australian life Hi all i have 5 year of experience in java programming can i come and join to Australian life ]]> Welcome sreejeshonchiyam http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/hi-dear-friend-i-am-indian-currently-working-dubai-java-programmer-2748/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/school-help-2747/ Thu, 10 May 2012 11:04:41 GMT Hello - just need a little help please. Should hopefully be moving to Brisbane in around September. I have a 6 year old daughter and am in the... Hello - just need a little help please. Should hopefully be moving to Brisbane in around September. I have a 6 year old daughter and am in the process of looking at schools for her to attend. I'm looking in the Birkdale area - have not make a final decision on where we are going to rent a house, but definately looking around Birdale/Thornlands/Cleveland area.

What I would like to know if anyone would help, is what are the schools like in this area? is it best to go private or state school?

Any information is very much appreciated. ]]> Moving to Queensland suhu http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/school-help-2747/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/successful-builders-kerala-2746/ Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:28 GMT Ready to occupy residences in Kerala have attained fame, among the nature lovers as well as the people who prefer to lead the urban busy life. The... Ready to occupy residences in Kerala have attained fame, among the nature lovers as well as the people who prefer to lead the urban busy life. The builders in kerala get profit from their ventures both near locations revealing the aesthetic beauty of the state and locations which reflect the technological advancement of the state. Luxury resorts and hotels are mostly constructed in calm and serene locations. They mainly target the tourists reaching Kerala. The natives also like to spend their holiday in these places. Amenities like spa, health centers, etc are added advantages that the builders provide that lure the people to reside in.



With the development of the IT industry, the villas, apartments and flats have been in much demand. People relocate in search of a better career and lifestyle to the places where the development of IT is more. Kochi is the most preferred city in this regard. People want to occupy homes near their job locations. The builders also benefit much from providing space for IT hubs, shopping malls and other multinational companies. Villas and apartments are so popular that even the reality shows offer the sponsored villas and flats as their prize for the contestants.


The number of real estate builders is on the rise, thus increasing the competition in the field. Successful are those builders whose projects stand different from the competitor, and brings about a sense of novelty. Most of them experiment changes in the design and interiors of the home. Eco friendly homes, with natural lighting techniques and energy conservation systems are a part of such reforms. ]]> mewion http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/successful-builders-kerala-2746/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/over-working-holiday-2744/ Wed, 09 May 2012 12:22:11 GMT Hi I'm Paul, 30, coming over from the UK to stay with a mate in Yoronga initially but then I'll be looking for a room and will be working full time mostly, getting trips in as and when I can on days off and at weekends.
When I was 16 I went to Darwin and it blew me away, getting attacked by a Western brown and catching a Reef Shark aren't exactly the norm for people from where I live.
Think I first came over when the exchange rate was at it's best for us in the Uk, can't get my breath at the cost of rent in some places! ]]> Welcome scratchyman http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/over-working-holiday-2744/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f11/australian-dollar-update-09-05-2012-a-2743/ Wed, 09 May 2012 07:38:27 GMT The eight-day week cost the Australian dollar three cents against the pound, making it the second worst-performing of the major currencies (the NZD... The eight-day week cost the Australian dollar three cents against the pound, making it the second worst-performing of the major currencies (the NZD brought up the rear). A major part of the Aussie's problem was the nervousness about weekend elections in Greece and France and their possible implications for growth in Europe and elsewhere.

The Australian economy itself also gave cause for concern. Purchasing managers' indices for the manufacturing and services sectors were both lower again and further into the contraction zone below 50 on their 0-100 scale. Manufacturing was four and a half cents lower at 43.9 while services slumped seven and a half points to 39.6.

In recognition of economic weakness and falling inflation the Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its benchmark Cash Rate by half a percentage point to 3.75%. It was a bigger cut than investors had expected and it forced them to consider the deteriorating Australian economic picture. ]]> John From Moneycorp http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f11/australian-dollar-update-09-05-2012-a-2743/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/thinking-moving-2742/ Wed, 09 May 2012 03:08:56 GMT Hi everyone in Qld We are at the moment living in Adelaide but for one reason or another are looking at coming to Brisbane / Gold coast areas. I... Hi everyone in Qld

We are at the moment living in Adelaide but for one reason or another are looking at coming to Brisbane / Gold coast areas. I am at the moment working as a site supervisor / Manager for a construction company & my trade background is carpentry & Joinery, so just looking for as much info as possible about work, rentals and areas that are good.
I am also seriously think of getting a jet Ski while I am here in Adelaide so just wondering if there are any jet ski clubs, my 1st passion was bikes in the UK but with the lack of places to ride, the 40c+ here in Adelaide & **** road I gave my motorbike up so would consider getting a bike again as long as Qld ticks the right boxes for me. ]]> Welcome KORB1 http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/thinking-moving-2742/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/moving-gold-coast-june-2012-4-kids-hubby-joiner-carpenter-cant-wait-8-a-2741/ Tue, 08 May 2012 13:26:05 GMT Hi Everyone We move to the Gold Coast (Hopefully around Coomera/Helensvale) in 3 weeks. We have 4 children 10/9/6/9mths. My hubby is a... Hi Everyone

We move to the Gold Coast (Hopefully around Coomera/Helensvale) in 3 weeks.
We have 4 children 10/9/6/9mths.
My hubby is a Joiner/Carpenter & will be looking for work when we arrive.
Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks :)

:wink: ]]> Welcome BlueBell1997 http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/moving-gold-coast-june-2012-4-kids-hubby-joiner-carpenter-cant-wait-8-a-2741/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/where-buy-2nd-hand-car-2740/ Mon, 07 May 2012 13:14:01 GMT Hi we are emigrating to brisbane in june we are going to hire a car for 4 weeks but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good place to buy a... Hi we are emigrating to brisbane in june we are going to hire a car for 4 weeks but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good place to buy a 2nd hand car after that, if you could let me know

Thanks ]]> Welcome Lorna Beel http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f7/where-buy-2nd-hand-car-2740/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/gated-complex-2739/ Sun, 06 May 2012 19:22:25 GMT Has anyone lived on or know much about these gated complexes? Has anyone lived on or know much about these gated complexes? ]]> toptowa http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/gated-complex-2739/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/children-settling-2738/ Fri, 04 May 2012 13:02:51 GMT Hi I have 2 girls - the oldest is 12 and she is excited about moving over to Gold Coast but also a bit nervous as she has to start again making new... Hi I have 2 girls - the oldest is 12 and she is excited about moving over to Gold Coast but also a bit nervous as she has to start again making new friends. My youngest will be 11 in July but she doesn't want to move over there and feels very anxious about the move even though she hasn't got many friends where we live. She is worried about everything.

Has anyone else been in this position? Does anyone have similar age children who have moved around the same age as my two. Any thoughts would be helpful.

Thanks ]]> Moving to Queensland Suzie Harris http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/children-settling-2738/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/break-lease-kangaroo-point-2736/ Fri, 04 May 2012 05:06:10 GMT Hi all, we have recently broken our lease on a fab 2 bed apartment in Kangaroo Point. The only reason we broke the lease early is because i found... Hi all,

we have recently broken our lease on a fab 2 bed apartment in Kangaroo Point.
The only reason we broke the lease early is because i found a house in Bulimba which was available immediately - most of the friends i have made here in oz live in Bulimba so it made sense to snap the property up, especially when the competition is so high there.
Now though we are left renting 2 properties. ouch!

The property is on Holman St and is minutes away from the ferry stop which makes getting to work in the CBD so easy and quick.
Its a 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with awesome river views. it also has 1 car park space.

the full details can be found here: http://www.realestate.com.au/propert...oint-405342501

Our lease runs till end of August and i think the letting agent would be happy to have some one take over till then or to take out a longer term rental.

if you want any more details please let me know or use the above link to contact the letting agent (lives on site) directly.

thanks heaps

kerri ]]> kezza103 http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f13/break-lease-kangaroo-point-2736/ http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/last-got-visa-2734/ Tue, 01 May 2012 22:40:33 GMT After just over a 5 months wait I have just been granted my subclass 100 partner visa today. My wife and kids fly out on 27th from the UK and... After just over a 5 months wait I have just been granted my subclass 100 partner visa today. My wife and kids fly out on 27th from the UK and hopefully I'll get off the ship that day and join them there :-)

I can't wait to start my new life in australia ]]> Moving to Queensland toptowa http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/forum/f10/last-got-visa-2734/