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Thanks snifter, I think I would end up with RSI if I tried recording and then skipping all the adverts, I have lived in a few countries but have not come across so many crap adverts ruining programmes. When the weather gets a bit warmer here in the hills, sitting outside is a better option than watching the box.

Has anyone found any free to air channels that are not swamped with adverts virtually every five minutes, mostly with the same boring adverts repeating all the time. We thought about the subscription channels but these seem to be mainly films and sport which we are not that interested in. With the dark evenings and a bit cold at the moment, not much fun outside at the moment. Be interested to hear any suggestions.

Just noticed on the PIO site there is reference to the government in the last budget possibly doing away with the 405 visa, I don't have exact details but worth checking out if you are still considering this pathway.

Just curious to know how many people are here on a 405 visa and if they have found any major problems with it or indeed any problems at all.

Bit busy at the moment having just moved to Craigburn Farm, but up for a meet up and coffee in a few weeks if interested. Both seniors in years but not minds.

I suppose there is some kind of logic there, albeit a selfish attitude which encourages undertaking and accidents, although I think drivers here are generally a lot better than where we came from (Switzerland), where most roads are unofficial race tracks.

Can anyone explain why drivers insist on driving in the outside lane when the inside is completely empty and then after ages stuck in the lane decide to turn left.

We have literally just moved to outside Blackwood (still waiting for our container to arrive) which is sort of Hills area, previously rented in Stirling and Aldgate both very nice but getting a bit expensive property wise. Blackwood has a large village atmosphere and has everything you need for everyday life. Hills right on our doorstep, beach at most 30mins, Adelaide CBD 30mins. As NicF said it is best to rent at first and have a good drive round at various times of the day to see the areas.

We also used Airbnb on two occasions before we moved here, Once in Stirling and once in Aldgate, both places perfectly fine and easy drive to places we wanted to visit. PM me if you want details.

Does anyone have any information on the State information meetings that used to be held in Adelaide for people like us who have just arrived. Many thanks

Very many thanks for the useful information, great to have it from people on the ground and not company advertising. I didn't realise it was still a local service for most, dependant on where you live, I can understand if you are miles from anywhere, but around towns? almost makes our Swisscom look nearly half decent, nearly. Looking forward to being with you all soon. Thanks again.

At last we should be arriving in Adelaide late June/early July and just wondering what options there are for phone companies with good offers and service, especially cheap calls to UK. Also good internet service. Many thanks.

I had one done 3 weeks ago on a house we are buying, The recommended guy was Dennis Allison dennis@homecheck.com.au He was very thorough, checked all the building and construction side of things, his report also prioritised things that needed doing and in what timescale. Would use him again if buying in the future.

We have just purchased a property in Craigburn Farm, ready for when we move over, just wondering if any more senior Poms live in the area, would be good to have a meet up when we get here full time.

Just bumping up my old thread as we have just got our 405 visa and will be coming house hunting early in the new year. Hopefully we will find what we are looking for, a quiet area with a good community feel about it, not near schools, with good views, reasonable size garden, house, and a must a decent garage. 800k budget, not near the beach, new info on any areas to look at or avoid very much appreciated. Many thanks