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Thanks for the info everyone will check all these out!

I am looking for an Aus version of Moneycorp to send regular payments back to our UK bank account as our property there is going on the market and our wages here will have to be used to pay the mortgage etc. Can anyone recommend a company to use to do this? Many thanks

Ah sorry it's just sold this weekend!

Bump and reduced to $900

We were first time landlords when we transferred to a buy to let mortgage 18 months ago. Ours is through Birmingham midshires but we had a broker looking at all the deals for us

We are selling the 'run around, stop gap' car we bought when arriving.....nearly 2 years ago. It has served us brilliantly well but we are FINALLY upgrading! It has 221000 on the clock and is a 6 cylinder petrol automatic with air con and rego until 15th February 2015. We are selling it at a much lower price than cars of similar age and mileage go for online (approx $1500-2000) because a) it needed servicing at 220000km b) it has a few minor repairs that may be needed, namely; one of the back seat belts needs replacing, drivers automatic window needs looking at (works intermittently), the boot slams shut and you have to hold it to lower it (this has been a fault since purchase we've just never looked at it) and aesthetically it's showing the bodywork and interior wear and tear of a 16 year old car. However it had a brand new battery in August and has been serviced regularly, with necessary repairs undertaken for safe driving. It has never missed a beat and been an incredibly reliable car for our family of 4. $1100 located at Christies Beach. PM for enquiries.

Sorry they didn't get back to me!

I know someone give me a min!

Ian Mc that would be great they are only here a week (going to rest of Aus as well) and we're packing lots in so would be for Friday 11th April only. Will pm our number. Really appreciate that!

Thanks! He said he'd prefer river but would do sea, seems strike 1 charters have a cheap deal for $79pp for a 4 hour trip with all equipment provided - does that sound reasonable?

Hi We have friends coming to visit soon and they want to experience fishing in Australia. There seems to be lots of sea charters but he's more of a river fisherman and I wondered if there is any package to go river fishing in the southern suburbs that anyone knows of? Or somewhere to hire equipment for a day. Cheers

If anyone is thinking of selling a basic outdoor setting in good condition, please drop me a pm - southern suburbs only, TIA!

Please pm me if anyone is looking to sell 6 seater outdoor furniture in good condition can only collect from southern suburbs, thanks

So we have been here 6 weeks today, we have sorted out:

Cars, tfn, bank, medicare, medibank, phones, internet, rental, insurance, got the cats etc hopefully all the important bits and bobs! We are still on a steep learning curve with everything but then who isn't? and probably still will be for the next few years:err:

 

My OH has been working since the 2nd week and I am hoping to be in work within the next month or so once my training course has finished so if anyone has any recommendation within the aged care sector let me know which companies are good to work for, ideally home support as that is what I have experience in? Got an interview or two lined up but have to get the cert 3 before it can go any further.

 

I have always felt when I visit Australia that is like coming home for me I get a sense of peace from being here (however fluffy that sounds! but I have been coming here for the last 12 years) I have always been a little worried about how my OH would settle, I have to say I didn't give him enough credit (but don't tell him that) he has taken to it like a duck to water and surprised me last week by saying he felt just as at home as I did, I know he has good and bad days as he has never lived far from his parents but with the aid of Skype and Vodafone international he probably talks to them more now than he did when he was in England, I think it is the one think we all struggle a bit with.

 

We have stayed close to home most weekends going for walks at Port Noarlunga getting to know the local area, trying to get the bargains while we wait for our stuff etc but wondered what people would recommend for visiting, walking, wildlife etc that doesn't cost the earth as we still need to keep a close eye on the dollars for a fair while yet, especially with only one wages to cover everything, but we would like to do a bit more exploring so wondered what other people could suggest?

I coordinate a scheme that places volunteers in a lot of the southern suburbs aged care facilities. Basically you are matched up with a lonely resident and commit to visit them for social contact for minimum of one hour once a fortnight. May be a good way to get your face known and see how it all works while waiting for cert 3? Pm me if you want more info

Thanks for this we checked it out but it seems you need background knowledge in tree stuff

A lovely lady I work with is selling her car which may be of interest to new arrivals - red 2005 Ford Falcon, dual fuel, very good condition, registered until Feb 2014 $7250 ono. PM if you want further details

I got a quote for my parents through all clear travel insurance who do not discriminate on age, illness or disability - it blew the other quotes out the water

Just wondering if anyone can make any recommendations on anywhere that may be recruiting or where to look. My husband is looking for work and has a varied background in all of the above in inbound sales environments (working for broadband/digital tv company and travel companies). He has also worked in retail and face to face sales. Any help gratefully received.

In all the cheap shops in the UK at about £1 packet, it is lovely and another bonus is it has very little 'artificial' stuff in and is low fat (free on Slimming World). I'd be interested