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britishprovender.com.au

British Provender supply British Foods and Drinks to various “British” shops around Australia. One item that they stock, which is relevant to a recent Newspaper article, is: Robinsons Apple & Blackcurrant Squash www.britishprovender.com.au 14 Mordaunt Circuit, Canning Vale, Western Australia… Read the rest

UK State Pension Changes from 2016, 2017

18 March 2013

On Monday 18 March, the Government announced that, subject to Parliamentary approval of the Pensions Bill, the single-tier pension will be introduced in April 2016. http://dwp.gov.uk/policy/pensions-reform/state-pension This reform will affect people who reach State Pension age from… Read the rest

North Atlantic Cod in Australia

There are now two Fish and Chip shops (that I am aware of) that supply North Atlantic Cod in Australia. Brisbane Bayside Chumley Warner’s British Fish & Chip shop, Aquatic Paradise Shopping Centre, 190 Birkdale Road, Birkdale, Qld 4159. Tel:… Read the rest

6th Feb 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is to be celebrated on 6th February 2012. This marks the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, following the death of her father, King George VI, on… Read the rest

Robertsons Fruit Mince in Australia

In ALDI for the week beginning 26th October 2011, for the sum of A$3.69, is the 410g jar of Robertsons Fruit Mince. Ideal for home made Mince Pies in time for Christmas. Tesco in the UK have one for £1.28… Read the rest

John Lewis now ships to Australia

John Lewis is now shipping its Fashion and Home categories to Australia. £15 shipping http://www.johnlewis.com Not everything is eligible for international delivery, for reasons connected with logistics, legalities and warranties. Here’s a list of exclusions: All electrical items (including those… Read the rest

Brits are officially cheddar fanatics

Around 330,000 tonnes of Cheddar are consumed in the UK each year. Despite imitation in many other countries, Cheddar will always be explicitly associated with England and more particularly, the West Country. There are over 700 named cheeses available in… Read the rest

Mothercare in Australia

ASIC Notification

On 29 January 2013 Mothercare Australia Limited was placed under voluntary administration. The appointed administrators, BRI Ferrier, have advised Fair Trading today that trading will continue. However unprofitable stores will close.

Mothercare customers

Mothercare Australia Ltd was placed… Read the rest

Shops in the UK that deliver to Australia

Goods purchased overseas, and delivered to Australia, do not normally incur any GST charges if the value is under $1,000, (at July 2011). Orders over $1,000 will incur GST on the product value including delivery charges, and may also incur… Read the rest

Telephoning Australia from the UK

Australia’s country code is 61. For calls from the United Kingdom to Australia you need to dial: 00 + 61 + state code + area code + telephone number The normal dialling code from the UK to various parts of… Read the rest

Womens Fashion: Next Direct in Australia

Next Direct is a part of Next Retail Limited, a leading UK-based fashion retailer, who have been styling the United Kingdom with exciting, beautifully designed, excellent quality since 1982. NextDirect now prices its products in Australian Dollars, when accessing the… Read the rest

Spice Avenue Balti Restaurant, Brisbane

The Spice Avenue Balti Restaurant

190 Birkdale Road Birkdale Queensland Australia 4159 Contact: Tel: (07) 3822 9822 Mob: Email: Web: www.thespiceavenue.com.au Details: The first Balti restaurant in QLD. Indian food – British style. A different style of Indian cooking, originating… Read the rest

UK Pensions

UK Pensions in Australia UK Government Pension The UK Government age pension can be paid to you in Australia, on reaching Retirement age. The amount of the pension payment will be frozen at the rate in force at the date… Read the rest

UK Investment Property

UK Property Investment from Australia

Are you keeping your UK property even after moving to Australia ?

The Tax implications when considering this, are worth looking into carefully. You may have heard about the Negative Gearing on investment properties in… Read the rest

UK Property Investment from Australia

Are you keeping your UK property even after moving to Australia ?

The Tax implications when considering this, are worth looking into carefully. You may have heard about the Negative Gearing on investment properties in… Read the rest

Best British Style Indian Curry in Australia

Where is the: Best British Style Indian Curry in Australia Is it:

QLD

The Spice Avenue Balti Restaurant, Birkdale, Queensland, 4159, T: 07 3822 9822 Randhawa’s Indian Cuisine, 340 Hope Island Rd, Hope Island, QLD 4212 T: 07 5530 8111… Read the rest

British Pubs in Australia

British Pubs in Australia Listing of some of the British Style Pubs in Australia Please leave your comments on any of these Pubs, or other British Style pubs that you know in Australia, using the comments box at the bottom… Read the rest

British High Commission

British High Commission in Australia British High Commission CanberraCommonwealth AvenueYarralumlaACT 2600 Phone: 02 6270 6666 for General enquiries, NOT for passport or visa enquiries.Fax: 02 6273 3236 Website: Click here for link Office hours:Monday-Friday: 08:45 to 12:30 and 13:30-17:00 (Local… Read the rest

Marks & Spencer

Marks and Spencer Announces Australian Franchise Partner Marks & Spencer have announced that the Company has selected The Just Jeans Group as its franchise partner for Australia and that it plans to open the first M&S store late next year… Read the rest

British Expat Forums

Forums Discussion forums for British Expats, Migrants and Potential Migrants, to chat and discuss topics pertaining to Migration and General Life in Australia : (external links will open in new windows for you) NSW Brits in Sydney QLD Cairns SA… Read the rest