Author: ABCDiamond
BBC on UK Expats in Australia.
Covid: UK expats struggle with Australia lockdowns.
An interesting article on the BBC website.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-58434251
Asking how are British expats coping as Australia’s borders continue to be closed?
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Australian Aged Pension Eligibility – Income
Income Requirement to be eligible for the Australian Aged Pension.
Services Australia (Centrelink) have income limit requirements, for someone to be eligible for the Australian Aged pension. It is called the “Income test for pensions“. Centrelink assess your and your… Read the restAustralian Aged Pension Eligibility – Residence
Residence Requirement to be eligible for the Australian Aged Pension.
Services Australia (Centrelink) state the following rules for the Residency Requirement, to be eligible for the Australian Aged pension. To get Age Pension you generally need to have been an… Read the restTasty Cheese in Australia.
What are some good Tasty Cheeses in Australia?
“Tasty” cheese in Australia, is the most common available block cheese. It isn’t a brand name, although some might think it is. It appears to be a descriptive name, to show it… Read the restMinimum Wage in Australia 2021
2021/2022 Australian Minimum Wage.
The Australian government has announced an increase in the minimum wage from July 2021. Australia’s minimum wage will rise to $20.33 an hour from 1 July 2021. This will be an extra $18.80 per week, taking… Read the restAustralia-UK 3 year working holiday visa.
New Australia-UK 3 year working holiday visa.
Currently, UK citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible for the Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417), which allows you to work and travel in Australia for up to two years.… Read the rest20% OFF Marks & Spencer AU starting 10th June 2021
20% OFF Marks & Spencer AU
20% off full price items on orders over $150, but ONLY from 10th June 2021. Offer is subject to availability and for a limited time only at Marks & Spencer AU. Start Date: 10th… Read the restUK Specials at ALDI 2nd June 2021
I got a bit carried away with some UK specials at ALDI today.
Bread, Bananas and Milk was the normal type of stuff, and that cost $10.12.
But, the rest of the shopping was $82.74….
The prices? ..
aldi.com.au
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Australian skills most in-demand in 2021
Which Australian Skills are most in demand in 2021?
Qualified Accountants, Residential Estimators, Cloud Engineers and CRM Managers make the list of the top skills required for 2021, according to recruiting experts Hays. The recruiter has revealed close to 100… Read the restAustralian Aged Pension Rates March 2021
The Australian Aged Pension from March 2021.
The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September (normally) each year, and the March 2021 new Pension Rates have been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly. The Age Pension recipients will… Read the restValentines Day
Don’t forget Valentines Day…
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14th February…. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});… Read the restAustralian Interest Rates – Reserve Bank of Australia
The Australian Reserve Bank Cash Rate
The Australian cash rate is the overnight money market interest rate. It is used as the interest rate on unsecured overnight loans between banks. Home Loan Interest rates are often affected by any changes… Read the restPoms Pantry, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3931
Poms Pantry, Mornington
Order Online and Click & Collect available at: Bentons Square Newsagents Bentons Square Shopping Centre 210 Dunns Rd Mornington Victoria 3931Contact Poms Pantry – Mornington
Tel: Mob: 0466 963 064 Web: https://pomspantry.com.au/ Email:More about Poms
… Read the restTesco Goods in Australia
Tesco Products in Australia?
An Email caught my attention today. It said:It’s official! We’ve partnered with Tesco
The Reject Shops in Australia are now stocking some Tesco products. Not a lot, but some. Maybe more later, possibly depending on… Read the restSausages or Eye Fillet steak?
The price of food in Australia still surprises me at times.
Last night we had some nice eye fillet steak for dinner, it cost us $15 per kg.
Today, while eating breakfast, I was reading the supermarket weekly catalogue, and… Read the rest
Motoring in Melbourne and Victoria
Driving in Victoria, Australia
Carry your driving licence with you
If a learner driver does not have the licence with them, while driving a motor vehicle, they may be fined $155. (2018)
Permanent Resident
A Permanent Resident in Victoria is… Read the rest
Australian Aged Pension Rates 2020
Australian Aged Pension Rates March 2020.
An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident may be eligible for the Welfare Based Aged Pension if they are an Australian resident, and have been for at least 10 years; and are at least 66… Read the restFathers Day
Fathers Day in Australia or UK
Fathers day in the United Kingdom is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.In 2020, Fathers Day in the UK is on 21st June 2020.
Fathers day in Australia is celebrated on the… Read the restFathers Day in Australia or UK
Fathers day in the United Kingdom is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.In 2020, Fathers Day in the UK is on 21st June 2020.
Fathers day in Australia is celebrated on the… Read the restApril 2020: 1 GBP is over 2 AUD
One British Pound is worth over Two Australian Dollars again, in April 2020.
With a midrate FX value at 4th April 2020, of 2.045 AUD to GBP, the actual amount received for each British Pound should now be two Australian… Read the rest