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BBQ in Australia

Different Barbeque Fuels Charcoal Barbeque Charcoal BBQ’s take time to get going, but they do cook very well. So, for flavour, a charcoal BBQ is best. However, during Total Fire Ban periods, you cannot use it. Gas Barbeque Gas BBQ’s… Read the rest

Beaches in Australia

Beaches in Australia Australian beaches are a reasonably important part of the Australian life style It is intended to create a Photo section from this page. Some people say that Brisbane does not have a beach. That statement is based… Read the rest

Quality of Living Surveys

Mercers Worldwide Quality of Living Survey The Mercer Quality of Living Survey covers 215 cities and these are compared to New York as the base city, with an index score of 100. 2010 Mercer Quality of Living Ranking Rank City… Read the rest

Maps

Maps and Street Directories in Australia Online Maps and Route Planners Whereis.com.au Australian Online Maps Travelmate.com.au Map maker Mapit.com.au Streetdirectory.com.au Maps in Book Form (It may be advisable to buy a different brand map for each area, as local businesses… Read the rest

Culture Shock

Stages of Culture Shock As a new migrant to Australia, you will almost certainly experience some form of Culture Shock. This was very well explained at a web site that used to be at: www.doctortravel.ca/culture_shock.asp and some excerpts are detailed… Read the rest

Electrical System

Australian Electrical System

The standard voltage for electrical appliances in Australia is 240 volts and 50Hz, basically the same as in the UK. The electric plugs are different in that they have 3 flat, but angled pins so you may… Read the rest

Daylight Saving – Australia – UK- USA

Daylight Saving in Australia Daylight Saving and Time Zones in Australia For those States that observe Daylight Savings: Daylight saving in Australia begins at 2am Eastern Standard Time on the first Sunday every October. Daylight saving in Australia ends at… Read the rest

Was moving to Australia the right move for you ?

A question asked on the old section of this website a while ago was: Was moving to Australia the right move for you ? From 123 replies, 28 said that they were not yet sure, presumably as they hadn’t been… Read the rest