Tag: living in Australia

Quick facts about the six Australian states and two mainland territories: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory.

Migrating to Australia has been a dream and life changing opportunity for millions. When Covid-19 subsides, the race to live Down Under will be on again.

The sheer thrill of being on the other side of the world was enough for me to become hooked on Australia. But there are other reasons Poms can't resist the lure of life Down Under.

Seeing the beauty of Australia through the eyes of a tourist, or the naivety and innocence of a Darryl Kerrigan, is just one of the many great lessons you learn from living overseas.

Life and death matters: here's a snapshot of what it's like if you are born in and live in the UK rather than Australia. It may surprise you.

Australia calls itself the 'Lucky Country' with good reason. If you are thinking of making the move Down Under you should definitely take a look at the latest list of skilled occupations the country is seeking.

Had I finally found where I was meant to exist in the world? Did I belong in the UK more than I belong in Australia?

LitePay International Payments offers a secure and safe way to transfer money from Australia to family and friends in the UK with a low transaction fee and competitive FX rate.

Researchers discovered what we suspected all along... Britons have already decided where in Australia they would really like to live.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: To end exploitation in Australia, we need to have a zero tolerance to exploitation, rather than a zero tolerance to breaches of visas by migrants.

Australia is a land of genuine opportunity, and there are chances that are begging to be taken by highly-motivated immigrants.

You wake up to an email from the Department of Immigration with your Australian visa grant. All the hard work has paid off - and you’re finally cleared for emigration. But what about your money?

Asian styles of cooking are the most sought after in Australia, but that’s not surprising considering the amount of Asian immigrants who have settled Down Under over the years.

The Australian government has announced plans changes to visas for parents visiting their children in Australia in an effort to make it easier and more efficient for families to be reunited.

The quality of life seems to be far superior over there on the other side of the world. So why don’t all we Britons move into all that open space and indulge in the Australian lifestyle? Typically, we can’t be arsed.

Service Works Global (SWG) leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Solutions is expanding its Australian operation and is looking for experienced personnel for a variety of positions.

There are many similarities between our two cultures so it’s easy to see why people confuse us Saffas and Aussies. But there are just as many stark differences...

There are three questions that new South African expats who arrive in Australia inevitably ask. Back in SA the answers to these questions accurately suss out a person's social standing, but in Australia they're a no-go.

Not long back home and already I'd forgotten one of the basic rules of travel.

Poll finds overwhelming favour for freedom to live and work between ‘like-minded’ nations.

When you are someone who is looking for an apartment, you are going to need a lot more information than just numbers like a run-of-the-mill property investor.

One of the least fun things you are going to have to do when you own a house is the cleaning. But it's OK to ask for help!

Anybody who has been taking driving lessons will be anticipating the day that they take their driving test with a mixture of nerves and excitement.

There are a lot of wonderful reasons to consider moving to Australia even without the stereotypical accents.

If you like your open spaces and raw, natural scenery, you have come to the right place.

Australia and London ranks among the friendliest world destinations. London comes in second after Amsterdam as friendliest city in Europe, we all know why (wink, wink).

There is no doubt that moving to the other side of the world can be costly, but with some careful planning there are plenty of ways to save both time and money in the process.

There’s never been a better time for people to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and aspirations.

The UK’s only FREE Australian Pre-Departure Seminar hosted by TV and Radio Presenter Nicki Chapman.

Just how much disposable wealth do Australia's young adults have to play around with? We take a a closer look...

It's not always such a great feeling being top in the world. This Deutsche Bank PPP report just goes to show how expensive Australia is.

Life expectancy for Australian men is creeping higher and higher, but then again, so is the retirement age. Unfortunately, those who live the longest in the world will also have retire later than the rest of the world.

Expat Explorer Report ranks Australia fourth for an expat experience, while the UK languishes near bottom for overseas living.

Latest expat survey reveals Australia is most popular destination for Brits living overseas, while UK politicians call for greater ties.

Australians have skewed perceptions about the nature of their society, including the size of the country's Muslim population.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Complete step-by-step checklist guide for planning your move to Australia to live and work.

Where is best to live, work, be seen and find a date? Australia is doing pretty well in all departments.

FROM THE HOMEFRONT I Top three drawbacks awaiting you at home when you return from London and your travels.

Australia and its regions dominate OECD wellbeing living rankings, with Canberra rated the world's best city.

British migrants to Australia are loving the Aussie life, according to a new survey.

The development of Australia's population and society relies heavily on migration, as statistic show.

You could be on Wanted Down Under', a BBC's popular reality series showing Britons considering the move to The Lucky Country' just what to expect.

Feeling ill? You may have been living in Australia too long since migrating.

New research revealed that the Australian population consists of people born in more than 252 places.

Over a quarter of the Australian population are foreign born migrants, according to the last Census, and where they settle in the country may well depend on where they came from.

UK citizens living in countries like Australia, New Zealand and the USA are adjusting well to life in their adoptive countries, according to a new study.

This month has seen some notable changes to the Australian General Skilled Migration programme. Have a look to see how your profession could be affected.

A recent report by the United Nations ‘Trends in International Migrant Stock’ confirmed that of the 5 million Brits not living in their native UK 1.3 million have opted to take root in Australia.

Honeymooning Nomad | Of course my friends and family top the list, but there's something else you don't really find in the UK that this Australian misses dearly and I can't wait wrap my laughing gear around it.

In an attempt to address the urgent skill shortage of chefs, bricklayers, stone masons, social workers, locksmiths and tilers the Australian Federal Government have done away with the previously required employer sponsored visas for these professions.