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Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:04:

thinking about a change of pace...

looking to possibly move out to this side of the planet. How are things out here (both music/club related and everything else)?

Posted by Philby on Apr-12-2006 10:07:

pretty cruisy, just watch out for the drop bears!

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:12:

quote:
Originally posted by Philby
pretty cruisy, just watch out for the drop bears!

hahah drop bears??

Posted by tachyon on Apr-12-2006 10:13:

..and the toilet flush neither clockwise or counterclockwise.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:17:

quote:
Originally posted by tachyon
..and the toilet flush neither clockwise or counterclockwise.

hehehe as long as it flushes, I dont care which way it swirls.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:17:

seriously tho, give me some honest info on your country and its good qualities and bad. I've always thought it would be a great place to live, I just don't know any specifics.

Posted by Dr P on Apr-12-2006 10:19:

http://nablyudatel.livejournal.com/111408.html

http://dusty-sun.livejournal.com/7447.html

Posted by Trance Nutter on Apr-12-2006 10:21:

I would say quite a few questions can be answered here

Look, a sticky!

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Apr-12-2006 10:21:

quote:
Originally posted by Matthew D
seriously tho, give me some honest info on your country and its good qualities and bad. I've always thought it would be a great place to live, I just don't know any specifics.

alice springs in the northern territory has the best dance scene imo.

Posted by Trance Nutter on Apr-12-2006 10:22:

quote:
Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
alice springs in the northern territory has the best dance scene imo.

oh, for sure, don't knock the rock.
Quite underrated.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:27:

what about the NON "scene" related stuff. I mean... like, the work situation, the economy, politics. I know each of those topics could be the focus of a 20 page thread individually, but just general input from people who actually live in the country would be a helpful start for me and very much appreciated (thank you in advance)

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Apr-12-2006 10:29:

quote:
Originally posted by Matthew D
what about the NON "scene" related stuff. I mean... like, the work situation, the economy, politics. I know each of those topics could be the focus of a 20 page thread individually, but just general input from people who actually live in the country would be a helpful start for me and very much appreciated (thank you in advance)

i hate to admit it but the Liberal Govt (republicans) have done a very nice job in managing the economy & unemployment. inflation is low too.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:29:

quote:
Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
i hate to admit it but the Liberal Govt (republicans) have done a very nice job in managing the economy & unemployment. inflation is low too.

hahaha I wish I could say the same about the republicans running MY country hahaahha

Posted by Trance Nutter on Apr-12-2006 10:33:

Wicked place to live.
People are friendly, great weather, good looking birds.

Politics, despite what people say are just like anywhere else and won't change much whoever is in power (same shit different bucket).
Economy is pretty good, should be jobs in pretty much whatever field you are in.
Recently had new Industrial Relation laws come into force, and the place isn't falling apart like people were saying it would.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Trance Nutter
Wicked place to live.
People are friendly, great weather, good looking birds.

Politics, despite what people say are just like anywhere else and won't change much whoever is in power (same shit different bucket).
Economy is pretty good, should be jobs in pretty much whatever field you are in.
Recently had new Industrial Relation laws come into force, and the place isn't falling apart like people were saying it would.

anyone have any clue on what steps I would need to take to be able to legally work out there? and if I so desired later on to attain citizenship?

Posted by Philby on Apr-12-2006 10:44:

dont know much personally but this is the government site which should be able to help you out:
http://www.immi.gov.au/

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:49:

man you australian people are very helpful and friendly, it's nice to know my online experience with aussies has been as pleasant as my experience with all aussies I've met in person.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:50:

what's the electricity situation like, do you guys have the euro style outlets or the american type?

Posted by tachyon on Apr-12-2006 10:55:

3-pronged.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 10:57:

quote:
Originally posted by tachyon
3-pronged.

well hell looks like I'd have to buy adapters for my techs mixer and CD decks heheh

Posted by Trance Nutter on Apr-12-2006 11:01:

quote:
Originally posted by Matthew D
well hell looks like I'd have to buy adapters for my techs mixer and CD decks heheh

and power converters. We run 240V.

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 11:03:

quote:
Originally posted by Trance Nutter
and power converters. We run 240V.
yeah that was going to be my next question

Posted by Mortyman on Apr-12-2006 11:05:

Dude, I can tell you, that you being American is alot more difficult to working over here legally. You've got to apply for a work visa on the internet, and wait months for hear back from the them. Then, you will only get 4 months to live and work here. SO if you plan on staying a while, I'd look to find a beautiful Aussie woman (which aren't hard to find , you ladies are killin me over here ) and get her to marry you so you can stay permanently, LOL

And the music over here is 10x better down here too. Although, the US does have some kick ass stuff, you'll find how culutral the music is down here!

Get ahold of TA cando22, she's an amercian TA I met over here, I'm sure she could help you out with anything you'd need to know

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 11:10:

quote:
Originally posted by Mortyman
Dude, I can tell you, that you being American is alot more difficult to working over here legally. You've got to apply for a work visa on the internet, and wait months for hear back from the them. Then, you will only get 4 months to live and work here. SO if you plan on staying a while, I'd look to find a beautiful Aussie woman (which aren't hard to find , you ladies are killin me over here ) and get her to marry you so you can stay permanently, LOL

And the music over here is 10x better down here too. Although, the US does have some kick ass stuff, you'll find how culutral the music is down here!

Get ahold of TA cando22, she's an amercian TA I met over here, I'm sure she could help you out with anything you'd need to know

yeah this is the kind of info I'm looking for. 4 months thats it??? man... and for the record I would LOVE to fall for an aussie woman. Most of the aussies I've been privelaged to meet have been women, so needless to say, alot of my motivation for moving out here stems from that hehehe. After the 4 months is there a way to renew? and also this cando22 person, can you PM her aim/msn screen name?

Posted by Matthew D on Apr-12-2006 11:15:

also, please don't hesitate to post any other info you feel I might find prevelant in my search. I am very serious about moving out here but obviously want as much info as I can get before I make a final decision thanks again everyone for all your help.

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