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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Thanks Ash for your reply,it looks so easy for those Indians and Prc with multi-generations migrating to OZ with ease.Wonder what is their secret.
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Been 2 yrs now since arriving in OZ. Have just move to hunter region in NSW and loving the change from outback Qld. Anyway, i'm wondering if anyone could advise me a getting a good migration agent as i'm thinking of getting my son over here from Sing. As he is above 21, i can't get him over as a...
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Heard of the remote Cat by RT,bad news for me.Hope it does not fair too well in the trials. Presently the wages for mining in CQ are one of the highest in OZ so the guys are pretty happy.Most of them DIDO back to the coast after their shift. 4 on 4 off
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    What's hardship tax break? Anyway,for guys who are in Oz and are trying to get into the mining industry,they are desperate for staff now.Best way is to apply thru the BMA/Xstrata/Rio tinto website for apprentice jobs.
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Just to update my situation here in Emerald since migrating from Sinkieland since 2009.Most of the members in this forum had given me some pretty good suggestions from day 1 when i started this thread.For those that have not been to Central QLD,this place is pretty different to Melbourne;not a...
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    Is axe168 okay?

    this is emerald,qld.80% flooded.
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    setting up a asian grocery store

    thanks for the replies, was in rocky last weekend and saw the asian shop run by a vietnamese family.bussiness was so good,cars keep coming in non stop. i guess the return for such long hours are not too good(3K/mth). getting 4k for a 8.30 to 5 job now with weekend off.Will think of other...
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    setting up a asian grocery store

    thinking of setting up a asian grocery store in central qld. As the nearest such store is 300k away from where i'm in,thinking it might be a good idea. Any inputs are welcome.Thanks:)
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Prices in Emerald are one of the highest in central qld,next to dysart. Hope this will be the first step in owning more property in order for me to retire earlier.
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    its been 2 months since i've got the job. got my pre-apprv from Nab last week for housing loan.secure my first prop(3rm 1bath 1pool 2carport) at 305k. i feel more Aussie now than before:D. work has 20% stress level as compare to Sing and weekends are spent on redclaws at the dam(taste...
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Just came back from an interview as a sales job in retravision(electronics/furniture). $18/hr, 3 mths probation. Need to get a job with perm status in order to get a housing loan, that's my main short term goal. Can't believe the prices of landed properties here,avg of $350k:D.Wish me luck.
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Yeah that's the one,overall the chap is nice and friendly cept' the 1mil price tag on the stall.:eek: By the way,i would like to learn from the others that has been in OZ or Kiwiland on their experience when they first arrived and how they got their first job.The kind of problems they faced...
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    they serve a nice maori boil up, with fried bread.First time eating that,and i like it.But i think 1mil is ridiculous.
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    its a stall in Broadbeach carrera market selling New zealand fare.only opens on sat n sunday.
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    no way i'll invest on something like that,but was surprise at the affection shown by the owner.He even say that others offer him 750k but he refused but will take my offer if i'm willing to.Anyway, don't even have 10k in my account:p Any one staying in Sydney,mass nudist having their photos...
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Thanks for all the helpful suggestions,will try the Mac thingy and see how it goes. Just came back from gold coast,drove 10 hrs /1000Km each way. Feel more at home when in gold coast,met a sinkie running a "new zealand "food stall and he told me that his income is enough to let him semi...
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Send out more than 25 jobs applications and still no news.:( Out of desperation sent to Mac as well and they arrange for interview in less than 3hrs.Never dream that i'll be asking people if they wanna upsize their value meals:o Look on the bright side,$18/hr is still better than a lot of jobs...
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Not by choice,PR given by sponsor scheme.My wife need to work for this company in Emerald for the next 36 mths(torture).Nearest civilization is 3hrs drive to Rockhampton(still redneck country).Now just have to endure for the next 3yrs..sigh.:(
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    3RD week as a new migrant in the outback

    Its such a beautiful thing-this min wage policy.Back in Sing,workers get abused badly. Talk about the miners here,blue collar jobs paying 80-120k/yr.You need to be a top professional in Sing to earn that.Gonna get myself medically certified and attend all the induction training needed to apply...
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