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Thank you!

Hi Is it allowable to place a personal advert on Pomsinoz (for migration related items, eg IELTS material?)

I've been really pleased with NAB since moving to Oz two and a half years ago. My experiences have been that they really "get" that migrant banking needs can be different and need a personal service.

Yes, Airbnb is a good bet.

I've used Airbnb very successfully and have also met other people who have used Airbnb while settling in and looking for longer term accommodation and jobs.

A week to go to Noosa and really looking forward to it..........thought I'd give this a bump.

Hi Tickled Pink - despite my profile saying Melbourne (I've updated it now) I live Brisbane north side.

Anybody doing the Noosa Triathlon 3rd November this year who would like to meet up (I live in Brisbane) or keep in touch to hook-up at the event? I call myself somebody who likes to occasionally do triathlons, rather than a triathlete. I like to set a goal but I'm not hardcore competitive! :biggrin:

I also got a loan through NAB, on a 457. It took a bit of "to and fro'ing" to provide info and reassurances, the key seemed to be it needs a human processing it rather than say an online automated tick the boxes type application.

I went with NAB and have been very impressed, they've given a real personal approach to understanding a migrant's requirements.

I know this house, it really is a fantastic place in a fantastic location. For those with a family you'd struggle to find better in Eatons Hill.

Many thanks for all of that. Paul B - I will definitely contact you about towns I'm likely to stop at.

Thanks Bobj - that's useful stuff. The guide and map on http://www.newellhighway.org.au is also pretty good.

Hi all I'm planning on driving down the Newell Highway to Melbourne from Brisbane soon. Does anybody have experience of whether it's necessary or desirable to book in advance overnight accommodation along the route? I'd prefer not to restrict myself to having to reach a certain town by a certain time, so would like to just find a hotel/motel when I get to a suitable town to stop overnight. Thanks

After years using Windows and lots of thinking about the pros and cons, switched to Apple this year.....bought a Macbook and love it