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Im another one who doesn't watch much TV. If I do then I tend to binge watch Netflix series. I can't imagine willingly watching an advert in either country ?

Of course there are days in the UK with clear blue skies, and spirits tend to lift when they arrive. My point is that they are not as common as they are in Australia. There's plenty to love about the UK but IMHO the weather isn't one of them.

Emma, most people who are happy in Aus don't tend to spend a lot of time on these forums. Whereas people who want to move back do. Thats why there are far more anti-Aus, or at least unhappy -in -Aus posts here. Give it a try, give it at least two years, and you will probably be fine. Unless you are super close to family and rely on them a lot. Then you may struggle.

This thread has made me laugh Of course the UK has some good weather, but it's not generally known for it. I much prefer the weather here in NSW. I expect sunshine and it's odd to see grey skies. Its not that the UK has severe weather, it's more the heavy, low grey sky and dreariness.

Newey is fab, we love it It's a small city with plenty of beach and bush Its a lovely, family friendly environment Nelson Bay is 45 minutes away and is beautiful but you don't need to go that far join Newcastle and Hunter Expats on FB for more local advice ?

I live in Fern Bay, it's Port Stephens but close to Newie. You have chosen a great spot, we love it here

I lived in Valentine for a couple of years - it's very pretty round there with fab bush and lake views. There are also quite a few expats. Valentine is about half an hour to Newey (central) at commuting time, Warners Bay is about 25 minutes. The local primary schools are good and the local public high schoool for that area is Warners Bay high and it has a good enough reputation. There are also several private and catholic schools. Its a lovely place. We have now moved to the other side of Newcastle as we built a house but we enjoyed living there.

Welcome! Im just up the road in Newie, glad you're settling

Ignore him. My mum was upset when I left although she gave me her blessing. we still chat on the phone every week and it doesn't feel much different. She has just had a heart attack and I'm heading back to see her. Once she recovers, I will pay for her to come here for a few months. It may not be as bad as you are expecting

I've been in Aus for three months and these are my wildlife encounters so far.

As someone who is arriving in 2 weeks, this thread is great! Keep 'em coming :biggrin:

It's definitely the case in the UK. I always remember this because I nearly failed a driving test because if it!