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Ok thanks guys.... I'll try and get it renewed if I can before we go. Also if she comes back to oz in June, and her aussie passport expires in September 18, would that be an issue coming back into Oz? Is there a "must have 6 months left on passport" "thing" still?

Hi, my daughter, who was born in the UK and is now an Aussie citizen , is coming back to the UK in Dec for 6 months. My questions are, 1. She wants to get a little job that will pay for her spending money and also for putting something on her resume when she comes back to oz. Will she need a visa as she will be travelling on her Aussie passport because her UK one ran out and it was too expensive to renew. . 2. Her Aussie passport expires in September 2018. She is due to fly back to oz in June, will this be an issue bring under 6 months? If so would she be better renewing her uk passport while she is there and travel back on that? She will be 18 in March TIA

Thank you for your replys. Not really sure for definite as to where we will end up, but I'm thinking the Gippsland area. I heard its good area for being near the coast, city and the snow. Maybe along the highway corridor somewhere. We are not city slickers and prefer the country. Thinking maybe Sale, Bairnsdale or Warragul (if we could afford it) or even on the coast. Probably will want to avoid bush and true rural areas. We miss having train links. Currently is a good 6 hour round trip for a day out in Sydney (we don't do it that often) or we can fly in but thats really expensive. We used to live near Wollongong and it is lovely there, we liked that area and would go back but pretty much priced out of the market down there and jobs are really hard to find. We would be looking at mininmum 5 acres for our animals and would even consider building (EEK!!). Going to plan a reckie for later in the year. Just hoping that Victoria may be more for us, climate wise and location. Keep hearing that Victoria is very pretty with lots of old buildings (big plus for me - love history). As for dry - its dry here too.. OMG, and we don't have bore water (mmmm things you learn:confused:) so my poor garden is pretty non exsistant. Bit bored of having to go and collect water from local water point on a daily basis. Its definitely hard graft up here.

Hello me again, Considering moving to Victoria from NSW next year. Never been to Vic but plan a reckie later on this year so some areas. Was just wondering if anyone else has moved across and what the major differences that we would need to know about that occur in Vic but not elsewhere. For example... I'd know I'd need to change car license to Victorian one etc or cat curfews in some areas. Thank you.

Thank you so much once again for replying. Ok thats interesting.. Unfortunately I want it all.. LOL min 5 acres within 1 Hr reach of coast, min half hour to supermarche, good transport links into city (for jobs or a day out etc), a solid house that wont fall down with a nice green garden (lol) and nice friendly neighbours.... oh and nice clean drug free residents LOL.... all under my budget of $400K......aaaaghhhh.... ok have to be realistic and know compromise is the key. I feel a reckie visit is in order... I love where I currently live but my husband doesn't. We are approx 1.5 hours to nearest big town and I'll admit I am starting to miss decent shopping centres and a cinema.. and no trainlines or bus links and sinking our tinnie in our small dam doesn't quite cut the mustard. Work has been difficult to come by and I worry for my daughter when she leaves in yr 12.

Thank you guys so much for your imput...can I ask whats wrong with Morwell??? cheers

Hi all, Just throwing it out there. What is the Gippsland area like as a place to live? Thinking hypothetically about relocating from Central West NSW to the Victorian area. Sick of the bus, heat and dry and drought - hubby had enough of current situation and its make or break time... Ideal areas for two working adults (Veterinary/Aged care industries and mechanical) and one 16-18 year old high school student.????? Areas good for equestrians/agistment? ??? employment chances????? any dodgy NO GO areas.... schools????? Weather - if its cold and wet..yippeee or are Fires a massive problem???? links to Melbourne??? Pros cons hit me with it all... Sorry lots of questions.... cheers....

Bathurst is a great little country town, and all depends on what you want from a place to live. If your a big shopper of brand clothes for example it will disappoint. There are many great cafes and bistros and if you like to drive then there are some lovely villages to visit. The central west well known for is great local produce and fine wines. If thats you then you will love it. Be prepared to drive lots though, you'll be in the car a good few hours to get to the Blue Mountains and Sydney, or surrounding villages. You can always try it and if its not for you move on... good luck

Thank you guys...

Hello, been a while since I last posted.. I have Oz permanant residency and am now an oz citizen. My dilemma is, I may have to go back to the UK for a few weeks to care for a family member recovering from surgery, but as I am not working at the moment I will be short of funds to pay for my everyday expenses (food petrol etc) . Does any one know if I would be able to legally work during my time over in the UK. I should be able to get some part time locum work easily enough, but just not sure what the deal is on what I can and can't do. Not even sure, but can I claim any carers allowance? Any ideas. Thanks in advance.