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Nah, even if today's by-election is a win for UKIP, he'll hang on I recon. He's waited a long time for a sniff, he'll not give it up easy. And the election could be close. But if you were a Tory voter in this, would you swap to UKIP to give Labour a kicking, or keep voting blue, to keep him in opposition? I think this speech by Hillary Benn, could be the start of a proper opposition. Youtube :- Audio :- https://audioboom.com/boos/3898791-hilary-benn-s-passionate-syria-speech

Hi No, but I don't think anywhere is. For the moment, for me, it's better than most. But circumstances change https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth#Climate Water is cold in winter, and warm(ish) at the end of summer. Safe? In what way? Some have sharks, some have large breaks, some have bogans, some are calm for family swimming. 40 hours a week. http://www.robertwalters.com.au/information-technology/jobs/development-programming.html?text=&spec=7200&subspec=57600&loc=2300&type=1000&range=0&_charset_=UTF-8&submit=Search Free time? Depends how long your commute is. Stress? Yes, there is in most IT jobs. Happiness? Depends on the person/job. People? Some people are nice, others are not. Security? Depends on the area. Education? Average. Again, depends on the school. Free time? Well, depends how long you work and what your hobbies are. Sport? AFL, cricket, basketball, football, rugby, surfing, sailing etc. are all popular Cheerful? Yes, I think the sunshine helps. Drugs? Yes, big problem with ICE, but if you are in a nice area, you'll not notice.

I'm in Perth, and quite often have to pay in store as the machine wont scan my discount card.

I was there around 1990 I think. Was a very good school. Went to find it about 5 years ago and couldn't. It's now houses.

Lived in Dalkeith, and have family there. Went to the (now no longer there) Hollywood Highschool, used to play at the tennis club too. Great location, but very expensive. Due to the expensive nature, the local schools are very good. Christ Church I think is one of the best in the state (IIRC. My name was on the waiting list for a while). Had lunch there not long ago. Nice food and atmosphere. Apparently my Dad used to drink there when it was a student pub (in the 60's).

And that's more than likely the exact reason he'll not get anywhere. And articles like this make him appear weak :- http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-34832023 And I know the 'tragedy' of Bin Laden's death put a lot of noses out (even though that's not exactly what he said).

Well, if Saudi can be Chair of a UN Human Rights Council, I think we've a fair chance of at least getting a seat.

Adelaide was 5th in the "best cities to live in", for 2015. (Criteria were :- stability, infrastructure, education, healthcare and environment.) Current Perth house prices are due to demand. People are still buying (although this is dropping), so it must be affordable, otherwise it wouldn't be sold. And 'vibe' and 'timezone'? Really? I've found one, and adjusted to the other. And other cities are just a flight away. I don't think we will ever agree (I don't think we have since I've been on the forum) .. I'll try to not resort to name calling though, and you are too eloquent to put on Ignore (unlike others).

No earthquakes, no volcanos, no flash floods, no riots, no migrant crisis, no curfews with secret police, no compulsory religion, no apartheid, very little (if any) pollution .. There are a lot of worse places in the world.

It seems 'normal' in areas that are no near the city too. I know we need to up the density, but if i'm an hour out the CBD, I'd like a bit of land with my house.

Perth is fairly safe though. Geo-physically, as well as socially. Economically it's a bit rough for some, especially as it's a two horse race between mining and oil and gas.

That's only 500k GBP at the current exchange rate. It's not that massive, especially when you are coming from the home counties.

About time. Means I can stop wearing jumpers soon.

Depends on the area. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-cottesloe-120752365 http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-two+rocks-119741455

And I think that's slightly weighted by the number of new builds where a small bungalow was knocked down, and now a massive double story is on the market.

These prices are completed sales I believe. But I'm not selling, and in no rush to buy. The places i like would need a 90% reduction before I'd pull the wallet out.

I'd been hearing about a slowdown. With me and several other family members looking to move in the near future, and reading this made me check .. In my area, average prices have gone from 650k to 640k over the last 12 months. In the girlfriends area, they have gone from 715k to 770k. But the area we want to move to has gone from 1.4m to 1.375m My Mum is looking at downsizing, and her area has gone from 2.5m, up to 2.6m, and now to just over 2.4m. So I think it's very area dependent. I've friends looking in areas that are still under 400k for houses, so it's still affordable for first timers. They are hoping to be able to keep their price the same and upgrade the areas they are looking at.

Just a little. But WA had been a receiver of money from the East for a long time before, so it's fair we pay some back when we are doing well. But 30c is quite harsh. Seems we are just a cash cow to be milked to help the others through their hard times. The problem is we are not as cash rich now the ore prices have dropped.

WA government seems against it, until we get more than the 30c in the $1 back. Once that's agreed, I'm sure the politicians will be full steam ahead. Well, it's not their money to waste is it?

Where is your work going to be? And what type of work is it? Most office jobs are in the CBD, with a lot of industrial work out near the airport. But there is a mixture scattered about in other suburbs. I'd generally want to be close-ish to where the opportunities are. As getting across the river can be slow. And from the CBD heading east can be slow. Then work out what you want housing wise. A big 4x2 on a big block, or a 3 bed apartment in the city? Here are a few examples of where I've lived around the Metro area :- Mt Nasura - Big houses, quiet, Armadale had a bad rep, takes ages to get anywhere. Bibra Lake - Suburbia, some nice areas, but fairly commutable to the city. Average size houses. Dalkeith - Posh, expensive, very easy to the city, beach and river. Some small older houses, some absolute monstrosities. Bayswater - Some areas are run down, quick into the city, ages to get to a beach. Average size houses. Scarborough - Near the freeway and city, some nice areas, beach in walking distance, smaller houses. Burswood - Apartments and town houses. Great location for city and airport, but a lot of construction work going on.

Amii didn't ask for proof. SGIO didn't ask either. Just "no accidents in last 5 years?". Give a few other companies a call.

It's a "No" from me. Hated it in the UK, glad we don't have it. Want lighter evenings? Start work earlier, finish work earlier! I work with Melbourne people, from the Perth office. There are no issues here. Down the beach a few evenings during the week, even in winter.

I've a house in Bayswater. It' a nice area, but not near the beach (unless your count the one on the river at the dog park). Only real issue is the roads, there isn't a nice route to the Freeway that isn't full of traffic lights. The train is great for commuting though. Similar to what Paul says, I currently live near Scarborough. It's posher, (so more money, smaller houses) but with a proper beach. It's easier to drive places, but you have to get a bus & train to public transport it to the city. Grab an Uber, it's easier. I know nothing about the school as I'm anti-religion and have no kids.

As above, lie. Take your Perth addy off your CV. If you get an interview (not an agency one, but a proper one) get them on the phone, explain you are "just in Perth on a break" and you'll "head back for an interview". Then book flights/hotel and have the interview.

Would say about the same. Developer 37,000 UK (Reading) Developer 90,000 Aus (Perth) But I now contract as the rates are a bit better, $600 - $750 day - for a standard Developer.