Ms Petite

Do you ahve to take out private health cover on PR - someone told me that if I don't have private health cover I will pay more tax?

Hi Where's the best place to get a ladies bike - new or second hand - nothing fancy - just something to get me from A to B Cheers

I arrived in Perth on my own in Jan this yr. I too was apprehensive about being on my own but I had secured a 3 week rental before I arrived in a 1 bed unit in Shenton Park which is in west Perth not too far from Claremont. The apartment was expensive but for me it was worth it. I felt so comfortable & safe in the complex. It was easy access to local shop (IGA) a few minutes walk or catch the bus (24, 25) in to the city. It takes time to recover from jet lag and also find ur way around. I had to adjust to the heat too but it will be cooler when u arrive in June. I started looking for a room in shared accommodation on Gumtree at the start of my second week and it took me till the very end of the 3rd week to secure a place that was actually liveable. The standard of in the city & suburbs is very mixed from student living (bare basics) to high end very expensive. Decide what ur budget is - if you will use public transport or drive to work & choose ur suburb. Have a look on the transperth - perth rail & bus network. There are some very nice areas in west perth http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TransperthRailwayMap.svg

Whats it like living in Maylands (East Street) - thinking of renting there but have got mixed reviews form people. Any thoughts

Recently got some clothes altered in a place in Picadilly Arcade & also at a place in Carilliton City - both charged $40 for one item - shorten a dress. Is this the normal price? or can anyone recommend some place else

Where's the best place to buy a car - looking for something small (clio, yaris, etc) with a warranty. Want something that won't breakdown or give trouble - heard stories from people that bought cars off Gumtree. Willing to pay approx $3,000 - $5,000.

Wheres the best place to buy some clothes I'm petite so a lot of stuff is too long- have tried Target, Kmart, Big W - but after a few washes the shape is gone. Looking for some bits for work & a few casual things. Anything like M&S, Debenhams, UK stores? Thanks

Instead of going through an Agent what local papers are good for finding out what rentals are on the market - areas include Subiaco, west leederville, Leederville direction Thanks

any body know if u can get potato waffles & brown soda bread in perth - been here a few weeks now and the bakeries don't seem to have any - I even asked but they didn't know what soda bread was

Hi guys I have a few questions can u drink d water in Perth Can u put fabric softener in a top loader Where is d best place to get a fold up bed - ikea nothin suitable & tried gumtree anyplace like argos here Thanks

Well I have finally arrived and delighted 2 b wrting my arrival report. The flight was good but long - left Ireland @5am on Sunday morning + touched downn on Monday @ 3 pm. God d heat Was unreal Was not prepared for it - had 2 take a shower when I got to the accomodation which is in shenton park. Must say its v nice . Most relaxng and serviced well by public transport. Went in 2 d city on tues to get bank cards. Also got a smart rider ticket which is v handy. Had a walks around and it seems v nice strange to c xmas decorations on sale + shorts in the same isle. Have applied for tfn no on line. Went to do medicare 2 day but the queue Was ridiclous. Going to take some time to relax + njoy d weather. It makes such a change from home. Gotta go + catch some rays:cool:

Flying 2mrw morn @7.30 am Irish time - tried to check in on line now - but it told me that I cant & to go to the check in desk - Is this normal?

Great - thanks a mill

Can u use any currency in singapore airport?

Thanks for the info - arriving at 3pm on Monday - so excited:biggrin::cool: