Herbster Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hi Re: Thornton's Chocs I think you can get them in some places in Oz - usually the food halls of large department stores. I did some promotional work for them at Myer's in Perth - I was a very popular girl that day!! :yes: Things may have changed of course - this was in 1998 - maybe they've got chains all over the place now - I can live in hope!! Bye for now Jo Hi Jo: Good news about Thornton's... I'll have to check the website to check status...:smile: So what other Tassie Delights can you share with us?? Thanks to Everyone for Sharing UR AllStars!! :cute: Herbster - Licking his lips at the prospect of Yummy Tassie Goodies... :yes: Well I now see that my Advanced problem is with my computer as my laptop is behaving correctly! Curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Do you know if there is much difference between, say Hobart & Burnie, in the North?Also, can I pick your brains – what kind of tax/duty do they levy on insurance policies?! Seems so old fashioned, but stealth taxes aren’t obvious, & I’d prefer to be pre-warned…! I think that the temperature would be fairly comparable but northwest Tas gets a lot of rain, so would expect Burnie to get substantially more than in Hobart. www.weatherzone.com.au or Home Page - Bureau of Meteorology both have a lot of historical data on average / max / min temperatures, rainfall etc for the weather stations Insurance taxes vary depending on the type of insurance and state. GST (10%) is paid on all premiums except for private health insurance. Some states also have fire services levy and stamp duty. I don't think Tas has fire services levy but GST and stamp duty would probably apply. I'm not sure the exact stamp duty as it would vary depending on the value of the insurance. As with all insurance just get a number of quotes and ask for detailed breakdowns of the total cost. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian&Lou Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Where to begin there are so many favourites! Favourite views - flying past Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge and the Glass House Mountains. Favourite place - Caloundra, cant wait to settle there when we move over. Favourite food - Was from a little bar in Noosa (not sure what it was called but it was delicious!!) Exciting - Seeing whales playing whilst walking along the beech in Caloundra and Noosa! Favourite day out - Oz zoo...fantastic, especially as I love roo's! Favourite night out - getting a little (haha!) tipsy at Jo and Pauls new pad! Also that everyone is so friendly and helpful, and the kids are so polite! Ahhhh....I want to be back there now! Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbster Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 I think that the temperature would be fairly comparable but northwest Tas gets a lot of rain, so would expect Burnie to get substantially more than in Hobart. Australia & World Weather Forecast, BoM Radar, Rainfall Map & Report or Home Page - Bureau of Meteorology both have a lot of historical data on average / max / min temperatures, rainfall etc for the weather stations Insurance taxes vary depending on the type of insurance and state. GST (10%) is paid on all premiums except for private health insurance. Some states also have fire services levy and stamp duty. I don't think Tas has fire services levy but GST and stamp duty would probably apply. I'm not sure the exact stamp duty as it would vary depending on the value of the insurance. As with all insurance just get a number of quotes and ask for detailed breakdowns of the total cost. Hope that helps! Hi Midget: :)Think I missed this reply, sorry - trouble with having 2 computers!! :cool: I read this thing about some kind of pesky tax on Insurance premiums which I didn't like the look of, & wondered if it was enough to put people off, having certain types of insurance; but would this be applied to house + contents!? Obviously we all pay VAT on most everything here at 17%, mostly, which is greater than 10%, :sad:but I wonder if they make up the revenue thru all kinds of unfamiliar taxation; not that I'm suspicious you understand!! I daren't start a thread of our least favourite OZZY things! But it does seem Ozzy taxation - its methods & rates - might be pretty close to the top. Thanks for all your advice,I keep a daily weather check for Launceston & Hobart, but not much help when everything's upside down!! (ie I'm trying to sleep during their best weather!) Anyway, glad to see folks still have plenty of positive things to report from The Land Down Under, but I'm shocked there's nothing from the North & not much from the West - come on guys, Big Up Your Big Country!! Cheers, Herbster XX :twitcy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzer Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hi All My fav was driving out too Parkes , and seeing the radio telescope that transmitted the pictures from the fist moon landing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbster Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 The view from Mount Wellington over Hobart & beyond on a bright & breezy morning certainly is one of the most Amazing Views ANYWHERE! :v_SPIN: The white sandy beaches of Cole's Bay and Beau Maris with barely a soul besides seabirds... Bridport Beach - just delightful for its beautiful crystal sands & clear warm water - just like the Med! A night at The Play House, Hobart with great armature theatrics! Also Fab non-irradiated food Everywhere! :notworthy: All the FanTassieTastic people we met & will be returning to soooooon! :cute: Herbster XxX :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Les & Woz Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Here's a few of our favourite things: Our favourite chair lift is Arthur's Seat, Port Phillip Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Our favourite Sunday Morning breakfast is on the street at a little cafe in St Kilda followed by a stroll along the hippy market on the seafront Our favourite waterfall is McKenzie Falls in the Grampians, Victoria - stunning views and fond memories (see our pictures in the gallery) Felicity's favourite koala is Dundee who gave her a big cuddle at Currumbin, Queensland (see our avatar) Michael's favourite animals are the pair of tassie devils going hell for leather all day at Currumbin Felicity's favourite dinner was posh nosh (especially the kangaroo) on the Tram Car Restaurant travelling through Melbourne at night Our favourite casino is Crown in Melbourne - Felicity could watch the jumping water fountains all evening while Michael wishes he had endless supplies of cash for the roulette table Will keep thinking and maybe add a few more favourites at a later date. What a fab idea Herbster - you really are one clever bear Hi Guys We are hoping to come to Melbourne. No visa as yet but hoping to get one by July if all goes well. Have to sell house, etc. would like to come out by Christmas this year but who knows? We were in Melbourne in Oct 07 but only for a few days. Nth Balwyn with a relative and Philip Island (penguins aaaaahhhhhhh). We did get to Crown - what a place! What's Geelong like? Can you give us any advice on where to look. We don't want to be in the city. Cheers. Warren & Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hi GuysWe are hoping to come to Melbourne. No visa as yet but hoping to get one by July if all goes well. Have to sell house, etc. would like to come out by Christmas this year but who knows? We were in Melbourne in Oct 07 but only for a few days. Nth Balwyn with a relative and Philip Island (penguins aaaaahhhhhhh). We did get to Crown - what a place! What's Geelong like? Can you give us any advice on where to look. We don't want to be in the city. Cheers. Warren & Lesley We are living in Mornington roughly an hour and a quarter drive from the city and we love it here. The more we see of the peninsula, the more we love this part of the world. I'm not too sure on Geelong - we have only stopped for a quick walk or driven through on our way up the Great Ocean Road. Felicity:cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Les & Woz Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 We are living in Mornington roughly an hour and a quarter drive from the city and we love it here. The more we see of the peninsula, the more we love this part of the world. I'm not too sure on Geelong - we have only stopped for a quick walk or driven through on our way up the Great Ocean Road. Felicity:cute: Hi Felicity Many thanks for your reply. I don't suppose you have any photos you could send me. Also, my husband is an electrician, is there work around the area? Any information you could give me would be much appreciated. My email is: cushtymebabe@hotmail.com I look forward to hearing from you. Lesley:v_SPIN: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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