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| Subject | Date Asked |
| enquiry for immigration | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I am writing this enquiry with regard to assistance to immigrate to Australia. In the following ... A: I I am not sure of the rules regarding immigration. The links below will give you assistance. I hope ... | |
| Change of visa class | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: Am an international student in western Australia studying Diploma in Community Services and recently ... A: Merry Christmas. Visas are very complicated, and the governement has to ... | |
| History/Constitution | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I need to find clause 6 of the preamble in the Australian Constitution its suppose to tell me what ... A: Clause 6:6. "The Commonwealth" shall mean the Commonwealth of Australia as established under this ... | |
| Tourist visa for Travel to New Zeeland and back to australia | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: A dear , I have a question and am a little confused. I have a normal tourist visa which 676 valid ... A: H5 Cornelia, Visas can be confusing. I do not have a great knowledge of them. The best ... | |
| Move to Brisbane | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: my hubby and i emigrated to Christchurch NZ 2009 from Scotland to live the dream ! now living a ... A: Sorry to hear your dream turned into a nightmare. Brisbane went through major floods in January ... | |
| Weather or not? ;-) | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: and thank you in advance for taking my question. I am determined to achieve a lifelong dream of ... A: G'day Cindy, What a great 50th birthday you have planned. There is no way to predict the ... | |
| Confused... | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: we are a family of four from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We are visiting Australia from december 27th ... A: New Year's Eve in Sydney will be spectacular. I have never been on a boat to see it though. I would ... | |
| Confused... | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: we are a family of four from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We are visiting Australia from december 27th ... A: You trip sounds very good. If you are flying back to Argentina from Sydney, it may be best to spend ... | |
| employment | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: i am considering emigrating to Australia, Brisbane to be exact, in 6 weeks time but i am confused as ... A: G'day Shaniene, There is no way of knowing for sure if you will have a job when you ... | |
| Moving to Australia | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have been offered a job & house package in Emerald, Queensland. Is this a great place to live & ... A: Emerald is about 270 km west of Brisbane. It is not a large city, with a population of around ... | |
| employment | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: worked in Aus 30 years ago as a mining accountant in WA but now 61. How difficult is the job market ... A: I must apologise for my late reply. I had a very large spam email sent to me and my ISP closed my ... | |
| visa?? | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: !! i have now moved house and am applying for an Irish passport i would love to be able to go back ... A: I must apologise for my late reply. I had a very large spam email sent to me and my ISP closed my ... | |
| application abroad | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: i carry a Swiss passport with me and i wanted to work in Australia i have families who resides in ... A: G'day Hans, I am not totally sure of the requirements for a visa for you. The websites below ... | |
| Brisbane and surroundings | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I will be visiting Brisbane in mid-March for 9 days. Already have a hotel booked in the CBD near ... A: The Museum, GOMA and Science Centre would be perfect for a rainy day. Customs House is not far from ... | |
| Brisbane and surroundings | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I will be visiting Brisbane in mid-March for 9 days. Already have a hotel booked in the CBD near ... A: G'day Cindy, Thank god for the internet. We are actually in Thailand for 5 days, and ... | |
| The Sunshine coast?? | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My husband are I are both UK dentists planning to make the most of the new age limit for skilled ... A: You have a big lifestyle change looming. I am not sure where you got the information about the ... | |
| vacation | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I am stationed in japan me and some buddies want to go to Australia for 10 to 14 days when would you ... A: You have mentioned a lot to do with your time in Australia. I would suggest you try to do it before ... | |
| moving to queensland | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I am currently living in southern NSW and i am looking to move to Queensland, i am a single mum ... A: I would look at the north side for a place to live. Try Strathpine, Lawnton, Bray Park, Petrie, ... | |
| brisbane stay | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Frank, We will be in the Brisbane area for about 3-4 days mid-Nov with our 20 year old twins who ... A: G'day Joy, I think you will be able to see the reef and enjoy Brisbane during your 3 to ... | |
| Australia | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I am going on a cruise departing from Sydney and returning back into Auckland. I want to go up to ... A: Sorry for the delay, but I have been in Europe on holidays, and my email account closed down. You ... | |
| Television industry | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: i m a television cameraman having experience of more than 15 years.i m planning to move to ... A: G'day Michel, Sorry for the delay, but I have been in Europe on holidays, and my email ... | |
| Moving to Australia for college. | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have just finished high school and am very interested in taking my post-secondary education in ... A: I do not know a lot about the rules regarding immigration / education. However, the Australian ... | |
| trade skills visa | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I would like to apply for a trade skills visa asap but I understand you must have been working ... A: Regarding your partner, he can come with you. Check this link for exact details. ... | |
| trade skills visa | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like to apply for a trade skills visa asap but I understand you must have been working ... A: I have read the immigration website for Australia. ( http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol/#b ) ... | |
| moving to Australia | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: "hello, I am a scientist researcher, living in South Korea now. My husband is now in his PhD ... A: Question 1- If your qualifications are good, you will have no problem getting a job. Question 2 - ... | |
| Australian authenticity | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I am not doing homework. I am 25 years old. I have never had any classes about culture slang. I know ... A: P., The Aussie's do have a lot of slang, and it would take hours to explain it and list ... | |
| Brisbane/Gold Coast | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: :-) I am 33, Australian, born in Perth. My husband is 34, Jamaican and we have a 12 year old son. ... A: I hope things are great in London. I would not recommend Sydney. It is a beautiful city, lots of ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: i am looking to move to Brisbane with my husband, daughter 13 and son 14. A good school is ... A: I do not know much about visas. The best advice I can give you is the link to the Australian ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: i am looking to move to Brisbane with my husband, daughter 13 and son 14. A good school is ... A: Brisbane is growing at a very fast rate, and to be close to the city and beach may be difficult. ... | |
| Great Barrier Reef | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Australia/Queensland. I'm aware of what the Great Barrier Reef offers to ... A: G'day Larry, You will still have a great opportunity to see the GBR. There are 3 ... | |
| hotels+gold coast+sunshine coast | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: We are a middle aged couple and are visiting Australia for the first time in September.We are having ... A: G'day Bill, There are many places to stay in the places you listed. Try www.wotif.com.au ... | |
| Mining in Australia | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm from the United States and I'm writing a school report on mining in Australia. I was wondering ... A: Coal and Iron Ore are the two main items mined in Australia. Some lead and zinc are also mined, but ... | |
| work and life | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: hi there me and my husband and our 3 children have been thinking about coming to live in Australia ... A: There will be plenty of work as a tiler for your husband, as Brisbane has a lot of new housing ... | |
| Life on the Sunshine Coast | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: We are currently going thru the process of obtaining visas and have been approved. We are looking to ... A: G'day Dawn, Both areas you mention would be fine. I feel Buderim may offer the better ... | |
| thinking of moving to Qld | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I are considering moving to Qld, we currently live in Sydney and don't really like ... A: The building industry in Brisbane is still very strong. With the first home owners grant being ... | |
| moving in april 2010 | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: myself and my partner (aged 28 +29) have just received our working holiday visa to work in Australia ... A: I am not sure of the title probation officer. I am guessing it is the same as a Parole officer. If ... | |
| moving in april 2010 | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: myself and my partner (aged 28 +29) have just received our working holiday visa to work in Australia ... A: While Surfers Paradise has great beaches, I feel it is aimed at the tourist market. It also can be ... | |
| nvq | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm holding nvq level 3 in health and social care with key skills I also finished A1 (assessing ... A: The best place to find out if you are able to come to Australia is the government website. The ... | |
| moving to queensland feb 2010 | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: How are you? My name is Devi and I am 22 years old. I am a freshly graduated Registered Nurse from ... A: The weather in Queensland is humid for at least 6 months of the year. If there is a "long' summer, ... | |
| Driving & Whitsunday Islands | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My son and I are flying to Brisbane, renting a car to drive to Arlie beach, take a ferry out to Hook ... A: G'day Di, The drive from Brisbane to Airlie is about 1100km. We have driven it with 4 ... | |
| moving to brissy | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: My family is moving to Brisbane next year, and I was wondering if the suburb of Griffin and good? ... A: Griffin is about 30 km from the city, less than 1km from the freeway. Griffin has an old section and ... | |
| Self-Drive Trip to Mount Tamborine | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: My family and I (2 adults and 1 child) will be visiting Gold Coast,Australia in Nov09, and we plan ... A: G'day Ann, The only Winery I have been to in Mount Tambourine is Heritage Winery. This ... | |
| Traveling Australia | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: In 2012 I an planning on traveling Australia for 3-6 months. I am planning to drive to los angeles ... A: I am sorry my reply has taken so long, but I did not recive your original question. Experts had to ... | |
| Sydney - Cairns (by train, 11 days) | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Morning Frank, My partner and I are due to hit Sydney on Tuesday 13th October 09 and have arranged ... A: Alison & Hugh, I was quite amazed when I saw you were from Edinburg. Our son was there ... | |
| Brisbane to GBR | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: Me nd my fiance will be down in Brisbane for about 10 days. whilst there will do trips to Sydney and ... A: G'day Marty, I have not seen any tours advertised from Whitsundays to Cairns. You could ... | |
| Visa | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: It would be great if you could help with a couple of questions I had. I am planning a trip to India ... A: G'day J, I do not know the answer to your visa proble. All I can suggest is going to the ... | |
| HELP! | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Frank, we will be visiting Australia for two weeks at the end of the month. But, we haven't planned ... A: G'day Sharon, Sorry I took so long to reply, lots happening here at the moment. ... | |
| In the early stages of an Australia trip | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: First off, I'm so excited to have found this site! Yay! :) Ok, two friends and I are very eager to ... A: G'day Jennifer, You are right, two weeks will feel like two minutes with all there is ... | |
| Questions about Australia | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I've always wanted to visit Australia because I hear its so beautiful and based on the photos I've ... A: G'day Julian, 1. What places do you recommend for sight seeing? The 3 Eastern cities of Brisbane, ... | |
| bugs and stuff | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: ... im traveling to australia on september and will be visiting from sydney to cairns... is there ... A: G'day Alejandro, An insect repellent for flys and mosquitos is all you will need. ... | |
| Sydney to Brisbane Trip | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My family of me and my husband and two boys 17 & 14 are visiting my brother, wife and 14 year old ... A: G'day Marie, Ste, Liam & Callum. My wife and I have done the Brisbane - Sydney trips many times. ... | |
| best place-student visa | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am 28 and want to get admission for master in IT or business , 1. which university you recommend ... A: The best Universityfor a master in IT or business is QUT (Queensland University of Technology) in ... | |
| schools north side of Brisbane | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: it is a bit far out what do you think? We have 1 girl and 3 boys. Are there any other schools like ... A: G'day Jacky, North lakes is one of the new suburbs, only about 5 to 7 years old. North ... | |
| driving from perth to sydney | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: my girlfriend and I are moving to sydney from perth in about 4wks time, she was made redundant, and ... A: I have been to Perth, but have never driven. A few musts for your trip are a pre trip car inspection ... | |
| moving to australia | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: we are moving from manningtree UK to somewhere near Brisbane as im a builder (need work) we have a 3 ... A: Good luck with your move. Only a few places would meet your criteria, and they are ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: my family might move to Brisbane from Melbourne. we live outside Melbourne in a suburb about 40 ... A: The suburb of Rothwell is getting closer to 50 minutes from the city. Your only option besides ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: my family might move to Brisbane from Melbourne. we live outside Melbourne in a suburb about 40 ... A: Sorry for the delayed reply, but I only received the question today. The suburbs 40 mins away from ... | |
| help | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: i wanted to know where the place to be is.. i would like..a nice surfing beach places to hang with ... A: G'day Tara, There are a lot of good places in Australia, but I am not sure if all the ... | |
| How to go to Lady elliott island | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: i am 21 y.o and I will visite Brisbane for the very first time in January !!! i am so excited ! ... A: You can get to Lady Elliot Island from Brisbane Airport or Gold Coast Airport. You can rent a car ... | |
| public transport redcliff to CBD | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: We are considering moving to Redcliff and are currently located in Sydney. Being totally ... A: G'day Alana, Redcliffe is more than 30km from the city. There are only 2 options for ... | |
| Graduate Opportunities | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a Graduate of Engineering(Manufacturing Option). What opportunities are there for young ... A: There is plenty of work, especially in Brisbane, with a lot of construction taking place now. Check ... | |
| GBR | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Frank. My wife and I are visiting Austalia in March 09 and would like to spend some time snorkelling ... A: G'day Ron, March is at the end of the wet season, and the you can expect some rain at ... | |
| moving to Australia | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: my name is Kenny Ray. I am planning to move to Australia for at least one year (depending on the ... A: G'day Kenny, I hope your move to Australia goes well. I have been to Perth, and really ... | |
| suburbs in Brisbane | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: just wondering if you could give me some info on the following suburbs and the commute to Fortitude ... A: The suburbs of Moggill/Bellbowrie, The Gap, Kenmore are all western suburbs of Brisbane. All except ... | |
| Skill migration | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a veterinarian working in an N.G.O in Bangladesh for 3 years.I need to work in animal health ... A: G'day MUHAMMED I do not know a lot about your the sector you mention. I would ... | |
| Living in Brisbane area | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: USA, to Brisbane (Darra) to be exact as this is where my office will be. I am 44, single, outgoing, ... A: G'day Ted, I hope your relocation goes well. Darr is a western suburb of Brisbane, about ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane from NZ | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: my husband and I along with three young boys are relocating to Brisbane in November. His job is ... A: G'day Chrissy, Fortitude Valley is 5 mins from the city and on the northern side. ... | |
| Sunshine Coast | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: We are moving to the sunshine coast soon.Currently living in Leafy Surrey.Please can you reccomend ... A: G'day Eva, It is funny you mention Buderim, because that is the suburb that gets as close ... | |
| Areas to live | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Frank, we could possibly be moving out to Brisbane within 6 months visa dependant, my question is ... A: G'day Stephen, Raby Bay is a nice area, and I would consider it safe. It is close to ... | |
| WHAT TICKS ALL MY BOXES ? | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband intends to visit oz early next year on a fact finding trip. He is in the construction ... A: There is a lot of construction happening in Brisbane at the moment. We are right in the middle of a ... | |
| work and holiday visa and so on... | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I am planning on taking a work and holiday visa in 2009 when i graduate from my uni here in Finland. ... A: Sorry for the delay, we have been away for the weekend. There are plenty of jobs available at the ... | |
| Brisbane/Gold Coast | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: My family have a great opportunity to move from the UK to Australia. I work from home and my Husband ... A: I would suggest the north side of the city, staying towards the inner suburbs of :- Albion, ... | |
| spiritual workshops and concerts in Brisbane | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could let me know the best venues to give spiritual workshops and/or ... A: Sorry for misreading your question earlier. The venue will depend on your budget and amount of ... | |
| Stay in Brisbane or Goldcoast? | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: We're visiting Austalia (Cairns + Brisbane/Goldcoast) end of October. We are starting our holiday ... A: G'day Malavika, If you stay in Brisbane, it will take about an hour to drive to the ... | |
| Moving to Brissie... | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I will be moving to brissie for work about November this year, with my partner following about 3 ... A: G'day Marissa, The rental market in Brisbane at the moment is pretty tough. In some ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Frank We are moving from Sydney to Brisbane with our 3 boys, all under 14. We will be renting for a ... A: Carina and Camp Hill are suburbs on the east side of Brisbane. Both are less than 10 km from the ... | |
| Moving to Perth | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Me and my partner are currently looking to move to Perth from the UK but as it is literally the ... A: I do not have my finger on the pulse in Perth as I do in Perth. However, I saw a friend from Perth ... | |
| Want to work and live in Brisbane | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Frank I am an Indian IT professional having sound experience and good qualifications.I am expecting ... A: I have never been to Darwin, so I cant comment on that city as a place to live. Brisbane is in a ... | |
| brisbane or perth | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm from UK,what do you think which city is the best place to live,brisbane or perth ?,,particularly ... A: G'day Jon, Although I have only been to Perth once, I fel Brisbane is the place to settle. ... | |
| swimming with dolphins | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I saw in one of your recommendations that you mentioned it is possible to swim with dolphins close ... A: G'day Lucy, You can feed the dolphins, but they do not let you swim with them. The link ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Frank We are moving from Sydney to Brisbane with our 3 boys, all under 14. We will be renting for a ... A: Wavell Heights and Nundah are about 20 mins from the city. Both are older suburbs, but have good ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: Frank We are moving from Sydney to Brisbane with our 3 boys, all under 14. We will be renting for a ... A: Redlands Bay, Raby Bay and Wynnum are all close to the water, but there are not surf beaches like ... | |
| Finding a place in Queensland | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My family and i are thinking of moving to Queensland, we are currently in Melbourne, moved from ... A: G'day Pat & Family, I am not sure there is a suburb that covers all your ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: G'day Frank I am moving to Brisbane in October 08 from Liverpool in the UK. My wife and two sons ... A: Neil, The suburbs on the northern suburbs I would recommend are below. The closer you are to ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I will be moving to Brisbane in September of this year from the US. I have my visa, and a job Au ... A: G'day Joanna, Balmoral is an eastern suburb of Brisbane that is about 8 km from the ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane from Perth | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to re-locate my family to Brisbane in the new year and I would appreciate your thoughts ... A: Maroochydore would be good to setup as there is a big commercial base as well as a lot of ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane from Perth | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to re-locate my family to Brisbane in the new year and I would appreciate your thoughts ... A: The whole south east area has a lot of construction. South of the city has no more than the north. ... | |
| Australia Visit | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm coming over to Australia on a working visa from February next year. I've been advised to go to ... A: February in Australia is the last month of our summer, so it will still be very warm. These ... | |
| Surfers Paradise | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: We're planning a trip to Australia in August 08. We will be staying there for 10 days. My friends ... A: G'day Ben, Your stay of 10 days will limit what you will be able to see. You mentioned ... | |
| would like to relocate | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old with autism. What programs are available and in what areas. We moved to Florida ... A: The food industry in Australia is very competitive, A lot of new food places close with in the first ... | |
| Move to Australia | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Hey Frank. My name is Michael and i am a current student at a college in Canada. I am a 19-yr old ... A: G'day Michael, Being 21, you will have to attend a university over here. I am not sure ... | |
| laptop in Australia | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My son is leaving in 3 weeks for 5 months at University of Newcastle. What type of electrical ... A: Australia has a 240 volt system. You can go to a store called Dick Smith's and buy an adaptor. You ... | |
| Surfing up the coast.... | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: ...my husband and I are planning a 12 day trip flying into Sydney and wanting to drive up to the ... A: G'day Jenn, We have driven the Pacific Hwy numerous times, and it is fine. There will be ... | |
| follow-up question | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could recommend some suburbs in brisbane as I am looking to visit some time ... A: Kirsty, I will recommend a few suburbs on the northside in different price brackets. ... | |
| First steps to moving | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: g. tests, visa, citizenship etc I am on my own with a young son, and wondered also what research I ... A: The best place to start is the Australian Government website. - http://www.australia.gov.au/ On ... | |
| migration and jobs | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Frank, susan and i are in our early 40's, two kids 14 and 11 and waiting on outcome to our ... A: G'day Fergal, I contacted my friends and they agree Buderim and Twin Waters are the 2 ... | |
| Places to live | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are preparing to move to Australia from the USA in about a year. She is a Physio from ... A: G'day Chris, The areas of Toowoomba and Ipswitch are cities at least an hour from ... | |
| migration and jobs | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: Frank, susan and i are in our early 40's, two kids 14 and 11 and waiting on outcome to our ... A: G'day Fergal & Susan, Sorry for the delay in replying, it has been a busy few ... | |
| Oz work visa | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I randomly came across this site on Google and spotted a few questions you have answered, I was ... A: G'day Gill, I agree with your comment "trades people are in more need". I know to get a ... | |
| sunshine coast | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: We are going for a weekend trip in late october as i have been offered an employment opportunity. i ... A: Redcliife and the surrounding areas are good suburbs. Your drive to Auchenflower will take at least ... | |
| Where should I live? | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are planning to emigrate to Australia but we have no clue which city to live in! We ... A: Darling Harbour is beautiful, but it is not a beach and to buy a house there it would be very ... | |
| seeking potential job in Australia | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I am currently about to graduate with a bachelor's in Construction Engineering and I'm looking to ... A: The best place to look is at a website - http://www.seek.com.au/ This will be the best start. The ... | |
| Australia in August- Hot & Chic? | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: We arrive in Sydney on 22 august, and return to the UK on the 8th September. Can you suggest nice ... A: G'day Chris, You ask for " Chic hotels suitable for two adults and an 18 & 20 year old ... | |
| Info about Brisbane & surrounding areas | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I am after a bit of information about Brisbane and the surrounding areas. I am in the process of ... A: G'day Kim, The closest beach to Brisbane is at Bribie Island, and it would be about 50 ... | |
| Texans in Australia | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My husband is applying for a job in Brisbane within his company and this would mean a move for our ... A: G'day Rachelle and Charlie, The area of Bowen Hills is mostly apartments ... | |
| where to live in Queensland | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are moving to Brisbane very soon. We are looking to rent in an area called Deception ... A: G'day Jo, North Lakes is a new suburb on the North Side and you will find it very good. It ... | |
| where to live in Queensland | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are moving to Brisbane very soon. We are looking to rent in an area called Deception ... A: I would have to agree with your comments. The area you mention has a nickname of Depression Bay. I ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane in November | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Hey Frank Your profile is irresistible for me to not to ask you about Brisbane. I am from India, ... A: G'day Merwyn, Questions to your answer. 1. Humidity during summer in Brisbane is very ... | |
| Wanted to move to Australia after College | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to know what advice would you give me and what would I have to in order to make such a ... A: G'day Antwan, You asked - " What do you think is better city to live in for a Single ... | |
| Wanted to move to Australia after College | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to know what advice would you give me and what would I have to in order to make such a ... A: G'day Antwan, I know you will enjoy your time in Australia if you decide to settle ... | |
| Where to live?!?!? | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are planning to emigrate to Australia but we have no clue which city to live in! We ... A: If you come to Australia, I know you will enjoy our relaxed lifestyle. As for a place to live, it ... | |
| Indian sub urbs in Sydney | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: g'day Frank, i am new to sydney and am looking for some advice on some topics : I will be based ... A: I do not have a lot of information about Sydney, but I will answer what I can. 1. I do not know 2 ... | |
| work | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: my life long dream is to live and work in your country my trade is windscreen fitter i am nvq ... A: G;day Simon, The subject of immigration is not one I know a lot about. The best I can do ... | |
| Employment Sydney | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My apologies if I am not writing to the right person but if not maybe you can let me know who to ask ... A: I do not know a lot about work visas. The best I can do is offer you the Australian Government ... | |
| Migration | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: We are an Indian family (catholic by faith) Working and living in London for the past 4 years. My ... A: G'day Shaju, Good luck if you decide to move to Australia. Does Australia allow ... | |
| Jobs | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I currently run and own soccer schools for children ages between four and sixteen my wife owns her ... A: G'day Mark, I am sure there would be job oportunities in Australia in relation to real ... | |
| weather in the winter | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: My friend and i are going to Cairns or Brisbane depending on the weather. We were wondering if ... A: G'day Alex, The weather in Cairns will be a lot warmer than Brisbane during winter. The ... | |
| Brisbane | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: we are looking to emigrate from UK what job opportunities are there for general electricians. Also ... A: I can only answer for Brisbane in regards to job oportunities. Brisbane is in a boom, and there is a ... | |
| brisbane and the great barrier reef | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I am travelling from Seattle to Sydney and Adelaide and then on the Brisbane. I will be leaving ... A: I just opened my email as your email arrived. The time frame you have does not leave you much time ... | |
| Australian holiday | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: steve here from england, i along with my wife and daughter of 15 are making our first trip to ... A: I know you will enjoy your trip to Australia. Arriving in March will see you here during the busy ... | |
| Moving to australia need help | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: citizen. i however need a lot of help. I was hoping you could help with some questions i have about ... A: G'day again Josh, Yes, you are correct, you will have to do a placement test to ... | |
| Moving to australia need help | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: citizen. i however need a lot of help. I was hoping you could help with some questions i have about ... A: G'day Josh, Happy to offer what ever advice I can. Your question is complex, but I will ... | |
| immigration | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: my age is 32 yrs done three years mechanical engineer diploma from india.have a experience of 10 ... A: G'day Surrenda, I have no idea if you qualify for immigrating. The best advice I can ... | |
| just about to start the process of applying to move to australia | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: We are quite a young family My self 36 My Husbant 29 8 year old boy and a 10 month old boy. my ... A: G'day Nora, The major eastern cities of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne would be the best ... | |
| Moving to QLD | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: G'day Frank! How are ya? Just asking for your advise if thats alright? Me and my mate are living ... A: G'day Ash, I am great thanks and I am happy to help. To find a place that has "sun, sand, ... | |
| RE: Redbank Plains | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: We're planning to moved to brisbane from Sydney and we see that houses are more affordable around ... A: North lakes and Mango Hill are in the same shire I use to live in (Pine Shire). They are both great ... | |
| RE: Redbank Plains | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: We're planning to moved to brisbane from Sydney and we see that houses are more affordable around ... A: Redbank Plains is a western suburb about 25 km from the city. It has train access to the city, and ... | |
| from goldcoast to Great Barrier Reef | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Four of us will be in Gold coast from 23Dec 5PM till 27DEc evening. We didnot anticipate this trip ... A: G'day Paha, The time frame you have on the Gold Coast does not leave you much time to see the ... | |
| Japanese / Asians in Brisbane | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are considering a move from Auckland to Brisbane. She is Japanese and we have two ... A: G'day Roger, Sorry for the delay, but I have just moved house, and I am still waiting on ... | |
| Christmas in Brisbane | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: We sent you the question below a while back regarding where to go for christmas dinner & you sent a ... A: G'day David and Sarah, I have rung around Brisbane, and a lot of the hotels ... | |
| Driving licence | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and I come from Europe.I have been in Australia for a year already.I'm a swimmer ... A: G'day Katrina, This information is direct from the Queensland Transport website. ... | |
| emigration | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: After reading the advice you have given others on the delights of Queensland i was wondering if you ... A: G'day again Terri-leigh, You will never 100 % get rid of spiders around ... | |
| planing on moving | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: i would like to have 5 to 10 acres of land so obviously i would have to live a little ways away.i ... A: G'day Kody, If you do decide to come to Brisbane, you will love it. To buy 5 to 10 acres ... | |
| emigration | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: After reading the advice you have given others on the delights of Queensland i was wondering if you ... A: G'day Terri-leigh, Good luck with your visa if you decide to emigrate to ... | |
| moving to brisbane | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: My partner and i are moving to Brisbane in feb. We have 7 children also we are so happy to move ... A: G'day Cheryl, If you are moving to the suburbs of Brisbane, you will not have any ... | |
| sightseeing with a 2 year old | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I am visiting my son and his wife and my grandchild, age 2 I would like to take them sighseeing from ... A: G'day Jennifer, Sydney is a beautiful spot, and the harbour is one of the features. I ... | |
| oz currency | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Im wondering if you can settle an argument. I am positive somewhere i have read or i have been told ... A: G'day Damien, You are correct in that Australian notes are waterproof. Money and bags ... | |
| timescales in travelling | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: or would it be better to stay at the sunshine coast. A: G'day Janine, Going from Redcliffe to the Gold Coast would take an extra 45 mins to an ... | |
| moving to brisbane | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: hey frank my family and i are thinking of moving to brisbane. we have two kids 7 and 4. where would ... A: G'day Paddy, Caloundra is about an hour along the freeway from Brisbane. It is the first ... | |
| moving to brisbane | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: hey frank my family and i are thinking of moving to brisbane. we have two kids 7 and 4. where would ... A: G'day Paddy, If you are after the pure white beaches you may have seen advertised, you ... | |
| Vacation | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: We are planning a trip within a year through Australia and New Zealand. We have three boys age ... A: G'day Mr Evans, I am not sure of your exact movements in Australia, so I will suggest places on the ... | |
| Help | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for advice on areas to live in. Me & my family are thinking of moving to australia. My ... A: G'day Anthony, There are a few places I could think of, but I am not sure if they would ... | |
| Christmas in Brisbane | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: me and my girlfriend will be in Brisbane at Christmas. Can you recommend a nice restaurant where we ... A: G'day David, For the last 5 years, my wife have had the Seafood Buffet at the Hilton ... | |
| The basics on moving to Brisbane! | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey Frank, Im a UK citizen, 20, about to go into my final yr of law school so i would be a graduate ... A: G'day Kelly, I do not know the details of Visa applications, but the Australian ... | |
| moving to australia | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I am relocating with my family to brisbane 2 job offers redcliffe and PA hospitals can you give me ... A: G'day Suzanne, Redcliffe is about 40 km's from Brisbane city. It is a suburb by the ... | |
| Whale watching | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: would like to ask for your opinion that after i leave Brisbane, should i go Hervey Bay or Gold Coast ... A: G'day Jayne, I was in Hervey Bay last week, and it took me 3 hours from the north side of ... | |
| MOVING TO AUSTRALIA | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I have an irish passport (born South Africa 1968) and my wife born and bred English. I work in IT as ... A: G'day Rob, My son in law works in IT, and there are always jobs available. The best place ... | |
| areas around Redcliffe | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: My question is which are the good/bad areas. WE have looked at Deception Bay,Narangba,Kallanger and ... A: G'day Lorna, I would recommend Narangba, Kallangur (we live in Kallangur) Lawnton, ... | |
| moving to aus | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: A: G'day Chris, You do not say where you are coming from. Adelaide is a good city, and I ... | |
| Family move to Brisbane | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: We live in uk and are thinking of a move to Brisbane.There are a few things that we want to know. I ... A: G'day Donna, I am sorry for the late reply, but we have been away for the weekend. ... | |
| Commuting from Redcliffe to Brisbane CBD | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning a move to Brisbane from the UK later this year. Can you recommend a ... A: G'day Chris, Redcliffe is a good area. The other suburbs that are near there and that I ... | |
| we are emmigrating ! help ! | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: i am a 34 yr nurse and have been sponsered by redcliffe hospital queensland and start work there feb ... A: G'day Sarah, It is quite a coincidence, as Sue my wife, had both our children at ... | |
| thinking about moving to Australia | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: in regards to my question about wether I meant more in the lines of hurricanes and earth quakes, ... A: G'day Anita, We dont have hurricanes and I can only remember 1 earthquake in the last 45 ... | |
| thinking about moving to Australia | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: We live in Norway right now and are getting rather sick of the cold wether here. we are considering ... A: G'day Anita, I went to Perth ofr the first time in February for a holiday and enjoyed ... | |
| generals | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: Frank, I am interested in possibly moving from US to Australia. I have had several people recommend ... A: G'day Leah, I am not sure of your age, but if you are young enough you could be accepted ... | |
| Planning a visit to Australia | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Australia in October 2007. I will be there for 7 days and plan on staying in ... A: G'day Shannon, Sorry for the delay but I have had computer problems. Australia Zoo ... | |
| Brisbane | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: My family and I from Singapore will be coming down to Brisbane, Goldcoast for a holiday between 13 - ... A: G'day Mabel, You have mentioned all the main places to vist on the Gold Coast. You could ... | |
| move to australia? | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I are talking about moving to Australia. He is a little older than I and I am still ... A: G'day Andrea, There are restrictions for overseas students to register for college in ... | |
| Good places in queensland to live? | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: We are wanting to move from WA to QLD and what to know some good places to live. Do not want to ... A: I think there are 2 options that are suitable for you. Besides Bundaberg, I think Maryborough may be ... | |
| Best time of year to visit Sunshine Coast | 4/13/2006 |
| Q: for the last 3 years we have stayed at Main Beach/Tedder Ave on the Gold Coast and had the most ... A: G'day David and Samantha, We have visited Tedder Avenue a lot as well, and ... | |
| Places of interest along coastal drive from Sydney to Brisbane | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: chanced upon your site. We are planning to drive up as a family of 5 (kids aged 6,11+13) from Sydney ... A: G'day Manfred & Suzanne, Hi again. Hawkesbury, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay ... | |
| Brisbane | 1/15/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I will be in Brisbane on or about 29th or 30th July 2006. What must we see and visit ... A: G'day Paul, There is lots to see in Brisbane. It will be our winter when you arrive, but ... | |
| suburbs in Brisbane | 8/29/2005 |
| Q: do you know anything about Springwood? Is it a suitable area to bring young children to live and go ... A: G'day Sharon, Springwood is about 20 mins from the city of Brisbane, on the Southside. ... | |
| Cairns/townsville | 8/10/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I are travelling to Cairns and townsville next year in May, and are struggling to ... A: G'day Sylvia, Sorry for the delay, but my nephew did not get back to me until today. ... | |
| Waltzing Matilda | 7/8/2005 |
| Q: What are the complete lyrics to the song, Waltzing Matilda? Where can I go on the net to hear the ... A: G'day Augusto, I am sorry for the delay in the reply, but I did not get the email until today. If ... | |
| travelling in sydney & brisbane | 5/12/2005 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am A nuya Khandeparkar from India .I am planning to visit Australia in oct-nov 2005 ... A: G'day Anuya, One of the places I suggest to organise a tour is AAT Kings Tours 21-23 ... | |
| Travel to Brisbane | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: I and my wife intend to visit Brisbane, when is the best time & most economical way to visit there? ... A: G'day Elvislai, The best time to visit Brisbane depends what type of weatheryou like. ... | |
| Travel to Brisbane | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: I and my wife intend to visit Brisbane, when is the best time & most economical way to visit there? ... A: G'day Elvislai, The best time to visit Brisbane depends what type of weather you ... | |
| Henry Parkes | 4/1/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would happen to now of any quotes that historians may have used regarding ... A: G'day Steve, I did the research, and came up with 5 different items that may help you. ... | |
| Pets | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: Hey, Frank I'm Stacey from London Ontario Canada, and I love Australia. I've been wanting to move ... A: G'day Stacey, I have never seen a family in the city with a wallaby as a pet. I am sure ... | |
| question | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: i am going to australia soon and i wanted to know what the locals think about their hometown ... A: G'day Chrystal, We have only one paper in Brisbane, The Courier Mail. Because we only ... | |
| Aboriginals | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: I'm wanting to find out more about the Australian Aboriginals history. My question is- Why did the ... A: G'day Steve, The best I can do is offer these 2 links. I hope they help, and apoligise ... | |
| teenager living in Brisbane | 12/22/2004 |
| Q: Im an American students (19) and I would love to live in Australia for a few months. I have the ... A: G'day Jess, I hope you enjoy your stay when you get here. Both places will be good. ... | |
| good motorcycling in australia | 12/16/2004 |
| Q: looking for a nice motorcycle ride -- maybe 1500-2000 kms -- to do over 9 days or so this month. the ... A: G'day Noah, The ride from Brisbane to Sydney will be a scenic drive. I would also think ... | |
| aust. holiday | 12/10/2004 |
| Q: Howdy Frank, We are planning an approx. 2 month holiday sometime between Nov. 2005-Feb.2006 and we ... A: G'Day Booth family, Your holiday sounds fantastic. The school holidays in ... | |
| The Courier Times | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I have a question about your newspaper and what the "locals" think about it. I have heard different ... A: G'day Mike, The paper we have in Brisbane is called the Courier Mail. As we have only 1 ... | |
| Daylight savings | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: I am traveling to Surfers Paradise in Febuary 05 and was wondering if you guys have daylight saving ... A: G'day George, Daylight savings runs from October 30 to March, but in Queensland, we ... | |
| road travel | 9/20/2004 |
| Q: dear frank i am travling down to austrila for my second time in a year was there for 5 weeks in ... A: G'day again David, I did some checking and the road to Alice from Brisbane is ok. ... | |
| What is year 2005. | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: I am doing a study of Australia and what is the year 2005 subject of (eg. 2002 year of the ... A: G'day Katrina, The only thing I can find on any Australian government web sites is the ... | |
| about computer | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: i want to come at australia for styding about I.T.(Informaion Technology). will you tell me how the ... A: G'day Mr Nikunj, The IT field in Australia is valued very highly. Getting a job in ... | |
| Credit Card Matters | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: I am travelling to australia from Canada. I was wondering if it would be better to get a ... A: G'Day Summer, Both cards are accepted throughout Australia, you wont have problems with ... | |
| Moving to Brisbane from the US | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: Cheers Cobber! I am moving to Brisbane to be with my partner in 2005. He is a Kiwi bloke that has ... A: G'day Mickey, I hope you enjoy your stay when you get here. It is one of the harder ... | |
| Distance from Brisbane/Gold Coast Area to.... | 5/29/2004 |
| Q: I'm travelling to Australia for the first time. We're going in July. For my husband, it's a ... A: G'day Allyn, I hope you enjoy your trip to "downunder". The closest part of the great ... | |
| Best places to live in Queensland? | 5/23/2004 |
| Q: I am 23, my husband is 30 and we have a young daughter of 2. We desperately want to live in ... A: G'day Sheila, My wife and I live in Brisbane, and I feel it is a fantastic place to ... | |
| brisbane, surfers paradise and byron bay | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: My partner and I will be visiting Australia early next year. On our list of places to stay are ... A: G'day Sally, Brisbane,Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay are all fairly close. Driving ... | |
| Lamington/Mt. Tamborine/Currumbin Bird San./David Fleay Wildlife Park | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: Greetings Frank, My husband and I will be exploring Australia this October - December. We arrive in ... A: G'day again, There is no public transport to Binna Burra or similar places that I could ... | |
| Sunshine State Trafvel Advice | 1/11/2004 |
| Q: I am in the process of planning my trip to Australia. As far as background is concerned, my name is ... A: G'day J.R., Your trip sounds fantastic. I am also a keen photographer, so I hope I can ... | |
| thinking about moving to oz | 6/23/2003 |
| Q: I like the look of Queensland, We are thinking about moving from Yorkshire. What in your view would ... A: G'day Ian, The type of land / house you require would be available for $500,000 or less. ... | |
| Driving in Australia | 6/16/2003 |
| Q: My wife, son and I are coming to Australia in about 5 weeks time and we are hiring cars in Perth, ... A: G'Day Niel, Like most cities, it can be difficult to find your way around. Sydney is a ... | |
| Internet Cafes | 5/25/2003 |
| Q: My husband and I will be arriving in Brisbane next week for the Rotary International Convention. ... A: G'day Lori, There are quite a few Internet cafes in the actual city of Brisbane. All ... | |
Frank Denison
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Expertise
I have lived in Brisbane all my life (53 years). I am very proud of our city and the Sunshine State of Queensland. I am happy to help in any way possible. Queensland is a very humid and hot place in Summer, which makes it great for outdoor fun.
Experience
I have a great love and knowledge of Brisbane and the surrounding areas. I holiday on the Sunshine Coast every year, and visit the Gold Coast numerous times during the year for work. We love to dine out, and can recommend many places to try in Brisbane and the Coasts.
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Year 12 Secondary School
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