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Aussies are famed for their love of a drink and a good time but how do you find a good watering-hole? Here’s some of Brisbane’s best bars.

Brisbane’s best bars

09 March 2016 In: Travel

Brisbane’s best bars all have one key ingredient in common; their clientele create the atmosphere that makes each venue outstanding in its’ own way. Brisbane’s best bars each offer a friendly unique experience with a comprehensive range of drinks and food to satisfy all tastes and occasions. The Gresham – Brisbane’s favourite whisky saloon took out national Bar of the Year at the 2015 Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards. Sink into a chesterfield lounge, rest…

12% property profit

09 March 2016 In: Property

Falling rents and house prices offer depressed returns and bank deposits at 2.5% also do little to attract investors. But up to 12% property profit can be gained through investment in commercial opprtunities. 12% property profit reflects latest figures that show Australian commercial property sales are set to exceed $20 billion for a third year in a row. Commercial property investment increased by 32 per cent in 2015 with the number of foreign investors rising…

Rural Victoria GP job

09 March 2016 In: Jobs

The Rural Victoria GP job is in picturesque Yarram in Victoria, the employer a well-established community health service. This Rural Victoria GP job offers an attractive package along with a relaxed country lifestyle in a temperate climate. Working from the GP clinic you will also hold visiting medical officer rights to provide care at the adjoining 80-bed health service. Working in a small team you will be supported by one other GP, administration staff, a…

what to expect: the australian student visa english test

08 March 2016 In: Study

Depending on the visa you apply for, you may need to prove your English proficiency in order to come to Australia. There are several ways you can do this, including: Taking the student visa English test Demonstrating that you have studied in English for at least five years in one or more of the following countries: Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Being enrolled by…

Rental costs down under

08 March 2016 In: Property

Rental costs down under soared in recent years due to lack of available properties. Now growing over-supply and falling population growth is forcing down the value of both sale prices and rents. Rental costs down under – Recent huge growth in residential construction has seen rental costs down under fall by up to 30%. With thousands of new properties already in the pipeline and with another two years before the building boom is due to…

Skills mean new life in Oz

08 March 2016 In: Jobs

Of all the 189,097 people granted visas to live and work in Australia, almost 70 per cent (127,774) are skilled, qualified or professional workers. “If you are an experienced, qualified or professional worker then your skills mean new life down under,” says Darrell Todd, CEO of thinkingaustralia. Skills mean new life down under – as the top occupations in the Skill stream programme are Professionals (67.1 per cent), Technicians and Trades Workers (16.7 per cent)…

English Test for migration

07 March 2016 In: Migration

In recent years there have been many changes to the processes involved in moving to Australia, including changes to the English Test. The English Test for migration is compulsory, in most cases, and it will directly affect your visa application. English Test for migration involves different levels and scores involved. For example; working visas at Professional Level (a score of 8 is required) and Skilled Level (where 6 or 7 is required). There are a…

Best performing states down under

07 March 2016 In: New South Wales

Best performing states down under are New South Wales, Victoria, ACT and the Northern Territory, according to latest figures. Of all best performing states down under New South Wales has retained top spot for economic activity, edging ahead of Victoria. Both states maintain a lead over the other states and territories. The big change has been the rise of the Australian Capitol Territory economy to equal third alongside the Northern Territory. Here is the latest…

Farm Manager job down under

07 March 2016 In: Jobs

The employer is an innovative company with strong family values and this is a fantastic opportunity someone who has relevant experience and is seeking a new, exciting challenge. The Role As Grower / Farm Manager you would: Hold overall responsibility for the production of tomatoes Ensure that you and your team adhere to all customer and legal requirements Provide your team with technical advice and expertise Control budgeting for the site Strive to develop sustainable…

Melbourne Head Chef job

03 March 2016 In: Jobs

As Head Chef of this busy venue in Melbourne, you’ll need a passion for fresh and seasonal food, with skills and knowledge to design and implement a modern Australian menu. Reporting to the restaurant owners, the successful applicant will have full control of the kitchen and team. They’ll also be responsible for training and developing a team of chefs, stocktake and ordering, cost control and budgeting for the kitchen and of course preparing and serving…

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