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goku chewbacca posted:Is everything really that expensive? Is the U.S., I could buy an AT&T GoPhone for $20, and it probably already has $10-20 in call credits on it. Yes, things will be comparatively expensive. That said, I'm sure you could get a phone for much less that $100. quote:Have you seen the cost of imported consumer goods drop as the Aussie$ gained value? On a related note, what happens when you use your stronger dollar to buy American goods over the Internet? Is the shipping cost prohibitive? Hopefully some else can answer the rest, but as a general rule don't label anything you want to go through the post as "cookies". Lizard Combatant fucked around with this message at 12:17 on Mar 26, 2011 |
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HookShot posted:I had an optus wireless card as well until we got broadband installed and it was balls. Optus is the worst for everything. Case closed.
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Hey Australia thread, I'd be most obliged if some of y'all could please rank the leading mobile (and mobile only) networks in order of best to worst. Or if you don't feel like playing this game, instead talk me out of ditching my unbearably poo poo 3 contract/phone for an early Galaxy SII upgrade with Vodaphone...  ... just kidding, Vodaphone are poo poo.Feel free to ridicule me for being with 3 in the first place, we live and learn. Lizard Combatant fucked around with this message at 13:25 on Sep 27, 2011 |
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Ta for the replies. They kind of just confirm my suspicions, if I want usable 3g I'll have to go with Telstra. Optus wont see penny one from me, never again.
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HookShot posted:Yeah just go to any electronics store and you can get the sim card + $10 worth of credit for $10 usually. You'll just need a passport since they require ID. This. Avoid Vodafone like the plague
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ExecuDork posted:We seem to be talking about phones here anyway, and nobody replied to my question in the recommend-me-a-phone-and-plan thread... Next G and 4g aren't the same but Telstra do have 4g coverage in major cities. It's not extensive though, especially in Tasmania, but they'll have a coverage map on their website. The answer to both questions re: SIM cards is "yes, if the phone is unlocked".
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ExecuDork posted:I guess I'll buy a phone while I'm in Hobart, get it unlocked (I'll be there for more than 90 days, so I might go that route), and bring it back with me to Saskatchewan. Then argue with Sasktel until the sun goes nova. Might want to consider buying it before you leave North America. We pay crazy time prices for electronics here.
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Mr Chips posted:No, you're not reading it wrong. For some things, Australian buyers do get reamed, but for mobile telecomms service and gear Australians don't do that badly (at least in comparison to the US/Canada, although comparisons with the UK aren't as good). Really? I assumed we did. Yeah that probably isn't a bad deal (except that it will be locked) and if you're in Tasmania, Telstra is your best bet. We're not exaggerating the general shittyness of coverage by our telecoms. If you're literally not leaving Hobart, I guess any of the others are fine though.
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I'm assuming that wasn't a typo and you mean September next year? The weather should be quite nice, although October would greatly increase your chances of no rain (in South Australia that is).
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Mr Chips posted:Actually, summer is wetter than the winter months for Oodanadataa, but that's not saying much because it's in the middle of a desert. The mean rainfall for October is 14mm. Yup, you're right. I wasn't thinking that far north. September will be fine Silent Movie.
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i am bones posted:Adeladians! Hey hey. What have you already looked at? I'm not that knowledgeable about being gainfully employed unfortunately. Hospitality (bars/restaurants) would probably be a good bet this time of year, if it isn't already too late. Are you already here?
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I know there are goon meets for Sydney and Melbourne, but haven't seen any for Adelaide (not surprising). How many of you goonfolk are here?
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Anyone done an online Responsible Service of Alcohol course? I know Victoria and Tasmania don't accept them, but has anyone had any problems in the states that apparently do? Thanks  e: specifically this one Lizard Combatant fucked around with this message at 02:54 on Nov 28, 2012 |
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Price and availability will depend on your state. e: \/\/\/ this Lizard Combatant fucked around with this message at 05:31 on Nov 29, 2012 |
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Another vote for internode. Excellent customer service and unmetered Steam. Though as mentioned, might not be the cheapest for short term.
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Rainbow Warrior posted:I'm moving from Melbourne to Adelaide in March, any advice would be appreciated as I know absolutely nothing about the city. Why is Eastwood more expensive to rent than the CBD? e: oops, wrong side of Fullarton Road. I have no idea why Eastwood is more expensive. The further south east you go, the nicer it is (and there's some nice cafes on Glen Osmond Road) but it's nothing too special. Condolences on the down grade in quality of life, man. We'll try to help you cope with the shock 
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Woohoo posted:What's the dresscode for graphic designer? I mean, I'm moving to Sydney next month, there'll be some job interviews and I don't want to appear under- or overdressed. Depends on what kind of corporation it is I guess. Could you tell us the size of the company or what kind of clients they handle?
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Pretty much. If it's a small place then yeah, it'll likely be more relaxed. Some larger graphics design places can be a bit stuffier, but they usually work on things like big retail chain catalogues. If we can speak in cliches, somewhere from 'smart casual' to 'business casual' will do fine.
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If you're in the South East of Australia, you will most likely have to deal with the common Huntsman Spider. They are terrifying but harmless, they just have a horrible habit of sitting on the ceiling above your bed. But the spider that will really give you nightmares is the Golden Orb Spider, pictured here eating a bird: 
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cajunspitfire posted:Aussie possums are mean and not very good to eat, so I am told. They mostly just get stuck in your ceiling and make sounds like a demon giving birth.
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Sharks Below posted:I'm Australian and my American fiance is gonna be working in Australia in a couple of weeks. Is the tax rate seriously 32c in the dollar, what a loving rort! How is this news to you? Do you not work?
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Sharks Below posted:I work but I'm Australian so I don't pay that much tax.. On the same amount of money he'll be getting paid as a non-resident, I'd pay like half the tax. I was just surprised that's all, but I admittedly have worked for the govt for the last like 7 years so I've been pretty sheltered from having to, you know, give a poo poo or look into it myself Wait, sorry I might have misunderstood you. Do you mean that you're working in the US? In Aus, everyone between $37,000 and $80,000 pay 32 cents in the dollar. e: \/\/\/ my bad I see what you meant now, yeah non residents pay 32 cents on anything up to $80,000. That would really suck at the lower end. Lizard Combatant fucked around with this message at 04:39 on Feb 24, 2014 |
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leidend posted:My That depends, what do you do for fun apart from being criminally unAustralian? Melbourne is great but Adelaide is a cheaper version with nicer weather. Based on your criteria I'd say avoid Brisbane. What climate/lifestyle are you after? Beaches, rain forest, skiing?
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wife and I have the ability (and, finally on her part, desire) to move to Australia permanently. I've already lived in Sydney for four years when I was young and loved it but didn't visit anywhere else besides Canberra. Is Melbourne still the most goon-approved city? We're both left leaning non-religious types with no kids (and no desire to have any) in our mid 30s, not sure if that helps any.
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leidend posted:It would be difficult to be away from the ocean. We walk on the local ocean seawall every week at least once per week. We love clean air and nice, open people - we find Vancouverites far too reserved and I've convinced my wife it would be easier to make friends there. We'd want a fairly progressive, large city (bigger than our current 2.5 million) with a good economy. Sounds like Melbourne is the place for you then. The state of Victoria is currently run by shitlords, but Melbourn is probably the most progressive you'll get in Aus. Weather is chaotic but there's also great public transport.
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freebooter posted:Huh? Adelaide has way more in common with Perth than Melbourne. Probably, but if you're comparing it to either Melbourne or Sydney as I was, I'd go with Melbourne. I doubt many people from overseas know anything about Perth.
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Wilcannia has pretty bad poverty issues from memory.
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Yikes. What a creep
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BuckarooBanzai posted:Important question for a soon-to-be American expat. Do Australians drink IPAs? Absolutely. Craft brewers love high alcohol, hoppy IPAs. Would recommend Pirate Life double IPA, 8.8% in a half litre can.
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Do not drink VB
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Which months specifically? And yes, unless your work hates you, you'll be flying.
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What if I want to see racists in a big hole in the ground, froglet?
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Frogmanv2 posted:Froglet is a different perth based IT person surrounded by racists, thank you very much. Hah! Sorry, autocorrect on my phone.
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Do you like whiskey? There's a couple of distilleries near where you're heading in Tasmania that are quite good.
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Django posted:Tell me more! Got a few wineries recommended to us, but a whiskey trip would be appreciated. I only got to see a couple when I was there but this should put you on the right path.
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Chainclaw posted:We're traveling to Australia from Seattle soon, is weed legal in Australia yet? Google's not super clear to me, it looks like maybe medical marijuana is legal? Nope.
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Kommando posted:I'm thinking of driving to Melbourne from Canberra via Gippsland. You live in Australia, how do you not know that our small towns are devoid of interest and exist only to make you feel grateful for what you actually have while you refuel. Pick a random point on the map and a historical marker statue is gonna crack the top 5 for attractions in a 200km radius.
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Just drove from Melbourne to Adelaide today and had no coverage issues with vodafone, so unless you're going really remote you should be fine with anything
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Good advice all around, exceptI would blow Dane Cook posted:Just spend a week in Canberra, you won't regret it.
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