Phillip Island Nature Parks
6 January 2012
Phillip Island Nature Parks is a premier destination for nature and heritage lovers. Home to one of Australia’s most loved natural wildlife attractions – the Penguin Parade – Phillip Island is the perfect place to relax, unwind and make a return to nature. Only a 90 minute drive from Melbourne, Phillip Island can be a destination enjoyed on a coach day tour or as part of a self drive adventure or day trip.
Penguin Parade
Experience the sunset magic of penguins at the world-famous Penguin Parade. With an estimated 32, 000 breeding penguins, Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in the world.
Every sunset, little penguins return home from fishing and make their way to their burrows amongst the dunes and bushes. Witness the beach crossing of the penguins from the comfortable seating, then wander the extensive boardwalks to watch the penguins at your feet as they march through the colony searching for their burrows.
Koala Conservation Centre
The Koala Conservation Centre provides an extensive bushland haven for koalas under threat from habitat loss.
At the Conservation Centre, visitors can experience koalas up-close and in their natural habitat, as well as learn more about one of Australia’s most iconic animals. Tree-top boardwalks wind through the eucalyptus woodland and provide close views without disturbing these magnificent animals.
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Churchill Island Heritage Farm is established as Victoria’s first horticultural farm in the mid 1800’s, Churchill Island retains much of its pioneering history.
Glimpse the hardships faced by the early settlers as you wander the National Trust heritage buildings. Take a step back in time with the heritage farming demonstrations between 11am and 3:30pm daily. And don’t forget to say g’day to some of the local characters – Max the Clydesdale horse, Lucy the goose or Gregory the proud peacock.
Amongst Phillip Island’s local residents, Churchill Island is considered a hidden gem thanks to its extensive gardens and magnificent views across Western Port Bay. Open 10am to 5pm daily.
Nobbies Centre
Set course towards the Nobbies to discover Phillip Island’s amazing marine world. The cliff top boardwalks afford spectacular views of the rugged coastline and provide a great vantage point to loo look out towards the largest colony of Australian Fur Seals in the world.
Wander the boardwalks to the blowhole and feel the power of the wild waters of Bass Strait crashing into the cliffs. Drop by the free visitor centre and immerse yourself in the wonders of local marine life with the interactive displays.
The best way to explore these 3 natural attractions is with a 3 Park Pass. Trips to Phillip Island can be made by
Bookings can be made by visit www.penguins.org.au, calling 03 5951 2800.
Free moving to Australia advice Weds evening
6 December 2011Plan ahead by moving overseas with the experts!
Moving to Australia is not without its ups and downs. To make sure you stay ahead of the game, it pays to be well informed. Everyone wants to start their new life down under with as much money as possible and there are a number of things you can do to ensure you make the most of your funds. Key topics always discussed on the forum include moving your possessions and transferring your money into your new Australian bank account.
Our sister site, Poms in Oz is hosting Live Chat sessions with leading experts in banking, currency exchange, international removals, pet shipping and removals insurance. These sessions will take place on the 07th December 2011 from 7pm-9pm (UK Time).
National Australia Bank, Moneycorp, PSS International Removals, PetAir UK and Insure Your Move will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your move.
To participate, follow this link – Chat with Industry Experts, then, once the chat software has loaded, tick the ‘Guest’ option at the top of the chat window, then choose a username and click ‘Login’ and enter the ‘Moneycorp, NAB, PSS, PetAir UK or Insure Your Move’ chat rooms.
National Australia Bank
Rebecca Joils will talk about the Australian Banking system providing you with some insights as to what is different between the UK and Australia. She will also talk about how straight forward it is to open an Australian Bank account before you leave home and some of the services you should consider.
Moneycorp
Whether you are moving to Australia, or living there already, Jonathan Griffith will bring you the latest updates on the Aussie dollar and provide insight into the key factors influencing market movements. Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating and transferring your funds at the right time, via the right channel, can make a big difference to the amount of money you actually end up with.
PSS International Removals
One of the key ingredients when you are moving overseas is the planning of your removal. Liam Witham will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have regarding the packing and shipping of your household effects, including what items you can ship to Australia, Australian Customs procedures and AQIS. Whether you are importing household effects or just a vehicle, it is never too early to start researching or to start the process.
PetAir UK
PetAir UK is a unique pet travel service run by specialised vets for ultimate peace of mind. We will transport your pets safely and comfortably – worldwide.
No matter what the journey, we will remove the stress of complicated pet travel arrangements and ensure the best possible service to our clients and their much-loved companions is one of our highest priorities.
We operate a ‘one of the family’ policy, where all animals are treated with the same respect and care as our own pets. We know how much it means to you that your beloved pet arrives safely and by using PetAir UK you can assure yourself you are providing the very best care for your pet.
We offer truly comprehensive packages which provide absolute continuity from start to finish. Every client is allocated one of our personal veterinary consultants who will oversee every step of the process.
From complex documentation and import permit applications through to last minute flight changes, nothing is a problem for our competent and dedicated team.
Insure Your Move
Insure Your Move provide some of the most competitive insurance rates for removals to Australia and New Zealand. The Policy is underwritten by the Royal & Sun Alliance plc and the coverage afforded is second to none.
If you want to know more about the actual cover or why it is important to take out insurance then please feel free to ask John who has over 15 years experience in the moving industry working with both removers and multi-national corporate clients.
Free advice in out chat expo 04th July
29 June 2011Plan ahead by moving overseas with the experts!
Moving to Australia is not without its ups and downs. To make sure you stay ahead of the game, it pays to be well informed. Everyone wants to start their new life down under with as much money as possible and there are a number of things you can do to ensure you make the most of your funds. Key topics always discussed on the forum include moving your possessions and transferring your money into your new Australian bank account.
Poms in Oz is hosting Live Chat sessions with leading experts in banking, currency exchange, international removals, financial advice and vehicle imports. These sessions will take place on the 04th July 2011 from 8pm-10pm (UK Time).
National Australia Bank, Moneycorp, PSS International Removals, Vista Financial Services and Iron Chef Imports will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your move.
To participate, follow this link – Chat with Industry Experts, then, once the chat software has loaded, tick the ‘Guest’ option at the top of the chat window, then choose a username and click ‘Login’ and enter the ‘Moneycorp, NAB, PSS, Vista or Ironchef’ chat rooms.
National Australia Bank
Rebecca Joils will talk about the Australian Banking system providing you with some insights as to what is different between the UK and Australia. She will also talk about how straight forward it is to open an Australian Bank account before you leave home and some of the services you should consider.
Moneycorp
Whether you are moving to Australia, or living there already, Jonathan Griffith will bring you the latest updates on the Aussie dollar and provide insight into the key factors influencing market movements. Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating and transferring your funds at the right time, via the right channel, can make a big difference to the amount of money you actually end up with.
PSS International Removals
One of the key ingredients when you are moving overseas is the planning of your removal. Liam Witham will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have regarding the packing and shipping of your household effects, including what items you can ship to Australia, Australian Customs procedures and AQIS. Whether you are importing household effects or just a vehicle, it is never too early to start researching or to start the process.
Vista Financial Services
Andrew Williams is both a UK qualified and Australian practicing Financial Adviser and Mortgage Consultant specialising in advising UK expats in Australia on the transition and development of their financial affairs. From assisting clients with securing their first Australian mortgage through to working with them to understand whether transferring their UK Pensions is in their interests, Andrew is able to help answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of financial planning matters.
Iron Chef Imports
Iron Chef Imports is a small, Australian-based business that specialises in arranging transportation of vehicles from anywhere in the world to any port in Australia. For a fixed brokerage fee, we can help arrange your vehicle’s import approval paperwork, shipping, customs clearance and registration in Australia. Aside from our fee, all other costs are invoiced to you directly – no hidden markups! We’re also happy to advise you if it’s worth bringing your car over before you start (that part’s free!).
Furnished Rental Accommodation Mordialloc, Melbourne
23 May 2011Modern perfectly positioned apartment just a short walk to Mordialloc beach, shops and quality restaurants this property will suit everyone’s needs.
This modern 2 bedroom apartment provides an enormous open plan living and kitchen space with adjacent covered balcony complete with day bed. The two bedrooms are well furnished with 1 x king bed, and 1 x queen and single bed (roll out). Port-a-cot for the little ones is also available if needed.
A great size bathroom including double shower and basins and a corner spa. There is plenty of room for car parking with 2 off street parks available.
The property is ideally suited to the executive corporate market particularly those working throughout the Bayside and Penninsula region.
It is also perfectly suited for small families (up to 5 persons) who are looking for short term accommodation for whatever reason.
Note – not suitable if wheelchair access is required
http://www.moving-to-melbourne.co.uk/melbourne-furnished-rental-accommodation-mordialloc-2bed.htm
Furnished Rental Melbourne Airport Accommodation
23 May 2011What an ideal location, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is in a great location, close to the city, 3 minutes from the airport, and close to Point Cook for those families considering suburbs in the West.
The suburb of Tullamarine is ideal for young couples and families as it is a collection of recent housing estates and light industry. It is quite flat and exposed to the hot northerly winds of Melbourne’s summer, as well as cold southerly winds in winter, and its most notable feature is the nearby Melbourne Airport.
Major features of the area include Tullamarine Public Hall, Hedger Reserve, Leo Dineen Reserve, Trade Park Reserve, Tullamarine Reserve and one school. 5 public bus routes operate throughout the area, and Broadmeadows and Jacana railway stations on the Craigieburn line are close by. Access to the freeway and the city is effortless and the area is close to all the amenities for modern living.
The property consists of two living areas, 2 x queen beds and 2 x single beds.
Wifi and a telephone is available for local calls.
Please take a look here for further info
http://www.moving-to-melbourne.co.uk/melbourne-furnished-rental-accommodation-tullamarine.htm
Get expert advice on removals, banking and money transfers
21 March 2011Plan ahead by moving overseas with the experts!
Moving to Melbourne, Australia is not without its ups and downs. To make sure you stay ahead of the game, it pays to be well informed. Everyone wants to start their new life down under with as much money as possible and there are a number of things you can do to ensure you make the most of your funds. Key topics always discussed on the forum include moving your possessions and transferring your money into your new Australian bank account.
Our sister site, Poms in Oz is hosting Live Chat sessions with leading experts in banking, currency exchange, international removals and tax. These sessions will take place on 22nd March 2011 from 8pm-10pm (UK Time). National Australia Bank, Moneycorp, PSS International Removals and Iron Chef Imports (other companies tbc) will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your move.
To take part, use this link – Chat with Industry Experts
Once the chat software has loaded, tick the ‘Guest’ option at the top of the chat window, then choose a username and click ‘Login’, you’ll then be able to enter the ‘Moneycorp, NAB, PSS or IronChef’ chat rooms.
National Australia Bank
Rebecca Joils will talk about the Australian Banking system providing you with some insights as to what is different between the UK and Australia. She will also talk about how straight forward it is to open an Australian Bank account before you leave home and some of the services you should consider.
Moneycorp
Whether you are moving to Australia, or living there already, John Kinghorn will bring you the latest updates on the Aussie dollar and provide insight into the key factors influencing market movements. Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating and transferring your funds at the right time, via the right channel, can make a big difference to the amount of money you actually end up with.
PSS International Removals
One of the key ingredients when you are moving overseas is the planning of your removal. Liam Witham will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have regarding the packing and shipping of your household effects, including what items you can ship to Australia, Australian Customs procedures and AQIS. Whether you are importing household effects or just a vehicle, it is never too early to start researching or to start the process.
Iron Chef Imports
Iron Chef Imports is a small, Australian-based business that specialises in arranging transportation of vehicles from anywhere in the world to any port in Australia. For a fixed brokerage fee, we can help arrange your vehicle’s import approval paperwork, shipping, customs clearance and registration in Australia. Aside from our fee, all other costs are invoiced to you directly – no hidden markups! We’re also happy to advise you if it’s worth bringing your car over before you start (that part’s free!).
Chat about banking, forex, removals and tax
15 November 2010Plan ahead by moving overseas with the experts!
Moving to Australia is not without its ups and downs. To make sure you stay ahead of the game, it pays to be well informed. Everyone wants to start their new life down under with as much money as possible and there are a number of things you can do to ensure you make the most of your funds. Key topics always discussed on the forum include moving your possessions and transferring your money into your new Australian bank account.
Poms in Oz is hosting Live Chat sessions with leading experts in banking, currency exchange, international removals and tax. These sessions will take place on 16th November 2010 from 7pm-9pm (UK Time). National Australia Bank, Moneycorp, PSS International Removals and Xpnsit will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your move.
To participate, click on the ‘chat’ menu option at the top of the page. Clicking on chat will launch the chat software. There will different ‘rooms’ for each of the different companies.
Unregistered guests can participate by following this link – Chat with Industry Experts, then, once the chat software has loaded, tick the ‘Guest’ option at the top of the chat window, then choose a username and enter the ‘Moneycorp, NAB, PSS or Xpnsit’ chat rooms.
National Australia Bank
Sarah Doherty will talk about the Australian Banking system providing you with some insights as to what is different between the UK and Australia. She will also talk about how straight forward it is to open an Australian Bank account before you leave home and some of the services you should consider.
Moneycorp
Whether you are moving to Australia, or living there already, Jonathan Griffith and John Kinghorn will bring you the latest updates on the Aussie dollar and provide insight into the key factors influencing market movements. Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating and transferring your funds at the right time, via the right channel, can make a big difference to the amount of money you actually end up with.
PSS International Removals
One of the key ingredients when you are moving overseas is the planning of your removal. Liam Witham and John Moynes will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have regarding the packing and shipping of your household effects, including what items you can ship to Australia, Australian Customs procedures and AQIS. Whether you are importing household effects or just a vehicle, it is never too early to start researching or to start the process.
Xpnsit
Find out what you need to know about personal tax in Australia. Jim Gurieff from Xpnsit will be on-hand to offer advice and answer personal tax questions.
Find out how to file a tax return, when you need to do it and most importantly how to get more of your money back! In Australia there are hundreds of personal allowances and tax deductions and understanding what you are entitled to claim now can make a big difference at tax time.
Australia’s biggest solar plant to be buit in Victoria?
21 September 2010Funding has been secured for Australia’s largest solar power station, to be built at Mildura in Victoria’s north-west.
The Victorian Government will put $100 million to the Mallee Solar Park, with power company TRUenergy providing the remainder.
The facility is expected to create 200 construction jobs and generate enough green power to run 60,000 homes each year.
The photovoltaic plant will be built on a 600 hectare site about 10 kilometres south of Mildura.
Victorian Premier John Brumby says the Government aims to support between five and 10 large-scale solar plants in regional Victoria in the next 10 years.
“We’ve got a target, a goal, an ambition – we want to be the solar capital of Australia,” he said.
“We have got a target of five per cent solar generation by 2020 and we are well on the way towards achieving that.”
He says the new project is in addition to the photovoltaic project already planned for Mildura by the Silex company.
Opposition leader Ted Baillieu supports the project but says there is no guarantee it will ever proceed.
“It is dependent on federal money, and the announcement today is to support a further bid for federal money,” he said.
“And there are indeed competing plants for that money.”
Exchange rate set to get worse before it gets better
21 September 2010Bad news in the short term for the GBP – AUD exchange rate. Analysts say the Australian dollar is the world’s most overvalued currency – Bloomberg says it is now overvalued by 27 per cent and the AUD is expected to go higher in the rest of 2010 with the reserve bank signalling this week that it is prepared to increase interest rates in the next month or so to head off the threat of inflation. Longer term, if recoveries start happening in US and Europe, European and US interest rates start to rise, that will remove some of the attraction of the AUD, so 2011 we are looking for the Aussie dollar to soften.
New Melbourne / Victoria Forum
20 September 2010Today, we have launched our new Melbourne / Victoria social networking forum @ http://www.lifeinvictoria.com
The site is brand new, so please bear with us while we iron out any issues which may crop us 
The forum is for anyone with an interest in Victoria - residents, expats, migrants, everyone is welcome and we hope you’ll enjoy participating on the site.
