Moving to Australia - Related News
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Which city to move to in Australia
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Moving to Australia is a big step and choosing a city is not an easy task, because Australia has many amazing places to live. They all have their own unique opportunities and the below will help you choose which city suits you and your family best.
The eight states have individual characteristics and climates. Do you want to live in tropical Queensland, cooler Canberra, laid-back Darwin or right in the hustle and bustle of Sydney?
Whether your moving for better pay, a warmer climate or adventure... Australia has it all!
Four days on Australia's Gold Coast
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Video of Kirstin Macfarlane kicking it up a notch in north east Australia.
US Federal Reserve raises cash rate above Australia’s for the first time in 18 years
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AUSTRALIA has been left behind by the US in a key economic driver for the first time in nearly 20 years.
THE US Federal Reserve has raised its official cash rate above that of Australia for the first time in 18 years.
The 25 basis point jump, signalling a vote of confidence in the US economy after a decade of near-zero rates following the GFC, brings the Fed’s short-term rate to a range of 1.5 per cent to 1.75 per cent.
Five other Australian cities you should consider
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THE thought of leaving the rat race of the bigger cities, and actually having a house you can afford, is something most commuters in big cities have dreamt of.
But most professionals dismiss the idea, believing they’re not going to get a good job outside a major centre.
This is changing. New jobs are being created in the regions, and this, along with improving infrastructure, and working from home options are giving many people the chance to take the plunge and give themselves a better life. Here are five great regional cities to consider.
Australian stock exchange to move to blockchain
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Australia's main stock exchange has said it will become the first global market to use the technology behind Bitcoin to clear and settle trades.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) will replace its current clearing system with blockchain technology.
Australia's eastern states experience above average winter temperatures
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Temperatures across southern Queensland and northern NSW have been up to 13 degrees Celsius above the August maximum on a number of days this week, and while climate change may the words on everyone's lips, it is not the whole story.
Why so hot?
The consensus among climate scientists the ABC spoke to is that it is hot because of what has not been happening in the atmosphere.
Sydney commuters get chance to trial on-demand buses
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Sydney commuters will get the chance to book shuttle buses from or near their homes to a local transport hub within the next few months as part of a state government trial of on-demand public transport.
Pricing for a standard trip will range from $2.60 to $5.60, and customers will be able to book online, by phone or via an app on their smart device.
Melbourne 'world's most liveable city' for seventh year running
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Melbourne has been declared the most liveable city in the world for the seventh year running by the Economist’s annual global liveability survey, while Sydney remains in 11th place.
It is the first time in the survey’s 15-year history that a city has held the No 1 rank in its own right for seven consecutive years.
World's Biggest Solar Thermal Power Plant Just Got Approved in Australia
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The biggest solar thermal power plant of its kind in the world, a 150-megawatt structure set to be built in Port Augusta in South Australia has got the green light.
As well as providing around 650 construction jobs for local workers, the plant will provide all the electricity needs for the state government, with some to spare – and it should help to make solar energy even more affordable in the future.
Brisbane closes in on first $3m suburb after stellar start to year
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Brisbane is on the verge of hitting its first $3m suburb, just months after breaking through the magic $2m mark.
Latest CoreLogic market trends data, exclusive to The Courier-Mail yesterday, showed Teneriffe, just 2km from the Brisbane CBD has taken just three months to power from being the state’s first $2m suburb to sitting on the edge of $3m.
