Joy for Irish Nationals as the age limit for Working Holiday Visas is increased to 35
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Patrick O’Donovan has announced the age limit for Irish nationals applying for the working Holiday programme has increased to 35. The reciprocal agreement, which also allows Australians to come to work in Ireland, gives participants the ability to work abroad for up to two years. IMAGE: ALAMY The current […]
Australia Extends Holiday Visas to Three years
Australia’s government has announced today that they have planned to extend working holiday visas to allow young travellers (backpackers) to stay for three years in order to meet a shortage of farm labourers. The young travellers who are on ‘backpacker’s visa’ will be able to remain in Australia for up to three years providing they […]
New Australian migrants have to live in rural areas
The Australian government has announced a new proposal in which new migrants may be forced to live outside Sydney and Melbourne. This policy has been created in order to ease congestion in Australia’s two biggest cities while boosting the population in the regional areas, Population Minister Alan Tudge said on Tuesday. The proposal is part of […]
Australian Citizenship Minister Introduces Stricter Value Test for Migrants
Source: AAP Malcolm Turnbull, the government’s minister has expressed concern that many people are granted permanent residency before they even step foot into the country so therefore wants to further tighten the visas. Last year Australia accepted around 162,000 permanent migrants last year which is well below they annual cap […]
Foreign Workers in Australia Could be Owed Money
If you’re a foreign worker and you’ve worked in Australia in the last ten years on a working holiday visa you could be in for a tax refund. Tax refund specialists in Australia are calling up anyone who worked in Australia in the last the years to check their filing […]
Instagram Worthy Locations in Sydney
It’s no surprise that Sydney is one of the most photogenic cities in the world. Bright blue skies, sandy beaches, stand out architecture and the best hikes are just a few things to look forward to when you’re in town. And have you really been travelling if you haven’t documented it all on your Instagram […]
Australia’s Top 5 Out Of 10,000+ Beaches
Australia is renowned for it’s beaches, and it isn’t hard to see why. Boasting with thousands of beaches across the coast line of Australia there’s a lot to choose from! The coastline stretches over 30,000 km of the mainland and the coast landscape ranges from broad sandy beaches to rocky cliffs. The Aussies take pride […]
Working Abroad on a Budget
Dreaming of working abroad but worried about keeping on top of your finance? Here’s a few smart budget decisions you can make in order to save money but still enjoy your experience! Before you go anywhere… Well before you start planning your adventure, why not start cutting on unnecessary costs to save up some cash […]
Australia’s Most Fascinating Rural Towns
Australia is famous for its nature, and what’s a better way to explore it than through rural towns? Here are 5 beautiful rural towns that you can visit or live in. Port Douglas Situated in Far North Queensland, Port Douglas is a beautiful town right next to the ocean. The location of Port Douglas […]
5 Places You MUST Visit in Sydney!
Sydney is a city filled with iconic sites and breathtaking views. From the stunning harbour and famous landmarks to fascinating hidden gems, there’s so much to explore in this beautiful city. Here are 5 places you must visit when you’re in Sydney! Sydney Harbour Bridge A defining symbol of the city, the […]