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Epic iPhone Fail

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iPhone travel backpacker

So while you’re experiencing the Australian working holiday, seeing the world, doing harvest work, others are camping out overnight to be amongst the first to get the latest iPhone.   What would you do?   With the standard iPhone six costing around $1000 , you could get one of these bad boys or maybe have money for a few weeks in Asia on your way back home or as a break from your working holiday in Australia. Have a look what this eager beaver did!       Share with your friends who would do this!

6 Skills Not Every “Know It All” Backpacker Will Have

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Travelling around Australia often find yourself in unusual situations and often wish your skillset was that little bit bigger. Here is 6 skills not every backpacker will have!   1) How to change the oil in a car 2) Having signature meal in the kitchen ( 2 minute noodles don’t count) 3) How to choose a good wine 4) How to change a flat tyre ( Useful when doing harvest work) 5) How to drive manual 6) How to perform first aid     Do you know any others that should be on the list? What skills have you learnt Read more

8 Things You Will Cherish While Backpacking

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Travelling and working in Australia will be some of your greatest memories. Your Adventure will bring up and downs along the way, we’ve compiled a list of 8 things that will bring a smile on your face during your journey downunder.   8 Things You Will Cherish While Backpacking Australia   1) Sleeping in hostels, a bottom bunk is key, because who really wants to stumble up to the top bunk at 3am in a dark room full of 10 other people. 2) Finding Shampoo in the shower can often make your night! 3) Not having to drink goon because Read more

Backpacker Charged Over Baby Death

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Judge Caroline Marie Quinn

What is a bizarre and tragic story an Irish working holiday maker, Caroline Marie Quinn has been granted bail to go home to Ireland after her she allegedly concealed the birth of her baby who later died of natural courses.   Australian Law   Australian law requires all births to be reported, even when a baby does die of natural causes. Caroline Marie Quinn’s bail application was approved by the Perth Magistrates court today so she could be with her family while the case is being prepared. The maximum penalty for concealing a birth is two years jail.   What Read more

Man Takes Selfie Moments Before Deadly Shark Attack

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Shark Attack

Well I am not sure If I should say sorry to disappoint or not but this was actually a hoax news story. With shark week upon us now this is obviously great timing. Pete Wetz photoshopped a terrifying shark pic and a selfie and that’s what he came up with. Now while we are on the topic of sharks, what Australia is notoriously known, do you have a shark story to share? I have one from years back in Byron Bay, a backpacker was stranded out in the water when a shark entered her vicinity. As she waited for 30min-1hour Read more

3 Interview Tips That Could Make the Difference

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Ever applied for that dream Working Holiday Job but not to get the response you expected even if you’re an “ideal candidate”. Here are 3 interview tips that could make the difference…   Know the company   There’s nothing worse than being asked about why you want to work for a company and about the culture of the organization only to think about what you had for breakfast. It’s all about showing your prospective employer that you’re keen to join their company and have taken the time to look into what they do and you’re the right person for the Read more

Greece Joins Australian Work and Holiday 462 Visa Scheme

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Greece Work and Holiday Australia 462 Visa Scheme

With the second most amount of Greeks in any one city being in Australia, ( Melbourne) it was only a matter of time before a work and holiday agreement was signed between the two countries. On May 14th, 2014 this reciprocal 462 Work and Holiday Visa subclass agreement was signed.There will be 500 places each year and will allow successful candidates from each country to work or conduct short term study in one another’s country. Work could include farm jobs or anything as simple as a bar in cairns or au par in Melbourne. As with all other agreements the Read more

Inbetweeners Gap Year Sequel “ Soz, Oz”

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Inbetweeners gap year sequel

Love it or hate it, the inbetweeners have a cult following. Based on the UK E4 sitcom, the boys are back, with Jay situated down under on an Australian Working Holiday Visa, with the other boys head down to keep him company. As expected the boys banter will be relentless as they tick off all the boxes of the Australian bucket list.check out the trailer below.     The movie premiers on August 6th in the UK and the 21st in Australia. With the first movie doing very well at the box office, lets see if the second can live Read more

Freak Accident Takes Life of Backpacker

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Stefanie Wiedenroth Lightning Strike

Stefanie Wiedenroth a German Backpacker on an Australian Working Holiday Visa was working on a sheep farm in Western Australia where she tragically died in March when struck by lightning. Ms Wiedenroth was in a critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital since being struck on what appeared to be a normal days work. At the time when the lightning struck it was reported that their was also 4 other people who catapulted to the grown, but none obtained serious injuries. The owner of the Farm, Mr Major, was 25 metres from Ms Wiedenroth when the tragic accident occurred. Worksafe conducted Read more

New Homely Hostel set for Bundaberg

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Fruit Picking Bundaberg and Backpacker Accommodation

Have you ever travelled and thought I’d like to open a backpackers hostel one day. Well guess what, you’re not the only one, and now Craig and Manuela Dewar have applied to the Bundaberg council to open a 12 bed hostel in their two story three bedroom home. There will also be two buildings constructed at the back of the property that will house another 12 guests. Backpacking in Columbia Craig Dewar met Manuela, and lets just say the rest is history. The couple moved to Australia four years ago, married and has been living in Bundaberg since. Now they Read more