Australia Working Holiday Blog

Many backpackers will be up in smoke for a different reason but this Sydney Hostel caused a mass evacuation of the reported 35 patrons that were staying there last week. Approximately 7-8 fire trucks arrived in front of the Parramatta road backpackers hostel in Concord, with two patrons being being taken to hospital for burns and smoke inhalation. Acting Superintendent Josh Turner from Fire and Rescue New South Wales said the fire started around 5:45pm (AEST) on Wednesday the 16th of July. The Acting Super went on to say that “Upon arrival they found the building smoke-logged with fire in Read more

Are your working conditions fair? Stories seem to filter out from month to month about under par working conditions for Working Holiday Makers ( WHMs) . Especially when it comes to farm work, many WHMs leaving their run late to do the 88 days, this can lead to situations where living and working in unsatisfactory conditions are the only way to get the 88 days done in time. ABC Ballarat reported a story last week where “ Colin” (not his real name) spoke about the voluntary wwoofing working conditions he experienced, the deal was to complete the work for free Read more

As a professional scuba instructor, swimmer, and diver, Ocean Ramsey has successfully swum with up to 32 different shark species. Check out the video below of Ocean swimming with a great white shark and share it with your friends!      

After years and years of speculation and indecisiveness the Australian government has confirmed that their will be a second Airport to be built in Sydney. Construction will commence in 2016 at the Badgery Creek site, 56km west of the Sydney CBD. Billions of dollars and some 60,000 jobs are expected to recreated from the airport development by 2050, which has the in-principle support of Labor. ( opposition government) While this may not necessarily mean cheaper international flights, we’re certain it will bring down cost for domestic flights, similar to what avalon did in Melbourne.

Securing your 2nd Year Job is not the easiest process, it can be a very time consuming process and often frustrating. The key is to check job boards like ours regularly in conduction with visiting Rural areas. Below is a video of a Working Holiday Maker that had his 2nd Year visa cancelled as Immigration found out he’d paid $1000 for it to be signed off. Watch the video and think again if you’re going to get your 2nd Visa Signed Off, it’s a real unfortunate situation but this is the risk you take when paying someone off to sign Read more

Tropical cyclone Ita originally classed as a category 4 system cyclone has now been upgraded to a category 5 system. It is expected that the winds will reach speeds of up to 300 km/h and will land around the Cooktown region of Northern Queensland. To put this in perspective it is expected that Ita has the potential to cause more destruction than Cyclone Larry which damaged approximately 9,000 homes in 2006.   Cooktown Mayor Speaks   Cooktown Mayor Peter Scott said there was “a real worry” about the damage it could cause. “I’ve been here 20 years and always we Read more