Kangaroos, A must see video

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Have you ever wanted to see a wildlife encounter or a kangaroo? Well here is two things you’ve never seen happen in the same place.     1. Two Kangaroos being Kangaroos   You won’t believe what happens next.  

12 Things That Aren’t Working for you in Australia

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So you’re working, studying or travelling in Australia and of course like everyone else you have come over with certain expectations about life on the road what the land down under will bring. Well before you know it we are sure that you’ll be running into these problems.

Spain joins Work and Holiday Visa Scheme

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Hola Signor! Spain is the latest country to join the Australian Work and Holiday Visa Scheme, the new agreement will enable up to 500 young adults from Spain and from Australia to enjoy a working holiday in the other country, where they can also work and study. This visa differs from a typical 417 Working Holiday Visa in that it requires applicants to have the support of their government, to possess or be studying towards tertiary-level qualifications.   Once in a Lifetime Experience   It is said the agreement will facilitate cultural exchange between the two countries, both in terms Read more

6 People You Will See at Every Aussie Music Festival

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So you’re going to experience an Australian music festival while on you’re on a working holiday visa. Like back home there’s going to be people that will be at every Aussie gig, from Stereosonic to summadayze to rainbow serpent. Read our list of 6 People you will see at every Australian music festival,     6. The Mankini   Since the rise of Borat the mankini has never looked back and is bound to make a cameo at every music festival.     5. The Posers   Practicing their golden pose in the mirror is essential to the poser training. Read more

Epic iPhone Fail

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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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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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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