Happy Australia Day from the Aussie Fab Four
Today will see Australians across the world celebrate their nation with huge enthusiasm and gusto. There will be parties on the beaches, music, BBQs, and flag waving galore – down under and wherever else in the world Aussies happen to be at the time. Why? Because 26th January is Australia Day. This national public holiday […]
The Importance of Celebrating Australia Day Whilst Being Conscious of Aboriginal Sensitivities
Australia Day witnesses Australians across the world celebrate their nation with huge enthusiasm and gusto. There will be parties on the beaches, music, BBQs, and flag waving galore – down under and wherever else in the world Aussies happen to be at the time. Why? Because 26th January is Australia Day. This national public holiday […]
The Novak Djokovic Saga – Do your homework when travelling abroad!
As tennis superstar Novak Djokovic busied himself with preparations for the forthcoming Australian Open, I think we can all assume he was not expecting the frosty welcome he received from the country’s border force. Arriving at Melbourne airport earlier this month with a air of the conquering hero, Mr Djokovic was abruptly stopped in his […]
Will your goods be affected moving to Australia or New Zealand?
The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world in a countless number of ways. From travel to just ordering a coffee, everything is different thanks to the virus that has swept across the globe. It can be difficult, in these trying times, to keep up to date with what’s going on around the world. We’re providing […]
Move to Australia for just £10 – ‘The Ten Pound Pom’
A new life in a new world. That was the exciting proposition on offer to millions of Brits after the end of the Second World War. They took it up in their millions, but for many the reality fell some way short of the dream. The deal was simple and attractive for just £10 they […]
Moving to Australia: East, West or South Coast?
As one of the most expat-friendly countries in the world, Australia is a prime location for moving abroad, whether for work or to start a new life. There are approximately one million Britons living as expats in Australia as of 2020. In fact, 1 in 4 Australian residents were born outside of the country. Most […]
John Mason International Featured on BBC One’s ‘Wanted Down Under’
Today John Mason International featured on BBC One’s popular daytime television show ‘Wanted Down Under Revisted’. The show presented by Nicki Chapman focused on the Castling couple who were looking to move to Perth. Below is a synopsis from BBC iplayer:“Cheryl Castling was determined to live life to the fullest. She thought that a move […]
Australian visa update – Visa Processing Times
A message from the Department of Home Affairs: “Due to COVID-19, some visa processing times have been affected and applications may take longer to finalise… The Department is prioritising processing of visa applications for travellers who are exempt from our travel restrictions to help those who need urgent travel.” Global visa processing times are published […]
The Cost of Living – UK vs Australia
Whenever people ask me whether I’d consider going to live in Australia with my parents and siblings, I answer “yes” instantly, and then go on to list all of the things I love about Australia; the outdoor lifestyle, better quality of life, better weather and better earning potential. 99% of the time I get the […]
The pros and cons of having family that have emigrated to Australia
There is no doubt about it in my mind. The cons of having family that have completed an international removal to Australia far outweigh the pros. I remember my family getting back from their 1 month trip to Perth and telling me how much they loved it and that they will be emigrating. I was 19, […]