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Upfront contents regulars 6 destination news 11 what’s on down under 12 budget traveller 52 DOWN UNDER LIVE 54 migration update 57 MIGRANT MONEY 62 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 87 NEXT ISUE 94 RELOCATION CHECKLIST 96 find an agent
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Image: iStock discovery 14 sydney Explore the trendy Inner West of this vibrant and cosmopolitan city 22 margaret river Discover gourmet delights and breathtaking scenery in Australia’s South West 30 mount tamborine Find tropical rainforest and unique wildlife in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland cuisine & culture 39 broome Find plenty to see and do in this oasis of colour and culture in Western Australia 47 waitomo Indulge your love of fun and adventure in New Zealand’s scenic King Country moving down under 59 ASK THE EXPERTS Experts answer your visa questions 61 EXPAT DIARY Rob Kiernan on the quirks of life Down Under 64 REAL LIFE whangarei A chance stay at a Northland hostel led to an exciting new opportunity for one couple 70 real life perth Find out why this sunny Western Australian capital offers the perfect work-life balance 74 working in healthcare Opportunities for skilled and experienced healthcare workers in New Zealand 79 right on track All the latest updates to Australia’s General Skilled Migration Programme 83 holiday of a lifetime Australia’s Working Holiday Visa and how it can provide a migration pathway 89 MIGRATION GUIDE Our guide to living and working in Sydney www.getmedownunder.com
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