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flood disaster rocks the nation EDITORIAL Editor: Ian Armitage Writers: Colin Chinery Chris Farnell Ruari McCallion Jane Bordenave BUSINESS General Manager: Stephen Warman Research Manager: Don Campbell Researchers: Andy Williams Elle Watson Dave Hodgson Chris Bolderstone Advertising Sales Manager: Andy Ellis Sales Executive: Jon Jaffrey Sales Administrator: Abby Nightingale ACCOUNTS Financial Controller: Nick Crampton Accounts: Margaret Roberts, Alexandra Buchlakova PRODUCTION & DESIGN Magazine Design: Optic Juice Production Manager: Jon Cooke DIGITAL & IT Head of digital marketing and development : Syed Ahmad TNT PUBLISHING CEO: Kevin Ellis Chairman: Ken Hurst Publisher: TNT Publishing Ltd Australia and New Zealand Outlook, The Royal, Bank Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. NR2 4SF TNT Magazine, 14-15 Child’s Place, Earl’s Court, London, UK, SW5 9RX Tntmagazine.com ENQUIRIES Tel: +44 (0)1603 3432267 Fax: +44 (0)1603 283602 Email: ian.armitage@tntmagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Call: +44 (0)1603 343267 Email: subscriptions@anzoutlook.com

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Queensland’s floods have been described as a flood ‘’of biblical proportions’’. The state has been devastated. Three swollen river systems stretching from the north of Queensland close to Cairns as far as Brisbane in the south and to Aramac in the west have sent waters rushing into more than 20 towns and across hundreds of thousands of hectares of land. More than 200,000 people have been affected. Victoria and NSW have also been swamped and hundreds of homes still face the threat of flood as four rivers northwest of the state capital Melbourne approach their highest peaks in a century. The disaster is unprecedented and you can read more in our flood focus on page 52. Of course, the floods will recede. While the clean up will take time, and will be costly, the Aussies are a resilient bunch. They’ll bounce back, and fast. Many tourist attractions are still open and it is important to remember this is a continent of vast contrast. So don’t cancel your holiday! This month we have a number of travel features designed around camping or the outback – most of which have been totally unaffected by the terrible disaster and we also tackle some of the latest issues in immigration (particularly pertinent given the latest rise in UK unemployment). We have lots inside and I hope you enjoy the magazine! Ian Armitage Editor

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News Migration Update Whats on

Our guide to the unmissable events, holidays and celebrations in Australia and New Zealand this month

38 Traveller's guide to Nelson

Stuck in the middle with you

42 Going out... Sydney Harbour Pub crawl 44 Australian floods:

Disaster rocks the nation

Camping Down Under Sleeping under the stars Down Under

Queensland has been hit by ﬂooding so severe it has left an area the size of France and Germany combined submerged

20 The Great Ocean Road This road trip is one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives

Eco Chic Fiji

48 Health Requirements

Luxurious, environmentally friendly resorts in the jewel of the South Paciﬁc

28 Go walkabout in the 50 first nation

The Australian Aboriginal culture is extraordinarily diverse and wonderfully complex

for Australian Visa Applicants

The need to know information

Canberra

Canberra boasts all the beneﬁts of city living while maintaining a relaxed country lifestyle

34 Ask the expert 54 The Ashes: England Seamus Murphy, Senior Tax Manager (UK) and Zdravka Zlateva, Senior Manager – Product Development, of Taxback.com answer your questions

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NEWS Australia floods: Casualties include animals Australia’s flood casualties include a turtle, which had its head stuck in a drain grate and an echidna washed up on a beach. They are just some of the animals that suffered in Queensland’s raging floods and now veterinarians are working overtime to save them. Native animals have been displaced or made ill by the fetid water. Staff at Australia Zoo, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland said they were struggling to cope with a dramatic increase in injured wildlife that have been swept up in the floods, or become disorientated while seeking higher ground. Two-thirds of Queensland has been devastated by floods over the past three weeks.

Now that the ﬂoodwaters have drained from the cities and towns, the full horror of the devastation wrought when the Brisbane River burst its banks is being realised. Head of the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit, Brian Coulter, said they have received hundreds of calls since Sunday and staff are working overtime to help. “The majority of those calls have been for wildlife that have been displaced from their homes and are disorientated, and we have been able to assist in helping them get back to their habitat before they become too stressed or get injured,” Mr Coulter said. “The wet weather has been rough on the local wildlife.”

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hits London Australia Day, January 26, is upon us again and thankfully London can put on a party as good as our chums in the southern hemisphere. It is one day of the year when Australians, decked out in green and gold, descend on London’s watering holes to celebrate what it is to be from the land Down Under. Marking the day the British landed at Sydney Cove, most of the 600,000 06

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Australians living in London will rock out to Cold Chisel, wage bets on the Triple J Hottest 100 and sink plenty of booze. Even non-Australians are bound to be lured into the merrymaking with all the joie de vivre on display. As usual, there is no shortage of things to do or places to go.

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Australia floods: Jordan Rice buried with his mother Jordan Rice, the Australian teenager who died in the floods after telling rescuers to save his brother first, has been buried following his funeral in Toowoomba. Mourners gathered to pay their respects to the 13-year-old national hero who became a symbol of Australia’s flood tragedy. Jordan’s mother, Donna, was also killed when the pair were swept from the roof of their car. Jordan and Donna Rice’s coffins were placed in the same grave at the Drayton and Toowoomba cemetery. Jordan’s father John Tyson spoke at the

ceremony and described his devastation at losing both his wife and son. “I don’t think I can put into words just how much I’ll miss them,” Tyson said. “The ﬁre in my heart will continue to burn until my time comes to join them. But until then, all I can do is think of you both and tell anyone who’ll listen just how much I love you both and how special you are. God speed, my little angels.”

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NEWS UK unemployment rises (AGAIN!) According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) UK unemployment has risen again. It rose by 49,000 to 2.5 million in the three months to the end of November in fact. One in five 16 to 24-year-olds are now out of work, after a rise of 32,000 to 951,000 without jobs, the highest figure since records began in 1992. Despite the rise, the unemployment rate in the UK actually remained unchanged at 7.9 percent. The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in December fell by

4,100 to 1.46 million. Other data from the ONS showed that male unemployment increased by 43,000 in the three months to November to reach 1.48 million, while female unemployment rose by 6,000 to 1.02 million. There were 157,000 redundancies. What better time to consider a move Down Under? Employment for the same period rose in Australia and some 55,000 new jobs were created in November alone. Learn more about how you could start a new life through our website and magazine.

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A New Zealand ride-on lawnmower race erupted in violence as competitors traded punches. A bust-up between the rivals was apparently sparked after one shunted the other about 10 metres sideways during the race, at an agricultural show in Lake Hayes, in South Island. One of the men was pushed “beyond the point of provocation”, his boss said. Queenstown Stihl Shop owner, Mark McLellan told stuff.co.uk that his employee was pushed into throwing about six punches after being “T-boned” by another 08

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competitor after the race. “This guy ran over another competitor and came right up on to his deck, then clipped another competitor on the legs. He entered a team of four mowers, obviously with the intention of winning at whatever cost. “I’m not sure whether the chap is a wee bit mentally unstable or over-competitive, but all these incidents were just crazy things to do – especially at what was supposed to be a fun public event.”

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Police in Australia have recovered another The University of Canberra is to A$1.5 million worth of bottled wine in a scam introduce a total ban on bottled water that has left growers across the country without from its campus. It’s believed to be the nts for their products. The total amount largest ban of its kind in Australia and the payme of wine obtained, and not paid for, has reached first across a university. Organisers say million but at least one victim estimates it the ban will stop 140,000 plastic bottles A$6.5 will soar to over A$20 million. from being sold annually. Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned that the economic impact from the flooding in Queensland could result in both spending cutbacks and a flood levy. “This is going to require some difficult decisions, spending cutbacks and there may even a levy,” Ms Gillard said on ABC’s 7.30 Report.

A big jump in Chinese visitors and English cricket fans helped Melbourne Airport welcome a record number of travellers in 2010. A record 27.7 million travellers, a 10 percent increase on the previous year, passed through Melbourne Airport last year, new ﬁgures show. International jetsetters gave the ﬁgures the biggest boost with 14 percent more travellers in 2010.

Tragic end for NZ's Pike River families Sealing the Pike River Coal mine looks like the only feasible option after failed attempts to recover the bodies of 29 men trapped underground, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has said. “This is a very tragic end for the families at Pike River,” Mr Key told reporters. “It’s not the scenario we would have wanted to have seen and the government was fully committed to doing everything we could to make sure the bodies were removed and the full closure could be achieved for those families. “But that’s just not possible.” On January 13, police called off recovery efforts, which had been underway at the South Island mine, where a methane gas explosion ripped through the mine on November 19.

29 miners died after they were trapped underground. A massive machine sent over from Australia to pump nitrogen into the mine to stabilise the atmosphere had burnt out and the Queensland government wanted it returned, Mr Key said. “It’s not an issue of money or time or commitment.” “We have done everything we believe we possibly can.” “The mine rescue teams from both Australia and New Zealand have refused to go in to the mine and they’ve explained that to the families (of the victims).” “The mine will be sealed - that’s the likely outcome.” AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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migration update call for wider participation New 'interim in shaping national visa' population policy system A new ‘interim visa’ system comes into effect on 7 February 2011 to help overseas students, workers and visitors who wish to extend their stay in New Zealand. Interim visas may be granted to maintain a person’s lawful status in New Zealand, where he or she holds a valid temporary visa and has applied for a further temporary visa. The new type of visa is one of the changes introduced by the Immigration Act 2009. In most cases an interim visa will be granted automatically by electronic means, and there is no fee and no visa label. People who are granted interim visas will be notiﬁed by email or by letter. The interim visa will be valid until the date a person’s application for a temporary visa is decided (up to a maximum of six months). Whether the holder of an interim visa can work or study is shown by the conditions of the interim visa. These conditions depend on the visa he or she held previously, and the type and conditions of the visa applied for. For more information visit www.immigration.govt.nz. 10

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The Australian government wants all Australians to have a say about what the country’s population strategy should be.

Tony Burke, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, has released a discussion paper with the aim of taking the debate to the country. It identiﬁes that major issues on demographic changes, productivity, prosperity and sustainable development. “Changes in Australia’s population will affect us all, in our work, in our communities and in our built and natural environments. The key to understanding policy for a sustainable Australia begins with the principle of regional difference,” Burke said. “The issue of a sustainable population goes to the quality of life enjoyed by all Australians. It goes to the quality of the air we breathe, the green spaces we share and how much sunshine is left at the end of the day after a long commute. “The release of the Government’s Sustainable Population Strategy Issues Paper is an important part of the broader community discussion in which all Australians are encouraged to contribute their views on how to manage our changing population.”

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More Americans are moving to Australia, especially those with degrees in mining and engineering, two sectors that are facing a severe skills shortage. Figures from the Australian government show that almost 7,000 US citizens are currently working on long-term visas. Australian based construction giant Brookﬁeld Multiplex has said that the country needs to increase its labour force. Immigration is set to be a major debate in 2011 in Australia as companies and other organisations warn that current policies are hampering the recruitment of skilled overseas workers.

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The recession is biting ha rd in Ireland and tens of thousands of Irish people are ﬂeeing from their country’s eco nomic crisis and more than ever are arriv ing in Australia, ﬁgures suggest.

Since the onset of the glo bal recession, annual emigration from Ireland has climbed from under 15,000 to almost 30,000, according to the Central Statistics Ofﬁce in Dublin. This number is expected to grow in the coming years and the Economic and So cia l Research Institute (ESRI) predicts that 200,000 peo ple will emigrate between 201 0 and 2015. Figures from the Australian government show that 1,530 permanent settlers from Ireland arrived in the ﬁnancial year 2008 to 200 9.

Overseas students need more money

in Australia, says research International students wanting to study in Australia need to have substantially more money compared to countries like the UK or US, research from the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy shows. It says that a student would need at least A$108,000 to cover tuition fees and living costs for the duration of a three-year degree. In contrast, students only need about A$40,500 in the US and A$23,000 to A$25,000 in Canada, Britain and New Zealand. High costs that include having to prove you have

enough money before being granted a visa could be behind a recent drop in the number of overseas students going to Australia. “Student financial requirements are much more prescriptive and substantially greater in Australia, primarily because we require substantial evidence of financial capability over the whole of an applicant’s proposed stay. All other countries require evidence for the first year only or for some nominal level of financial capability,” the research says. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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migration update:

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Aussie Job outlook Australian employers positive for the New Year

Job seekers in Australia are likely to ﬁnd ample employment opportunities in the services sector at the start of 2011, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. New Year job seekers should target the services and public administration and education industry sectors, where employer optimism for the ﬁrst quarter of 2011 is strong, the report says.

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Falling unemployment in Australia means more opportunities for overseas workers, it is claimed. The latest ﬁgures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that Western Australia has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. The unemployment rate in the state has fallen to a seasonally adjusted 4.5 percent in November compared with 4.7 percent in October. Nationally the ﬁgures show that unemployment has fallen to 5.2 percent from 5.4 percent in October. The unemployment rate fell in every state except Tasmania.

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severe skills shortage in 2011 The mining industry in Australia is facing a severe shortage of skilled workers and high demand is expected throughout 2011. Overall Australia is experiencing an increase in shortages of skilled workers as its economy continues to recover and unemployment rates fall. The mining sector is regarded as facing a severe shortage because it is a high growth area. 12

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The high demand for skilled workers in the Australian mining industry is likely to continue throughout 2011, according to a survey of 2,200 employers by Manpower. “We’ve heard a lot from mining and construction sector employers about skills shortages. Organisations need to prioritise attraction and retention strategies as the war for talent will be heating up,” said Lincoln Crawley, managing director for Manpower Australia and New Zealand.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Datamonitor has found 40 percent of Brits aren’t happy with the state of their ﬁnances and the future direction of the country. Its research also revealed that 1 in 10 people would consider emigrating in the next 5 years. The New Zealand earthquake may boost the economy in 2011 according to JPMorgan economist Helen Kevans. In remarks about the economic impact of the earthquake that hit Christchurch in September she said it could be “positive for growth” with the biggest boost coming in the construction sector. A new report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that a higher proportion of migrants are unemployed after emigrating to Australia, compared to the nation as a whole. Data taken from the last census shows that 5.2 percent of the population of Australia are currently unemployed compared with 7.3 percent of skilled migrants that have emigrated to Oz

New Zealand has experienced an overall permanent population increase of 15,200 for the year, according to Statistics New Zealand. The department said the net permanent and long-term arrivals for the year was higher than the annual average of 11,900 for the years 1990-2009. Western Australia has called upon the newly elected government to tackle labour shortages and dump the controversial Mineral Resources Rent Tax. Premier Colin Barnett voiced his disappointment that the two independents, Bob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor had gone over to Labor and said that the mining tax will slow down the growth of the WA economy. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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Our guide to the unmissable events, holidays and celebrations in Australia and New Zealand this month february

Marlborough Wine Festival Brancott Estate, Blenheim, Marlborough Wine and food lovers are getting ready for one of New Zealand’s longest-running premier food and wine events - the Marlborough Wine Festival. Marlborough, at the top of the South Island, is New Zealand’s biggest wine-producing region and famous for its award-winning sauvignon blanc blends.

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19th Tropfest The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia Tropfest is world’s largest short ﬁlm festival. It offers young ﬁlmmakers a unique opportunity to showcase their works to a huge audience. The festival is open to anyone who wishes to enter and is held annually in Sydney but is also broadcast live to venues in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth.

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Australian International Airshow Beach Rd, Avalon, Victoria Experience the best high ﬂying action ever seen in Australia at the 2011 Australian International Airshow. The highly acclaimed public Airshow is run in conjunction with a comprehensive Aerospace and Defence Exposition, making this exciting event one of the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Camping Down Under

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ne of the best ways that you can experience Australia is in a tent. Aussies are passionate about camping and there are literally thousands of campsites across the country. Camping here is vastly different to what you may have experienced in the UK. You can ditch the wellies and you won’t need an umbrella. Commercial campsites in Australia are as sophisticated as they come, with nearly all the creature comforts of home. Camping in the bush, outback or a national park, though, will usually mean you are left to fend for yourself, sterilising water from stream and cooking over the campﬁre. But that’s half the fun. Camping is one of the best ways to see the outback. You can get out and see the wilderness in all its glory. And if you are looking for a good place, then you must go and see Western Australia for this one. Being the country’s largest state, there are actually a lot of interesting places to explore. The Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort www.monkeymia.com.au - would certainly be a good start. As the name suggests, the main attractions here are bottle-nose dolphins and Monkey Mia is one of the world’s premier natural dolphin sighting areas; “a destination of magical encounters,” Aspen Parks says. Another great place that you can pitch your tent in is Lucky Bay. The campground is located in the Cape Le Grand National Park.

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ADVENTURE GLAMPING If luxury is what you are after, have you considered “glamping”? Glamping is a uniquely Australian term combining “glamour” and “camping” and it describes a more comfort-focused approach to sleeping under canvas. The best-known place for glamping is in the Australian Outback at Longitude 131° - www.longitude131.com. au - overlooking Ayers Rock in the centre of the red desert. Described as a “luxury wilderness camp,” Longitude 131 features 15 white tents in a line along the desert, each with air conditioning, private bathroom, bathrobes and evening turn-down service. Children 12 years and under are not catered for at Longitude 131°.

NO NEED TO 'WINE' If wine is your thing, experience glorious vineyards, lush rolling hills and a breathtaking coastline when you visit the Margaret River region of Western Australia. Whether you pitch a tent in the glorious countryside or ﬁnd your own secluded beach, camping in this region is guaranteed to take you back to a time when the simple things in life mattered most and you could really enjoy the basics. Barossa Valley is Australia’s favourite wine region and while most prefer to stay in fancy lodges and bed & breakfasts, the best way to experience the valley’s beauty is to ﬁnd a site and pitch a tent. Discover the quaint towns that dot the valley, visit some of the many award-winning wineries and embark on many of the scenic drives that highlight the undeniable purity of this amazing region. 18

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Permit Visitors to national parks need to purchase an entry permit (even just to walk), as well as overnight camping permits and pay local camping fees. Each state has its own permit-laws and fees. Those travelling interstate or on an extended stay may wish to purchase a yearly or multiple parks pass. Further information: www.camping.com.au.

Quick tips Let someone know your itinerary and return date before you leave. Not all car companies will insure you if you drive on unsealed roads or hit an animal. Don’t camp under river red gum trees. Avoid dried out creek beds. Carry ﬁrst aid kit at all times. Make sure you have a map and compass. Ensure you never travel without food. Avoid camping in the summer. It can get very, very hot. Autumn to spring (March to November) are best.

CARBON FREE For a zero-footprint camping experience, you can sleep in solitude at Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary on Kangaroo Island. The site is run by Eco-Sanctuaries Trust - www.ecosanctuaries.com - and is set on the banks of Salt Lake and egret-dotted lagoons. You can shelter in style in a safari tent, though for complete indulgence, you can luxuriate in their fully-contained Eco Kimberley Kamper trailer. Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary is a private nature reserve with accommodation, camping, cycling, canoeing and spectacular scenery on Kangaroo Island’s south coast. Quality Eco-camps (Safari tents), 4WDs, camper trailers, bikes, canoes and camping equipment are available. Prices start at A$20 per site per night.

CAMP-(TAS)MANIA Another popular camping spot is Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. Camping at the foot of Cradle Mountain provides you with one of the most stunning backgrounds you could ever wish to hope for. The campground is located just before the National Park entrance and is a great base for exploration. Discovery Holiday Parks – Cradle Mountain (formerly Cosy Cabins Cradle Mountain) on the boundary of the Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania’s Western Wilderness is just over an hour from Burnie, Latrobe and Deloraine. This park offers sanctuary, with all the conveniences of Shefﬁeld less than one hour away. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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TRAVELLER'S GUIDE

The Journey of a lifetime

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couple of years ago, my friend and I were discussing our dreams. I asked the question, “What is your dream holiday?” After I’d listened to his plans for a trip to Africa it was my turn to give an answer. “Where would you go then?” he asked. “Australia” I said. “How long for?” he went on. “Long enough to go down the Great Ocean Road” I replied. I’m not alone. This is a dream shared by many, including Ashes winner and England batsman Kevin Pietersen. After his man-of-the-match performance in England’s crushing win over Australia in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide he decided to take a spin down the Great Ocean Road. It ended in a A$239 (around £149 at the time) speeding ticket, after he was caught travelling north along the Geelong Ring Road at 121kph (75mph) in a 100 zone (62mph). Pietersen said nothing of the ﬁne, but clearly enjoyed his drive down the scenic Great Ocean Road behind the wheel of a yellow Lamborghini former legspinning great Shane Warne had borrowed for him. “Stunning beaches on the Great Ocean Rd ... Gorgeous drive!!” he chirped on Twitter, after earlier posting a picture of the yellow sportscar and thanked Warne and the car dealer. Speeding is terrible and he was rightly punished. But Pietersen is right about the Great Ocean Road. It is an amazing drive. Overﬂowing with beautiful surf beaches, arresting coastline, enchanting bushwalks, national parks and native wildlife. However take the trip slowly! Don’t speed. And plan on regular stops to take in the wildlife and stunning scenery. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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TRAVELLER'S GUIDE AConsidered bit ofasbackground... one of the most beautiful roads boasting a panoramic view of the coastline of Victoria, the Great Ocean Road is deﬁnitely a sight to see when visiting Australia. It was built from 1919 to 1932 by thousands of returning soldiers in memory of their fallen brothers during World War I and the road is cut into the cliff face in many parts alongside the ocean and runs from Torquay to Allansford. There are many entry points to shorten the distance and make it a day trip from Melbourne. This road trip is one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, with the road often being the only thing separating the mountains from the beaches. There are several seaside towns to stop and walk around, dine or stay at on your drive.

What to do... The Great Ocean Road offers many exciting tourist attractions. There are so many in fact it is hard to know where to start. My top pick has to be the Twelve Apostles, a group of rocks created through years of natural erosion. They’re just rocks, you say. Well, they are, but they look stunning, and the best bit is that penguins are often found on the beaches there (penguins are a great source of entertainment, let me tell you). But it’s not just penguins you’ll ﬁnd: there are many weird and wonderful (as well as some well known) creatures. On the subject of wildlife, a number of National Parks are accessible through the 22

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Ocean Road Park. These wildlife sanctuaries include the Angahook-Lorne State Park, Cape Nelson State Park, Discovery Bay Park, Otway National Park, Brisbane National Ranges Park, Carlisle State Park, You Yangs State Park and Mount Richmond National Park (there are others!). The Great Ocean Walk is another popular tourist attraction. The 91km trail starts from Apollo Bay and ends at the Glenample Homestead. It was created so hikers can step-off from the path at speciﬁed locations and there are a number of campsites, if you fancy spending the night under the starry skies. The Great Ocean Road also serves as the gateway to some of Australia’s greatest shipwrecks (the Shipwreck Coast from Princetown to Port Fairy is the inspiration for a number of spooky stories) and, being an important part of the rich Australian heritage, the road is home of some of Australia’s most historical icons and stories. An example is the spectacular tale of ex-felon William Buckley who lived with the Aborigines for more than 20 years. Of course, historic towns are

What you'll encounter, at a glance

Lavers Hill

Torquay

Torquay is a world famous surﬁng spot and home to top lab el surf brands Ripc url and Quicksilver. Bells Beach hosts the Ri p Curl Pro Classic Easter, great for sp every ectators.

Lorne

Lorne is on the Er skine River and su rrounded by sea an forest ranges. High d lights are the Esrk ine Falls, Pennyroy Valley and Lorne An al gahook State Park . Very upmarket.

Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay at the base of the Otway Mountains and is one of the three m ajor centres located on the Great Ocea Road. At Cape Ot n way National Park ar e the remains of th ancient rainforest. e Other parks that ca n be accessed from Apollo Bay are Ot way Ranges Fore st Park and the M Gully State Park. elba commonplace along the Great Ocean Road. I’d recommend seeing the towns of Camperdown, Portland and Queenscliff, in addition to those already mentioned. Okay, you’re probably thinking, “this is all well and good, but I wanna surf”. And you’re in luck. Taking a surfing lesson is a popular activity for would-be surfers, and there are plenty of relaxed teachers along the route who can give you the basics. Torquay is the surfing capital of Australia and is home to the Australian Surfing Museum, a strip of large surf shops, the Surf Coast Walk, Jan Juc beach, and of course, Bells Beach. The waves are beautiful.

Lavers Hill is the hi ghest point on the Ocean Road . It is a very small town with ou tlying rural areas and is known for it's spectacular Tree To ps Walk.

Port Campbell

Port Campbell is co nsidered to be the heart of the Great Ocean Road due to it's sp ectacular coastline, where yo u can view the famous Twelve Apostles, Lochard Gorge an d the site of London Bridge wh ich partially collapsed in 1990.

Warrnambool

This marks the end of the Great Ocean Road . It has taken on the tag of “Windy Warrnambool” du e to the gusty southerly winds en countered through this area. Some great beaches.

If golf is your thing, stop off in Anglesea. The Anglesea Golf Club is a remarkable place – there are more kangaroos than golfers! And if you are a bit of a boffin and loved children’s shows when you were younger, on the way to Lorne you will pass through Aireys Inlet & Fairhaven. The Split Point Lighthouse there is where Round the Twist was filmed. Finally, a journey along the Great Ocean Road is not complete without seeing the spectacular waterfalls in the centre of the Otways region. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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333 Islands, six national parks, beautiful beaches, stunning marine life, coral reefs, lush rainforests and a rich cultural life, Fiji is one of the jewels in the South Pacific and the essence of tropical island paradise. Rightly protective of its unique environment and natural, unspoilt beauty, Fiji is at the forefront of global ecotourism and is in the process of becoming the first country to implement a national low carbon travel and tourism sector. A few of Fiji’s resorts are leading the way – many of them fabulously chic, combining ecologically sustainable tourism with the highest luxury. Fiji has a mild tropical climate throughout the year with mainly dry weather from May to October. Passengers flying from the UK can connect via LA, Hong Kong, Seoul, Australia and New Zealand. Fiji is just 3 hours flying time North from New Zealand, 4 hours from Australia and 10.5 hours from LA.

CALA LAU Laucala (www.laucala.com) is an ultra

rt in exclusive, luxurious private island reso East th Nor the in u the waters of Vanua Lev the of Fiji. Owned by Dietrick Mateschitz, reclusive Swiss owner of Red Bull, for Laucala is the perfect island escape acy. priv those who seeking total n and Surrounded by lush tropical vegetatio resort set on beautiful white sand beach, the has just 25 bungalows or bures, all with up spectacular views to the open sea. With oor outd an to three bedrooms, each bure has pavilion and a private pool, indoor and baths. outdoor showers and stone or wooden each spa op hillt Laucala has a fantastic over spa suites has open views from the cliff en gard the sea. At the heart of the spa is a spa

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JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU'S FIJI ISLAND RESORT Recently voted Trip Advisor ’s No.1 World’s Top Eco Resort, oceanographer and explorer JeanMichel Cousteau’s Fiji Island Resort (www. ﬁjiresort.com) is a ﬁve star resort on the island of Vanua Levu: it is perfect for romance, honeymoons and weddings, water enthusiasts, and families who want to combine wonderf ul surroundings with a fantastic range of ecofriendly activities.

Son of the late Jacques Cousteau, Jean Michel is dedicated to sharing his love of land, ocean and culture - and is committed to their preservation. His passion for the indigenous people of Fiji, their culture, traditions, warmth and natural hospitality have led him to create an eco-friendly resort with a unique environmental philosophy. The resort features 25 spacious bures on 17 acres of a coco nut plantation, overlooking Savusavu Bay . The food at the resort is fantastic, most of the food is home grown and the menu chan ges daily. The resort is also very child-frie ndly.

BATI RESORT NUKUM Nukumbati Resort (www.nukubati.

com) is an exclusive eco-luxury resort on a remote private island off the North coast of Vanua Levu. The resort has just seven bures or suites built just metres from the beach, with fantastic views of

Nukumbati's sunsets. Traditionally designed, the bures are elegant and comfortable with luxuriously comfortable beds, ﬁne cotton linen, super soft bath towels and large bathrooms. There are no telephones or televisions and in keeping with Nukubati's carbon neutral policy, the bures have no air-conditioning – instead being designed to take advantage of cool sea and cross breezes. Famous for its food, ﬁsh is freshly caught off the resort and tropical fruits and vegetables are all organically grown in the gardens. As well as eschewing air conditioning,

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Nukambati has made the decision not to have swimming pools or Jacuzzis, as they also huge carbon footprints. Instead they will guide you to the big pool surrounding the island, called the South Pacific! And Nukambati is ringed by a spectacular coral reef perfect for diving or snorkeling. The resort produces all its own electricity, with one of the largest solar power plants in the South Pacific islands. Fresh water is harvested rainwater, filtered and UV treated and hot water is produced from 10 solar water heaters.

E ISLAND RESORT TURTL Turtle Island Resort

(www.turtleﬁji. com/) is a romantic, luxurious, all-inclusive resort in the Yasawa Islands. Chosen as the location for the 1970s movie Blue Lagoon, the resort has just 14 bures, with a maximum of 28 guests, private beaches, pristine waters, incredible sea life and total seclusion - described as “the most peaceful place on the planet”. On arrival you are even assigned your own

“Bure Mama” who is there to make sure your every whim is met! The ﬁrst hotel in the world to win the Tourism for Tomorrow award, Turtle Island’s owner Richard Evanson pioneered the eco-hotel when he bought Nanuya Levu, a 500-acre barren, uninhabited island that has been made it his He overrun by goats in 1972. life’s work to rejuvenate the land and build his home.

MATAVA

Matava (www.mata va.com/) on the island of Ka davu is described as Fiji’s premier Eco Adventure Re sort. Winner of the “mar ine category” of Resp onsible Travel Awards at th e World Travel Market, Mata va is set on the remote isl and of privacy, comfort an Kadavu and border d superb ocean view ed by the s. You can also dive Great Astrolabe Re with manta rays at ef, the Matava – one of th most beautiful divi e world’s fourth large ng experiences and st barrier Man an awe-inspiring sight ta Rays are frequen . reef, Matava is a sm tly seen feeding ne all and ar the surface at Ka da vu as th ey intimate 3 ½ star ge come to visit the re taway, ef ’s “cleaning statio As a PADI certiﬁed ns”. designed to blend resort Matava offe with its rs th e pe en rfe vi ct ro nment to scuba dive natural environmen in Fiji , snorkel, su t. 11 rf , ﬁsh, kayak with opportunities traditional thatche to tre k, vi sit villages , bird wa d Fijian tch or simply relax and un bures nestle in the wind. rainforest M ata va is a genuine eco-hi amidst lush tropica deaway designed to l minimal impact on cause surroundings offerin the environment an g d to promote conservation awar eness with the loca l community. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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he Australian Aboriginal culture is extraordinarily diverse and wonderfully complex. It is one of the world’s longest surviving cultures, which goes back at least 60,000 years (there are some that think it is closer to 150,000 years). At one stage there were over 600-700 different ‘nations’ around the continent, many with distinctive cultures and beliefs. Hundreds of languages and dialects existed (although many are now extinct), as well as a variety of different customs and rituals, art forms, food, and hunting habits. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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traveller's guide If it’s one of your dreams to truly understand Aboriginal culture, there are many ways to learn about the ﬁrst nation. There are a number of cultural attractions designed to inform the wider community about Aboriginal life. You can answer questions like how is it possible Aboriginals had been around for so long? What customs and practices could be so enduring? And how had life changed since the invasion of the Europeans? Were Aboriginals still living traditionally or not? But the best way to truly understand Australia’s oldest community properly is to spend time with them. And you can. Tour packages include spending a week walking the desert with Indigenous Australians. You’d be mad not to do it, wouldn’t you? You’ll get a ﬁrst hand opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal life and Dreamtime. Plus you get to sleep under the stars and get a real sense of your place in the universe. In the Central Desert, there are tours around Alice Springs, the MacDonnell Ranges and at Uluru (Ayers Rock). 30

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creation. Aboriginal history being created describes the world as ”, a time during the “Dreaming cestral an when the Aboriginal the land beings travelled over als, humans, and created the anim thing. the landscape - every cestral The paths of these an ery part of beings interweave ev positions Australia and explain trees, rivers of rocks, mountains, ” stories and lakes. “Dreaming Aboriginal are also the basis for general law, religion and many es for customs and principl living. tual “Dreaming” is a spiri continuing time, which is a lives in all beings. It g and spiritual understandin ssed way of life that is pa to down from generation re the e us ca generation. Be in e ag is no written langu Aboriginal culture, all dreamtime stories are passed down orally.

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Please note that you need a transit or entry permit to enter Aboriginal land in the Red Centre, which can be obtained through the Central Land Council, which covers all land south of a line between Kununurra (Western Australia) and Mount Isa (Queensland). It can take a few weeks to receive an entry permit upon application. No permits are required for public roads and if you go on an organised tour, the operator should take care of permits. Aboriginal people have the legal right to grant or refuse permission to people wishing to enter or travel through their land. For more information visit www. aboriginalaustralia.com.au AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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f you’re planning to explore New Zealand, why not start at the very centre of the country? Or at least, the alleged centre, there is some controversy over where the exact centre of New Zealand is situated. If you ask for directions to the centre of New Zealand, you will be pointed to Botanical Hill, where Chief Surveyor John Spence Browning placed his central surveying point for New Zealand’s ﬁrst geodetic survey back in the 1870s. This is a spot found at the end of a scenic walk from either Nelson’s Botanical Reserve or the Nelson Visitor Information Centre. When you get there you will ﬁnd some excellent views, information panels directing you to some of the more interesting features of Nelson’s geography, and somewhere to sit, as well as a starting point for various other possible walks. On your way back you can even take a dip in the scenic, but ominously named Black Hole. Alternatively, another survey in 1962 determined the actual centre of New Zealand was about 35 kilometres south-west of Nelson, in an unremarkable patch of dense scrub. You’re welcome to visit this spot instead, but personally, we’d recommend the “centre” with the nice views and the benches. Of course, simply going to the middle of something doesn’t like a great trip on its own. Fortunately, Nelson has a lot more going for it- starting with the other famous middle of New Zealand. Because New Zealand is also the home of Tolkien’s Middle Earth, and a great deal of that fantasy world can be found in Nelson and its surrounding environs. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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One Jeweller's to Rule Them All If you’ve read or seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy, you will know that the One Ring to Rule Them All was forged by Sauron in the ﬁres of Mount Doom- and you’ll be wrong. The ring seen the ﬁlms was actually made here in Nelson, at the Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith workshop. Jen Hansen helped design and make the One Ring, among many other handcrafted pieces of jewellery made for the trilogy. What’s more, you can get your own replica of the ring while you’re here, although admittedly it won’t turn you invisible. Once you’ve got your ring of power it’s only fair that you should go on an epic quest, and Nelson is but a short 40

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distance from many of the astounding locations Peter Jackson used to film the famous trilogy. But where Frodo had to struggle along on foot, fighting trolls and orcs, you can see it all from the comfort of a helicopter ride. Tasman Helicopters offer a range of experiences, including a special Lord of the Rings tour of the films’ locations, as well as hiking, trout fishing and winery tours. This helicopter company can boast of its status as the only one in the region with clearance to fly the British royal family when they visit. If it’s good enough for Queen Liz II, you should be fine with it.

One of the World's Newest Historic Cities However, there’s a great deal of exploring to be done without even leaving the city. New Zealand often boasts of being the youngest country in the world,

but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a wealth of history here, and perhaps nowhere in the country are you in a better place to discover that than Nelson. Unlike many places in New Zealand, Nelson has kept hold of its buildings from the last but one century. Sites of historic interest include the city’s well preserved town centre and South Street, described by the city’s mayor as “An oasis of calm, quiet and 19th century charm.” These aren’t the sort of historic buildings kept roped off from the public however. In fact, if you’re looking for somewhere to stay, you could do worse than renting one of South Street’s idyllic self-catered cottages.

ANelson Centre of Creativity is also an absolute hot bed of cultural activity. If you want to some quality glass work, you can check out

Hogland Glass Studio and Gallery, or maybe the brilliantly named Flamedaisy Glass Design. Every Saturday you’ll ﬁnd local artists setting out their work for sail at Nelson’s weekly market, and if you’re lucky enough to be in the city in October, you’ll be just in time for the city’s famous art festival, featuring music, theatre and comedy, among other things. However you decide to enjoy this city, that is at the centre of New Zealand in more ways than one, you can be virtually guaranteed some great weather. Nelson boasts the best weather in the country, receiving more sunshine than anywhere else in New Zealand. This place might the middle in a lot of ways, but in others, it’s absolutely top. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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tretching 20km inland to the mouth of the Parramatta River, Sydney Harbour (aka Port Jackson) is Sydney’s shimmering soul, its beaches, coves, bays, islands and waterside parks providing crucial relief from the ordeals of urban life. Forming the gateway to the harbour are North Head and South Head. Watsons Bay nestles on South Head’s harbour side, fostering a salty cottage atmosphere. The harbour beaches are generally sheltered, calm coves with little of the

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frenzied foam of the ocean beaches. On the south shore is Camp Cove and the shark-netted Shark Bay. On the North Shore try Manly Cove, Reef Beach, Clontarf Beach, Chinamans Beach and Balmoral Beach. There is a lot to see. Trouble is, how best to see it? Well there are a few options, but not many as fun as this: the Sydney Harbour Pub Crawl. It is a fun ﬁlled day with a difference and is a great way to experience the harbour and all it’s glory.

THE ITINERARY Pick up is at Star City Casino wharf at 12 noon. On arrival everybody receives a souvenir T/shirt. Wear it with pride! The ﬁrst port of call is Watsons Bay. Enjoy the beautiful scenery en route. Once there all passengers disembark for a 40 minute visit to the famous watering hole. The Cruise Director will sign your shirt, recording your visit. The package includes a lunch that features favourites like hot roast chicken, pasta, crunchy roast potatoes, fresh salads, bread rolls and fruit platters. Just as the lunch starts to settle, you then arrive at Drummovne Sailing Club, for a half hour stopover in their sports bar. Back on board, it is time to party: the onboard DJ/Compere conducts a ‘Fun Boat Idol’ segment and plays a selection of great

hits from the last 30 years – cheese included. You then arrive in the Dry Dock Hotel in Balmain, one of Sydney’s oldest pubs. Back on board, the party is now in full swing and you continue to cruise around the harbour. You return to Casino wharf at 5pm where the cruise comes to an end (but the party continues, usually, at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel, 80 meters from the wharf).

MORE INFORMATION The brains behind Sydney Harbour Funboat have been conducting these days with great feedback and repeat bookings for years. The combination of food, beverage, entertainment and interaction of passengers makes this day a fantastic opportunity for passengers celebrating any occasion to join in, they say. Alcohol is always served responsibly and the day is not designed as a ‘drinking session’ and it deﬁnitely isn’t a "sloshfest". “We are on Sydney Harbour with great scenery, great food, great entertainment while we enjoy a few ‘cool ones’,” organisers say.

TO BOOK The price is normally A$49 per person; this includes the ﬁve-hour cruise, lunch and T/shirt. Patrons purchase their drinks from our licensed vessel and the licensed premises. For information visit www.funboat.com.au Phone 1300 551 804 or email info@sydneyharbourfunboat.com.au

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DISASTER ROCKS THE NATION Queensland has been hit by ﬂooding so severe it has left an area the size of France and Germany combined submerged.

ur hearts go out to all those caught up in the awful floods in Queensland. You may live there, you may have family there or you may have friend holidaying or travelling there. The floods have been devastating. Three swollen river systems stretching from the north of Queensland close to Cairns as far as Brisbane in the south and to Aramac in the west have sent waters rushing into more than 20 towns and across hundreds of thousands of hectares of land. Queensland takes up 668,207 square miles and floodwaters now cover more than half of the state, an area bigger than New South Wales. 200,000 people have been affected and are facing a reconstruction task of "post-war proportions".

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"Queensland is reeling from the worst natural disaster in our history and possibly in the history of our nation," State Premier Anna Bligh said. "We've seen three-quarters of our state having experienced the devastation of raging ﬂood waters and we now face a reconstruction task of post-war proportions. "There will be some people that will go into their homes that will ﬁnd them to be never habitable again." At the time of writing 13 people have been killed and around 70 are missing. The cost has been estimated at A$5 billion. Communities are in tatters. The human cost is far higher. Brisbane, Rockhampton, Toowoomba and Ipswich have been hard hit. “Central Brisbane is a ghost town, with electricity cut and thousands of people

ﬂeeing the rising waters,” the UK’s Daily Telegraph reported. The worst affected area was the town of Toowoomba, where residents described an "instant inland tsunami" ripping through the streets on Monday, January 10. Toowoomba mayor Peter Taylor told BBC Radio 4: "We're working 24 hours a day, responding on an emergency number for people who need any assistance in terms of evacuation." In Brisbane, the worst-hit suburbs included Brisbane City, St Lucia, West End, Rocklea and Graceville. Brisbane Mayor Campbell Newman said 11,900 homes and 2,500 businesses had been completely ﬂooded, with 14,700 houses and 2,500 businesses partially submerged.

QUEENSLANDERS WARNED ABOUT SNAKES AND CROCS Queensland is a hotspot for venomous snakes including the Common Brown snake, the Death adder, the Coastal Taipan, as well as the saltwater crocodile. The ﬂoods have forced some of these dangerous, and possibly deadly, animals out into the open. "In four minutes we saw four snakes, in about half-an-hour we saw about 10 just swimming around the yard and under the house and up on the fence," nine-year-old James Adams told Australian radio. "I went upstairs to see if the door was unlocked or locked and there was a tiger snake sitting on the step. I had a bit of a fright, I jumped."

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COUNTING THE COST Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned

ADVICE FOR VISA HOLDERS The Department of Immigration and

spending cuts may be needed to return the budget to surplus on time in light of the ﬂoods, saying her government faced some "tough choices". "I'm determined the budget will be back in surplus in 2012/13 as promised," she said. "That does mean that we're going to have to make some tough choices, and we will, to bring the budget back to surplus as well as meeting the needs of Queensland as they recover from this ﬂood crisis." Some economists have claimed the disaster could cost Australia up to A$9 billion in lost export revenue. The disaster has shut down 40 mines and some won't meet their contracts. Agricultural producers have also been devastated, and critical infrastructure ravaged. "There are national dimensions," Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Peter Anderson said. He said the agriculture and resources sectors would be the foundation stones of the Australian economy's recovery in 2011.

Citizenship (DIAC) is offering extensive support to visa holders in Queensland and northern New South Wales who have been affected by the floods. There are a significant number of temporary visa holders, including overseas workers and tourists, as well as migrants, in flood-affected areas, many of whom may be on visas that are about to expire, work for a business which has been affected, or are concerned about their immigration status. If you have any worries, contact DIAC as soon as possible to discuss your circumstances and options available. DIAC said in a release that it is in “contact with employers of visa holders in affected areas to offer advice and assistance. Businesses and sponsors who are concerned about the possible impacts on their overseas workers should also contact DIAC.” Affected visa holders or businesses can contact the department on 131 881.

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Australian floods: timeline September-November 2010 After years of drought, Queensland experiences its wettest spring on record.

December 25

Tropical Cyclone Tasha makes landfall near Cairns in the early hours of Christmas Day.

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Bundaberg, north of Brisbane, is hit by ﬂoods.

December 2010 Torrential rains and ﬂooding damage crops and close a coal mine.

December 28 Disaster declared in several southern Queensland towns: ﬂooding prompts mass evacuation.

January 2 Floods reach “biblical proportions”

January 3 Headline grabber: Residents of

according to the Queensland state treasurer. 22 towns are now affected.

Rockhampton ﬂee their homes as the city of 75,000 is almost entirely cut off by ﬂoodwaters.

January 5 Floods have now affected 40 towns. Dozens

January 10

Flash ﬂoods hit Toowoomba and surrounding areas. Nine die.

January 12

127,000 ﬂood-affected Queensland residents are left without power. Brisbane and Bremer rivers continue to rise. Brisbane on high alert. CBD closed.

of coal mines are under water.

January 11 Ofﬁcials warn the death toll is likely to rise as continuing rain and washed-away roads hamper rescue efforts. Warnings of further ﬂooding issued.

January 13 Brisbane residents warned that it could take months or even years to clean up their city. The Queensland capital begins counting the cost of the ﬂood, which reached a peak of 4.46 metres. In total, more than 26,000 homes and 5000 businesses in 67 suburbs have been affected, more than 150 roads remain closed and the city remains in effective lockdown, with power and public transport still shaky. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS for Australian Visa Applicants

f you are planning to visit or live in Australia, and are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, there are certain health requirements you must meet before a visa can be granted. You may be asked to undergo a health examination. A successful health examination result does not mean that a visa will be granted. This is what you need to know...

Temporary visa applicants Health examinations will depend on several things - your circumstances, your intended activities in Australia, and your country of origin or residence. According to Australian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) you will need to undertake a health examination if: you are likely to enter a hospital or other health care environment, including nursing homes as either a patient, visitor, trainee or employee you are likely to enter a classroom environment, including preschool, crĂ¨che and child care situations you are known or suspected of having a medical condition, regardless of your length of stay you are aged 75 years or older There are indications that you may not meet the health requirement. 48

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Temporary visa applicants aged 75 or older If you are aged 75 or older and applying for a visitor visa (subclasses 676, 679, 456, 459 only) and not already required to undergo a medical examination you will be required to undergo an Aged Visitor Health Check. This health assessment must be completed by a DIAC nominated Panel doctor. A Panel doctor is a doctor or a radiologist who has been appointed by the Australian Government to perform medical examinations on visa applicants who have applied from outside Australia.

Permanent visa applicants It is a necessity that all members of your immediate family, including dependant family members who do not intend to migrate, must meet the health requirement. It includes all children under the age of 18 years as well as other dependants, regardless of whether they live with you and whether they intend to migrate. You must truthfully disclose your medical history and details of any known medical conditions.

How do I arrange a health examination? The answer to this depends on whether you are in Australia or not. Applicants outside Australia must arrange their health examination with a Panel doctor and/or Panel radiology clinic. Visa applicants in Australia, meanwhile, must contact Medibank Health Solutions to arrange a health examination.

Health examination costs You are responsible for paying any fees and costs associated with the examinations (unless you are an accepted Refugee or Special Humanitarian Program subclass 200, 201, 202, 203 or 204 applicant).

infor If you w ant ma requ tion abo more i u Aust rements t the he alth c r a o nt Depa lian G over act the rtme nm n and Citiz t of Imm ent’s e i www nship (D gration .imm IAC )i.gov .au.

What do I bring to the health examination? You must bring the following to your health examination: Your passport, and a photocopy of the page that includes your photograph, name and date of birth for identiﬁcation prescription spectacles or contact lenses, if applicable existing specialist and/or other relevant medical reports for known medical conditions previous chest x-rays essential forms: Forms 26EH and/160EH for online applications or Forms 26 and/or 160 for paper applications.

After your health examination After your health examination, the reports will be sent to the DIAC by the doctor. The doctor will not tell you the results of the medical examination. However, they will let you know if you have a healthrelated problem. Medical reports and x-rays for the health examination cannot be returned to you and the doctor does not make the ﬁnal decision on whether or not you meet the health requirement for your visa application. That decision will be made by the DIAC. Health examination results are generally valid for 12 months from the date the examination was assessed. If you have completed a health examination within the last 12 months, these health results may be used for your current visa application. AUSTRALIAANDNEWZEALAND

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Canberra LIVING IN

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Canberra boasts all the beneďŹ ts of city living while maintaining a relaxed country lifestyle.

f you are planning to move to Australia on skilled migration basis – or any basis for that matter - you are going to have a lot of questions. One of those is undoubtedly going to be “Which city is the best to live in for a new immigrant with respect to job opportunities and cost of living?” There is no deﬁnitive answer.

There are too many variables. But generally speaking some cities are “better” than others. Take Canberra, Australia’s capital. It isn’t perhaps as popular with Brits as say Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, but maybe it should be. Why? Well, there are a lot of reasons. One being employment opportunities, another being the lifestyle beneﬁts.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

There are jobs available right now in Canberra across a number of industries. FACT. Canberra’s unemp loyment rate is very low – consistently among the lowest in the nation – and the pay is good. Workers in Canberra enj oy a very high full-time income.

lIFESTYLE Canberra offers a fantastic lifestyle for you and

your family, with an outstanding school system, excellent health services, shorter commuting times, plenty of fresh air and community living. Much of what is best about Australia can be found in Canberra - it’s a clean, safe and relaxed place to live. It has all the lifestyle amenities, city services and events of a world-class capital, yet the bush is on its doorstep. Sydney, the snowﬁelds and south coast beaches are within easy reach. Canberra is very family-friendly. As well as Australia’s best education system and excellent health facilities, it has a low crime rate, Australia’s best roads and hundreds of kilometres of bike paths. It’s a safe, relaxed place.

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Where to settle... WHERE TO LIVE 347,000 people call Canberra home.

Fast facts

It is a planned city (The city’s design Population: 347,000 was heavily influenced by the garden Cost of a cappuccino: A$3.50 city movement and incorporates Average full time weekly income: significant areas of natural vegetation A$1,443 that have earned Canberra the title of Average commute time to work: the “bush capital”) and has a lot of 15-20 minutes variety: you can choose the lifestyle Driving time to Sydney: 3 hours that suits you, from a city apartment to Driving time to NSW coast: 2 hours a large home on a big block of land. Driving time to NSW ski fields: 2.5 Most people live within 20 minutes hours of the city centre. Outside of the city Unemployment rate: 3.3 percent centre, Canberra is planned around Median three bedroom house rent: a series of town centres - Woden, A$430 per week Tuggeranong, Belconnen and Median three bedroom house price: Gungahlin. Each has its own group of A$490,000 satellite suburbs and comes complete Median two bedroom unit / town with a major shopping centre, schools house rent: A$445 per week and community facilities. There Median two bedroom unit / town are also smaller suburban shopping house price: A$420,000 centres and local schools. Stats: REIA Market Facts Woden, south of the city, has a mix of established and new houses and apartments. It’s close to Canberra Hospital and the town centre has a thriving commercial precinct. Tuggeranong, a littler further south, is a popular choice for families. It has a mix of affordable new and established housing, including large blocks and lots of open space. Northwest of the city, Belconnen offers freestanding homes and apartment options and has an education and sporting focus, with the University of Canberra, Canberra Institute of Technology, the Australian Institute of Sport and Canberra Stadium. You’ll also find fresh food markets, great shopping and Calvary Hospital. Gungahlin, in the north, is Canberra’s newest town centre with lots of young families and first homebuyers. 20 minutes drive from the city.

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CLIMATE Canberra is one of the few places in Australia where you really can enjoy four seasons. You can expect warm to hot summers, clear, crisp winters, spectacular springs and balmy colourful autumns. FACT: Canberra enjoys more hours of sunshine than Sydney or the Gold Coast. Average maximum temperatures Summer (December-February) – 27 degrees Autumn (March-May) – 20 degrees Winter (June-August) – 12 degrees Spring (September-November) – 19 degrees

ABOUT CANBERRA Canberra is Australia’s largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). A resident of Canberra is known as a “Canberran”. The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation’s capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia’s two largest cities. Canberra is the site of Parliament House, the High Court and numerous government departments and agencies. It is also the location of many social and cultural institutions of national significance, such as the Australian War Memorial, Australian National University, Australian Institute of Sport, National Gallery and the National Museum. The city has a high proportion of public servants. For more information about Canberra, please visit the Australian Capital Territory website: www.act.gov.au.

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couple of weeks have passed since E ngland won the Ashes in A ustralia for the ﬁrst tim e in 24 years, but the te am at Australia and New Zealand Outlo ok thought its readers needed reminding of ju st how the boys triumphed Down Under. Fr om England’s ﬁ rst win of the Series in A delaide (which th ey won by an innings and 71 runs), to the m oment Andrew Strauss lifted th e famous urn at the SCG, this was an unforget table Ashes seri es for a host of reasons.

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sport How the Ashes were won Three innings victories. The highest total ever scored on Australian soil. A 3-1 series win. Says it all really. England’s performance in Australia was awesome. The tourists outplayed the hosts in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney while Australia won the third Test in Perth. The ﬁrst Brisbane Test was drawn. England Captain Andrew Strauss paid tribute to the meticulous behind-thescenes work of coach Andy Flower in masterminding the Ashes series triumph. One of the strengths of England’s campaign was the thoroughness of preparation and strategies for each of the ﬁve Tests. Strauss said the work of Flower, 42, the former Zimbabwean Test batsman, was as

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good as he has seen in international cricket. “He’s been immense. He’s been incredible,” Strauss said. The preparation was a stark contrast to four years ago when England played almost no first-class cricket before the first Test at the Gabba. This time, they played two three-day games and one four-day fixture and took them all extremely seriously. The Test batsman played all three; the firstchoice bowlers played the first two and then travelled to Brisbane to acclimatise while the reserve bowlers, including Chris Tremlett and Tim Bresnan, honed their skills. When England arrived Down Under, Australia were doing things rather differently - playing one-day cricket against Sri Lanka. They were playing catch up from day one, really!

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Star man There were many standout performances in this Ashes series, and not all of them from England players. That said, two players (both English) produced some remarkable statistics: Alastair Cook hit 766 runs, the second best aggregate by any Englishman in any series, and James Anderson’s 24 wickets were the best haul achieved in Australia by an English bowler since Frank Tyson in the 1950s.

Woeful Australians... This will upset at least half of the Australia and New Zealand Outlook team, but Australia were muddled from the start and never really looked like winning the series. England’s victory shows how far the Aussies have fallen. But every cloud has a silver lining: The Aussies can now look at their game from top to bottom, and put some plans in place to address their problems. England have had to do exactly the same in the past. Decisions have to be made over whether coach Tim Nielsen and chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch keep their roles, and there is the issue over the captaincy too. 58

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As Malcolm Knox’s Guardian column puts it: “Clarke, who averages 47 in Test cricket, is no longer heir apparent to the captaincy but a man battling for survival. Shane Watson has batted courageously, but forceful two-hour innings are the job of a No6, not an opener. Mitchell Johnson’s bowling is a roulette wheel, occasional big wins diverting attention from a regularity of dross. These three were meant to be the nucleus of the future. Instead the team have been held together by Mike Hussey and Brad Haddin, who are near retirement age.” Strong words indeed.

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