Yet another person doesnt visit Melbourne

Not that I am complaining

The Immigration site for some light reading on Visas/Sponsorship. Very good and has all forms online.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/books11.htm

I only fly Singapore Airlines but have had mates come through Dubai.

Up in Brisbane, its a shame as they get over 300 days of sun a year but its dark by 6-6.30pm. Down here in Melbourne it doesnt get dark until about 9pm although we dont get quite as much sun. It is much greener here like the UK due to a bit more rain.

Very good flight prices as well. Will be booking ours in the next few weeks for our annual holiday to the UK in May.

Yes the lifestyle is very nice and laid back and the people are fantastic. People actually chat to you at the checkout and ask about you as distinct from my old local safeway (morrisons I believe now) where I was lucky to get a thank you for paying them!

Very different way of life but I do miss lots of little things from the UK.

Enjoy your trip mate