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The books here are ones I have read and found useful. I have to say the Bill Bryson one is very funny and he is spot on when it comes to describing the
Aussies. The books can be directly purchased from Amazon. Just click on the book to find out more.
Below are some useful links for information in Australia and a brief note what the site covers
Media
http://www.nla.gov.au/npapers/
Lists all the newspaper in Australia both national and local.
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/australi.htm
List of online papers get the local news direct to your PC
Maps & street directories
http://www.street-directory.com.au/sd_new/home.cgi
Online street directory for Auz
Migration agents
http://www.australia-migration.com
The Migration agent I used and their site has lots of useful info. If you decide to make an enquiry ask for Cornel Blignaut, he is very experienced in all
migration issues.
Banks & Finance
http://www.commbank.com.au
The Commonwealth allow you to open an account from the UK very useful
http://www.eaussie.com.au/Content.aspx
Some great calculators if you want to buy a house or need a loan
Useful forums
http://www.adelaide-brits.com/forum/
Useful forum based in Adelaide
http://britishexpats.com/
Probably the best known and most used forum for expats covers all Australia
Aussie webcams
http://www.live-free-webcams.com/Australia/
Get a preview of Aussie life on the beach and in the city
Climate
http://www.weatherzone.com.au
Great for checking out the local weather and this one also gives you the highest and lowest temps very useful
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