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Australia's economy has boomed in recent years - thanks to ever increasing exports from its huge mineral reserves and a rapidly expanding financial and services sector. Australia now needs at least 100,000 new people to come to its cities each year from overseas and lend their skills to the growing economy. If you are interested in living in Australia, we hope you will find the information here will help you choose the city that suits you best.

Recent Australia News
Equal Pay for Skilled Migrants in Australia
A review of terms for Australia's 457 visa has recommended migrant workers get the same pay and conditions as Australian workers and urges employers to cover their insurance and health care costs.

Australia Gets Another Large Interest Rate Cut
Australia's Reserve Bank has announced another sharp interest rate cut, from 6 percent to 5.25 percent, the lowest rate since December 2003. Today's cut brings to 2 percentage points the total interest rate cuts since the bank started cutting rates.

Living in Australia
Use a Grant to Help Buy Your First House in Australia
The Australian Government is giving new residents up to $21,000 towards buying a first home in Australia.

Melbourne, Australia - The Best City In The World
According to information from the EIU, Melbourne shares first place as the best city in the world.

Australia's Immigrant Population Grows
4.8 million people born overseas have made a new life in Australia. The proportion of migrants living in Australia is the highest since federation.

A New Life in South Australia
What's it like living in Adelaide? Here's some info.

Australia needs 100,000 Skilled People - Find a Job
If you want to become one of the 100,000 skilled people making a new life in Australia next year, getting a job is a good start.

Brisbane - Positives
Alan MacDonald, who moved to Australia from Glasgow, describes what it's like living in Australia and why he loves his new life in Brisbane.

Climates Of Australia's Cities
One of the reasons many people seek to make a new life in Australia is the country's warm, sunny climate. You could choose your city according to its climate.

The Big Cities of Australia
A quick summary of the differences between Australia's major cities, to help you choose which city is right for you.

Compare Sea Temperatures around Australia
Which of Australia's cities should you emigrate to for the balmiest water conditions?

Brisbane - Negatives
Alan moved to Australia from Glasgow. He shares his thoughts about some of the things he does not like about Brisbane.

Wages in Australia
The average wage has risen to more than $1,000 per week. Skilled people can earn considerably more.



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