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A group for everyone based down under.

Network Leader: Josh Mahoney

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Annabel Candy Gidday!

I'm an anglo-kiwi living in Noosa, Queensland. I blog about self improvement but have written a couple of posts about life in Australia that may interest some of you:
MoreGidday!

I'm an anglo-kiwi living in Noosa, Queensland. I blog about self improvement but have written a couple of posts about life in Australia that may interest some of you:

http://www.getinthehotspot.com/the-problem-with-aussie-birds/
http://www.getinthehotspot.com/best-and-worst-things-about-living-in-aus...
http://www.getinthehotspot.com/racism-in-australia/

I love writing my blog and have learned so much from doing it. My readers comments have certainly educated me:)

1 week ago from Australia

May Hi there! I live in Germany, but interested to learn more about life/work in Australia

4 weeks ago from Australia

Brittany Thompson Hey everyone... I actually live in the States but am trying to plan a working holiday or study abroad trip to Australia. I do graphic and web design, which is also what I'm going to school for ...MoreHey everyone... I actually live in the States but am trying to plan a working holiday or study abroad trip to Australia. I do graphic and web design, which is also what I'm going to school for here in the States. Figured I would join this network to learn more and hopefully meet some people before I take a trip over there - as I don't know ANYONE in that part of the world :)

5 weeks ago from Australia

Heather Conroy Hi everyone-I haven't dropped in here for a while. Is there anyone here from Perth? I'm loving the summer and I love hearing how everyone is freezing in the US and Canada while we are hitting the ...MoreHi everyone-I haven't dropped in here for a while. Is there anyone here from Perth? I'm loving the summer and I love hearing how everyone is freezing in the US and Canada while we are hitting the beach on weekends and enjoying the summer evenings. Nice!

14 weeks ago from Australia

Russell Allert: Ha! I see you like rubbing it in. Well done! :) I am in Brisbane and thinking along the same lines.
9 weeks ago

Robbie Girdler hey all, I'm in Sydney working at Deloitte, specialising in M&A. I'm glad I found an Aussie group - I use Brazen for exposure to all things entrepreneurial but its obviously very US-focused

10 weeks ago from Australia

Russell Allert: Welcome, Robbie! I love that there is an Australian network on here. Hope you find it helpful!
9 weeks ago

Mitra@cashURwheels As for the site itself, it is going form strenght to strength with a page rank 3 and a decent Alexa ranking already :( There is even bidding going on, on a couple of the underground websites to ...MoreAs for the site itself, it is going form strenght to strength with a page rank 3 and a decent Alexa ranking already :( There is even bidding going on, on a couple of the underground websites to create a clone!

10 weeks ago from Australia

Mitra@cashURwheels @Russell -Given that it has been active only since Oct 09, I'd say pretty well; especially on the vehicle owner front. We are getting a good amount of users signing up. It will be actively pitched ...More@Russell -Given that it has been active only since Oct 09, I'd say pretty well; especially on the vehicle owner front. We are getting a good amount of users signing up. It will be actively pitched to advertisers in a couple of months, that will be the decider. So finger crossed.

10 weeks ago from Australia

Russell Allert Hi All. I am in Brisbane and am working on a start-up to help non-technical people start blogging sooner (MoreHi All. I am in Brisbane and am working on a start-up to help non-technical people start blogging sooner (http://jiipe.com/), and also an Australian-based personal finance blog (http://ozsavings.com/). These, and my regular (paying) job, keeps me pretty busy! Love to hear what everyone is up to. Cheers!

10 weeks ago from Australia

Mitra@cashURwheels: Hi Russell,
Interesting niche for the blog and an evn more interesting name for your cat :) I am sure you will achieve the goal of ...MoreHi Russell,
Interesting niche for the blog and an evn more interesting name for your cat :) I am sure you will achieve the goal of financial independence sooner than later. Cheers.
10 weeks ago

Russell Allert: Thanks for the kind words. I had to name the cat that as my girlfriend said it was out for any children we may have. :)
10 weeks ago

Mitra@cashURwheels Hi All. I am from Canberra and currently working on my venture 'cashURwheels': The one only marketplace of its kind which connects private vehicle owners with advertisers. This young startup along ...MoreHi All. I am from Canberra and currently working on my venture 'cashURwheels': The one only marketplace of its kind which connects private vehicle owners with advertisers. This young startup along with a day job and a 3yo son keep me well on my toes and busy. Hope to grow and connect with fellow careerists; especially one's down under.

10 weeks ago from Australia

Russell Allert: Hi Mitra

Nice idea. I would be keen to find out how you are going with this. Have you had much take up?
10 weeks ago

Heather Conroy Is anyone here interested in developing a career networking site for Australians?

13 weeks ago from Australia

Chris Ferdinandi Hey all. I live in the US, but spent 5 months studying abroad in Newcastle, NSW a few years ago.

29 weeks ago from Australia

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Ryan Paine: oh yeah, it's a good time alright. I met a really cool guy from Boston once - we spent a week failing to surf in Coolangatta. Did you enjoy Newcastle?
17 weeks ago

Chris Ferdinandi: Newcastle wasn't quite what I expected, but it was definitely a great time! Met heaps of cool people!
17 weeks ago

Lisa Panting Hi everyone, I lived in Melbourne most of my life but I just moved to Brisvagas! Finally getting my act together and am studying media and communication. I hope to eventually get into events ...MoreHi everyone, I lived in Melbourne most of my life but I just moved to Brisvagas! Finally getting my act together and am studying media and communication. I hope to eventually get into events management. If anyone can share any wisdom I'd be very grateful:)

17 weeks ago from Australia

Emma Kirsopp Hey everyone, living in Melbourne for about a year now. Looking to get into technical writing to expand my horizons. Nice to meet you all.

19 weeks ago from Australia

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Emma Kirsopp: Hi Ryan

Technical writing is a bit ambiguous I think because it encompasses so much. Specifically I am looking at writing user ...MoreHi Ryan

Technical writing is a bit ambiguous I think because it encompasses so much. Specifically I am looking at writing user manuals, product instructions (for staff and customers) and documentation.
I have been contributing to the Open Office project and writing artist how-to's to get a bit of practice.
18 weeks ago

Ryan Paine: writing open-source documentation sounds like a good way to build up experience. I developed a production manual for the magazine I worked on - it ...Morewriting open-source documentation sounds like a good way to build up experience. I developed a production manual for the magazine I worked on - it was curiously satisfying, writing something that would be used in such a specific way ...
18 weeks ago

Josh Mahoney G'day everyone! Where are we all based? I'm in Melbourne

29 weeks ago from Australia

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Ryan Paine: I'm in Melbourne too. Northside, mostly - where you from, Josh?
18 weeks ago

Josh Mahoney: Ryan: I've been in St. Kilda for about two years now
18 weeks ago

Ryan Paine Hey all, I'm from Adelaide originally - now living in Melbourne looking to move to New York in 2010. Who's in Melbourne?

20 weeks ago from Australia

Richard Game Worked for 7 months in Melbourne a few years ago and loved every minute of it. I want to go back there.

24 weeks ago from Australia

Jessica Looking for work in OZ, studied in Perth for 6 months and worked full-time for another 6 in 2007. Miss it every day!

24 weeks ago from Australia

Derwin Parkin Yeah I'm in melbourne too...down in brighton. Just finishing up @ uni this semester, trying to get a grad engineering job!

29 weeks ago from Australia

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Derwin Parkin: yeh its a tough market atm. been applying to a fair few places, but no luck yet. got an interview coming up tho...
28 weeks ago

Lauren Amos: Goodluck mate, I don't think my company is hiring grads this year. Tough market since I graduated.
28 weeks ago

Lauren Amos Hey, I grew up in Sydney but after finishing Engineering at UNSW I moved to Townsville to work as a Process Engineer, flying to the mines.

28 weeks ago from Australia