what do you use it for normally?

I'm on vodafone, simply because the credits are more, and I can call back to Malaysia (international calls are included in the plan). I've unlimited sms to local numbers AND INTERNATIONAL numbers. (that's a plus) yup they are upgrading to the 850mhz network but it's not in tassie yet. should be arriving in april next year, well, estimated. Anyhuuu.... down side? CRAP receptions, and super duper SLOW 3G network. I do mean SLOW. I think our 3G is equivalant to optus/telstra's EDGE. (maybe exaggerating a bit but you get my point)

Optus has better reception and deals. if you need coverage, telstra is the best, but optus seems to be catching up. Still, it depends on how you'll use ur phone and plans. I might change to optus after my contract ends. I was an optus prepaid user before. The turbo charge plan seemed nice. =) But I never won anything good from the recharge2win thingy.

Band 8 for extra marks or is it a compulsory thing? Cos I think RN are in a special category like doctors. But if Dipl holders, then I think they need a band 8 for sure.

I think lawyers are back in the SOL list. Most of my friends takes a DD in law and Accounting, finish up their accounting degree, and use that to apply for PR first. I have no idea how but I had a friend who did that. But that was around 6-7 years ago. things might had changed.

as I recall, SOL has an extra 10 points, so goes to RN and doctors. I haven't really looked into the point system for PR eligibility yet.

Hmm, interesting they took off optometry. I think OZ only has like 3-4 unis providing optometry, wouldn't they be in shortage of them? Unless they've been mass importing them from other countries.

hmm, it shouldn't take that long, not that I can remember. Unless you're applying for med dent. Other faculties should be sending out their offers/COE so long you meet their requirements. Even if they reject you you'll still get a letter. I think you should just call them/ check online the application status (if there is any) or check with your agent if you have one.

you can get cheaper flight tickets if you bought them during the promotion period =) and you can look into MH GRADS card, that allows another 10kg. your friend might be taking business class so its 30kg+10kg from GRADS. my ticket is around 1k KUL>melb.

pretty sure you've got your answer on this cos i saw you opening a new thread for it. =) my opinion Adelaide> Bond > murdoch.



btw, who's heading to tassie next year? Anyone? come on now =) don't be shy.

or residential college for that matter. They are a bit pricey, like trinity and currie hall. I lived far far away last time. Didn't bother me. The public transport system in perth is one of the best i've seen so far. cheap too.

you'll just need to take an xray, eye sight test, BG test, urine test, and BP test. Then you'll just see the doctor and you're done. Doesnt take long at all =)

so you're thinking of perth when you're sleeping, or when you're shopping or...? I don't get the point of your post.

Info is at the 1st page, for those who're new, do read it first. it has LOTS of info.


btw, seeking advice for msian drivers in aussie. Do we really need to get our license translated to drive? =P

yeah i know, the instructions are on the first page too =P I shall stop being a lazy bum and mail them the stuffs they need =) but still, it's kind of a hassle bring the translated piece around. Why can't msia just make our driving license using english instead? >< anyway thanks! cos most of my friends don't have a translated license too. =P

that takes up a lot of bandwidth as well. 20gb per person should be way enough for you. i reckon 10 should be enough too. Be reminded that there's off and on peak quotas. so when it says 20gb, it could mean 10+10, or 20 regardless of on and off peak. =) I'm sharing with 7 ppl, i think we're on 200gb. 100+100 to be exact. I'm mostly setting my torrents to the off peak since no one touches that quota. =) so long they dont throttle my speed during on peak, i'm happy.

I'm on iinet, one of the best i've used so far though. Used Netspace and it's total crap. *no offence to netspace users out there =P* I've used the unlimited dodo too, it's rather fast depending on how many users, and it has frequent disconnections as well. I think unlimited quotas will slowly a hit in australia, and that's a problem too because it'll affect the speed. like in Malaysia =P

50GB is quite a lot for me =P If I keep it to a bare minimum, I can live off around 2GB a month, but 10gb-20gb is essential for me, I need entertainments like movies, facetime-ing, and light gaming. =)

Dodo gets frequent disconnections from time to time. speed varies too, and throttles if say, one is mass downloading using torrent. If you need the unlimited, it's still decent. Friends lived of it for a year despite sharing with few housemates.

Not too sure bout that cos I don't use landlines. =P I think our phone line is from telstra. Weird isn't it. =P Telstra internet doesn't have on off peak if not mistaken. my gf is using it.

This post has been edited by onelove89: Jan 30 2012, 10:12 PM

not too sure what's that, but just get a msian extension/power board and bring it down to OZ =) I'm using two extensions: msian and oz. so that pretty much covers every single piece of electronic in my room =P Generally those boards approved by SIRIM ain't that bad. I have encountered sparks. if that's the case, don't use that socket, use other sockets. =)