dont be sad; find somewhere you can afford; be smart in getting place
besides, sydney is a big place, you got to be quick 

hey guys...
i hv a fren in Adelaide..
she got sm plan with optus which gives her 5gb per month..
wat sort of plan is tat?
she cant download more than 5gb is it?
any tips on how 2 use minimal space while surfing or chatting?

You really have to be here early to get a place. There is a severe shortage right now, so it is very difficult to get a place, even more so when you are a student, without income and no previous rental history. You'll be competing against others who have better records. I'd say let the market cool and search again in April/May. Rents will go up slightly as the interest rates are rising again (yes AGAIN), but when there is less competition, it is generally easier to get a place.

Why do rents increase with interest rates? That's because many investment properties being leased are purchased through a mortgage and as mortgage costs rise, so do the need to pass on these increases to the tenants. However, rents can only increase as much as the market value. Once the increase go above market value, landlords will find it difficult to rent it out and they wouldn't risk listing for too long as it incurs a significant cost to them.

A few years ago, the rental market is so bad that landlords are offering discounts, and free gifts to get tenants to sign a lease. Now, it's the opposite. It's just a poor deal right now.

aiks..need help here..whats the best way to get air ticket? my friend told me to get an agent..but i dont know which is good..anyone can recommend? possibly kl-sydney route...>.<