I have the intention to apply for B.Engineering (Chemical Engineering) at the following universities.

Western Australia
1. University of Western Australia
2. Curtin University of Technology

Victoria
1. RMIT University

New South Wales
1. University of Newcastle

I am a person who is more geared towards learning through a lot of hands-on and practical work experience. My choice is to study in Western Australia

Question

1.  I would like to know if anyone out here could let me know which of the above universities are more geared towards such teaching in their B.Engineering (chemical engineering) course.

2. Which area (Western Australia, Melbourne, Newcastle) offer more opportunities for part-time work and/or industry placement in the engineering field.

3.  I have never been to Australia and therefore would appreciate any additional information with regards, lifestyle, people, etc in the above areas mentioned.  I would like to have your actual views instead of just depending on the university brochures.
Any other information is greatly appreciated.

I do know the price. Just want some info about the place itself from a student's view.

Ver - Thank you for this piece of information.  I too heard that UWA is more theoretical compared to Curtin. UWA requires 12 weeks industrial training in order to graduate.  But somehow, I can't find if Curtin provides any industrial training.
Curtin web listed $A122 per week for vickery and Erica is $A116.  Guess they have increased the price. I also thought of considering George James House.  The rooms seems more spacious and they have data connections.

Ver - May I ask what nationality are you and can I PM you if I need to know a little more about Curtin and the on-campus accomodation.

so, what course are you planning to take after leaving canning? 

JD is a post graduate degree usually meant for non law graduates who intend to practice law afterwards. it is an intensive alternative to the LLB, and can be done in 3 years whereas the LLB usually requires 4 years. the curriculum is essentially the same and after the JD u can practice provided u complete the relevant practicing certs and apprenticeship.

I assume u mean combined degree as in double degrees (and not a Bachelor of Accounting with Law type of degree). if u meet the requirements of a double degree programme and reckon that u can handle the work load, i suggest go for it. It reflects on your ability and at the end of the day u have two degrees within 5 years. But that is my opinion. It's ok if u just want to stick with the normal LLB route.

Well, im considering practicing in australia soon, and i face a similar dilemma. Legal professionals are not in high demand (comparatively) in Australia and it would be pretty tough to get a full time job if you're relying on your graduate work visa for law. Remember that after the 4 years of your LLb, you have to do your CLP equivalent depending on which state u intend to practice and then comes chambering. I suggest dun worry about this first cause that will be years from now, and the current economic crisis may (hopefully) have dwindled by then and things may change. if u intend to bear this in mind in influencing which uni u intend to study in, i suggest dun do so. enrol in the best uni u can get into for law.