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Migrant home builders to ease shortage - A VISA scheme that would let 15,000 housing workers into Australia to build more homes is being considered by the Federal Government as part of its strategy to tackle the housing crisis. [SMH - National News]

One in five Sydneysiders want to leave - A POLL has found that one in five Sydneysiders are considering moving to another city. [News.com.au - Breaking News]

Sydney voted world's best city - MELBOURNE is nice but Sydney is the best, New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma has said as he announced that Sydney had been voted the world's best city in an international survey. [News.com.au - Breaking News]

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Interestingly, over the last 6 months, enquiries from the sub-continent have increased exponentially. Clients from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other surrounding countries have contacted our office to assist them with their migration. There have been a large number of skilled and non-skilled workers looking for opportunities in Australia, as well as students wanting to enroll in Australian universities.

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Politics has no place in cricket: ambassador - ZIMBABWE'S ambassador to Australia has told the Federal Government to stop trying to ban a cricket tour of the troubled African nation. [News.com.au - Breaking News]

Clash between sport, politics and foreign policy. All important issues facing the Australian Government and the Australian and world cricket organisations. ... read more »

Home prices resilient despite rates - AUSTRALIANS are largely confident that their properties have retained their value over the past year despite rising interest rates, a survey reveals. [News.com.au - Breaking News]

Although the Australian property market has fizzled a little over the last few quarters, there hasn't been a drastic correction - rather a temporary halt to boom. Another very important consideration for anyone intending to migrate. The cost of housing, whether buying or renting (especially in Sydney) means that many find it almost impossible to buy their own home. ... read more »

Business conditions still strong - survey - BUSINESS conditions are favourable with trading conditions still strong, a survey released today shows. [News.com.au - Breaking News]

Good news for the economy. For those considering skilled migration or business migration, be sure to keep up to date with the latest news on the Australian economy - especially the exchange rate as the AUD is currently doing very well. ... read more »

Aussie sex is short and not so sweet - AUSTRALIA may produce some of the world's best sportspeople, but their lovers are "pretty middle of the road", a new survey has found. [News.com.au - Breaking News]

Here's an interesting article, especially for those of you considering visiting Australia. Does it make you think twice?

Ern Phang
Solicitor
MARN 0636271