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Helping to connect the Irish community in Australia. Our aim is to help Irish living in Oz with the hardships that come with migrating abroad.

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CurrencyFair Found To Be The Cheapest To Send 10K To Europe

Sending money to Europe or US? You could expect to pay as much as €400 more by using traditional banks vs using CurrencyFair.

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Foreign Chefs, Bricklayers And Tilers Can Now Gain Permanent Visas Without Employer Sponsorship

Foreign Chefs, Bricklayers And Tilers Can Now Gain Permanent Visas Without Employer Sponsorship

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It has been reported that as of July 1st, Chefs, Bricklayers and Tilers will be added to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

This change means that if workers in the above-mentioned occupations can reach the required points for a independent skilled visa, they may be applicable for Permanent Residency, without requiring an…

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How many workers does it take to stop a spinning concrete buffer?

How many workers does it take to stop a spinning concrete buffer?

// <![CDATA[ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> Having a bad day? This will cheer you up guaranteed!

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Foolish Man On Gold Coast Provokes A Massive Stingray

Foolish Man On Gold Coast Provokes A Massive Stingray

// <![CDATA[ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> A foolish man has been caught on camera provoking a huge sting ray on the Gold Coast, which launches after him ready to attack. Shocking video shows swimmer deliberately provoking a giant stingray by diving towards it – only for the sea creature to turn on him and give chase .

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The Greatest Paper Airplane Throw Of All Time

The Greatest Paper Airplane Throw Of All Time

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During the England vs Peru match, this guy picks off an opposing player from way up at the top of the stadium !

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George Jung RELEASED From Prison -- Johnny Depp's 'Blow' Inspiration Out Early

George Jung RELEASED From Prison — Johnny Depp’s ‘Blow’ Inspiration Out Early

  George Jung – the prolific cocaine smuggler portrayed by Johnny Depp in the movie “Blow” – has been released from prison after serving almost 20 years behind bars — According to TMZ.com Jung (now 71-years-old) was doing time at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey and was supposed to be released in November … but for some reason the ex-drug smuggler got out early. // <![CDATA[ (adsbygoogle =…

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VIDEO: Awesome footage of a huge shark in Cork harbour! // Andrew O'Riordan from Cork marine adventure firm Ocean Escapes used a quadcopter-mounted camera to capture some truly awesome footage of a giant basking shark at the mouth of Cork harbour this week.

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Three Irish lads Riverdance their way around the world Just 3 Irish lads spreading some Irishness around the world. They managed to get around 1 year, 23 countries and a whole lot of craic.

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Irish Man Brendan Hickey (34) Drowns In Sydney

Irish Man Brendan Hickey (34) Drowns In Sydney

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An Irishman has drowned in Sydney, Australia, according to reports.

Brendan Hickey (34) is said to have died after falling into the water during the light show at Darling Harbour as part of the annual Vivid festival.

New South Wales Police said that a number of his friends jumped into the water after him but they couldn’t…

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Man Saves Falling Baby With Amazing Catch

Man Saves Falling Baby With Amazing Catch

// <![CDATA[ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> A man successfully caught a one-year-old baby who fell from a second story window on Sunday in a south China county, according to local reports.

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My regional work nightmare - Danielle's story

// <![CDATA[ // (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> // ]]> This is the first of one of our articles to help Irish in Australia with their regional work. There is lot of scams out there and people getting not signed off by unhelpful farmers. We want to not only end this but make everyone aware of what is actually happening to people out there.

Just a note we do not have any…

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Superman gives a lighter in time of need – Cork // <!).push({}); // ]]>This great video was created by a few lads from Cork, if you ever need a light give them a shout!

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Police release violent video of wanted Irishmen In Victoria

Police release violent video of wanted Irishmen - Victoria

Victoria Police are looking for two men “with Irish accents” believed to be responsible for an assault in Southbank which was caught on CCTV.

The victim was walking along the Princes Bridge with a friend when he was allegedly punched and kicked by two men around 12.30am on St Patrick’s night.

Police have released images of two men and two women whom they believe may be able to assist them in…

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Win 2 Free Tickets To BellX1 On Their Upcoming Australian Tour!

Win 2 Free Tickets To BellX1 On Their Upcoming Australian Tour!

Competition time!!!!!

Following the release of their new chart topping album ‘Chop Chop’, Bell X1 are coming to Australia for a National tour! Our friends at Troubadour Touring have given us a double pass to give away in one of the following cities: Melbourne 3rd July | Brisbane 4th July | Sydney 5th July | Perth 6th July All you have to do is simply comment below where you are,like and share this…

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Video captures family cat saving boy from dog attack

Video captures family cat saving boy from dog attack

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Video captures family cat saving California boy from dog attack

A family cat has saved a young boy from a vicious dog attack after the canine pulled the child off his bike and started tearing at his legs.

The boy was playing on his bike on a driveway in Bakersfield, California, when the dog lunged at his leg, grabbed hold of…

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Video: Nine News Anchor Reads Offensive Joke On Air // <!).push({}); // ]]> Karl Stefanovic reads an inappropriate joke about New Zealanders and sheep on air.

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Cork City Car Parking Skills By The Bailey - Goes Viral!

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A Cork driver has become an internet sensation with a three-and-a-half minute parking attempt caught on CCTV.

The parking attempt was captured on the James Street side of the Bailey Late Night Bar in Cork at around 4.20pm yesterday.

After multiple attempts at parallel parking in not one but two separate spaces the driver finally gave up and drove off.

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