We bring to your attention a selection of job sites for employment in Australia; to use them you need knowledge in English. Let's start with classic Internet sites. Below are the most visited ones included in the TOP 5.

Another specialized job site in Australia is Australiagsm, vacancies for immigration under the Skilled Select system or GSM visas, their slogan: “We will help you move to Australia!”

Jobnet.com.au was founded in 1995 and quickly became the number one destination for IT and technical jobs in Australia. JobNet currently offers IT jobs around the world and offers access to thousands of jobs in the industry.

bluecollar.com.au- a site with a name that speaks for itself, it is the leading job board for finding work in Australia for the so-called “blue collar” or non-office workers: farmers, drivers and labor staff.

Message board and forum Australia

Forum for Russians Gday- “Immigration, studying and life in Australia.” Vacancies in Australia for Russians are presented in the “Work” section. Visit another popular source of information about living in this country

Australia has many advantages - from beautiful nature and unique animals to clean ecology and high standard of living. Against such a background, all the shortcomings seem very insignificant, but they still exist and Sveta has already talked about them. This article is entirely devoted to one of them – home Internet.

Connection speed

Internet in Australia is slow. We often communicate with our parents and friends from Russia and Ukraine via Skype. And if the quality of audio-video is, as a rule, at an acceptable level, then the transmission of, for example, photographs during a conversation always surprises the interlocutors - why is it so slow? A 3 MB file can be transferred in 2-3 minutes.

The difference in speed is especially noticeable in the first month after arrival. The sensations of the ultra-high-speed Ukrainian Internet were still fresh then, when the film excellent quality could be downloaded from the network within 1-2 minutes. The contrast with Australian speeds can initially plunge active Internet users into deep depression.

Of course, the Internet in Ukraine was not always so fast. My first login was in 1998 with the help of telephone line and U.S. modem Robotics Courier 14.400 bps. Several more methods of communication have been added to the usual ones. Old-timers of the Internet remember FidoNet - the predecessor of modern thematic forums, IRC - an exchange service instant messages, where you could communicate in real time with people from all over the world. And it was incredibly new and great!

Over time, providers have evolved, U.S. Robotics changed to the more advanced ZyXEL 33600 bps, and after some time to GVC R21 56Kbps with vector firmware - this was the pinnacle of speed! A 1MB file downloaded for about 3-4 minutes. Even then, I hung out online for hours, which caused my mother’s understandable displeasure. The phone was constantly busy. Our telephone exchanges were not yet able to work with DSL technology, so we had to install another telephone line specifically for the modem.

And then a dedicated line appeared, providers began to switch to satellites and fiber optics, the Internet began to speed up and become cheaper year by year. When we left Ukraine for Australia in 2011, at home we had Internet with a speed of 100 Mbit/s for reception and the same for transmission. Moreover, there were simply no download limits; you could at least download the entire Internet. This pleasure cost only 150 UAH per month ($15). And this is in Nikolaev, by Ukrainian standards - an average provincial city.

Now, a couple of years later, being in the second largest metropolis in Australia, we pay $93 per month for the opportunity to access the network. This amount includes subscription fee for a telephone (calls are paid separately) and 200 Gigabytes of Internet traffic. By the way, I could download this entire monthly limit in Nikolaev in 4.5 hours :)

Speed ​​is perfectly illustrated by the SpeedTest service:

Speed ​​when connecting to a server in Australia. Download rate from American or European servers 1.5-2 times lower.

Note that our network connection is faster than 71% of other Australian connections, according to SpeedTest. And this is from the largest telecommunications service provider. It's sad, isn't it? But over time you get used to it. There is no alternative.

More precisely, alternative options exist, but they are not available in all areas. For example, in the apartment where we lived before there was a so-called Naked DSL - i.e. Internet via a telephone line without a monthly fee for the telephone. Our $60 monthly plan included 100GB of data and an internet phone with a regular Melbourne number and unlimited talk throughout Australia. But the speed still left much to be desired.

It's a little encouraging to know that the internet in Australia is still in its infancy. A couple of years ago, the government launched an ambitious and long-term National Broadband Network project, the goal of which can be expressed in the slogan “ Fast internet to every home." Method – provision of telecommunications services using a combination of fiber optic, wireless and satellite technologies. Simply put, a fiber optic channel will be installed to most houses, and where they can’t reach it, an antenna will be stuck in. The cost of the project is more than $37 billion. By 2021, they promise to cover only 22% of the population.

This business is developing quite slowly; the progress of the installation can be monitored on a special website - http://www.nbnco.com.au/.

Connection quality

For more than 2 years we have been with three providers and have never had any complaints about the quality of the connection. The Internet did not suddenly disappear or fall off. Although I heard from friends who live in older areas, like Bentleigh, that this sometimes happens to them. But this happens most likely due to the old infrastructure, which providers are in no hurry to change. Everyone is waiting for NBN.

Rates

Internet rates in Australia vary significantly from provider to provider. The price depends on the region, the availability of a physical line, the set of desired services, the speed and volume of monthly traffic. The most popular plans are bundles. In the long run, this can save you quite a lot of money when compared to paying for the same services separately.

The simplest bundle: Internet + phone. You can also connect television to the bundle, mobile phone and even electricity and gas. And, of course, you can vary them according to the volume of services.

For comparison, several offers from different providers:

Connection

You can connect to the Internet by filling out an application on the provider’s website, or by phone or in person at their store/office. First you need to make sure that the Internet is available in your house/apartment and check what type of connection the chosen provider can provide. To do this, you need to enter your address into the form on the provider’s website and hope for luck.

If you live in an area already covered by NBN, then you are very lucky and your internet will be really fast, up to 100 Mbps. And if progress has not yet reached you, then you will have to be content with ADSL1 or ADSL2. In the worst case scenario, you may simply not be connected, because... The connection limit in the area has been reached. This happens in rapidly developing areas.

If the only available connections in your home are ADSL, then in addition to the Internet you will also have to pay for renting a telephone line, even if you don’t need home phone. This automatically increases the cost of Internet access by $30 per month.

Among the features, it should be noted that from the moment of filling out the application until the connection itself, it can take up to 10 working days. Yes, that’s exactly how long it takes local technicians to press the right buttons. Sometimes it may be necessary to go to the site and connect additional equipment. But 2 weeks!?

As a rule, a contract with a provider is concluded for a certain period - 1 or 2 years. Leaving a contract before it expires can cost a pretty penny. If you want a contract without a fixed period, the provider can issue a one-time invoice upon connection. For example, Telstra charges $120 for a floating contract. At the same time, exiting the fixed one may cost 2 times more.

You should also be very careful about the services you order. It may happen that they will connect you to a different package or send you equipment that you did not order. Naturally, money will be withdrawn from your account for this.

This happened with my Telstra connection. As I already said, this is the communications giant of Australia. Most of the continent's channels, physical and wireless, belong to this company. They are extremely proud of this fact and set maximum prices for their services.

So, in the absence of a better option in our area, we had to connect to them. We still have an ADSL modem-phone-router in one bottle from the previous provider iiNet, so in the order I indicated only the service package I needed. The connection itself cost $59 + 120 for a non-fixed contract. A few days later a package arrives in the mail - a modem, although it was not included in the order. $72 for it was also included in the bill.

Getting him back turned out to be not so easy. First they tried to give it to a Telstra employee when connecting. I didn’t take it, it’s not allowed. It also cannot be passed from hand to hand at the nearest Telstra office. It turned out that you need to contact support and ask them to pick up this modem. They asked serial number modem and promised to send a special package within 5 days in which this modem will need to be placed and sent by mail to their specialized warehouse. Upon arrival there, the modem will be checked and the money for it will be returned to your account.

A month has passed. We still have the modem, so they have our money. I contacted the support service again, expressed everything I thought about their customer service and demanded that this issue be resolved immediately. The result exceeded my expectations - right during the conversation they returned the money for the modem to my account and, as compensation, reset the monthly fee for the current month. But after another 10 minutes of waiting on the line, I learned that there was a failure in their “modem return system”, they would not be able to send me the package and, therefore, I could keep this modem completely free of charge.

Thank you Telstra! 🙂

Yes, and one more thing - when concluding a contract with a provider, you can bargain. It’s not a fact that they will give a discount on the monthly fee, but at least can remove the cost of the connection itself. It's a small thing, but it's nice!

Topic about telephone communication in Australia is also quite extensive, but more on that in another article.

About the Internet in Australia was last modified: May 12th, 2016 by Sergey

List of regional search engine versions Google systems. Translated into the appropriate language, geopositioned in search and have a different set of functions.

Regions and Google Countries, Google in other Languages

To change the regional version of Google, you must click on the hyperlink or enter the specified URL in address bar from the list below. To more accurately match the search results, it is recommended to change the language to the one suggested by the search engine, for example, English for Samoa, and also, if possible, use a proxy server for the desired country. In order for the regional version of the search engine to work accurately, the search query must be entered not into the address bar of the browser, but into a special field on the page itself. Requests, of course, are best entered in the specified language.

Changing Google search language

Manually changing Google search regional settings

However, this may not be enough. Then it is recommended to use the manual method. There are specific search options hidden in the Google address bar, but they can be “revealed” and manipulated. To do this, enter the following link into the address bar:

http://www. google.com/search? hl= en& gl= us&q=russia

Regional domain ( google.com– USA)

Search and search language hl=(en – English) according to the international standard ISO 639-1

Code of the country gl=(us - USA) according to the international standard ISO 3166-1 alpha-2

The search query itself comes after q=, in this situation it is “russia”. By changing the domain, country code and language to the required one, you can achieve the clearest display of Google results in the country of interest. By changing the meanings of the language, one can find Additional information, V in this example By replacing hl= from “en” to “ru” you can see what they write about Russia in Russian in the USA. The language of the request is also very important; it must be written in exactly the language in which the answer is needed. It is impossible to get correct results when requesting in Russian, for example in India.
After activating the above link, all queries entered in the query input field (not in the address bar!) will save the specified parameters, however, the link will change and many other values ​​will be added that you should not pay attention to. The necessary parameters will be displayed and can be changed while working with a new request.

Below is a table of the required parameters, without specifying language codes. Full list codes for all countries in the world can be found in the CIA World Fact Book, and language codes on Wikipedia.

Goole Regional Domains

MAIN COUNTRIES

• Australia Australia (http://www.google.com.au/)AU en
• Canada Canada (http://www.google.ca/)CA en/fr*
• France France (http:// www. google. fr/ ) FR fr
• GermanyGermany (http:// www. google. de/ )DE de

Australia weather

The climate in Australia is hot. During the summer months there is little rain, but in winter it can cause traffic disruptions. May-August is the best time to travel to Australia, September-December is the peak season.

Average air temperature in Canberra:

In January +21, in February +20, in March +18, in April +13, in May +10, in June +7 In July +6, in August +7, in September +10, in October +13, in November +16, December +18

Average air temperature in Sydney:

In January +24, in February +24, in March +22, in April +18, in May +15, in June +13 In July +12, in August +14, in September +15, in October +17, in November +20, December +22

Airports in Australia:

Adelaide Airport Visa A visitor visa (category 676) provides the opportunity to visit Australia for tourism purposes or to visit friends and relatives (for up to 12 months), and also provides the opportunity to study (for up to 3 months). Persons granted such a visa are not permitted to work or conduct business in Australia and are required to leave the country when the visa expires.

Customs restrictions

Food cannot be brought into the country. It is prohibited to import drugs, steroids, bladed weapons and firearms, protected plants, animals and products from them into the country. Any animals, food, plants and products made from them must be declared and subject to quarantine control. There are no restrictions on the import/export of any currencies in any amounts into Australia. When importing cash in excess of the equivalent of AUD 5,000, it must be indicated in the declaration. This rule does not apply to travel checks and credit cards. Travelers over 16 years of age can bring into the country duty-free alcoholic beverages - up to 1 liter, tobacco products - up to 250 grams.

When leaving the country, each passenger over 12 years old pays a tax of 27 Australian dollars.

Network voltage: 220V

Office hours

Banks are open from 9.30 to 16.00 on weekdays, on Friday - until 17.00.

Shops are open from 9 to 17.30 on weekdays and close at noon on Saturdays.

National characteristics of Australia and traditions

Traffic in the country is on the left. There are restrictions on the sale of alcohol - only from Monday to Saturday from 5:00 pm to midnight (specific times vary in different states), and only to persons over 18 years of age.

Smoking is prohibited in public places, government buildings, public transport and domestic flights. Smoking restrictions are also often introduced in cafes and restaurants.

Safety

Australia is known as a country with a fairly low crime rate. However, pickpocketing and theft of personal property from hotels still occurs. Caution should be exercised in crowded tourist areas and on public transport. Do not leave valuables or documents in the car.

Country code: +61

Geographical Domain name first level: .au

Medicine

Medical insurance is required during your stay in Australia. A certificate of vaccinations and AIDS testing is not required. Healthcare is paid and quite expensive.

Australian directories and search engines (AU zone)

1. Yahoo! - Australia and NZ - Australia and New Zealand division of Yahoo. The emphasis is on online trading, sophisticated searches and links to other regional Yahoos around the world.
2. LookSmart Australia is an Australian search engine that settled in America and returned to its homeland. A convenient catalog including such sections as: business, entertainment, computers, etc. The portal has online sales and other usual portal structure. Links to LookSmart regional offices around the world.
3. White Pages - Australia - alphabetical catalog of addresses and telephone numbers. In addition, information on postal codes, international and long-distance telephone prefixes in Australia.
4. ninemsn - Search - a search engine and catalog - a joint brainchild of Microsoft and Channel Nine. Allows you to save search results, which is convenient, and offers a structured catalog on various topics, with an eye on the average person.
5. Excite Australia is the Australian division of Excite. A lot of everyday features: horoscopes, TV programs, weather, entertainment...
6. Yellow Pages Australia is a classic directory of commercial structures. User-friendly interface and a step-by-step online help system.
7. WebWombat is an Australian search engine and directory. A distinctive feature is the presence of a large number of separate vertical search engines - on specific topics. For example: Indian cuisine, Australian football, movies, etc.
8. GOeureka - this search engine has an engine from AltaVista, and some interesting features. For example, it has a direct link to the Australian Yellow Pages, which makes it possible to localize the right business within your search.
9. Anzwers- search system for Australia and New Zealand, whose box is located on home page Australia.RU. Uses the convenient LookSmart catalog system, which simplifies the search.
10. CitySearch.com.au is essentially an online guide to events, entertainment, restaurants, businesses and shops located in the following Australian cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane.
11. Sofcom Australia is one of the oldest online directories in Australia. It has a portal structure and offers news, weather, TV guides, entertainment and interactive sales.
12. eClubOz - calls itself an "Internet Club" and offers a catalog of resources related to Australia, as well as the opportunity to receive discounts on participating sites and participate in prize draws.
13. - online atlas of streets and roads for all major cities in Australia. Provides the ability to search for almost any address in specified cities.
14. Online WA - Aimed primarily at tourism users, this directory contains a wealth of information on the state of Western Australia (WA).
15. Hitography is a search engine based on the popularity of resources. Offers a Top 100 list of sites based on the number of hits they receive.
16. aussie.com.au is a business directory containing 1.2 million Australian businesses, firms and organizations. Organized into different categories. detailed information not always present.
17. GlobalGossip.com - roughly translated - "Worldwide Talk." Designed for those who are called “backpackers” here, that is, young people traveling around the world with a backpack on their back and, often, hitchhiking.
18. OzSearch Internet Guide - a large selection of Australian sites in this directory. Availability of channels such as: local weather, news, government and educational information.
19. AAA Matilda is one of the oldest catalogues. But. Quite inconvenient due to the lack of any semblance of a user interface.
20. QMail - free e-mail and resource directory for gays and lesbians - health, housing, employment, events, news, chat and announcements.
21. WebSearch.COM.AU - distinctive feature this Australian search engine and directory - the opportunity to build your own search engine.
22. South Australia Central is a portal with an unlimited amount of structured information on the state of South Australia (SA).
23. Fairfax interactive network is the website of one of Australia's largest news agencies.
24. The BlackStump is a search engine and directory with a claim to "nationality".
25. Goal.net.au - a highly targeted search for the topic "Football" (soccer) in the state of New South Wales (NSW).
26. WebPoint is a search engine for resources dedicated to music, movies, chat, e-mail and similar frivolities.
27. GreekCity is a social, cultural and business resource for the local Greek community. (In terms of Greek population, Melbourne is the second city in the world, after Athens :-)). The site has a chat, forums, humor, a list of nightclubs, advertisements, reviews of cafes and restaurants, entertainment...
28. Webuser.com.au - Australian portal with free email, search engine, shopping, entertainment, computer games etc.
29. Cowley Australian Search is a search engine and webmaster toolkit.
30. On Tasmania is an online business directory for the state of Tasmania (TAS). Real estate, entertainment, shipping, products and services.
31. Australian top 50 sites - a directory of both Australian and global web resources.
32. Australian House Sitters Directory - contains details of those people who want to look after houses while the owners are away.
33. The North East Telecentre is a regional community organization based in Wangaratta, providing information services to North East Victoria (VIC).
34. The Australian Government Directory is a cool thing. Allows you to search the huge Australian Government database on almost any topic. Including - "who's who" in government.
35. Screen Network Australia is the entry point into the Australian film and television industry.
36. DrsReference is a source of medical information for doctors. Includes a search engine and an online catalogue.
37. South Pacific and Asian Network. - SPAN offers data on life in the South Pacific region such as public information, health, employment, education, etc...
38. 2friends Directories - classified directory of links by category: entertainment, celebrities, food, travel, movies, sports, etc.
39. Coastsearch is a directory and search engine specializing in information for the Gold Coast region. Contains links to more than 1,700 sites in categories such as: accommodation, culture, art, real estate, tourism, sports...
40. Central Online - news and information about Australia's central regions (outback).
41. Earthlink is a directory of firms and businesses, services and information sources that focus on environmental issues.
42. IMMEDIA! - calls itself the "Home of the Australian Music Industry". Catalog of resources, online and zines, links to PR sites in music.
43. Email-it Australia - offers a search by directory of Email addresses. And also: weather, financial advice and other little things.