November in Melbourne, Australia

Monday, October 26, 2009 · 0 comments

Melbourne, Australia has variety of fun and entertainment to offer in November. Without a doubt, regardless the season, Melbourne is always teaming with a lot of things like exhibitions, concerts, theater, sporting events and festivals. Attracting visitors from all parts of Australia and the world, Melbourne is surely going to offer a fun and busy experience in November.

November Events

Remembrance Day - Australia marks Remembrance Day on November 11, and commemorations occur each year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month at war shrines throughout the country. Remembrance Day commemorates the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.

Melbourne Cup Day – This is the most celebrated horse racing and social event of the country. The major racing event takes place at the Flemington Racecourse. Over 100,000 individuals normally attend this event. The event is televised live to about 650 million viewers around the world. Melbourne Cup Day is regarded as the race that stops the nation as people stop whatever they do just to listen to the event. The race takes place on the first Tuesday of November.

Australian Post Opera Bowl – Before going to this event, don’t forget to bring your rugs and picnic basket and don’t miss to enjoy the wonderful music underneath the sky as the Opera Australia will present the opening of Australia Post Opera in the Bowl which takes place at Sydney Myer Music Bowl. The venue is located in the gardens of Kings Domain.

Queenscliff Music Festival – This is one of the most flourishing regional events of the country. Focusing on the historic municipality of Queencliff - which is located 100 km from Melbourne - this 3-day event includes a few of the most special performance spaces you are expected to find. We are talking about a Victorian ballroom, Circus marquee, a church and outdoor concerts. And there’s more! The event comprises 160 performances and 900 musicians and takes place at the end of November.

November Weather and Climate

Variable and breezy weather persists during the month of November. There is normally a great difference in the temperature each day during this month. The weather can be warm (or even hot) but you might have a bit of bad luck and stumble upon a cloudy or rainy day. The nights are normally mild. A lot of days are windy.
Avg. high 72°F/22°C
Avg. low 52°F/11°C
Avg. precipitation 3.18 inches/8.1 cm
Changeable and windy weather continues in November. There is often great contrast in the temperature from day to day. Warm to hot and sunny days and cold and showery days may follow each other in rapid succession. There are also some cloudy to overcast days. Nights are usually mild. Many days are windy. Most strong winds are northerly and warm, however cold showery weather with strong southerly winds can occur. The month's warmest day registers a maximum temperature of about 34ºC while the month's coldest day experiences a maximum temperature of only 16ºC. Some of the most severe storms with gales and rain have occurred at this time of the year.

Spring is the great time to visit Melbourne and any other cities in Australia. In this month is the great chance to visit Australia, So what are you waiting for apply now for a australian visitor visa and experience the great events happening this month in Melbourne and the other cities in Australia and have a great time. There are many sites that will help you on your australia visa application and you can also ask assistance from them. See you at Australia and let us all enjoy and be part of the events.

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Looking For A Job In Australia

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 · 0 comments

Australia is definitely one of the countries most sought after by foreign workers. After all, the countries has so many opportunities to offer to migrant workers. And the country also offers a good pay rate, which make it very lucrative.

However, with the myriad of jobs available there, it can be quite hard to search for the one to apply for. This you can easily do, however, if you know which jobs are the most in demand in the country. You will also make the application much easier if you know the most common requirements for them. Here are some of the job categories that you can try your luck in Australia.

Those in the medical fields still have the largest chance in entering Australia since they are the most sought after. Nurses comprises the biggest demand for medical professionals in the country. Around 10,000 are being hired annually based on latest figures. One major requirement for nurses is that they are able to pass the English proficiency tests before you can apply for a job in the country.

Doctors are also very much welcomed to enter the country. General practitioners are more sought after for many of the community centers, though specialists are also hired by major clinics. Medicals technicians, such a radiologists and CAT scan operators are also on all high demand. Many clinics also hire administrative staff to augment their personnel.

The infrastructure industry is also another area that has a high demand for migrant workers. Professionals, such as architects, engineers and town planners are high in the list of priorities. Skilled workers, like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers are also on constant hiring by major construction companies.

Skilled workers are also very much sought after by many other industries. The manufacturing industry, for one, is the highest contractor of foreign skilled workers. These companies not only hire may workers to work directly on the assembly plants, they also are on the lookout for support crews, such as machine technicians to ensure that the plant will be in working order.

Another growing demand jobs in Australia are teachers. Positions for various levels, from primary to tertiary, are very much open to applicants. The most demands usually come from the suburbs and the outback areas, so you need to be prepared when traveling to them. Applicants also need to be very well conversed in English in order to have a bigger chance of passing. The best thing about being a teacher in Australia is that the rates are definitely worth your effort.

Australia also constantly hires workers to fill in positions in various other industries. Administrative staff are the most common positions offered. Hotels and resorts are the largest hirer in this category. Other professions also get a constant job demand, but on a more moderate level.

As you can see, you have plenty of choices. It all depends on your qualifications to determine if you will be lucky to find a job in the country or not. So, happy job searching.

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