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Date: 24 Sep 2009
From: Nicole nicolee02@gmail.com
I’m trying to make connections with Australians who live in the US or Americans who have worked in Australia. I have been researching my options to live and work in Australia and am having trouble knowing how to start. I would like to connect with others who would have first hand knowledge of how to find work in Australia first and then move there second
Date: 11 Apr 2009
From: Atiana ran.dom1@yahoo.com
My name is Atiana, I am a 25 year old girl from Sydney, Oz wanting to DESPERATELY meet some fellow aussies to hang out with. I am so home sick...I have been here in California for 3 months now (Brentwood, LA) and love it but need some cool aussies to hang out with and just to have that touch of home....I am really fun, down to earth girl and happy to do whatever, chill, have a beer, go to a pub (if poss to find a decent one) . Please email me at ran.dom1@yahoo.com if you are interested in being friends..... Love to Aussie from Atiana. xoxo ps...I have we could be hero's and Summer Heights High on DVD...if you wanna come and have a beer and a laugh at nathan and jona...
Date: 9 Apr 2009
From: Layla Hahka lh_221996@csu.fullerton.edu
G'Day! To all the Australian Americans, Australians and people who appreciate the Australian culture: there's going to be a U.S. movie premiere for the film, "Beautiful." My team and I are so excited to bring the Australian culture to Orange County! This is THE biggest Australian event in Orange County! The Newport Beach Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary and we are so excited to premiere this film. Mark your calendars! The night is: Monday, April 27th @ 7:30 p.m. Actor John Nobel (who's a current actor in Fox's hit TV show, "Fringe") will be attending as guest of honor. We will also have a didgeridoo player at the beginning of the night. When the film is done, there'll be an after party at a nightclub just a few miles from the theater, where there will be an open bar, appetizers, music and dancing. Tickets are $30 for the movie and after party or $15 just for the movie or $20 just for the after party. You can purchase the tickets at www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com or call 1-866-NBFF-TIX. Hope to see you there!
Date: 2 Apr 2009
From: Benn Watson benn.watson@fox.com
The Hollywood Ashes is back on Sunday May 3rd. The Hollywood Ashes returns for the second year with all the action, competition, legends, celebrities and fun in the sun of the first year but this year it's bigger and better. The Hollywood Ashes were conceived by a group of cricket enthusiasts in the Hollywood Hills while watching a satellite feed of the 2006/07 Ashes series. It was decided then that Los Angeles needed its own legendary cricket match between Australia and England. In 2008, the inaugural Hollywood Ashes took place as part of LA’s Australia Week - G’Day USA. The inaugural match attracted lots of attention with a number of former cricket legends participating on the day. Steve Waugh and Mike Whitney represented Australia and Robert Keyes and Simon Jones represented England with Mel Gibson officiating the coin-toss. Other sport and showbiz celebrities joined in to play for their respective sides. The match was played in front of jovial and fiercely loyal crowd of Australian and British expats. Britain won the battle on the pitch but Cricket was the real winner of the day, even if the Americans audience still couldn’t work it all out. This year, the event will be held during Brit Week on Sunday, 3rd May at Woodley Park. Drinks start at 12 with the days play scheduled to commence at 1pm. Food and drink will be available for picnickers, supporters and all members of the family. The game will be played under Twenty20 rules with each team facing a maximum of 20 overs. The teams will once again be represented by former international cricketing legends with Australia and British celebrities playing on the respective teams. The international selectors are currently fine tuning their teams so an official announcement of the sides is expected soon. For further information on the event or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities please see the official Hollywood Ashes website - http://www.hollywoodashes.com
Date: 24 Feb 2009
From: Anthony Rimer RimerA@couriernews.com.au
YOU can have the chance to win your share of $54,500 by playing two great online games this NRL season. For the first time, the Hornsby Advocate is running NRL Tipping and NRL SuperCoach. They are free to join and there are great cash prizes on offer. Both competitions have a grand prize for the overall winner as well as weekly prizes. NRL SuperCoach is a fun, easy online game that allows you to create your own ultimate team of NRL stars. Each round, the real-life performances of your team will earn you points. The player with the highest total score at the end of the season wins $25,000. There is also a $500 weekly prize for the player with the highest score each round. The NRL Tipping game carries a prize of $10,000 for the overall winner and a weekly prize of $250. Your entry also can be entered in a private or public league, where you are ranked and compete against friends and relatives or a small group of other players in the competition. You can sign up to play NRL Tipping and NRL SuperCoach now by going to www.hornsbyadvocate.com.au and clicking on the links.
Date: 31 Dec 2008
From: Emily emily@marxfoods.com
I work for MarxFoods.com, an American online specialty (hard-to-find) food company. Last year we had a huge surge of orders for kangaroo meat from people celebrating Australia Day in the U.S. So this year, I'm reaching out to people who have connections with expats to let them know we're a source for Roo meat if Aussies who are living in the U.S. are looking for it. http://www.marxfoods.com/products/Kangaroo
Date: 24 Jan 2008
From: Mick Brandon mickbrandon@hotmail.com
Hi anyone out there in LA?? Mick Brandon here in melbourne moving to LA to do some things for work - for my band, will be living there, any good areas to live in thats comfy and safe? or even better someone looking for a flatmate - looking for plenty of aussies to surround myself with, it seems like such a big place compared to melbourne. excited but nervy also - who can help me?
Date: 14 Jan 2008
From: Kate webmistress@coolabah.com
Australians Abroad - http://www.australiansabroad.com/ has a list of Australia Day events in Europe, Asia and the USA. You can also post your Australian-related event there.
Date: 10 Jan 2008
From: Janet hr@goway.com
Goway Travel is North America's leading travel provider to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands.. We have an immediate need in Los Angeles for Retail Travel Sales Consultants with experience selling the South Pacific and/or Asia. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits package, paid personal days, opportunities for discounted worldwide travel, excellent career advancement and more! Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to: hr@goway.com. Please specify Retail Travel Sales Consultant, Los Angeles in the subject line of your email application.
Date: 8 Jan 2008
From: marina mdabcevic@hotmail.com
Hi everyone my name is marina and i have moved to mlos angeles about 7 months ago and australia day is approaching fast!!! i work in a restaurant on sunset called miyagi's and i would like to invite all australian there for an australia day party!!!! if anyone has any suggestions about what we should have or what we should do please let me know otherwise everyone is welcome and i hope that everyone comes!!! if you need more information or have any suggestions cantact me mdabcevic@hotmail.com hope to see you there marina xx
Date: 6 Jan 2008
From: Heather macweb70@yahoo.com.au
Hi,, I am just about to apply for an E3 visa as my partner is studying at Chapman Uni for the next 2 yrs.Was wondering if anyone else out there has gone through this process,,I am an Aussie living In Namibia and here in LA until the end of Jan,,,not sure if I should apply for visa whilst still in the US or do it from the US embassy in Namibia.Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Heather macweb70@yahoo.com.au
Date: 5 Dec 2007
From: Peter Hegedus peter@soulvisionfilms.com
My name is Peter Hegedus and I am a Brisbane based filmmaker running the production company Soul Vision Films. I am developing a documentary that is to be shot in the US and I would like to work with Australian crew in the US. I am looking for researchers as well as a location producer who are based in the US. I would appreciate any kind of lead you may be able to provide, with thanks Peter Hegedus www.soulvisionfilms.com
Date: 1 Dec 2007
From: Jennifer quintanakemp@optusnet.com.au
We are moving back to the US after trying 4 years in Melbourne. We are looking for an economical box freighting company. I can't remember the name of the co. I used last time. Thankyou, Jennifer
Date: 3 Sep 2007
From: Tamer rame_dean@yahoo.com.au
Hi guys, I'm planning on making the leap and moving to LA next year to pursue an acting career. I'm just confused about visas and gaining residency and things like that. If anyone can let me know about these details, and what I can do to make the transition as easy as possible, or would like to share their experiences with me, then please drop me an email. I'll be really grateful and it'll clear a lot of things up for me. Thank you!
Date: 22 Jan 2007
From: Carly carly_dwyer@hotmail.com
I have just relocated to Santa Monica LA from Sydney. Wanted to know if any Aussies in LA area know of anywhere to go for Australia Day Celebrations - we have been looking online and havent been able to find much... if you have a group going somewhere and don't mind some Aussie tag alongs then please let me know!
Date: 18 Jan 2007
From: Vito vito.alejandro@gmail.com
I am currently living in Toronto and will hopefully be moving to Chicago, Illinois next month. I'll be staying with my brother and his family but would like to meet other Aussies there. In the meantime, does anyone know of any Aussie-style bar/pub in Toronto to celebrate Australia Day? Every place I've been to so far has Foster's on tap though I'd kill for a Carlton Draught!
Date: 17 Jan 2007
From: Eve girlfromsydney@gmail.com
I am an Aussie girl from Sydney originally, living and working on the Westside of LA in the Santa Monica area. Very happy to have achieved my dream of being here in the States, but would definitely like to have some Aussies to hang with in the area and just be able to talk the lingo. About me - I am into hiking, movies, cafes, travel, beach volleyball (but only in summer!) Drop me a line and perhaps we can chat!
Date: 13 Jan 2007
From: Eve info@austraLAevents.com
We have a social group in Los Angeles that provides events for Aussies in Los Angeles and Southern California. All are welcome. Those who are interested can visit us at www.austraLAevents.com, or email us at info@austraLAevents.com. We have aminimum of 1 event per month. We run purely on involvment from our members, and everyone is welcometo post events. (We are a group for non profit.) We offer a ripper annual BBQ during which, Red Symons from ABC radio interviews one of our guests. This is our biggeswt event for the year. We also have an Australia Day Celebration in Santa Ana on the 27th Jan at 6pm.
Date: 11 Jan 2007
From: Marion hi_mas@hotmail.com
My son is in the U.K., was on a short holiday, now has been offered work. He has been told that the only way is to go to Australia and get a working holiday visa, Is there any way that he can legally work without coming to Australia. Any advise would be appreciated.
Date: 6 Jan 2007
From: Dave aussiedave001@yahoo.com
g'day from South western Virginia. i am an Aussie who after several years of traveling the world decided to settle down in the USA. i have met 3 Aussies in almost 8 years, and they were as isolated as i was, i was in western Wyoming. i am in the Roanoke area of Virginia and have been told there are a few Aussies around here. anyone want to drop me a message feel free.
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