Life In Melbourne

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Taking Photos in the Journey called Life

I remember getting a plastic toy camera when I was about 8 years old. It used 120 roll film and the black and white photos

How to Save Money on Haircuts

I can still remember my very first haircut in Melbourne. It was at a no frills unisex hair dresser’s. The lady asked how I liked

Do I Have to Pay Taxes When Transferring Money From Singapore To Australia?

This is a common question asked by Singaporean migrants as you may have heard stories of a friend’s friend being audited by ATO after transferring

How to Dress for the 4 Seasons in Melbourne

Coming from Singapore where the sun rises and sets around the same time everyday and the temperature ranges from a ‘warm and humid’ to ‘hot

8 Ways to Save on Petrol Costs

While owning a vehicle in Australia is relatively cheaper compared to Singapore, fuel prices are also cheaper too. This is a much welcomed relief as

Open Australian Bank Account Before You Arrive

Singaporeans are notorious for being ‘gancheong’. But opening an Australian bank account before you arrive in Australia is one aspect that is important if you

Australian Taxes for the New Migrant

The Australian taxation system is one of the most complex in the world. Coming from Singapore where the tax system is easy to navigate and

7 Ways to Save Money While Grocery Shopping

Compared to many Asian countries, the normal way of grocery shopping in Australia is mainly via the major supermarket chains such as Coles, Woolies, Aldi