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We’re moving to Buddina near the beach and got an alert about turtle nesting light requirements.

We’re new to the Sunny coast, is there a good chance we might actually see some turtles hatching or coming to nest ?

We have no intention of doing anything but observing from a distance but what an incredible experience

We’ve moved up here for the wildlife and general nature aspect, any other recommendations to see more wildlife ? Areas we can take family when they visit etc ?

Cheers

Hi

Currently on a 482 visa which is due to expire this year a few months before I’ll be eligible to apply for PR. I have my partner as a dependent. My employer is happy to sponsor a further 482 visa but I am eligible to apply for PR a couple months after that.

Given the costs of 2 visas we are considering just applying for 417 visas. We are from the UK and work in healthcare so exempt from the 6 month rule. Both eligible for our own 417 visas

My only concern is would applying for PR with a dependant partner be impacted some how by switching to the 417 vs maintaining a 482 ? Or any other implications I’m unaware of ? Tax ?

Cheers

Moving to the Sunny Coast as a couple in our early 30s. We’ve found two properties that we like the look of, one in Varana and one in Maroochydoore

The Warana one is a bit smaller but walkable to the beach and better for work. Maroochydoore is nicer house but in the suburbs just off the motorway. We’re heard Maroochydoore is better recommended as a place for younger people to be and stuff to do.

Any thoughts on which one is better ? Would Varana be terrible for us and we’d be bored ? Any other places we should look ? Ideally we’d be close to the beach and walkable to cafes and restaurants

Cheers

Relocating from Melbourne to the Sunny Coast, could do the drive over 4-6 days. We’ve already done the coast drive before so thought of doing one of the inland routes to see a part of Australia that we’d not normally see. We love a rural drive. We will be staying in hotels along the way or any sort of accommodation.

Terrible idea ? Which route would you pick ?

Can’t upload photos but we’re thinking of heading north from Melbourne via Hillston, Bourke to Cunnamulla then turning right towards the sunny coast

Another route which is halfway between that and the coastal road which goes via Dubbo