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discovery 20 MELBOURNE Find out how laneways and arcades are breathing new life into the Victorian capital

30 NINGALOO REEF Discover stunning marine life in one of the earth’s last ocean paradises

40 TOP 10 BEACHES Whatever your activity preferences, there’s a beach to suit you in beautiful Australia

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cuisine & culture 48 ROAD TRIP A reader enjoys a sightseeing trip around Western Australia with her family

52 SOUTH ISLAND Exploring New Zealand’s breathtaking mountains, rivers and lakes

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moving down under 67 ASK THE EXPERTS Our migration experts answer some of your tough emigration questions

73 EXPAT DIARY Expat diary columnist Rob Kiernan on the quirks of life Down Under

75 MIGRATION UPDATE All of the latest Antipodean migration news and visa updates you need to know

78 REAL LIFE, BEECHMONT An expat describes her new life in Queensland’s Gold Coast hinterland

82 REAL LIFE, AUCKLAND Discovering better work and lifestyle opportunities in New Zealand

86 MOVING TIME Tips to ensure a successful move of your belongings to Australia and New Zealand

91 AT YOUR SERVICE Read about job opportunities in New Zealand’s hospitality sector

95 WORKING DOWN UNDER Expert advice for skilled migrants hoping to find work in Australia

100 RELOCATION CHECKLIST Your step-by-step chart to making a fresh new start in Australia and New Zealand www.getmedownunder.com

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