Shark Attack: Aussie Pro Mick Fanning Attacked By Shark Mid Comp

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Australian surfer Mick Fanning was taking part in the World Surf League at Jefferies Bay, South Africa when he was attacked by a shark. Dead set! No jokes! Fanning said he shielded himself with his surfboard while punching the shark in the back in an attempt to make it swim away, which it did. The rest of the days surf competition was cancelled Have you ever seen a shark attack while in Australia? I remember one hearing of a shark circling a girl in Byron Bay one summer, she was holding onto a ocean marker for dear life. One of Read more

5 Hottest Jobs !

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Everyones looking for work, here’s five hot jobs exclusively at Working Holiday Jobs. If you don’t like what you see simply check out the job board any time! Confined Space Labourers needed in Porstmith, QLD 10 Workers Required Pay – $27.20/hour Duration – 2 weeks A good work ethic is essential for this position Apply Now Farm Workers needed ASAP in Gatton, QLD Pay – $21/hour Counts for Second Year VISA Most of the work contains harvesting broccoli, lettuce, pumpkins, tomatoes, spring onions and many other vegetables Apply Now Enthusiastic and motivated labourers needed in Melbourne Pay – $21/hour 3 Read more

4 Latest Hot Jobs !

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Everyones looking for work, here’s four hot jobs exclusively at Working Holiday Jobs. If you don’t like what you see simply check out the job board any time! Receptionist & Administrator needed in Gold Coast Location – Robina Pay – $22/hour Duration – 2 weeks Monday to Friday Role – your working hours will be 10.00am to 3.00pm Work Dates: 17/7/15 to 3/8/15 Apply Now Egg Collectors & Farm Hands needed in Sydney Pay – Above Award Wages Duties include: Farm shed duties picking and collecting eggs from floor, checking animals and water levels, plus conveyour belt packing. 5 Workers Read more

5 Ways to Spends Your Tax Refund Like a Boss

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The end of the financial year is upon us with the average tax refund being $2600, we’ve decided to write a short list of 5 ways you can spend your hard earned cash.         5. Shout every backpacker in your hostel a box of goon and have a massive party We were originally going to base the calculation on the fact that a box of Sonata Estate soft fruity lexia is $8.99 but then found the value was with buying two for $16.65. This means you can shout 310 people an extra 21 if you get the Read more

4 Hottest Jobs

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Everyones looking for work, here’s four hot jobs exclusively at Working Holiday Jobs. If you don’t like what you see simply check out the job board any time! Citrus Pickers needed in Paringa, SA 15 Workers Required Counts for Second Year VISA Paid at Contract Rate Apply Now Fast Food Restaurant seeks staff in Adelaide Pay – $20/hr 20+ hours/week work Apply Now General Labourers needed in Perth Pay – $23/hour 3 Workers Required Duties include but not limited to: Team lifting of materials, installing horizontal and vertical steel beams and general labouring duties Apply Now Nanny needed in Paddington, Read more

4 Hot Jobs

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Everyones looking for work, here’s four hot jobs exclusively at Working Holiday Jobs. If you don’t like what you see simply check out the job board any time! Data Entry Workers needed in Sydney 8 People Required 8-10 weeks work Pay – $25/hr Apply Now Runners and Senior section waiters needed in Sydney Casual ($21.68/hour) + super + good tips Full time job ($45/year) + super + good tips Apply Now Labourers needed in Perth’s eastern suburbs $25 p/h (flat rate day shift) and $31.25 p/h (night shift) Main role will be to assist a team of Ceiling Fixers and Read more

4 Really Hot Jobs

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Everyones looking for work, here’s four hot jobs exclusively at Working Holiday Jobs. If you don’t like what you see simply check out the job board any time! Tree Prunning in Castlemaine 10 People Required Up to 6 days per week work 8 hours per day Contract Pay Rates Great working environment Second Year Visa Eligible *Backpackers, Australian citizens, Students can apply Apply Now Bartender in Sydney Hot Spot Competitive Hourly Pay Leading Sydney Nightlife Venue Big Tipping Culture Uniform Cleaning Free meals on shift Discounts at The Star Free Light Rail Travel Apply Now Admin / Data Entry Paid Read more

Government Proposes Huge Increase to Backpacker Tax

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  The 2015 government budget is out, typically something for everyday Australian’s to worry about but this year is completely different. A provision has been placed that will affect working holiday makers from July 1 2016. All 417 and 462 working holiday makers will lose the tax free threshold, meaning every day you earn on the working holiday visa will be subject to tax, tax at a rate of 32.5%. ( If legislation passed) The Current Working Holiday / Backpacker Tax Situation   Currently anyone on an Australian working holiday visa will be exempt from tax on the first $18,200 Read more

The Australian Working Holiday: Work versus Play!

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I am now in my 8th month in Australia and have decided not to do the 88 days regional work to get a visa extension. This decision has mostly been made by the fact that I have run out of time to find something suitable and to complete the days, but the idea of picking fruit for hours and an allergy to horses ruling out most farm work didn’t help!   Plan Your “Working” Holiday   Planning when to do the working part of your Australian working holiday can have a big impact on your year. I worked part time Read more

5 Reasons Why You Should Travel Alone!

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Traveling alone is the way to go. You meet new people, you see new places, you get to know yourself. Ever since I traveled alone for the first time, I’m hooked. I even prefer traveling alone over a trip with friends. Not sure if solo travel is something for you? Here are 5 reasons why it undoubtedly is! 1. You can’t sit around and wait for life to come to you I decided on my first solo trip when I didn’t have anyone to travel with. I just graduated college, had some free time and none of my friends could Read more