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Is Sydney drier than Melbourne?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Incredibly, Sydney’s driest month (September 68.1 mm) is still wetter on average than Melbourne’s wettest month (October 66.0 mm). Is Sydney warmer than Melbourne? Sydney outranks Melbourne by far when it comes to the weather. This could be attributed to its coastal location – the climate is temperate with warm summers and cool winters. Is […]

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What does New Zealand export to China?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

China received 44 percent of New Zealand’s dairy, 90 percent of logs, and 41 percent of meat, Stats NZ said. In June 2021, the value of all New Zealand goods exports rose 17 percent from June 2020 to 6 billion NZ dollars (4.18 billion U.S. dollars). The previous high for exports was in May 2021, […]

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Does Australia have good health?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Australia performs well on many health measures. Australians are living longer—with more of those years lived in good health—and generally rate their health well.For example, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people generally experience poorer health than other Australians. Why does Australia have such good health? A big factor of the Australian health care system is […]

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Is it expensive to eat out in Sydney?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

It is more expensive to get a sit down meal in the evening, than it is for lunch. Prices in Sydney’s restaurants vary. Breakfast at a standard cafe (food plus a coffee or juice) can cost anywhere up to $20 for a full English breakfast or other substantial meal. A main meal in a mid-range […]

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Are thongs Australian?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

As much as we’d like to think thongs are as Australian as meat pies and Holdens, the modern thongs with a rubber sole were first produced in New Zealand in 1957 and are now as likely to be seen on the feet of fashionistas in New York and rickshaw drivers in alleyways of Bangkok as […]

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Is moving to New Zealand hard?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

People wondering how to move here are likely to be drawn by the work-life balance and generally high quality of life. In this sense, New Zealand is an easy country to move to, especially if you speak English. How much money do you need to move to New Zealand? To apply you’ll need at least […]

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Can you plead the fifth in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Yes Australians are protected against self-incrimination. We do not have to answer questions by police or law officers. It’s not in our constitution, but our legal code. Can you invoke the 5th in Australia? Australia. Australia has no constitutional protection for the right to silence, but it is broadly recognized by State and Federal Crimes […]

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Is New Zealand a low income country?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The economy of New Zealand is a highly developed free-market economy.Economy of New Zealand. Statistics Inflation (CPI) 1.2% (2020 est.) 1% (YTD June 2019) Population below poverty line 11.0% (2014) Gini coefficient 33.9 medium (2019) Human Development Index 0.931 very high (2019) (14th) 0.859 very high IHDI (2019) What is a low income in New […]

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Which suburbs are in northern Sydney?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The North Sydney Council area includes the suburbs of Cammeray, Cremorne, Cremorne Point, Crows Nest, Kirribilli, Kurraba Point, Lavender Bay, McMahons Point, Milsons Point, Neutral Bay, North Sydney, St Leonards (part), Waverton and Wollstonecraft. What is classified as Northern Sydney? Northern Sydney is described as the area between Port Jackson to the south, Carlingford and […]

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Who in Australia is denied rights and freedoms?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Some groups in Australia are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses. They include: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, asylum seekers, migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds, those living in poverty, people with a disability, and other groups. What freedoms does Australia not have? It does not contain a Bill of Rights, but only a few […]

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What is dating like in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

That’s right – dating in Australia is about as casual as everything else done in Australia. For the most part, everyone is going with the flow and hoping for the best. Dates are typically very informal.Because the dating scene is so progressive, there are no formal rules for who can approach whom. What’s dating like […]

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What does a white Australian flag mean?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The Australian White Ensign (also known as the Australian Naval Ensign or the Royal Australian Navy Ensign) is a naval ensign used by ships of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1967 onwards. From the formation of the RAN until 1967, Australian warships used the British White Ensign as their ensign. What does the White […]

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Where does Australia rank in crime?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Definitions STAT Australia Violent crime > Murders 229 Ranked 42nd. Burglaries 1,530.2 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than United States Robberies 81.8 Ranked 4th. Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years 67.26 Ranked 38th. 3% more than United States Is Australia high in crime? Violent crime in Australia is relatively low, with fewer than […]

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Is obesity the leading cause of death in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Preliminary data suggest this increase has continued in subsequent years. We found that 40 per cent of Australian and 50 per cent of US PCVD mortality is related to overweight and obesity – this is about 20 per cent higher than the Global Burden of Disease Study’s estimates of 34 per cent and 41 per […]

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Is Sydney people friendly?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Simon Anholt, independent policy advisor on national identity and reputation said: “Looking at the People Index within the overall study, Sydney comes top for ‘warm and friendly people,’ ahead of Toronto. Sydney also wins first place for visitors feeling safe in the city, followed by Geneva and Vienna. Are Sydney locals friendly? Sydney is an […]

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