Beginning a Life in Australia Welcome to Australia dss1690. 12. 15 Edition date
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Household Garbage collection and recyclingLocal government normally manages waste collection. There are usually separate bins for ordinary household rubbish and recyclable materials such as bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. To check collection days, contact your local council or ask your neighbours. See also Chapter 12, Civic Participation. You can mail letters and parcels through Australia Post boxes or offices. Stamps for overseas mail cost more than Australian mail. Australia Post also provides other useful services, such as paying bills and taking passport photos (see www.auspost.com.au). If you move house, you can have your mail redirected to your new address (go to www.auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/redirecting-your-mail.html). You may be eligible for concessions on the cost. Australia Post can also pass on your new address to other organisations. 8 TransportIn this sectionAustralia is a large country with many of its cities and towns separated by long distances. There are many transport options for travelling across town or across the country.
Public transportPublic transport in Australia includes buses, trains, trams and ferries. You will need to pay a fare or buy a ticket to use most services. Concessions are normally available for students, seniors and Health Care Card holders. Weekly or monthly tickets are usually cheaper than daily or single journey tickets. Information and timetables are available from many local government councils and visitor centres, online, railway stations, libraries and public information centres.
Taxi servicesTaxis or ‘cabs’ operate 24 hours a day in most parts of Australia. A meter on the dashboard of the taxi shows the fare. Taxi companies are listed online and in the Yellow Pages under ‘Taxi cabs’. Most cities have special taxis available for people using a wheelchair or with a disability. If you travel with young children, let the taxi company know when booking that you will need a child seat. Alternatives to taxi transport, such as Uber or informal car-pooling arrangements, may be available in some locations. CyclingCyclists must obey all road rules and signs, and your bicycle must have working brakes and a bell. If you ride a bike, you and any passenger must wear a helmet. When riding at night, your bike must have front and rear lights. Always lock your bicycle when you leave it. Your local area or city may have special arrangements in place to encourage cycling, such as designated bicycle paths (on or off the road), or storage areas for bicycles which link cyclists to public transport. You should ride in the bicycle lane if there is one available, as this is safer, and some states and territories require this. If there is no bicycle lane, you should ride as close to the left side of the road as is safe. Generally, no more than two bike riders should be alongside each other. Directory: sites -> default -> files -> documents documents -> North Mankato Taylor Library documents -> In the Red and Brown Water documents -> - documents -> Cbp and Trade Automated Interface Requirements Appendix: pga december 22, 2015 documents -> Ace abi catair customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements documents -> Ace abi catair customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements documents -> Mobile audio/video recording systems documents -> The south australian government gazette documents -> All public acts appearing in this gazette are to be considered official, and obeyed as such documents -> Union interparlementaire inter-parliamentary union Download 1.07 Mb. Share with your friends:
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