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Working at Nando's
I am working at Nando's Hindley street since more than three months now and as I mentioned previously, as had sufficient skills and knowledge of the business to work there as a manager. Nando's is a global franchisee based all around the world: They have...
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The Flinders Ranges
For the end of this mid-semester break, I have decided to go to the Flinders Ranges, eight hours far from Adelaide, straight directly to the interior land. Flinders Ranges is the largest mountain range in SA. Its most famous place is Wilpena Pound, a...
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Kangaroo island
Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island of Australia. I chose to go there because Adelaide is the departure point for this little paradise. The ferry is two hours far from Adelaide. We take it at Cape Jervis. The biggest town on kangaroo Island...
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Public Holidays In South Australia (SA)
Publics holidays can differ from a region to another. Here are the Public Holidays dates for the next two years: South Australia 2011 2012 New Year's Day Mon 3 Jan Mon 2 Jan Australia Day Wed 26 Jan Thur 26 Jan Adelaide Cup Mon 14 Mar Date TBA Good Friday...
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Sydney Introductory: Toongabbie
As I chose to have a homestay in Sydney, I was to be in the suburb in order to find something more cheaper and for better quality. So my little suburb is called Toongabbie, it is 15 km from the city center. It is close from the city of Parramata, which...
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Encounter with Sydney City
Sydney is composed of seven inescapable places: * the city center * the rocks and circular quay * kings cross * China town and darling harbour * the two main beaches: Mainly and Bondi The city center is not so big, as you can join without any problem...
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Flinders University - Adelaide
Flinders University was founded in 1966. It was named after the navigator Matthew Flinders who explored SA in the 19th century. The reputation on Flinders University is based on its creative reaserches (innovation). It is one of the leading universities...
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Life as a sydneysider
Sydney is so multicultural, with a quarter of Sydneysiders born overseas. Before WWII, Sydney was predominantly Anglo-Irish, but large postwar migrations from Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Lebanon and Turkey enriched the mix. The chinese first arrived during...
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Sydney Cuisine
Other Australian cities hate to admit it, but Sydney- with its multicultural melting pot, abundant fresh produce and geographic assets- has won the food trophy. Adelaide may have the great wines, Melbourne the café culture and Hobart the seafood, but...
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Fauna in Sydney City: Birds
For this article, I will base me on the birds I saw in the royal botanic gardens because it attracts every type of NSW's birds. * Native Birds * Over a hundred different birds havee been seen at one time or another in the Royal Botanic Gardens. On any...
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encounter with the language
If you are not from Australia, you will be astunded hearing some words you do not understand but which are usual. Actually, Australian people love putting diminutives on a lot of words... So here is a little guide to help you have a good time with local...
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frightening Sydney ...
At first sight, some things about Sydney can be really frightening. * the wheezy air, planes sound, harbour pollution * Big fishes in small ponds * Some weird Australian shops and furthermore, expensive way of life. Actually, everything here is too expensive...
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3 things to do in Sydney
# 1: Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House looks like sails inflated with the wind. It is Australia's most most recognizable icon. It is sometimes called the eighth marvel. In 1955 there was an offer call for the construction of an opera on the site...
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Find a job in Adelaide
Contrary to received ideas, find a job in Australia is not so simple. But apparently, it seems even more difficult when we are in Adelaide, really small city, with a tiny city center and a vast suburban space. Actually, you can go on "easy websites" such...
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hierarchy at Nando's
Nando's, as a franchisee, as a classical division of its staff. The hierarchy is divided between : - Store owner (here the store owner is also the store manager) - Store manager - senior manager (one in each store) - staff managers (3 at Nando's Hindley...
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Nando's for the little story ...
A few years ago, Nando's had the great idea to launch a new advertisement to reach a higher level of customer loyalty and spending at the restaurants. They created an add which had the best rate of watching all over Australia ... based on a woman doing...
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How I found my job at Nando's
After 3 weeks of researchesof all type (internet, distribution of resumes, direct calls...) I was desperate to find a job. Every time I said it was for 6months, it never worked. All the propositions I had were for non declared jobs. I decided to change...
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The interpretation of Australian's media of Japan disasters
Actually, Australia is not really concerned about what happens in the world in general. Usually, they talk about big facts, such as Japanese disasters or Lybia's problems. But it lasts just two weeks, with the same information. I mean sensational information....
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Background - History
Australia can seem to be a long way from anywhere in particular. This isolation made it the last great landmass to be 'discovered' by Europeans. But before Sydney Harbour was the first place sailors stayed, indigenous people inhabited the continent for...