I just bought plane tickets yesterday, and now I am flying to Australia to live for 5 months with my girlfriend who is currently studying there. We will live in the Newcastle area, and possibly Sydney eventually. Has anybody been there, any advice on finding a house, getting food, or just everyday life?

I am flying out on June 4th.


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