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There village is about 25km from Kathmandu City in the valley area. Many of the old houses have collapsed and the villagers are living in makeshift tents in the fields unable to return to their homes. There was an after-tremor last night of 6.7, and it was raining in the night. They will not get any aid quickly with roads and bridges damaged and their homes often being passed down from grandfather to father to son and having extended families of 3 generations living in each home, their only home! They need your help!

Globe-trotting Australian, New Zealand, British and Canadian nationals have launched a major lobby aimed at eliminating immigration controls between the four Commonwealth countries.

The online petition started by 27-year old James Skinner from the UK has gathered tremendous international support with the group now claiming to have some 70,000 supporters.

Calling themselves, The Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation, the group proposes that the four countries have a similar agreements like the European Union and the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement between Australia and New Zealand. The group is telling their supporters to contact their local parliamentarians and media sources to push for freedom of movement between the four countries.

According to a report on the CBC, the group says the four nations are being considered because of their “shared language, government and common law legal system and similar cultural values.”

"We are virtually the same people," CFMO director James Skinner told CBC News, referring to the four countries. "The only thing that divides us is the cover of our passports.”

"We've had that Commonwealth tie for generations and decades in the past, we've stuck together through thick and thin. [We] share the same head of state, the same native language, the same respect for the common law," Skinner told the CBC.

A guide to navigating the Australian financial services and migration landscape

This bilingual (Mandarin and English) booklet is compiled by Stacey Martin (NAB Private Wealth), Liana Allan (Founder - Migration Alliance), Paul Bailey (NAB Migrant Banking), David Thomas (Think Global), Alison Wood (Pitcher Partners) and other key members of Expat Advisors Community.  

The booklet provides a comprehensive guide to assist Significant Investor Visa (SIV) applicants on their journey from applying for the visa, investing in Australia, and ultimately relocating to enjoy Australia’s enviable lifestyle.

Click here to download: Smooth-Road-to-Travel-China-to-Australia-_-updated-February-2015.pdf

Canberra is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory, and the city offers plenty to those who are thinking about moving there from abroad. In addition to employment opportunities, Canberra gives residents the ability to explore public gardens, museums, green spaces, restaurants and an active nightlife. Here are the factors that you should consider when immigrating to Australia.

The Best Areas in Canberra

Canberra is a great place to call home for families and single professionals alike. There are many suburbs from which to choose, and the best option for you depends on your lifestyle. Yarralumla is often ranked as the best suburb in Canberra due to its friendly residents and ample opportunities to work and play. Kambah is the largest suburb and draws people who enjoy diversity and lots of green space.

Finding a Place to Live