Fancy a new start Down Under? This is the Australian government's official immigration page, giving advice on how to apply for residency in Oz. It's not particularly user-friendly. but it is comprehensive, allowing you to download application forms.
www.immi.gov.au
www.roughguides.com
The publisher of the Rough Guide series has now placed the text of around a dozen of its titles online. While it's easy to argue the Internet is no substitute for a book, the site is easy to use and an ideal first stop, if only to find out if these guides are to your taste.
www.dogshome.org
If, like me, you're a soft touch when it comes to anything that barks or mews, take a look at the Battersea Dogs' Home's Web page. It's one of those things the Internet was made for, and allows you to look at some of the dogs and cats currently looking for new homes.
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