Of course a big draw for British and Irish migrants is the fact that English is the native tongue, thanks to Australia’s British colonial heritage. But modern Australia is a multicultural place with more than a quarter of the population fluent in a second language. It’s an easy society in which to integrate (the majority of Australians are a mere generation or two removed from their European roots), and although “pommie bashing” is a popular pastime, its usually good-natured.

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British Newspapers and Magazines
We have search the web to find you, what we believe to be, the best sites for keeping up with the news and gossip back home.

British newspapers and news online
www.wrx.zen.co.uk
This is a fantastic newspaper resourcing centre.
All the British newspapers publishing online news and information, including more than 800 local and regional papers in Great Britain - England and Wales, Scotland
and Ireland.

Press Display
www.pressdisplay.com
What a great site - now you can view the latest news stories in the biggest regional papers! Choose the country (on the right) and select the newspaper you wish to read. The pages will appear. The site offer a free 7 day trial to new customers, after that it is US $9.95 per month to read 31 issues (either 31 issues of the same paper or 31 different papers, then it is US $0.75 per issue. Best viewed in broadband, however don't worry, dial-up doesn't take too long!

The Magazine Group
www.magazine-group.co.uk
The Magazine Group offers you great savings on nearly 400 of the UK's leading titles shipped worldwide to your door. This is the largest selection of magazines we can
find online that offer worldwide delivery. Definitely worth looking at.

Missing British Food???
(Mushy peas? Cringe )
Here are a few ways
of satisfying your urges...

British Hampers
www.expatboxes.com
Sending British Expats their favourite things, worldwide! Everything from McVitie's biscuits, Walker's Crisps and PG Tips to Heinz baked beans and HP Sauce, at the click of a button.

Expat Essentials
www.expatessentials.com
Provides over 2,600 of Britain's best loved food and non food products from marmite, tea, chocolate to magazines and baby care goods.

Expat Direct
www.expatdirect.co.uk
Competitive rates on food and non-food items from Britain. If you become a member there is a further discount. A very extensive online store.

Expat Direct
www.expatdirect.co.uk
Competitive rates on food and non-food items from Britain. If you become a member there is a further discount. A very extensive online store.