86,000 Southerners to Move to QLD

But most didn't, such as myself and others I know, still here.. like moving to anywhere, some will change their mind and go back, but the majority do stay.

It all depends on the individual and their attitude. Sure, I've had periods where work has been hard to come by, and not everything has been easy, but I have persevered because I've wanted to stay here for the nature and more laid back lifestyle...and things always work out because I can adapt.

Career and dollars are not my primary motivator, even though I seem to do ok at that.

If people's primary motivator is career and dollars above everything else then Melbourne and Sydney is perfect for them and they can stay there.. in fact that actually the big difference in what makes Queensland what it is..

 

It's grown there albeit a little further North. Darn good stuff too.

https://www.coffeeplusqld.com.au/australian-coffee-collection

So them there southerners are likely drinking it but not realising it.

 

It’s not always about the beans. I live in Sumatra now with local beans arguably the best in the world. You will see their beans priced the highest in Starbucks stores.

But sadly, local coffees are meh...

 

There you go, being all weird again. LOL!!

 

That’s why you have been so successful!!
If it were not for coffee I’m pretty sure I would be a retired multi millionaire by now....probably miserable without my morning coffee though

 

Oh, I start the day with a couple of cups of tea though.

 

2 bananas, peanut butter and a generous dash of vodka. Blend it with some ice.

I'm set for the day.

In the words of Dilmah " Do try it"

 

Ewwww!

 

Don't ewww it, till you chew it.

Then perhaps spew it

Tbh it's delish and gives me a hell of a wake up

 

Well, since I don't do bananas at the best of times, I'll leave you to be the judge.

 

This is a family friendly forum. Please keep it clean will ya

 

When you get to Queensland you have to set your watch back 1 hour and 25 years. Actually, Brisie/Gold Coast used to be like that but is now becoming just like all other big cities due to over population and lack of infrastructure.

 

Brisbane maybe , but we're buying regional and I don't think it's changed much since the last time we bought Q'land regional 20 years ago ....

Cliff

 

Yes, they still have cow paddocks at Goodna.

 

Brisbane have changed plenty since 2014 to 2021. During these 7 years, these are the things I have noticed.
When I arrived from Sydney. It felt like a country town compare to Sydney.
It doesn’t feel like that anymore. It feels like any other bigger cities like Sydney.
Traffic is horrible
People is less patience
Parking is horrible
Restaurant variety is plentiful
Beach is pack
Pubs is pack

 

Brisbane's beach is at South Bank! The mud flats of Wynnum don't count.

Gold Coast has changed heaps since 10 years ago, it is vibrant, large and great! I would do everything there in preference to Brissy, but unfortunately too many historical ties to the CBD (sigh).

Gold Coast hinterland is fantastic!

 

100% agree. It wasn't until I had to give the bank my statements so they could look at my spending that I realised I had a problem.... hubby bought me a machine for Christmas and It's saved me about $50 a week so far.