Too right Mike. I'm from pommieland originally, and I weep at the way it's going.
This recent report of the best places to live in the world have 4 aussie cities in the top ten. No US cities made it, although a couple of Canadian ones did.
The research is based on all sorts of liveability factors including jobs/cost of living/crime/amenities and more...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/...?frame=2311083