Everything from rail services, to agriculture, turf-cutting, to hospitals and fights over ministerial positions all caused major wobbles among Independents which almost scuppered a government deal.

THE pay may not be fantastic, but factor in the sun, a different culture, the perks and a chance to escape the economic downturn.

THE pay may not be fantastic, but factor in the sun, a different culture, the perks and a chance to escape the economic downturn.