
A British man has been appointed the new caretaker of an Australian tropical island, a six-month position described as "the best job in the world".
Ben Southall, 34, a charity fundraiser from Petersfield, Hampshire, emerged from a field of over 34,000 applicants.
His new job requires Mr Southall to live and report from Hamilton Island, on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. The job description requires Mr Southall "to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel, make friends with the locals and generally enjoy the tropical Queensland climate and lifestyle">>seriously!
Now thats a job i would not mind having! what kind of job would you want in a perfect world? share!