How can I get timely payment outside the USA?

[noodle]

I'm in Australia, and it takes 10-14 days for checks to arrive, after being sent up to 14 days after the end of a pay period by the sponsor, and then SIX WEEKS to clear. It can be up to 4 months after I send my first hit, that I get paid, IF I GET PAID AT ALL. Anyone know a better way?

[Juggler]

Bank of melb clear check right away for AUS$7 a time ANZ will clear as many checks as you want for $15 it takes 10 days to clear but if you ask nicely they will clear them overnight

The other way is get your sponsors to wire the payment