Australian Rules Football, known as AFL, has been called Australia’s national sport — and for good reason! With 18 teams, almost 10 million fans , and the rapid growth of the...
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What is Anzac Day? An International Student’s Guide
A national day of commemoration and remembrance, Anzac Day falls on 25 April each year. As an international student, you may be wondering: “What is Anzac Day?” In addition to...
From MAFS to Masterchef: Your Guide to Australian Reality TV
Reality TV in Australia is hugely popular, and for good reason! Australian reality shows have a reputation for being addictive, dramatic and sometimes, surprisingly wholesome. If...
How to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Australia 2026
Women have always played a crucial role in the world around us, in social, economic, cultural, political and many more spheres. The contributions and achievements of women...
What’s a Leadership Spill and Why is it in The News?
If you’ve been watching the news recently, you might have heard talk about the 'Coalition’ and the ‘leadership spill’. But what do these terms mean? What is a leadership spill?...
Australian Politics 101: A Brief Guide for Newcomers
As an international student living and working in Australia, it can be helpful to understand how Australian politics works. Changes to policies and laws can influence...
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Australia
Valentine’s Day in Australia (and around the world) is an annual celebration of love. Although the origins of Saint Valentine himself were far from romantic, the date has become...
The Best Gifts to Give on Valentine’s Day in 2026
Valentine’s Day is very popular in Australia and lands in the middle of our much-loved summer season - and enjoying the sunshine is even sweeter with someone to share it...
Aussies at the Oscars: 2026 Nominations (And How to Get Into Film as an International Student)
In case you missed it, the 2026 Oscar nominations were announced last week! We were so excited to see some Australians names on the list, but it’s not the first time Aussies have...









