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Every country has its own set of unspoken social rules, and Australia is no exception! Some of these customs might be very different to what you’re used to, and getting them wrong might leave you feeling accidentally rude or out of place, when that was never your...
If you've walked into a pub on a weeknight and seen it packed with people hunched over pieces of paper, deep in an argument about the capital city of Hungary, you've probably stumbled on a trivia night. It's one of the most popular ways for Australians to spend a...
Australians have a reputation for being laid-back, and in many ways that's true! But ‘laid-back’ doesn't mean ‘no rules’. Aussies have their own unwritten codes of politeness, and some of them tend to catch international students off guard. Here are ten things that...
Let us rejoice – the winter weather is slowly fading, and spring is on its way. Bring on trips to the farmer's market with friends, post-dinner strolls before the sun goes down, and the smell of fresh flowers tickling your nostrils while the ‘friendly’ neighbourhood...
When Arsenal won the UK Premier League a few weeks ago, over a million people flooded the streets of North London for the victory parade. It was a massive celebration, 22 years in the making. Now imagine the same thing happening in Sydney or Melbourne for the team...
Landing in Australia as an international student comes with a steep learning curve, and it’s not just figuring out your study timetable, finding somewhere to live and learning how to pronounce “Melbourne” correctly. Thankfully, we’ve put together an (unofficial)...
Australia is home to incredibly rich and diverse First Nations cultures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first inhabitants of this land, and their traditions, stories, and practices are deeply embedded in the nation's identity. Celebrating and...
If you've been scrolling through your phone lately and spotted Sydney Sweeney climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge or Jake Gyllenhaal on set in Queensland, you're not imagining things! Australia has recently become one of Hollywood's favourite filming destinations, and...
Australia is a mystical place, so it’s perhaps no wonder that it’s inspired many myths . But while you probably already know it’s not overrun by giant spiders, you might find some surprises around the corner as the cooler weather hits. To help you get ahead, we’ve...