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Australia has a culture built around sport: playing, coaching, competing, and most of all, watching. Whether you’re keen to watch an AFL (Australian rules football) or NRL (rugby league) match, you’ll have no trouble enjoying sport in all its many forms in...
Hobart is the capital city of Australia’s southernmost state of Tasmania and is one of the country’s most unique places. To get you excited about moving to Hobart, or taking a holiday there, here are seven cool facts to know about the city. Hobart is closer to...
Whether you call Darwin home or are planning a visit, the capital city of “Australia’s top end” is filled with interesting history and experiences. Here are six of the coolest facts about Darwin. Darwin only has two seasons each year Because of its tropical climate,...
For any student, thrifting is a great way to add to your home or wardrobe with quality pieces at a reasonable price. Luckily for you, Brisbane has a growing scene of sustainable and unique shops. Here is our guide to thrifting in Brisbane. Vinnies and Salvos St...
As an international student living or visiting Perth, managing your budget to buy homewares, furniture and fashion can be tricky. This makes ‘op-shopping’ or ‘thrift shopping’ a great way to add to your wardrobe or home without breaking the...
As well as understanding the Australian currency, road rules, social and dating norms, and making sense of the country’s interesting cuisine, Australian slang is another thing you’ll have to figure out when living and studying ‘Down Under’....
Career path? Sorted. Study destination? Tick. Now, it’s time to consider where you’ll rest after a day of classes, and how to elevate your living space. Check out our tips and tricks on how to transform your student accommodation so you can feel at home in a new...
As a city of villages, Sydney offers a very different vibe in each of its suburbs. However, with an array of eateries, bars, markets and other facilities in every single suburb, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing where to live. To help make your...
While there are many wonderful reasons to live with housemates, moving out of home for the first time will be an eye-opening and occasionally challenging experience. But, never fear! Once you’ve covered off the essential steps to living in your new home, there...