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Melbourne’s public transport system is envied across Australia. With more than 250km of tram lines, plus extensive networks of buses and trains throughout the city and surrounds, you’re only a short (and sometimes free) ride away from your next lecture, tutorial or...
It’s that time of year again: assignments are piling up, exams are fast approaching and your new best friends are your textbooks. If you’ve been studying in the same space for a long time, you might have felt your focus and motivation slipping away. In times like...
Melbourne is full of excitement, fun and adventure, with something new around every corner. That means there’s plenty of hidden gems to explore! And getting around is easy thanks to Transport Victoria. Plus, with the free tram zone and discounted fares for eligible...
Melbourne is often called ‘the food capital of Australia’. Whether you want world-class Thai and Vietnamese street food, hot pot or yum cha, or a pub parma, it's hard to find a bad meal. But, with so many choices and the rising cost of living, how do you choose not...
Ask anyone about Melbourne, and coffee is probably the first thing they mention. Indeed, between its thriving cafe culture and its caffeine-obsessed locals, Melbourne has earned its reputation as the coffee capital of the world. But where did this love of...
Aside from warm weather, mateship and public holidays, there are few things Aussies love more than slang and colloquialisms. In fact, we’re famous for it! But it can make it hard to understand what people are saying — especially when you’re new to Australia! To help...
Do you want good quality, delicious food that is affordable on a student budget? If your answer is yes (and why wouldn’t it be?), we’ve got you covered with our list of the 10 best cheap eats in Melbourne! Want to save even more? Take advantage of Melbourne’s...
Living with friends during your uni years sounds like a dream, right? Built-in study partners, people who understand the highs and lows of university life, someone else to send out for the milk when you’re already in your pyjamas… Perfection. You might be wondering,...
Recently, Scape Australia La Trobe hosted an exciting event where six Lord Mayor candidates convened to discuss international student policies in Melbourne. This debate, organised by Future Forte Australia ahead of the upcoming City of Melbourne elections, was...