Australia: Once you arrive

Moving to a new country isn’t always easy. Part of the reason that it can be difficult is that you miss the things that you associate with home.   Now, it might be difficult to get your mum’s cooking shipped halfway across the world, but if playing sport with your mates is what gets you through a tough week, you can certainly continue that all around the world.   Joining a sports club or society at university is something which can help

Origins of Australia Day Australia Day is the official national holiday of Australia. It occurs every year on the 26th January and marks the arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales where the British Union Jack flag. In 1788 the Fleet, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, arrived with the original intention to establish a colony at the previously-discovered Botany Bay. However on arriving, Phillip and his group found the area

Australia is a place of extremes: while it’s the sixth biggest country in the world, it only ranks 52 nd in global population tables. Whether you find yourself in crowded cities or isolated stretches of outback, you’re going to want to keep in touch with friends and family back home – so here’s how.   How do I get a mobile, landline or broadband deal in Australia? As you’ll find when staying in most foreign

Often cited as the nation’s cultural hub, the unique metropolitan charm of Melbourne takes many by surprise. The weather is notoriously temperamental, and whilst there is a beach in the city it’s hardly classed in the same league as shoreline big-guns Bondi or Whitehaven. But Melburnians will tell you that the special thing about their city is that it’s hidden: flecked with hundreds of alleyways, hole-in-the-wall coffee houses and unmarked bars,

Following our guides to current popular culture in the US and the UK , Jess in our Australian office, tells us what 'thongs' actually means in Australian summer, and the current political news which has made world headlines.   What’s popular in the music world at the moment? 'A mixture of pop, R&B and house music currently top the Aussie charts, with performers like Jason Derulo, Katy Perry & Avicii among the

For many international students in Australia working part-time is an opportunity to earn extra money to help cover expenses, become part of the community, and meet new people. You may get the chance to experience the local culture or gain invaluable experience. What’s important to know is if you qualify to work while studying and the type of work you can do. That’s where we can help. We explain the working rights of international students on visas in Australia, the