Moving to Australia

Studying in Oz

Think back to the days when you slept till noon, watched a lot of crap telly and just occasionally went to a lecture (to... Read more...
G'Day Cobber! How to be an Aussie

Fed up with being called a backpacker? Want to blend in and make friends with the locals while... Read more...
Traveller's Checklist - Getting Around

Finding your dream machine can be tricky, so to make sure you're not driving by the seat of your pants, here a few... Read more...
A Travellers Guide to Australian Rules Football

AFL was invented for cricketers, has 37-a-side (roughly) and they get points when they miss. Confused? As the season... Read more...
Aborginal Facts

Aboriginal culture is the oldest continuous culture in the world. ROSALIND SCUTT looks at the fascinating story of... Read more...
Great Saves: Tight-Arse Travel

Trying to make that budget last... and last? Help is at hand. Cheapskate gurus Jessica Bineth and Alyssa Robinson... Read more...
Leaving Australia - Back to the Future

Like model Giselle's legs, all good things come to an end. Your adventure Down Under is finally over and the... Read more...
Land of Discovery

We tend to think of Oz as a young country and tell ourselves that while Aussies have great weather and year-round tans,... Read more...
Australia's crazy critters

From the weird to the mythical to the big ones made of plastic, Australia has a crazy array of curious critters, as... Read more...
Travel Trouble: Buying a Car

So here I am in Cairns, halfway around the globe from home, buying my first vehicle. What do I know about engines?... Read more...