Footy goes GLoBALL for international students
GET into footy through Essendon Football Club’s GLoBALL program. Tim Morgan has the details.
Common mistakes to avoid in essay writing
DON’T lose unnecessary marks on your essays. Here’s a rundown of some of the most common students make when it comes to essay writing.
Top tips for essay writing success
AS deadlines for essays and assignments draw near, we talk to three university lecturers about how you can you write smarter and faster.
Beginner’s guide to footy
STRUGGLING to wrap your head around how the game of footy is played? Tim Morgan explains the rules of the unique Australian past time.
Is self-medicating a good idea?
WITH medications readily available off-the-shelf here in Australia, Danielle Frazzetto examines the risks of self-medicating and when you should seek medical advice.
Phone apps help police track stolen goods
ORIGINALLY created to help users locate their smartphones, apps like Find My iPhone and Lookout have become a handy tool for police to track down and recover stolen goods.
Helpful how-tos for everyday living
HOW do you make your bed properly? Do you know how to poach an egg, or fold your clothes in a snap? Sarah Lim brings you five how-to videos for everyday living.
How should you respond to begging?
HOW do you respond to strangers asking for change? Is it wrong to say no? Do you feel intimidated to give? Leon Saw ponders the delicate issue and gives his two cents worth.
Iranian students struggling to pay tuition fees
IRANIAN students in Australia are struggling to pay their fees as international sanctions cause financial turmoil back home. Luke Henriques-Gomes reports.
Insider Guide app: the Australia Student Guide (Review)
NO more carrying a clunky guidebook around town, as the creators of the International Student Guide have finally launched an app to accompany the company’s flagship print product. Fiona Ren checks it out.
Pocketing the change: the new Student Services and Amenities Fee
STARTING 2012, international students at Australian universities will have up to $263 automatically deducted from their tuition fees to sign them up for student union memberships. But as Tiffany Leong reports, many students are still in the dark about this.
Renew your Malaysia passports in Melbourne
MALAYSIANS in Melbourne are now able to swap a plane ticket to Canberra for a tram ticket to St Kilda if they want to renew their passports. Sumisha Naidu reports.
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