What’s the one thing you love the most about Australia? Choosing just one might be difficult since this country is full of beauty in just about every aspect. From pristine beaches to the opportunities that are available to everyone, it is no doubt that the Aussies’ standard of living is Read more…
Do you get lost during conversations because you can’t understand some of the words that are being said? I do, a lot! Just for your reference, I would say that I am fairly proficient in English as I used to work as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher Read more…
‘Lest We Forget’. This borrowed phrase from an 1897 Rudyard Kipling poem, are three words that are commonly seen and heard on the days leading up to the twenty fifth of April every year. ANZAC day is when Australia commemorates a part of its history that should not be forgotten. Read more…
How much does it cost to live in Australia? Many of us have moved here because it has one of the world’s highest standards of living. As most of you know, a higher quality of life would most likely also equal to a higher cost of living. In this article, Read more…
How has the past year been like for you? I remember that it was March last year when this pandemic has started to affect my life in the form of uncertainties, quarantines, and travel bans. Now a year later, the pandemic is still here and it’s still challenging our lives Read more…
What is the Dreamtime? If you’ve been to Australia for quite some time, you would have heard of this term somehow. Australia is the home of possibly the world’s best story tellers, the Indigenous Australians. The Dreamtime features their rich spiritual beliefs and existence. This, along with other popular Australian Read more…
Can you imagine moving to a foreign country all by yourself to build a better life, but instead of achieving your dreams, what you ended up experiencing is a nightmare? You have probably heard of the wage theft dispute that sparked protests in Adelaide’s Chinatown. This is what inspired us Read more…
I believe that food is an important part of a country’s expression of its cultural identity. I’ve once heard someone ask “What is considered Australian food?”. Unlike other societies with an easily distinguishable cuisine, Australia’s food culture is as diverse as its people. This series will feature food that in Read more…
So, what is Australia Day? Basically, it’s the country’s national day and depending on who you ask, it may represent a day in history that for some, should be celebrated while for others, be mourned. Aside from it being a public holiday (no work, yay!) where you get an excuse Read more…
‘Will I be able to get a job in Australia?’ This is a question that I, like many of you, have constantly pondered on even before arriving here. Employment is one major concern for a lot of immigrants. Even though Australia is one of the top countries in the world Read more…