Guides, stories and insights for internationals building a new life abroad.
Thailand Grand Festival is at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, on 20 September 2026. Entry is free, with Thai food, music, dance and culture.
Australia has changed Pension Supplement rules for people who travel or live overseas. From 20 September 2026, temporary travellers can keep the full supplement for up to 12 weeks, while permanent movers lose it on departure.
Australia has introduced new processing priorities for key skilled visas from 19 September 2026. Construction, healthcare, teaching, agriculture and resources are among the sectors placed first in the queue.
Australia has announced future ballots for second- and third-year Working Holiday visas. Home Affairs still says there are currently no caps on second or third Work and Holiday visas, so the proposed 45,000 and 5,000 limits should not be treated as rules already in force.
Australian social security payments rose on 20 September 2026, while deeming rates increased to 1.75% and 3.75%. Here is what changed and who may be affected.
Australia’s national minimum wage rose to $26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026 for award-free adult employees in the national system. Here is what newcomers should check.
Australian slang is one of the first things every newcomer notices and one of the last things they fully master. Even fluent English speakers from the UK, Ireland, the US, and South Asia arrive expecting familiarity and encounter something quite different. The vocabulary is compressed, the humour is dry, the understatement is constant, and the […]
The cost of living in Australia for international students is one of the most important things to understand before you commit to a destination. Australia is one of the world’s most popular choices for a reason: eight universities ranked in the global top 100, a strong post-study work visa pathway, excellent quality of life, and […]
How to meet people in Australia is one of the first real challenges every newcomer faces, and one of the least talked about. You can sort your visa, find a flat, and open a bank account with a checklist. Making genuine human connections takes something different. The good news is that Australia is genuinely one […]
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