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Dec03

Christmas, just around the conner

So it seems Christmas is Coming and Brisbane’s Christmas program is sure to be a cracker, so come together and celebrate!

Discover what’s on in Brisbane this Christmas. Find Christmas activities and events for the whole family this festive season. There’s something for everyone.

The city will burst into life with a huge program of free festive fun to kick off the holiday season.

From 9 December, the Gold Lotto City Hall Spectacular will see a magical story beamed on to City Hall every night through to Christmas Eve.

The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols return to the Riverstage in the City Botanic Gardens and the Christmas Parade Presented By David Jones will head through Queen Street Mall from 16-24 December. And don’t miss the Enchanted Garden and Christmas Movies in the Park at Roma Street Parkland, Christmas Beach Cinema at Streets Beach, Free carols in The Courier-Mail Piazza, as well as The Christmas Markets and four nights of Christmas Fireworks at South Bank.

Headline events

Lighting of the Christmas Tree, King George Square (6.30pm, November 27)
IGA Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols, Riverstage (5-9pm, December 12)
Myer Christmas Parade & Pantomime, Queen Street Mall to King George Square (6.30pm, December 11-20)
The Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular, King George Square (7.30pm-midnight, December 11-24)
South Bank’s Christmas Markets presented by eatSouthBank, Stanley Street Plaza (11am-8pm, 11-23 December; open until 9pm, December 17-21)
South Bank Christmas Carols presented by Hillsong Brisbane, The Courier-Mail Piazza (December 17-20, doors open 5.45pm, show starts 6.45pm)
Christmas Cinema Series, Streets Beach (6.30pm and 8.30pm, December 17-21; 6.30pm, December 22-23)

Christmas Fireworks Spectacular presented by go via network, Clem Jones Promenade (8.15pm, December 17-21)

Sources: www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Apr01

Free Things to do in Brisbane

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Brisbane is an outdoorsy city year-round. While citizens of the southern metropolises cower inside during the winter months, this Queensland capital’s daytime temperatures rarely dip below 20°C. In Brisbane the best kind of fun is often found outdoors and free. From exceptional markets to lush tropical gardens Brisbane has you covered without breaking your wallet.

Free art, swimming and meandering at South Bank

Brisbane has been busy improving its South Bank , the riverside real estate opposite the Brisbane city centre. Here you can take in a band while watching the sun sets, or frolic at the cute (if crowded) Streets Beach, or window shop at boutiques along Little Stanley Street. Don’t miss the Arbour, a bougainvillea-laden awning that snakes through the entire length of the parklands.

Brisbane is best viewed over the river at night.

Mar25

Australian Visas & Immigration

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If you want to live and work, study or start a business in Australia the first thing you need to do is find and apply for the right visa. This is often easier said then done! We have summarized the visa process to help you with understanding which visa is most suitable for you.

The official website for Australia – listing all available visas types and the requirements for each – is run by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). You should visit this site once you have read the summaries below.

Working in Australia

Most people migrating to work in Australia will either be sponsored by an employer, or will apply independently for permanent residency through the General Skilled Migration Program.

Employer sponsored visas

Mar15

Working in Australia

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For most international students a student visa allows you to work while studying in Australia.

Like many international students, you may get a part time or casual job to help pay your living expenses while you study in Australia. It is important that you know your rights in the workplace.

All people working in Australia have basic rights and protections in the workplace, including minimum pay and conditions.

How many hours a week can I work?

If you have a student visa you can work up to to 40 hours per fortnight (two-week period) during university semesters, and full-time hours during vacations. In general, students shouldn’t expect to cover tuition fees or living expenses by holding down a casual job.

What is a tax file number?

A tax file number (TFN) is a unique number issued to individuals to help the Australian Tax Office (ATO) administer tax and other government systems. Before you can begin working you will need an Australian tax file number.

What if my visa does not have permission to work?

Mar09

Record Numbers of International Students Choose Australia to Study, Bringing Over $17Billion to the Australian Economy

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Almost half a million international students from nearly two hundred countries studied in Australia in 2015, demonstrating Australia’s strong global-competitiveness in education.

Australia’s ranking in the global student community remains strong, with the 2015 figures representing growth of 10 per cent on student numbers compared to 2014.

Chinese students continue to flock to Australia with 136,097 students last year – up 13.3 per cent on the previous year. China contributed 27.3 per cent of all international students in Australia, the highest of any nationality, with India second, contributing 10.8 per cent.

These figures prove that international education is one of the five super-growth sectors – it’s one of our top services exports and it’s supporting our economy as we transition to a more diversified economy.

International education delivered nearly $20 billion to the Australian economy in 2015, confirming the importance of the sector to Australia’s growing knowledge economy.

Australia offers high quality education services, teaching, learning and research, and we have world-leading tuition protection arrangements, which is why 498,155 international students chose to enrol across all Australian education sectors in 2015.

Nationalities in the top ten countries – China, India, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Brazil, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia and Hong Kong – together contributed just over two-thirds, 66.2 per cent of total international student numbers.

This Government’s reforms have cut regulatory costs for institutions by $48.2 million a year, allowing Australian universities, vocational education and training providers, English language providers and schools to focus on their core business of providing high quality education to students.

The Turnbull Government is continually working to improve the competitiveness of the sector by streamlining the administrative burden for education institutions while maintaining strong protections for students.

Feb26

Where to go Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide?

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Choosing where you want to go or live in Australia is not straight forward. Australia is a big place, as if you didn’t know. Australia has big cities, it has small towns. It has beautiful beaches and it has vast outback. Australia also has a good selection of islands. On this post you will find some useful information about 4 big cities in Australia; Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Melbourne is the arts and sports Centre of Australia.

Population: 3.9million

Distance: Melbourne to Sydney – 963 km. Approx. 11 hours drive, 12 hours by bus, 1hr 20mins plane.

 Sydney is a glitzy and confident city with a stunning harbour.

Population: 4.4million

Distance: Sydney to Adelaide – 1310km. Approximately 20 hours drive, 24 hours bus, 2hrs plane.

Brisbane is a bit of a ‘can-do’ city with a laid back feel and plenty of sunshine.

Population: 2million

Distance: Brisbane to Sydney – 1010km. Approx. 12 hours drive, 14 hours by bus, 1hr 20mins plane.

Adelaide is often described as a city with a country town feel. 

Population: 1.2million

Distance: Adelaide to Melbourne – 730km. Approx. 9.5 hours drive, 10 hours by bus, 1hr plane.

Feb16

Study In Australia – Visas and Entry requirements

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No matter where you are studying, you will have to make sure that you secure a student visa in order to study in the country. Australia is no different. Even though their immigration program is much more lenient than countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, there are still a number of processes that you must go through in order to study in Australia for any period of time.

Student Visa Options

If you are applying for a student visa in Australia, there are six different types of visas for you to choose from if you are going for tertiary education (there are three more available for primary and secondary school students).

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) Visa. If you are planning on taking English courses that will not result in a degree, this is the visa that you need to apply for. You will also apply for this visa if you are taking English courses that lead to a certificate I through IV (as explained in our section on undergraduate education).
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Visa. If you are not coming to Australia in order to take intensive English Language Course (like through ELICOS), but you are earning a vocational degree of some sort, then you will need to obtain a VET visa. VET visas are for those obtaining Certificates I, II, III, IV and those who are obtaining vocational diplomas, vocational advanced diplomas, vocational graduate certificates, or vocational graduate diplomas.
Higher Education Visa. If you are earning any type of degree in an academic field, (anywhere from academic levels 5 to 9 according to the Australian Qualifications Framework), then you will apply for a higher education degree. This is not the visa to apply for if you are pursuing a Master’s research degree.
Postgraduate Research Visa. If you are earning a Master’s research degree or a doctoral degree of any type, then you must apply for one of these visas. Your university will help you determine if your Master’s is by coursework or by research.
Non-award Visa. If you are looking to come to Australia for a semester or you are just taking classes while residing in Australia without pursuing a degree, then you will apply for a non-award visa.
AusAID and Defense. These visas are for those who are sponsored by the AusAID or the Australian Department of Defense. These sponsored visas allow you to go for any type of full time degree (associates through doctorate).
Assessment Levels

Now that you’ve determined which visa you have to apply for, there are two different ways that your application for a student visa may be processed. You will most likely be placed in an Assessment level and have to go through a particular process based on the level you are in, but you may also be eligible to go through what is called a streamlined student visa process. We will discuss the streamlined process more in the next section.

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