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100 Metres Under the Sea
Ever wonder what lives 100 metres below sea level? Off of the coast of Western Victoria, Deakin University is trying to find out. Scientists from Deakin, along with help from Parks Victoria, placed cameras on the sea floor in order … Continue reading
Caroline’s Future Unlimited
This week’s blog post comes to you from student ambassador Caroline, who has kindly agreed to share how studying in Australia has unleashed her Future Unlimited. Two memories of my time in Australia take me back: 1. A bull shark and … Continue reading
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Countdown to the Olympics – Aussie style! (One week)
In honour of the upcoming Olympic Games, your favourite folks from the Embassy of Australia Education Team want to share some interesting tid-bits about some of minds and bodies driving one of our favourite Olympic teams – New Zealand! .. Just kidding, we wouldn’t do … Continue reading
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Australian Adventures in Space
On 25 May 2012, the SKA (Square Kilometre Array) Organisation announced that Australia, along with New Zealand and South Africa, will host components of what will be the largest and most powerful radio telescope ever made. According to the organisation, … Continue reading
Internship at the Embassy of Australia
The end of the academic year is almost upon us and summer break is just around the corner. Do you have any exciting summer plans? How about this: apply for the summer marketing internship at the Embassy of Australia in … Continue reading
Flinders University, Murdoch University… Steve Irwin University?
Australia has 39 public and 2 private universities. Most are very modern universities with a surprisingly short history. This means many universities are named after important historical figures. Let’s go through and see what gives them their namesakes. University of … Continue reading
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The Capital in the Bush: Canberra
France has Paris. Japan has Tokyo. Britain has London. Australia has… The Bush Capital?Ask any foreigner what Australia’s capital is. It’s not Sydney. It’s not Melbourne. Many have never even heard of Canberra. The inland Capital Territory is located roughly between Sydney … Continue reading
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The Do’s (and Don’ts) of Australia
The DO’s: Be adventurous – In some areas of study it is possible to take an exam, surf and ski all in the same day. Be spontaneous. Say “yes” to everything. The eastern coast is chock full of amazing sights. … Continue reading
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Be Youthful in the City of Brisbane
Right in the hustle and bustle of the east coast is Queensland’s capital and Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane. Pronounced “Briz-ben”, Australia’s new world city has been the nation’s fastest growing since the 80′s. Over two million people call Brisbane home. The … Continue reading
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