AFL is one of Australia's most popular sports and a cultural icon in Melbourne. Discover the ins and outs of Aussie Rules and be ready to watch, enjoy and discuss the finer points of a match with our beginner's guide.

Once a thriving coal town, New South Wales' second largest city, Newcastle, is famous for its surfing hotspots, quirky cafes and boutiques, and relaxed lifestyle.

Once you've enrolled into your course and organised a student visa, it's time to book your flights and find somewhere to live.

Although it is traditionally the low season for tourism in Australia's colder states, visitors flock to Tasmania from June to August to enjoy its famed winter festivals.

Apply for a masters degree at FedUni and know you'll be joining Victoria's #1 university for graduate employment outcomes. Course offerings include engineering, information technology, MBA, MPA, social work and many more. Scholarships are available.

In December 2015, QIBT was re-named Griffith College. To commemorate the launch of Griffith College, Griffith University and Griffith College will award four special scholarships for package programs in 2016 valued at AUD$10,000 each.

While Australia is renowned for its high-quality education system, it's life outside the classroom that is often the main attraction for international students. We've come up with our top five things to do before you finish your studies in Australia.

You may have seen our spotlights on Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. This month we head west to look at what's happening in Perth and its surrounds this summer.

As the capital of the 'Sunshine State', Brisbane offers some great opportunities for having fun outdoors. We take a look at some of the activities on offer over the coming months.