Australia’s International Human Rights Obligations The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), What are Australia’s international responsibilities? 17A What are Australia’s global roles and responsibilities? Australia works with the United Nations to provide foreign […]

As with many other places around the world, it’s cheaper to study in Australia for domestic students, especially those who successfully apply for a Commonwealth supported place, which means study costs are largely subsidized by the government.Some institutions publish estimates of the yearly fee for graduate students. Is it costly to study in Australia? Here […]

Australian English is replete with such words: ‘barbie’ (a barbecue), ‘mushie’ (a mushroom), ‘prezzie’ (a present), and ‘sunnies‘ (sunglasses) to name just a few.These two words are used elsewhere but are often stereotypically associated with Australian English. What are sunnies in Australia? sunnies pl (plural only) (Australia, New Zealand, Britain, informal) Sunglasses. What is a […]

13-year-old. In SYDNEY TO THE MAX, outgoing 13-year-old Sydney (Ruth Righi) is on the fast track to growing up, despite the goodhearted efforts of her protective father, Max (Ian Reed Kesler). What grade Is Sydney to the Max? She is currently in 8th grade. How old is Eva from Sydney to the Max? Ava Grace […]

The Top Occupations In Demand in Australia 2021 Nurses and Medical Staff. Software Programmer and IT. Trades and Construction. Teachers. White Collar Management/Professionals. Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers. Engineers. Farmers. Which occupations are in demand in Australia 2020? Australia’s Top 50 Jobs in Demand in 2020-21 Rank Job In demand Occupation ID 1 Registered Nurses […]

been divided into four parts: Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia….… Asia, the world’s largest and most diverse continent. Is New Zealand in Polynesia or Australasia? Oceania has traditionally been divided into four parts: Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Which country is part of Australasia and Polynesia? Australia, […]

Since the late 1800s, green and gold have been popularly embraced as Australia’s national sporting colours. In 1984, green and gold were formally recognised as the national colours with widespread community support. Prior to 1984, three colour combinations unofficially represented Australia: red, white and blue. What color is Australia in the Olympics? greenAustralia’s familiar sporting […]

Christchurch. Christchurch became a city by Royal Charter on 31 July 1856, making it officially the oldest established city in New Zealand. The Canterbury Association, which settled the Canterbury Plains, named the city after Christ Church, Oxford.Christchurch. Christchurch Ōtautahi (Māori) Settled by the UK 1848 Named for Christ Church, Oxford What was the first city […]

In NZ, mosquitoes are a nuisance. But mosquitoes from overseas can spread serious diseases. We can help stop these diseases spreading to NZ by stopping exotic mosquitoes from arriving and stopping them from breeding if they do arrive. Does New Zealand have a lot of mosquitoes? Caption. The vigilant mosquito is the most common and […]

While Indigenous Australians have inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years, and traded with nearby islanders, the first documented landing on Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km of coastline. Who actually discovered Australia? […]

It regularly tops the world’s most liveable city list, but Melbourn has also steadily become one of the most ecofriendly.By investing in renewable energy, as well as urban forests, green buildings, waste innovation and better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, the city is well on its way to achieving that target. Is Melbourne a sustainable city? […]

A US study has found there’s an optimal earnings point that makes individuals happy. In New Zealand that “optimal” salary is $171,000, according to research from Purdue University in West Lafayette. What is a good salary in NZ? 2020 median pay and pay ranges by job category Job category Median pay Pay range Executive and […]

1. Tuition fee is your prime expenditure S.No. Study Program Cost (in NZ$)* 1 Undergraduate degree $20,500 – $25,000 annually 2 Master’s degree $19,000 – $29,000 annually 3 Doctoral degree $6,500 – $9,000 annually 4 MBA $31,000 – $50, 000 annually Can I study for free in New Zealand? The government provides one year of […]

The QS Best Student Cities Ranking released yesterday, which incorporates feedback from more than 87,000 current and prospective international students, ranked Melbourne as the third-best city to study. Sydney came in ninth. London and Tokyo were number 1 and 2 respectively out of the world’s 120 top student cities. Is University of Melbourne better than […]

Australia is a very safe country to visit, even if you’re travelling alone. The country has a stable political system and a low crime rate, and Australians generally experience a safe lifestyle. How safe is Australia for tourists? Australia is, generally, very safe to travel to. Apart from some natural threats to watch out for, […]