Education & Visa

Two free things to plan for in Sydney this November: the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta (from Sat 7 Nov) and the Head On Photo Festival (6–29 Nov).

Banh mi from $10, a $12 toastie and coffee at the Central Market, dumplings in Chinatown and vegan burgers: four budget lunch spots in Adelaide's CBD.

Tall forests, the 1000 Steps and Puffing Billy: how to visit the Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne without a car, plus tips to plan your day.

Two free events worth planning for: Sculpture by the Sea on Sydney's coast (to 2 Nov) and Adelaide's Christmas Pageant (Sat 14 Nov 2026).

Three budget lunch spots in Perth's CBD: Japanese donburi, ramen with free miso soup, and roast duck lunch specials.

How to visit North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) in a day from Brisbane: train, ferry, island bus, the North Gorge Walk and safety tips.

Three Brisbane CBD lunch spots that come in under $16, plus free city buses to get you there.

Fremantle Design Week, Parramatta Lanes and Melbourne Cup Day: three dates for your calendar.

Ferries, bikes, snorkelling and quokka rules: how to do Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) in one day from Perth or Fremantle.

Two October highlights outside Sydney and Melbourne: Oktoberfest at the Brisbane German Club and the free final OzAsia Festival in Adelaide.

Udon, bánh mì and Turkish pide — three budget-friendly lunch spots in Melbourne's CBD, plus a few extra snacks for under $5.

Coastal walks, beaches and a 1930s ferry — how to visit Royal National Park from Sydney without a car, plus safety tips.

Sculpture by the Sea in Bondi, Melbourne Fringe, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and more — October 2026 highlights.

Three well-known spots in Haymarket's Thaitown for a tasty, budget-friendly meal — all a short walk from Central Station.

How to do the Blue Mountains in one day from Sydney by train — getting there, getting around and tips for Working Holiday Makers.