News, advice & student life
Practical advice on studying and living in Australia, course insights, and news from our Melbourne and Brisbane campuses.
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Supermarkets, Markets or Bulk Buying? A Student’s Guide to Cheaper Groceries in Melbourne and Brisbane
Aldi, Coles, Woolworths or the local market? A data-backed 2026 guide to the cheapest way for students in Melbourne and Brisbane to buy groceries.
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What You Actually Learn in a Certificate III in Solid Plastering: A Practical Guide for Future Trade Students
Solid plastering turns a rough surface into a finished one, but what does the Certificate III actually teach week to week — and why is it the one Evantaa trade course that’s Melbourne-only? A practical breakdown.
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Thousands of Dollars in New Apprentice Incentives: What Queensland and Victoria’s 2026 Programs Mean for Trade Students
New employer incentives worth up to $16,000 have just opened in Queensland, alongside a federal $10,000 apprentice payment already running in Victoria. Here’s what it means for trade students.
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Ready for Day One: A Work Placement Checklist for Trade and Business Students in Melbourne or Brisbane
A construction site and an office require very different first-day prep. Here’s a practical, step-by-step checklist for trade and business students getting ready for a placement in Melbourne or Brisbane.
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Getting Around Brisbane Without a Car: A First-Semester Transport Guide for Students
New licence rules for e-scooters, a fast-growing Metro network and a go card that already does most of the work — here’s how to get around Brisbane car-free in 2026.
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Prefab Is Going Mainstream: What Modern Methods of Construction Mean for Trade Students in Melbourne and Brisbane
Victoria just launched Australia’s first prefab installation qualification and Queensland has set a 50% MMC target for 2032. Here’s what it means for trade students.
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Melbourne’s Myki vs Brisbane’s Go Card: What Public Transport Actually Costs Students in 2026
Myki or go card — which city is actually cheaper for students in 2026? Real weekly, semester and yearly cost comparisons for Melbourne and Brisbane, based on official fares.
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Royal Park and Beyond: Free Outdoor Spaces for Melbourne Students to Recharge
Royal Park sits minutes from Evantaa’s North Melbourne campus. A verified, free student guide to the wetlands, trails, parkrun and open space you can use today.
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Networking for Introverts: A Practical Guide for Business Students in Melbourne and Brisbane
Networking events can feel exhausting if you’re not naturally outgoing. Here’s a realistic, low-pressure approach to building a professional network as an introverted business student.
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Queen Victoria Market on a Student Budget: What to Buy, When to Go, and the Winter Night Market’s Final Weeks
A student’s guide to Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne: trading hours, budget shopping tips, cheap eats and the Winter Night Market’s final three Wednesdays of 2026.
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