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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How to Ask for a Reference That Actually Helps: A Guide for Trade and Business Students in Melbourne and Brisbane
A vague “yes, I’ll be your reference” isn’t enough. Here’s how to choose the right referee, ask properly, and give them what they need to say something useful.
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What You Actually Learn in a Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
What does a Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology actually involve? A practical breakdown of the skills, safety training and career pathways at Evantaa’s Melbourne and Brisbane campuses.
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Brisbane Festival 2026: A Student’s Free Guide to What’s Still On This September
Brisbane Festival runs until 26 September 2026. See what’s still free to do — nightly light shows, a drone finale and suburb pop-up events — plus transport tips for students.
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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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