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How to style your Student One room for less than $50

Guess what? You can finally design your room how you like it without the restrictions of your parents. Boom. It is time to make yourself a space that feels truly yours. While the student budget may not always be kind, you’ll actually find you can easily decorate your room with minimal expenditure, and we’re going to show you how. Read on and watch the video below to learn how to style your Student One room for less than $50.

Public transport in Brisbane – translink

translink - Save 50% with tertiary concession fares

Are you starting university or post-secondary soon? Eligible students can apply for cheaper public transport travel!

Counting down Brisbane’s top ice cream, gelato and froyo offering

There’s nothing like an icy treat to cool you down during Brisbane’s unrelenting summer. From gourmet ice-cream and gelato, to sweet sorbets, and some soft-serve frozen yoghurt – we’ve done the hard work of putting together the best ice-cream that Brisbane has to offer.

Where to cool off in Brisbane this summer

Whether you’re looking to beat the heat, avoid a sunburn or spend some time inside, here are our favourite things to do to cool off this summer!

How to stay Mentally Healthy

Life as a student can be stressful — you don’t need us to tell you that. But we wanted to help, so we have put together some tips and tricks about creating healthy habits, practicing mindfulness and when it’s time to reach out for help. Read on for the tips!

Short but sweet bike rides around Brisbane City

*Ring ring* coming through. Brisbane’s inner-city bike lanes are plentiful and with the river so close, the sights are too. Getting out on foot is great but with free wheels nearby, the city’s yours to see at speed. Book out a free bicycle at reception or jump on a City Cycle to discover these short rides around the city and surrounding suburbs.

Free (and cheap) sports facilities around Brisbane

Brisbane has a heap of sporting facilities around the city and nearby suburbs that you can use for free or a small fee. These are some of the top spots for you to check out.

Hey students, forget new year’s resolutions and do these 7 things instead

New Year’s resolutions are fine. Good stuff you can actually finish is better. Even if you’re not the #NewYearNewMe type, it’s a good time to write down (important) those things you’ve been putting off.

Everything you need to do on your uni holidays in Brisbane

It’s tempting to just put your feet up and let the uni break pass you by, but there’s so much to see and do, and, let’s face it, it’s your chance to create #insta moments to reflect on when you’re mid-semester and need inspo to get you through the term.