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Boxing Day

Ever wanted to know why it is called 'Boxing Day'? Remy delves into the history of Boxing Day and some famous Aussie traditions.

Christmas in Australia Vs. Canada

Snowmen, ice hockey and skiing... These are all things that Joel Sheasby thinks of when he hears the word "Christmas". Seafood lunches and pavlova came as quite the shock when he spent the last two Christmases in Australia...

My Christmas tree tradition

''Our unconventional tree is no evergreen spruce, fir or store-bought tree; instead, it's an old branch from a gumtree in Beni Forest, Dubbo.''

How to make the most of uni break

Want to plan ahead for the summer break? Charles Sturt student, Kate Armstrong, shares her top 5 tips of things to do over the summer to help keep you occupied!

My guide to studying in Session 3.

"Whether it’s a course requirement or you are simply trying to get ahead, there is always a silver lining to putting in the hard yards now." Meg Seis gives her best tips on surviving Session 3 as it fast approaches!

How to overcome end of holiday blues

Sometimes, coming back to uni after holidays can get you down in the dumps. After travelling around Europe these holidays, Greta Porter knows exactly how you feel - and let's us know how you can overcome end-of-holiday blues.

The Origins of Boxing Day

Boxing Day is celebrated every year, but do we actually know why? Megan Seis shares with us the origins of Boxing Day, and how it came to be.

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