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Student Life: Far from Home- Raghu

Have you seen the Australia Plus series, Student Life: Far From Home? James Cook University student, Raghu, shares his experiences of life in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Raghu is from India and when he is not studying or working with a local family, he spends time cooking with spice...

Posted 21st Nov 2017

Vanessa Maglaya: My day at Magnetic Island!

One of the best place to visit when in Townsville is Magnetic Island. The island is about 8 kilometers offshore of Townsville. It is very accessible to get to the the island by the ferries. They are available from Breakwater terminal (Townsville CBD) to N...

Posted 17th Aug 2017

Boboleia Kom: Exploring Music & Fashion in Townsville

If you’re like me, a sucker for all things creative whether it be fashion or music then you’d be pleasantly surprised to know about some of the awesome events that happen here in Townsville.

In April the regional music festival known as Groovin the Moo made its way to Townsvill...

Posted 10th Aug 2017

Emma Jeskanen: Beautiful walks on Ross River Parkway

There are many beautiful walks and bike ways in Townsville, but one of my absolute favorites is the Ross River Parkway. The Parkway consists of over 30 km of pathway along the gorgeous Ross River and it is also divided into smaller circuits if you don’t feel like riding or walkin...

Posted 03rd Aug 2017

Vanessa Maglaya: The Townsville Show!

The annual Townsville show is dedicated to all of the people in the community, anyone can enjoy this event. During the Townsville show they have a variety of rides to choose from, from death defying thrill rides to just a si...

Posted 24th Jul 2017

Emma Jeskanen: Things you should consider when packing for Townsville

So I thought I’d kick things off by telling you guys a bit of what I packed with me when I moved to Townsville. Us women usually tend to overpack so I thought it might be helpful if I shared som...

Posted 05th Jul 2017

Vanessa Maglaya: Townsville Pet Expo

Studying here in Townsville is exciting and fun because of the different events they have throughout the year. On June 8, 2017, I was given the chance to witness and experience the pet expo on The Strand. The Strand is a strip of beach in the center of the city where a lot of events are held. The...

Posted 30th Jun 2017

Boboleia Kom: 3 Day Startup comes to JCU

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Introducing Emma Jeskanen from Finland! TAFE Queensland North

Hi everyone! My name is Emma Jeskanen and I am currently studying cookery and hospitality here at TAFE Queensland North. I’m from Finland, but during my travels I enjoyed the Australian weather, laid-back atmosphere and friendly people so much that I wanted to stay here a little ...