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Hi, my name is Adriano and I’m from Switzerland and Italy. I first came to Australia for a holiday because I was fascinated by its vast and untouched landscapes and the Australian laid-back lifestyle. Very soon, this beautiful multicultural country captured my heart and I realized that I wanted to further my studies and live

Hello, my name is Olivia Lee and I am an international student at James Cook University. I study a Bachelor of Marine Science and have been living in Townsville for close to 2 years. Before my adventures in North Queensland, I was living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia among the buildings, smog, and people milling about

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 Nelly bay. It only takes 20-25 minutes to travel to the

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 spices sent from his family in India. As