There are three time zones in Australia spread over the width of Australia from Sydney to Perth and totalling 2hrs in difference, except for daylight saving time:
Eastern Standard Time (EST) - includes New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory
Central Standard Time (CST) - includes South Australia and the Northern Territory
Western Standard Time (WST) - Western Australia.
CST is one half hour behind EST, while WST is two hours behind EST
Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland, the Northern Territory or Western Australia. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October, when clocks are put forward one hour. It ends at 2am (which is 3am Daylight Saving Time) on the first Sunday in April, when clocks are put back one hour.

Indigenous art is a big part of the Northern Territory life. No matter where you roam you'll find it in it's natural habitat or on display in art galleries.

Explore Australia's vibrant tennis culture, from local clubs to the Australian Open. Discover the community, competition, and spirit of tennis across the nation.

Check out the annual Mandurah Crab Fest held every year in beautiful Mandurah

The Clare Valley is one of Australia's oldest wine regions, dating back 150 years, and home to some of the best Riesling wines in the country.

This year Sydney hosts two of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras & Sydney WorldPride.

Port Macquarie is known for its 17 uncrowded beautiful beaches, lush hinterland, abundant wildlife and a diverse variety of attractions.

Built in 1879, Tacking Point Lighthouse has been a beacon for sailors and coastal explorers.

Originally they were called Soldiers' Biscuits by wives, girlfriends and mothers of soldiers who went off to war.

From ultra-blue waves to bright turquoise tides, Woolamai Beach on Phillip Island is the dream destination for beachgoers and surfers alike.

It is estimated that over 500,000 winter sports enthusiasts head for the Australian ski fields each winter. There are resorts scattered all over the Alps in Victoria & New South Wales.
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