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.

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

If you're looking for a new and exciting sport to watch, look no further than Australian Rules Football!

If you're looking for a sport that combines the best aspects of soccer, rugby, and American football, look no further than Australian Rules Football!

The Avon Descent is an annual, 2 day white water event along the Avon and Swan Rivers in Western Australia.

The Adelaide Hills region is celebrated for its impressive wines, which have achieved significant international recognition.

Indulge in some of the best local country produce and a number of wineries offering great wine tasting and cellar door wine tour experiences.

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.

If you’re looking for some of the best surfers in the world, look no further than New South Wales, Australia!

NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The city of Orange sits at the foot of an extinct volcano, and is located in the Central West region of New South Wales, four hour’s drive west of Sydney.
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