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.

If you're looking for a new and exciting sport to watch, 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.

When you think about white beaches and great surf, you can't helping thinking about the magnificent Western Australian coastline!

In 1919, amidst the turmoil of disrupted British Marmite imports post-World War I, an Australian company Fred Walker & Co. tasked Cyril Callister with a mission - to craft a tasty spread from yeast discarded by breweries.

Mandurah is famous for its Blue Manna crabs, which is evident by their annual Channel Seven Crab Fest.

When trekking through the Victorian High Country make sure to hit the tracks and trails of national parks and reserves across the High Country.

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

The Barossa Valley is a renowned wine-producing region northeast of Adelaide, and is the main source of employment for many residents.

Explore the rich history and unique traditions of the Billy of Tea in Australia.

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