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.

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

At the moment there is an exciting future in women's football in Australia, and how it is being fostered among juniors through the AFLW (Australian Football League Women's) Junior Development program.

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

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.

Australia is one of the most successful cricket teams in the world, dominating both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats for decades.

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

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

Pies have been popular in Australia since 1788, becoming a beloved part of Australian culture and providing an Aussie take on takeaways.

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