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.

Stadium Australia, also known as ANZ Stadium and formerly known as Telstra Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park.

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.

Don’t let a hidden danger ruin your beach day. Be informed, stay safe, and enjoy our stunning coastline!

In South Australia & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be remembered as a milestone in Australia's sporting history, inspiring future generations ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

In Tasmania & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.

There are plenty of free camping opportunities around Australia, including campsites specially designed for free campers. Think of the freedom & the money you will save!

Australians are famous for their BBQ's. Enjoying the beautiful climate, standing over the BBQ waiting for the feed. Australian meat eaters are also pretty fussy about how their steak is done.

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!
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