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.
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!
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.
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.
Stadium Australia, also known as ANZ Stadium and formerly known as Telstra Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park.
The Avon Descent is an annual, 2 day white water event along the Avon and Swan Rivers in Western Australia.
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!
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.
Every year there is a wide range of free events, info sessions, an array of open gardens, and a host of market stalls.
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