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| What time is it in Australia? |
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Remember to plan the time of your call to Australia. You don’t want to wake grandma up in the middle of the night.
Time Difference between UK and Australia:
With Daylight Savings (BST) + 11 hours
Without Daylight Savings (GMT) + 10 hours |
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| Interesting Facts about Australia |
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Australians called the English Pommies from the initials POME on convict’s uniforms. These initials stood for Prisoners of Mother England
Dutch explorers arrived in Australia before James Cook claimed it for England and named it New Holland. Australia is the lowest continent in the world, with an average height of just 330m above sea level. Eucalyptus was first used as a medicine by Aborigines, to treat coughs, fevers and asthma. |
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Defence force report calls for more bases in North Australia
The Australian Defence Force is considering expansions in the north and north west of the country
Monday, Jan 30, 2012 :Planet Talk Account
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Australians mark first anniversary of devastating floods
Australia has marked the one-year anniversary of last year's devastating floods.
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 :Planet Talk Account
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Australia crushes India in Sydney Test
Australia has delivered a crushing blow to India with a defeat in the Sydney Test.
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 :Planet Talk Account
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South Australia issued bushfire warnings
Bushfire warnings have been issued in southern Australia as temperatures continue to soar.
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 :Planet Talk Account
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Aussie Open draws to a close in exciting finales
As Australia marks its national day tennis stars battle it out for a place in the Open finals at Melbourne
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 :Planet Talk Card
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New tax arrangements will support struggling industries, Australian PM to say
The Australian prime minister is due to say that the Labour government will take steps to boost the economy
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 :Planet Talk Card
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Hybrid sharks found off Australian coast
The world's first hybrid sharks have been discovered in Australian waters.
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 :Planet Talk Card
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Australia to reopen baby death inquest
Australian authorities are to reopen an inquest into the death of a baby in 1980.
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 :Planet Talk Card
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Grass flip flops proving popular in Australia
Flip flops made from fake grass are selling well
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 :Planet Talk Instant
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Western Australia braced for Tropical Cyclone Heidi
The north coast of Western Australia is bracing itself for Tropical Cyclone Heidi.
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 :Planet Talk Instant
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Vegemite changes name to Australia in commemorate edition
Vegemite is changing its name for a limited time only to commemorate Australia Day.
Thursday, Jan 05, 2012 :Planet Talk Instant
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Australian economy strong but concern grows over Europe
Australia's economy is expected to remain relatively stable in 2012, but there are concerns European financial problems could derail growth prospects.
Friday, Dec 30, 2011 :Planet Talk Instant
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