Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Sydney, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Population
Australia’s population is ageing thanks to low fertility rates and declining mortality rates. Over the past 20 years, fertility rates have fallen while life expectancy at birth improved... read more
National Flag
The Australian flag has three elements on a blue background; the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. The Union Jack is a reminder of British settlement; the seven... read more
Local Time
There are three time zones in Australia. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is equal to UCT (formerly GMT) plus 10 hours and followed in New South Wales (except Broken Hill),... read more
Social & Business Hours
The working week runs from Monday to Friday. In Sydney, most businesses close over the weekend but many shops remain open on Saturday and with restricted hours on Sunday. Thursday is... read more
Public Holidays
National public holidays apply across Australia. There are also public holidays that apply to individual states and territories. Where fixed holidays fall on a Sunday, the public holiday... read more
Electricity & Water
Sydney’s electricity supply is generally very reliable. Electrical current is 220/240 volts AC and three-pin or two-pin plugs are used. These plugs are different to those used in most... read more
