Along with the rest of Queensland, Brisbane operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time -- which is 10 hours ahead of GMT. However, during the beautiful hot and humid summers, Queensland doesn't change to Summertime or Daylight Saving with the rest of the East Coast of Australia. This means it is an hour behind major commercial centres such as Sydney, Melbourne and our National Capital Canberra.
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You'll find the atmosphere is refreshingly welcoming and friendly. While Brisbane offers all the excitement of a big city, the pace is a little less frantic as residents and visitors alike soak up the outdoor lifestyle. Brisbane is a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
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Before European settlement, Brisbane was originally home to the Jagera and Turrbal Aboriginal clans. The river's abundant supply of food included fish, shellfish, crabs and shrimps. The good fishing places became campsites and the focus of group activities.
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Sure, B is for Beer, but what about B is for Boofhead and Blotto. Australian's have a unique turn of phrase. Look here if you've heard something you don't understand, or even if you just feel like bit of a laugh.
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There's plenty of wild life in Brisbane. Probably more than your used to in a big city. Some of the critters are local, some are new migrants to the country. Some are cute and furry (usually the locals) and some are pretty ugly.
Other's are just plain dangerous.
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Brisbane's Story Bridge is a major Brisbane landmark, one that helps define Brisbane as a river city, almost as much as the Sydney Harbour Bridge defines Sydney down south.