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Queensland
Questions about the Australian state of Queensland, on the east coast of the continent.
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How long is the drive from Brisbane to the Gold Coast?
This depends entirely upon which part of Brisbane one is driving from, and which part of the Gold Coast one is driving to. From the southern end of Brisbane to the northern motorway end of the Gold Coast is little more than a fifteen minute drive. On average, though, allow an hour up to one and a half hours to get from one to the other.
How do you get to Fraser Island?
You can get to fraser island by boat or by taking a car on the ferry.
How long is the drive from Gold Coast to Port Stephens?
The road distance between the Gold Coast in Queensland and Port Stephens in NSW is 718km. The journey takes around nine and a half hours.
Which state is south of Queensland?
Directly south of Queensland is New South Wales.
South Australia meets the far southwestern corner of Queensland.
Continuing further south are Victoria and Tasmania.
Where is a place in Australia mangroves are found?
Mangroves can be found along much of the coastline, from Brisbane and Moreton Bay, continuing to the north. They are common in the Redlands, just south of Brisbane, and through Brisbane's eastern suburbs.
How Many breaks should one driver have when driving from Cairns to Brisbane?
As Brisbane is just over 1000 miles from Cairns, road safety experts will tell you to take a break every 2 hours. So for this journey you would be looking at around 11 breaks.
How many time zones are in Australia and what are they called?
Australia has three time zones - Eastern ( EST), Central (CST), and Western (WST) Standard Time. Sometimes the zones are prefaced with the word 'Australian' to distinguish them from those of the US.
- EST - Queensland, New South Wales except Broken Hill, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.
- CST - South Australia and Broken Hill, and the Northern Territory.
- WST - Western Australia.
Daylight Savings complicates this arrangement as different states start and finish on different dates, and Queensland and the NT don't have it at all. See the Related Links below for help on determining the current situation.
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There is also a semi-official time zone on the WA/SA border, as far as Cocklebiddy in WA on the Nullarbor Plain. This is called Central Western Time and is halfway between WA & SA time, or 45 minutes ahead of Perth (WST) time. The External Territory of Norfolk Island has a unique time zone, 1.5 hours ahead (UTC plus 11:30hr) of Eastern Standard Time, and does not have daylight saving. The External Territories of Christmas Island (UTC + 7hr) and Cocos (Keeling) Islands (UTC +6:30hr) also differ from mainland Australia.
The colony of the Moreton Bay District was founded in 1824 when explorer John Oxley arrived at Redcliffe with a crew and 29 convicts. The settlement was established at Humpybong, but abandoned less than a year later when the main settlement was moved 30km away, to the Brisbane River. Another convict settlement was established under the command of Captain Patrick Logan.
On 10 September 1825, the settlement was given the name of Brisbane, but it was still part of the New South Wales territory. The area was opened up for free settlement in 1838, and in 1839, there were calls to cease transportation to Moreton Bay. On 4 May 1842, Moreton Bay was declared a free settlement.
How does State Parliaments of Queensland and the Territories differ to the other states?
The state parliaments are controlled by state laws while the Territories are governed federally. The Queensland government has no House of Review ( Senate ).
Is the kookaburra a bird of Brisbane?
Yes, kookaburras are found in Brisbane. They're often heard laughing in the early morning and late afternoon in the suburbs of Brisbane. They're especially found in the "bushy" suburbs, and outer-lying areas like Mt Glorious and Brisbane Forest Park.
What were the organisations that helped out Queensland during the floods?
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What is the largest city in Mindanao?
The largest city in Mindano is Davao City also, Davao City is the 4th largest city in The Philippines.
What substance is mined in Mt Isa?
In Mount Isa, Queensland, the following metals are mined:
- copper
- silver
- lead
- zinc
What year did the Gateway Bridge Brisbane open?
The original Gateway Bridge was officially commissioned on 11 January 1986.
What is the aboriginal meaning of Coolangatta?
Coolangatta is not an aboriginal word in its purest form.
The word is believed to be an Anglicised derivation of an aboriginal word meaning "beautiful place" or "splendid view". In fact, in 1846, a ship named the Coolangatta was wrecked off the coast nearby, and the region was named in honour of this lost ship.
On what coast is Brisbane located?
Brisbane, capital of the state of Queensland, is located on Australia's eastern coast.
What does the Maltese Cross represent on the Australian Queensland flag?
A letter in the Queensland State Archives reveals that not even the Queensland Government knows the significance of the Maltese Cross on the Queensland flag.
The most credible theory is that Queensland and the Victoria Cross became allied as a result of the fact that the Victoria Cross is a form of the Maltese Cross. The Victoria Cross was first offered in 1857 by Queen Victoria at the close of the Crimean War and Queensland was established as an independent state in 1859, just two years later.
How many people are allowed in a car with a learner license?
This can vary from state to state. In Maryland for example, a minor with a learner's permit is not allowed to drive with other minors in the car.
Does the wet season affect northern territory and Queensland?
It affects the Northern part of those states
