Mobile Phone Reception: Telstra- Excellent, Optus- Good, Vodafone- Poor.

Time Difference: Add 2 hours in Philippine time.

Queensland does not have daylight savings.

Capital City: "Brisbane".

Population approximately 1,800,000.

Phone number starts with "07".

Temperature: Winter from 6 degrees to 27 degrees. Summer from 28 degrees to 37 degrees.

Northern Queensland has a very similar climate to Philippines.

Queensland is known as the most liveable state in Australia.

Most popular places: Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Rockhampton, Whitsunday islands, Keppel Island, Great Barrier Reef, Townsville, Cairns, and some of the best beaches in the world.

Major exports: Tourism, Coal, Opals, Beef, Pork.

Average Wage: $400 to $700 per week.