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Shopping: Australia's major towns and capitals have world-class shopping facilities, usually open from 9 am to 5 pm every day, with extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays or Fridays.
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Banks: Australian banking institutions typically operate from 9:30 am to 4 pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 9:30 am to 5 pm on Fridays. Some banks also open on Saturday mornings. Most shops and supermarkets have electronic payment systems that allow direct debits from bank accounts.
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Postal Services: Australian postal services deliver mail once a day from Monday to Friday. Post offices are open from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday. You can also purchase stationery, parcels, phone cards, and stamps at post offices, as well as pay electricity bills, phone bills, and other bills.
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Telecommunications: Australia has a modern communication system. Local calls are generally not charged by the minute and cost around 0.3 Australian dollars per call. The rates for domestic long-distance, interstate, and international calls vary depending on the chosen service provider. Public telephones are widely available and accept coins and phone cards.