TASH TALK is the column from Busselton-Dunsborough Mail journalist Tasha Campbell. Tasha is a weekend-loving, farmer’s market-going, shopping addict who enjoys one too many chai lattes.
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Is it just me or do the hours in the day just seem to fly by? Not only the hours but more specifically the sunlight.
A good day for me would be if I had at least an hour of sunshine left to soak up after a long day of working indoors behind a desk.
With the clocks officially pushed forward an hour this week over east, it was yet again another reminder of why Western Australia lags.
On my recent trip to Europe this was highlighted even further as I couldn't help but notice how late the sun would set and how many people seemed to be able to get so much more done in a day.
While daylight savings may be confusing for some, it was designed to make the most of the warmer months and I want in.
In 2009 West Aussies voted in the WA Daylight Savings Referendum, a referendum which was sadly overwhelmingly rejected.
Despite being able to see both sides of the argument, daylight savings would be an absolute blessing to my busy schedule.
Not only would I be able to get more exercise but I would also be able to get more vitamin D from the suns marvellous rays – something this pale journo most certainly needs.
As it stands, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Canberra are now half an hour ahead of Adelaide, one hour ahead of Brisbane, one and a half hours ahead of Darwin and three hours ahead of little old Perth.
I can think of numerous other areas in which WA is behind with the times but at least we’re not the only state without it; Queensland and the Northern Territory have also skipped out on putting the clocks forward.
So while I may have as many hours in the day as Beyonce, I want as many of those to consist of sweet, sweet sunlight as possible.
Keep up with the times, WA.
What do you think? Did the WA people do the right thing in rejecting daylight savings or should the will of the people be respected? Post your comments below.
