Squizz's Cryptic Crosswords - Help on Australian References

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(I've got to find a map of Australia without a target over Perth!)

Some of my crosswords make use of Australian knowledge and terms, which some people have found obscure. I hope this helps to sort things out!

States and Territories of Australia, and their abbreviations

Victoria (VIC), capital: Melbourne
New South Wales (NSW), capital: Sydney
Queensland (QLD), capital: Brisbane
Tasmania (TAS), capital: Hobart
South Australia (SA), capital: Adelaide
Northern Territory (NT), capital: Darwin
Western Australia (WA), capital: Perth
Australian Capital Territory (ACT), capital: Canberra

Other Abbreviations

Member of Parliament (MP)
Royal Australian Navy (RAN)

Cricket

Former Australian cricket captain, and legendary batsman, Alan Border: AB
A very poor batsman: bunny
To take three wickets in three balls: a hattrick

Miscellaneous

Off-track bookmaker: SP bookie
Horse: GG
Mainstream radio station: Triple M