3G iPhone LAUNCH PARTY this THURSDAY NIGHT in SYDNEY AUSTRALIA.

This Friday, July the 11th, the new 3G iPhone will be available in stores across Australia.

OPTUS customers will have first bids - with Optus holding a launch party at midnight from their Sydney store.

Because of Australia's placement on the international time zone, we will be one of the first in the world to get our hands on the beloved device.

How much will the iphone cost?

It can be purchased from Optus on a $40 per month plan for zero money down, or bought outright on a prepaid plan for $729 (8GB) or $849 (16GB)

Customers in Melbourne, Victoria, will be able to pick up the new 3G Gadget on FRIDAY MORNING, from the new Apple store in Chadstone, Melbourne.

Vodafone will also be selling the iPhone, but have made no mention of special launch times.

More information from news.com.au