Rowando, I an in NSW and finding the DAZ website wonky for me also.  The main page will eventually open, but not as usually.  However, I can get into the forums OK, but anywhere else is a nightmare and slow.  

From what I have seen so far in forums, it seems that Australians seem to be having this problem.  I know of another friend up in Sydney and it is doing this for her also.  We have different Internet Providers also.  Also at least there is another person who is reporting this on the DAZ forum is an Aussie, could be more there though.

Hope they resolve this soon, it has been going on since before the New Year for me.  Jan