In October I will start my PhD in UWA in Australia and I was wondering if getting the PhD in Australia is recognized in Europe as a PhD degree. Anyone know?

Hi,
Recently I won an international scholarship to do my PhD in UWA (biology field). Before accepting or declining the offer I would like to know if any of you could give me some insight how is to do a PhD in that university as well as if Australia is a good country to do a PhD. Even know that it is a competitive environment I would like to know how is the mood in the labs, how is living in Perth? I know that it is a long shoot but is there someone that could compare with Sweden (here I also have an offer). Having a PhD from UWA is competitive with some other PhDs?

Sorry for so many questions

Gonçalo