Events Archive
Here are some events in recent times, from the findings of the Australian census of 1996 to the dawning of the year 2000 to last year's Rugby World Cup held in Australia.
1901 - Australian Federation History
Australian federation history had its formal beginnings in 1889 but only took place on January 1, 1901.
Australian federation history had its formal beginnings in 1889 but only took place on January 1, 1901.
1997-2000 - Sydney Olympic Arts Festival
The Sydney Olympic Arts Festival was held from 1997 to 2000 in conjunction with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
The Sydney Olympic Arts Festival was held from 1997 to 2000 in conjunction with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
1998 - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The tragic deaths during the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race were the subject of a coronial inquiry.
The tragic deaths during the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race were the subject of a coronial inquiry.
1998 - The Way We Were
The 1996 census figures drew a fresh portrait of Sydneysiders and shattered the myths.
The 1996 census figures drew a fresh portrait of Sydneysiders and shattered the myths.
1999 - Australia Retains Monarchy in Referendum
Australia decided to remain a constitutional monarchy after the vote for a republic in a referendum on November 6, 1999, failed.
Australia decided to remain a constitutional monarchy after the vote for a republic in a referendum on November 6, 1999, failed.
2000 - The Dawning of the New Millennium
The year 2000 swept in from the international dateline to Kiribati, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia, and despite all the dire warnings, New Zealand and Australia were proved more than ready to cope with the millennium bug, turning over to 2000 seamlessly.
The year 2000 swept in from the international dateline to Kiribati, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia, and despite all the dire warnings, New Zealand and Australia were proved more than ready to cope with the millennium bug, turning over to 2000 seamlessly.
2000 - Survivor in Outback Australia
Filming of the second Survivor reality tlevision series was started in the Australian Outback in late 2000 when initially 16 persons strangers to one another were stranded, kilometres from anywhere. Filming was completed before year's end and the screened series had its denouement in early May 2001.
Filming of the second Survivor reality tlevision series was started in the Australian Outback in late 2000 when initially 16 persons strangers to one another were stranded, kilometres from anywhere. Filming was completed before year's end and the screened series had its denouement in early May 2001.
2000 - The Sydney Olympic Games
The Sydney Olympic Games were held from September 15 to October 1, 2000. Here are the medal winners.
The Sydney Olympic Games were held from September 15 to October 1, 2000. Here are the medal winners.
2000 - Sydney Olympic Games Highlights
Here are some of the highlights of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Here are some of the highlights of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
2001 - Centenary of Australian Federation
Celebrations marking the start of the centenary of Australian federation were ushered in on January 1, 2001, by the ringing of bells throughout the country.
Celebrations marking the start of the centenary of Australian federation were ushered in on January 1, 2001, by the ringing of bells throughout the country.
2001 - September 11 - Australia Shares America's Grief
Australia shared in the grief and anger of the American people at the attack on New York's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, causing the total destruction of this US landmark and the death of thousands of innocent lives. It is learned later that not only the World Trade Centre was attacked.
Australia shared in the grief and anger of the American people at the attack on New York's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, causing the total destruction of this US landmark and the death of thousands of innocent lives. It is learned later that not only the World Trade Centre was attacked.
2001 - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Tradition continues in the 2001 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race with Assa Abloy winning line honors.
Tradition continues in the 2001 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race with Assa Abloy winning line honors.
2002 - The Face of a Nation
An insight into the Australian population at the start of the current millennium from figures culled from the five-yearly 2001 census released in June 2002.
An insight into the Australian population at the start of the current millennium from figures culled from the five-yearly 2001 census released in June 2002.
2002 - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Alfa Romeo wins line honors in the 2002 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Alfa Romeo wins line honors in the 2002 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
2003 - Rugby World Cup
Twenty countries were represented in the 2003 Rugby World Cup played at various Australian venues from October 10 to November 22, 2003.
Twenty countries were represented in the 2003 Rugby World Cup played at various Australian venues from October 10 to November 22, 2003.
2004 - Adelaide Festival of the Arts
A special highlight of the Adelaide Festival was the inclusion of 20 shows exclusive to Adelaide and 10 world premieres.
A special highlight of the Adelaide Festival was the inclusion of 20 shows exclusive to Adelaide and 10 world premieres.
2004 - Athens Olympics: Australia's Medal Winners
Australian medal winners at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games held from August 13 to 29, 2004.
Australian medal winners at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games held from August 13 to 29, 2004.
2004 - New Zealand Olympic Medal Winners
Here are the New Zealand medal winners at the Athens 2004 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Here are the New Zealand medal winners at the Athens 2004 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
2004 - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Nicorette won the 2004 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Nicorette won the 2004 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
2005 - Sydney Festival
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
2005 - The Royal Visit - Prince Frederik and Princess Mary
For the first time since their wedding, Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Australian-born Princess Mary returned to Sydney on an official royal visit.
For the first time since their wedding, Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Australian-born Princess Mary returned to Sydney on an official royal visit.
2005 - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The 2005 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race saw Wild Oats XI winning the treble: winning both line and handicap honors and setting a new race record.
The 2005 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race saw Wild Oats XI winning the treble: winning both line and handicap honors and setting a new race record.
2006 - Sydney Festival
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
2006 - The Australian Open
The 2006 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament was played at Melbourne Park from January 16 to January 29.
The 2006 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament was played at Melbourne Park from January 16 to January 29.
2006 - Adelaide Festival of Arts
The 2006 Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts presents some of the world's most innovative art forms, as well as the more traditional ones, from March 3 to 19.
The 2006 Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts presents some of the world's most innovative art forms, as well as the more traditional ones, from March 3 to 19.
2006 - Melbourne Commonwealth Games
Melbourne hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2006 with some 4500 athletes from 71 nations competing in 16 sports with 24 disciplines from March 15 to 26.
Melbourne hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2006 with some 4500 athletes from 71 nations competing in 16 sports with 24 disciplines from March 15 to 26.
2006 - Nicole Kidman-Keith Urban Wedding
Movie star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were married in Sydney on June 25, 2006.
Movie star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were married in Sydney on June 25, 2006.
2006 - Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Wild Oats XI won the 2006 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race for the second successive year.
Wild Oats XI won the 2006 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race for the second successive year.
2007 - Sydney Festival
The Sydney Festival, a January celebration of arts and culture, comprises plays, dance and music events, physical theatre, visual arts and outdoor events.
The Sydney Festival, a January celebration of arts and culture, comprises plays, dance and music events, physical theatre, visual arts and outdoor events.
2007 - Australian Open
The 2007 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament took place at Melbourne Park from January 15 to January 28.
The 2007 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament took place at Melbourne Park from January 15 to January 28.