Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
2001
The federal government incarcerates asylum seekers at the Baxter Detention Centre in SA's
outback. Some Adelaidians display signs 'Asylum seekers welcome here' in their windows; oth-
ers go to jail for protesting.
2004
After a 70-year wait, the Ghanpassenger train runs from Adelaide to Darwin, finally linking the
Top End with the southern states.
2007
The federal government's 'Intervention' policy in NT indigenous communities is controversially
received in both black and white communities.
2007
Causing general public outrage, the NT government introduces speed limits of 130km/h on the
Stuart, Victoria, Arnhem and Barkly Highways.
2011
Cyclone Yasi and monumental rainfalls across Queensland and NSW bring relief to the drought-
stricken Murray River in SA.
2012
Coroner deems that a dingo did in fact kill baby Azaria Chamberlain at Uluru in 1980. Lindy
Chamberlain states, 'We live in a beautiful country but it is dangerous.'
2012
The NT elects a new conservative Country Liberal Party government. Incoming Chief Minister
Terry Mills is thirsty: 'It's waiting in the fridge… so I'm going to finish [his victory speech]
shortly.'
2013
2010 Tour de France winner Andy Schleck is announced as a starter in the annual Tour Down
Under race in SA (who needs Lance Armstrong...).
