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2009 in Australia

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The following lists events that happened during 2009 in Australia.

2009 in Australia
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralQuentin Bryce
Prime ministerKevin Rudd
ElectionsQLD

2009
in
Australia

Decades:
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Incumbents

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Quentin Bryce
Kevin Rudd

State and territory leaders

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Governors and administrators

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Events

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Whole year

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January

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February

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  • 3 February – Justice Virginia Bell is sworn in as a puisne judge of the High Court of Australia, replacing Justice Michael Kirby who retired the previous day.[6]
  • 3 February – Prime Minister Kevin Rudd unveils a second economic stimulus package to the value of A$42 billion.[7]
  • 4 February – Heavy rain causes major flooding at Ingham in north Queensland.[8]
  • 7 February – Bushfires in Victoria kill 173 people in what are not only the nation's worst ever bushfires, surpassing the record set by Ash Wednesday in 1983. Also the nation's worst peacetime disaster since Cyclone Mahina in 1899.[9][10]
  • 13 February – The Federal Government's $42 billion economic stimulus package is passed in the Senate, paving the way for promised cash bonuses for workers around the country.
  • 22 February – Australia observes a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of the 209 (later revised downwards to 173) people who perished in the Victorian bushfires.[11][12]
  • 25 February – Pacific Brands announces it is ceasing manufacturing operations in Australia, at a cost of 1,850 jobs.[13]

March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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  • 11 November – Claude Choules becomes the world's oldest first-time author at the age of 108 when his autobiography The Last of the Last is published.[44]
  • 16 November – Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull apologise on behalf of Australia to the "Forgotten Australians": people who suffered neglect and abuse as children in state care, in particular, thousands of Home ChildrenBritish child migrants forcibly emigrated to Australia until the 1960s.[45]

December

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Arts and literature

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Science and technology

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Film

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Television

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Sport

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  1. the first score of fewer than three goals since 1991
  2. the lowest AFL/VFL score since Richmond kicked 0.8 (8) against St Kilda in 1961

Births

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Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ Year of the Blood Donor 2009, Australian Red Cross. Archived 31 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Demolition ordered for Rosemeadow estate Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 January 2009.
  3. ^ Floods cut off north-west Qld towns Archived 22 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 January 2009.
  4. ^ "Tracks buckle and so does rail system". The Age. 28 January 2009. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023.
  5. ^ Father to front court in May over Melbourne bridge tragedy Archived 1 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 30 January 2009.
  6. ^ Justice Bell sworn in as High Court judge, ABC News, 3 February 2009.
  7. ^ Rudd's $42 billion 'nation building' plan, Canberra Times, 3 February 2009 Archived 7 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Flood damage in Ingham 'horrendous' Archived 5 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 4 February 2009.
  9. ^ Australia bushfires kill 14, more feared dead[dead link], Michael Perry, Reuters, 8 February 2009
  10. ^ Victorian bushfires kill 181, Victorian Police, 11 February 2009 Archived 13 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Barrowclough, Anne (22 February 2009). "Australia mourns victims lost to bushfires of Black Saturday". Times Online. London. Retrieved 23 February 2009.[dead link]
  12. ^ Davies, Julie-Anne (23 February 2009). "PM declares 'sacred day' for the dead". The Australian. Retrieved 23 February 2009.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ Pacific Brands axes 1850 jobs Archived 15 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Associated Press via The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February 2009
  14. ^ Central Queensland braces as Cyclone Hamish looms as 30-year storm Archived 12 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Australian, 8 March 2009
  15. ^ Pacific Adventurer oil spill 10 times worse Archived 22 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine, couriermail.com.au, 14 March 2009
  16. ^ It's over: Victorian fires contained Archived 17 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, www.news.com.au, 14 March 2009
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  18. ^ Einfeld v R [2010] NSWCCA 87 (5 May 2010), Court of Criminal Appeal (NSW, Australia).)]
  19. ^ ir Charles Kingsford Smith's final resting place found, says film crew Archived 23 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, www.news.com.au, 21 March 2009
  20. ^ Anna Bligh claims victory in Queensland election Archived 24 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, www.news.com.au, 22 March 2009.
  21. ^ Dylan Welch, Les Kennedy and Ellie Harvey (23 March 2009). "Bikie killed in Sydney Airport brawl". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  22. ^ Floods leave thousands stranded, www.news.com.au, 1 April 2009.
  23. ^ Australia to build broadband network Archived 22 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine, Reuters, 6 April 2009.
  24. ^ Asylum-seekers 'dead, missing' in explosion on way to Christmas Island Archived 17 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine, www.news.com.au, 16 April 2009.
  25. ^ Three crushed to death as V/Line bus overturns in Heathmere, Victoria Archived 17 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine, www.news.com.au, 16 April 2009.
  26. ^ First case of Human Swine Influenza detected in Australia, Department of Health and Ageing, 9 May 2009. Archived 20 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  27. ^ Ferguson, Sarah (11 May 2009). "Code of Silence". Four Corners. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  28. ^ Australia prepares for Budget 09 Archived 15 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine, news.com.au, 12 May 2009.
  29. ^ "SE Qld flooding 'worst since 1974'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 March 2009. Archived from the original on 22 May 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  30. ^ Rodgers, Emma: Fitzgibbon resigns as Defence Minister Archived 30 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 4 June 2009.
  31. ^ Des Moran shot dead in Melbourne's Ascot Vale Archived 30 December 2012 at archive.today, The Age, 15 June 2009.
  32. ^ Pepper, Daile: WA man dies from swine flu Archived 21 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 June 2009.
  33. ^ Daley, Gemma: Rio's Stern Hu May Face Life in Chinese Jail, Australian Says, Bloomberg L.P., 23 July 2009.
  34. ^ "World's best environmental practice for new mine" (Press release). Australian Government. 14 July 2009. Archived from the original on 18 July 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2009.
  35. ^ Tedmanson, Sophie (26 July 2009). "Former Royal Navy seaman Claude Choules is now the last Briton standing". The Times. London. Retrieved 13 October 2010.[dead link]
  36. ^ Arrests in Vic counter-terrorism raids, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 4 August 2009. Archived 6 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  37. ^ Adventure turns to tragedy for PNG trekkers, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 13 August 2009.
  38. ^ Calacouras, Nick: Henderson holds on, Northern Territory News, 14 August 2009. Archived 5 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  39. ^ Holding found alive on Mt Feathertop Archived 2 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1 September 2009.
  40. ^ Clennell, Andrew (1 September 2009). "Della Bosca quits after sex scandal: 'I've taken my medicine'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
  41. ^ Sydney breathes again as dust covers Brisbane Archived 25 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 23 September 2009.
  42. ^ Baby survives after being run over by train Archived 17 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine, BBC News, 16 October 2009.
  43. ^ "Indonesia gives Oceanic Viking another week". The Australian (AFP). News Limited. 30 October 2009. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
  44. ^ "Perth WWI veteran Claude Choules, 108, publishes The Last of the Last". Perth Now. 11 November 2009. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  45. ^ Rodgers, Emma: Australia says sorry for 'great evil' Archived 7 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 16 November 2009.
  46. ^ "Shock win for Abbott in leadership vote". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 December 2009. Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
  47. ^ Keneally first female NSW Premier Archived 26 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine, The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 December 2009.
  48. ^ Higgins, Bradfield by-elections announced, ABC News, 26 October 2009.
  49. ^ Liberals escape voter backlash Archived 7 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 6 December 2009.
  50. ^ McLaren, Oscar: Archibald prize winner announced Archived 8 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine, PM (Radio National), 6 March 2009.
  51. ^ Winton wins Franklin Archived 20 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 19 June 2009.
  52. ^ New DVD Which Can Hold Thousands Of Films, Sky News, 21 May 2009.
  53. ^ Star Trek world premiere in Sydney Archived 29 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Daily Telegraph, 7 April 2009.
  54. ^ a b c "Underbelly breaks ratings record". The Australian. 10 February 2009. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  55. ^ a b Knox, David (10 February 2009). "2.58m: Underbelly sets new record". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  56. ^ Knox, David (26 April 2009). "Dance: It's Talia!". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 29 April 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  57. ^ Knox, David (3 May 2009). "Rebecca Gibney wins Gold Logie for Packed to the Rafters". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 6 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  58. ^ Knox, David (3 May 2009). "Gold Logie: It's Rebecca!". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  59. ^ a b c d e Knox, David (12 May 2009). "Budget: $136m for ABC3, $20m for SBS, Community TV unhappy". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  60. ^ a b Knox, David (13 May 2009). "Nine stands down Matty Johns". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  61. ^ a b c Knox, David (11 June 2009). "Underbelly 3: The Golden Mile". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 11 June 2009.
  62. ^ 'Stan-tastic' Walker wins Australian Idol Archived 28 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine, ABC News, 22 November 2009.
  63. ^ South Africa in Australia Test Series – 3rd Test Archived 9 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Cricinfo, 7 January 2009.
  64. ^ South Africa in Australia Twenty20 International Series – 1st T20I Archived 9 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Cricinfo, 11 January 2009.
  65. ^ Melbourne the premier, set for finals Archived 27 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 26 January 2009.
  66. ^ Niall, Jake: Knockout blow to take the title, and many more Archived 1 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 1 February 2009.
  67. ^ Baum, Greg: Rafa in five sets, just after midnight Archived 3 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 2 February 2009.
  68. ^ Saltau, Chloe: Ponting, Clarke share the Border medal Archived 5 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 4 February 2009.
  69. ^ worldsbk.com Archived 4 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, 1 March 2009.
  70. ^ Silkstone, Dan: Button wins but it could have been his undoing, The Age, 30 March 2009.
  71. ^ Reed, Ron: 'Bool party loses its splash, Herald Sun, 8 May 2009.
  72. ^ Lynch, Michael: Mission accomplished Archived 14 July 2024 at the Wayback Machine, The Age, 8 June 2009.
  73. ^ "Hazem El Masri confirms his retirement | The Daily Telegraph". Archived from the original on 3 July 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  74. ^ "From Charles Bannerman to Ricky Ponting". 5 August 2009. Archived from the original on 7 August 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
  75. ^ Pandaram, Jamie (24 August 2009). "Farewell to all that: Australia say goodbye to Ashes and top ranking". The Age. Melbourne: Fairfax. Archived from the original on 2 October 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
  76. ^ Gleeson, Michael (22 September 2009) Ablett wins the Brownlow Archived 14 July 2024 at the Wayback Machine; The Age
  77. ^ Cats crowned 2009 AFL premiers Archived 27 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 26 September 2009.
  78. ^ Gould, Russell (4 October 2009). "Melbourne Storm wins NRL grand final 23–16 over Parramatta Eels". Herald Sun. News Limited. Archived from the original on 14 October 2009. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
  79. ^ Munro, Ian (23 April 2010). "Melbourne Storm stripped of everything". The Age. Melbourne: Fairfax. Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  80. ^ Shocking wins Melbourne Cup Archived 4 November 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 3 November 2009.
  81. ^ Newstalk ZB (21 December 2009). "League becomes Australia's top sport". TVNZ. New Zealand: Television New Zealand Limited. Archived from the original on 24 December 2009. Retrieved 24 December 2009.
  82. ^ Alfa ends Wild Oats' Sydney-Hobart reign Archived 31 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 28 December 2009.