Flash Back
Cyclone Heidi battered WA’s Pilbara region, bringing disruption and cutting power for at least 3500 people. Air Australia’s fleet was grounded as the budget airline went into voluntary administration. The world’s largest network of marine parks in offshore waters was announced by Environment Minister Tony Burke. Qld defeated NSW 18–10 in the first match of the State of Origin series. Holden’s Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell won the Bathurst 1000 by 0.3sec from the Ford Falcon team of David Reynolds and
