Flashback To 2004 Australia

What was happening in the great land of Oz 10 years ago?

1. John Howard was Prime Minister

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"Bow down peasants..."

2. Qantas launched it's low-cost airline Jetstar

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...Tiger Airways was non-existent until three years later.

3. Delta Goodrem made her way back to the musical scene after completing treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

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Her comeback song 'Out of the Blue' was dedicated to Mark Philippoussis. Awkward.

4. A young woman from Hobart married Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark.

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All hail Crown Princess Mary.

Ten years on, the couple have gone on to produce four adorable children.

5. Jennifer Hawkins won Miss Universe 2004.

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Pageant co-owner Donald Trump described Hawkins as "the most beautiful Miss Universe I have seen in many, many years."

6. Deal or No Deal made it's debut on Channel 7.

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Earlier this year it was announced no new episodes of the show would be filmed.

...Bummer.

7. Trevor Butler wins Big Brother 2004.

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Butler then went on to propose to his girlfriend Breea, live on the eviction stage. The couple now have two children together.

8. Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh retired.

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9. Casey Donovan won the second series of Australian Idol.

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At 16, Casey became the series youngest winner.

10. Rower Sally Robbins collapses as the Australian team is set to win bronze at the Athens Olympics.

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Robbins was later ridiculed by the press and her teammates after, dubbed 'Lay-down Sally.'

11. Australia brought home a record 17 gold medals from the Summer Olympics.

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The total medal tally for Australia stood at 49.

12. Plus...

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#Neverforget

13. NRL team Canterbury Bulldogs were investigated on sexual assault charges.

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Gang rape allegations were made, involving six members from the team after a stay in Coffs Harbour. After an investigation it was announced no players would be prosecuted.

14. The Bulldogs later went on to win the 2004 NRL Grand Final.

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15. Missy Higgins made her grand debut.

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Her hit song 'Scar' went to number one on the Australian charts in August.

16. Shannon Noll's 'What About Me' spent four consecutive weeks at number one.

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The Australian Idol runner-ups hit debut was toppled later on by season 1 winner Guy Sebastian and his second single 'All I Want is You.'

17. Blue Heelers decided to film a live episode.

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In a bid to combat ratings failure, the team from Mt Thomas created a live episode titled 'Reasonable Doubt,' starring Matthew Le Nevez, now known for his role playing Patrick on Offspring (#RIPPatrick #itstillhurts)

18. Dancing with the Stars sashayed its way to our TV screens.

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Bec Cartwright (now Hewitt) won the first ever series.

19. Makybe Diva won the Melbourne Cup.

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Also affectionately known to those who love horses, as the 'Queen of Australian Racing.'

20. Australia closed the year on this song.

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Holding the number one spot in the last weeks of December, it's hard to imagine it pumping at too many NYE parties, but #yolo #Australia2004.