1970 in Australia

[edit] Incumbents

January 17 - Cyclone Ada hits Central Queensland, killing 14.
April 21 - The Hutt River Province Principality is established.
May 3 - A new international terminal is opened at Kingsford Smith International Airport
July 1 - Melbourne Airport is officially opened.
October 15 - A portion of the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne collapses, killing 35
Pope Paul VI visits Australia.
Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family tour Australia.

Germaine Greer publishes her book, The Female Eunuch.
Eric Smith wins the Archibald Prize with his portrait Gruzman - Architect
Frederick Bates wins the Wynne Prize for landscape with his painting Redfern - Southern Portal

September 19 — The South Sydney Rabbitohs defeated Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NSWRL Grand Final at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Souths captain John Sattler played most of the game with a broken jaw.
September 26 - John Farrington wins his second men's national marathon title, clocking 2:15:27 in Werribee.

Baghdad Note wins the Melbourne Cup.
Victoria wins the Sheffield Shield.
Buccaneer takes line honours and Pacha wins on handicap in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
The US yacht Intrepid defeats the Australian yacht Gretel II in the America's Cup.
Australia defeats Germany 3-0 in the Federation Cup.
Margaret Court becomes the second woman to win the Grand Slam of tennis.
John Newcombe wins both the singles and doubles championships at Wimbledon.
Johnny Famechon defeats Fighting Harada to retain the WBC featherweight championship.