Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/March/March 18

1985 – The TV show Neighbours premieres on the Seven Network. Six months later it is axed; it was picked up by Network Ten who have successfully aired the series ever since.
2003 – Prime Minister John Howard pledges 2000 personnel for the Iraq War.
2006 – The Labor government of South Australia, led by Mike Rann, is returned with a ten percent swing.