Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Australians don't use route numbers. The country has had plenty of route numbering systems - National Routes, National Highways, State Routes, Freeway Routes, Metroads, Tourist Drives - and now, Alphanumerics. And yet, for the most part, Aussies don't refer to these routes in everyday language. The reasons why are fascinating, and uniquely Australian. Follow me as we uncover the mess of Australia's route numbering.

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Sections:
0:00 Intro
2:55 NSW
6:05 VIC
9:14 SA
10:04 WA
11:44 NT
13:59 ACT
15:30 QLD
19:22 TAS
21:12 Outro