1985 in Australia

none March 2020 February 2012 The following lists events that happened during 1985 in Australia. Elizabeth II Sir Ninian Stephen Bob Hawke 15,788,312 Paul Hogan VIC, SA 1985 Incumbents thumb|upright|140px|Sir Ninian Stephen thumb|upright|140px|Bob Hawke Monarch – Elizabeth II Governor-General – Sir Ninian Stephen Prime Minister – Bob Hawke Deputy Prime Minister – Lionel Bowen Opposition Leader – Andrew Peacock (until 5 September), then John Howard Chief Justice – Sir Harry Gibbs State and territory leaders Premier of New South Wales – Neville Wran Opposition Leader – Nick Greiner Premier of Queensland – Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen Opposition Leader – Nev Warburton Premier of South Australia – John Bannon Opposition Leader – John Olsen Premier of Tasmania – Robin Gray Opposition Leader – Ken Wriedt Premier of Victoria – John Cain Jr. Opposition Leader – Jeff Kennett Premier of Western Australia – Brian Burke Opposition Leader – Bill Hassell Chief Minister of the Northern Territory – Ian Tuxworth Opposition Leader – Bob Collins Chief Minister of Norfolk Island – David Buffett Governors and administrators Governor of New South Wales – Sir James Rowland Governor of Queensland – Sir James Ramsay (until 21 July), then Sir Walter Campbell Governor of South Australia – Sir Donald Dunstan Governor of Tasmania – Sir James Plimsoll Governor of Victoria – Sir Brian Murray (until 3 October) Governor of Western Australia – Gordon Reid Administrator of Norfolk Island – Raymond Trebilco (until 28 April), then John Matthew Administrator of the Northern Territory – Eric Johnston Events January 1 January – Australia commences a two-year term as a member of the United Nations Security Council.Conkey Howard 5 January 1985 Security Council initiatives, UN reform proposed by Hayden https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122476608 The Canberra Times 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801094218/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122476608 live 19 January – A hailstorm accompanied by severe winds sweeps through Brisbane and surrounding areas, causing an estimated $110 million of property damage.Qld storm: $10m bill expected https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122479132 The Canberra Times 20 January 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801094220/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122479132 live Subsequently, around 95,000 insurance claims are lodged. 28 January – Victorian Premier John Cain's support for reforms to the Upper House rather than its abolition defuse this as an election issue.Kennett accuses Cain of political hypocrisy https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122480781 The Canberra Times 29 January 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801094216/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122480781 live 29 January – Federal Cabinet endorses an earlier decision to provide refuelling facilities to United States aircraft monitoring MX missile tests in the Pacific.Goodall Bill 2 February 1985 ALP Left angry at missile plan https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122481445 The Canberra Times 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801094215/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122481445 live Strong anti-American and anti-nuclear reaction soon forces Prime Minister Bob Hawke to withdraw the offer. February 1 February – AM stereo broadcasting starts in Australia.Pioneer set for AM stereo https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122482189 The Canberra Times 5 February 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801095418/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122482189 live 5 February – The United States of America withdraws from a planned ANZUS naval exercise because New Zealand refused to permit nuclear-capable warships to call at its ports.Conkey Howard 6 February 1985 Pressure on ANZUS alliance grows https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122482231 The Canberra Times 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801095419/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122482231 live Australia cancels its involvement in U.S.-led MX missile tests.The ANZUS Treaty: US angry at reversal https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122482501 The Canberra Times 7 February 1985 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801095419/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122482501 live March March – The Bondi beast rapist commits his first assault in Clovelly, New South Wales.Morri Mark Bondi Beast: Police reveal secret investigation links him to at least 27 attacks on women over 15 years http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/bondi-beast-police-reveal-secret-sex-squad-investigation-links-him-to-at-least-27-attacks-on-women-over-15-years/news-story/95aa3a487f283224a1568a017e42604f 29 May 2017 The Daily Telegraph 1 August 2016 1 March – Uniform credit legislation is introduced in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. 2 March – The ALP government of John Cain reelected in Victoria for a second consecutive term with 47 seats and over 50% of the primary vote.Malone Paul 3 March 1985 Cain claims 'greatest victory' in spite of reduced majority https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122500709 The Canberra Times 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801101534/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122500709 live A tied result in Nunawading, decided in Labor's favour, is later declared void by Justice Starke.By-election for Nunawading after court rules March result void https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127207193 The Canberra Times 9 July 1985 1 August 2021 4 March – At the request of the United States, the Federal Government cancels the annual meeting of the ANZUS Council.Malone Paul 5 March 1985 ANZUS talks off, treaty not operative, PM says https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122501045 The Canberra Times 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801101529/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122501045 live 21 March – The Queensland Government enacts harsh anti-strike legislation.Push against anti-strike legislation https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122505024 The Canberra Times 23 March 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801101529/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122505024 live 23 March – Two electric trains collide head on just north of Trinder Park railway station in Woodridge, Queensland at 6.47 a.m. Two people including a train driver, are killed in the smash, and another 28 people are injured.Two dead in head-on Brisbane train smash https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122505132 The Canberra Times 24 March 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801101534/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122505132 live 30 March – Alderman Sallyanne Atkinson is elected as Brisbane's first female Lord Mayor.Liberals oust ALP in Brisbane council https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122470280 The Canberra Times 1 April 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801101536/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122470280 live 31 March – In excess of 300,000 people throughout Australia march in the Palm Sunday anti-nuclear rallies.Huge rallies call for nuclear free Australia https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/259562636 Tribune 3 April 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801101531/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/259562636 live April 20 April – The Duke of Kent officially opens the Queensland Performing Arts Complex at a gala Royal Festival Performance.Royal visit https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122473756 The Canberra Times 19 April 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802005100/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122473756 live The opening celebrations – which include a parade, the launching of masses of balloons, fireworks and a fly-over by RAAF aircraft – are scheduled to continue for almost a month. 26 April – Mr. Justice Lionel Murphy is committed for trial on two charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.Campbell Rod 27 April 1985 Murphy to stand trial https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122475109 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802005100/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122475109 live 28 April – The Nuclear Disarmament Party (NDP) splits.Malone Paul 3 May 1985 Nuclear Disarmament Party divided long before the weekend https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127006932 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802005101/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127006932 live May 14 May – Federal Treasurer Paul Keating releases a mini-Budget aimed at reducing Government spending, with cuts falling mainly on defence and the unemployed.Malone Paul Longhurst Frank Coyle Kerry 15 May 1985 Keating outlines $1,250m plan to win business confidence https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/13755385 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802012109/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/13755385 live 20 May – Queensland police raid the Greenslopes Fertility Clinic, Brisbane and seize the patient files of 20,000 women. The search warrant is later ruled invalid and the files returned. Other raids are carried out on clinics in Brisbane and Townsville.Abortion clinics raided The Telegraph, p.1 20 May 1985 30 May – At the Premiers' Conference, the Grants Commission makes cuts, especially to the Northern Territory and Queensland.Conkey Howard 31 May 1985 Funds for States held firm https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127013910 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802012109/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127013910 live Business and conservative interests praise Federal Treasurer Paul Keating as a result. June 2 June - The vehicular ferry Empress of Australia makes its last trip between the mainland and Tasmania.Letts Peter 22 May 1985 Abel Tasman sails for Australia https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/259562144 The Canberra Times 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801085429/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/259562144 live 4 June Victoria celebrates its 150th anniversary.https://www.monumentaustralia.org/themes/government/state/display/101138-150th-anniversary-of-the-state-of-victoria 150th Anniversary of the State of Victoria 23 March 2019 Monument Australia 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801085431/https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/government/state/display/101138-150th-anniversary-of-the-state-of-victoria live A Government White Paper presents three options for taxation.Tax White Paper out today https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122513530 The Canberra Times 4 June 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801085432/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122513530 live 24 June - Up to 40,000 farmers march on Parliament House, Melbourne protesting Labor's rural policies.Farmers in massive protest in Melbourne https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122518469 The Canberra Times 25 June 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801085429/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122518469 live July 1 July – 4 July – A Tax Summit is held. Federal Treasurer Paul Keating abandons his preferred Option C (a 12.5% retail sales tax) after a public outcry. 11 July Minister of Transport, Hon. D.F. Lane, M.L.A opened Albion Station. August 6 August – The merging of two retail chain operations creates Coles Myer Limited.Merger with G. J. Coles and Co: Retailing is in the blood, Myer says https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122520940 The Canberra Times 7 August 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802053844/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122520940 live 17 August – The 1985 Nunawading Province state by-election is held for the Victorian Legislative Council seat of Nunawading Province. which Labor loses with a swing of around 4.5% against it, returning minority status to the Legislative Council.Nunawading by-election: Easy win for Liberal https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122523133 The Canberra Times 18 August 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802053844/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122523133 live 22 August – The Royal Commission on the use and effects of chemical agents on Australian personnel in Vietnam finds no link between the chemical defoliant Agent Orange and the health problems of the Vietnam War veterans.Conkey Howard 23 August 1985 Agent Orange findings https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122523945 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802053844/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122523945 live September 5 September – John Howard replaces Andrew Peacock as federal Liberal leader and thus federal Leader of the Opposition.Warden Ian 6 September 1985 Enter the new leader, to applause https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128253717 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802055153/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128253717 live Neil Brown beats 11 others to become Deputy Leader.Coyle Kerry 6 September 1985 New deputy is out of the political wilderness https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128253712 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 3 August 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180803223729/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128253712 live 10 September – Simon Crean becomes President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.Wages deal endorsed by executive https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128254189 The Canberra Times 9 September 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802055158/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128254189 live 20 September – Capital gains tax is introduced. The rules allow the cost of assets held for 1 year or more to be indexed by the consumer price index (CPI) before calculating a gain.Bracken Warwick 20 September 1985 Little gain to revenue from capital gains tax https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128256443 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 21 September – At the inaugural "Light on the Hill" dinner at Bathurst, Prime Minister Bob Hawke describes privatisation as the "height of irrationality" and a "recipe for disaster".Hawke says economic rationalism vandalism https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128256719 The Canberra Times 22 September 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802055156/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128256719 live October 3 October – Victorian Premier John Cain announces the resignation of Victorian Governor Sir Brian Murray over his acceptance of discounted air fares from Continental Airlines.Cain on resignation of Governor https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132368981 The Canberra Times 5 October 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802062510/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132368981 live The issue dragged on for several years, causing much embarrassment and recrimination. 9 October – Victorian Police investigate complaints from the Nuclear Disarmament Party on bogus how-to-vote cards issued during the 1985 Nunawading Province state by-election, authorised by Australian Labor Party state secretary Peter Batchelor.Complaint on vote card https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132370671 The Canberra Times 11 October 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802062509/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132370671 live 12 October – Canon Arthur Malcolm becomes the first Aboriginal Bishop in Australia.Two coloured bishops consecrated https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132371363 The Canberra Times 14 October 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802062515/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132371363 live 24 October – South Australian Ombudsman Mary Beasley resigns over much publicity over travel concessions for her partner Susan Mitchell.Beasley quits as Ombudsman - confidence of Parliament lost https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132374047 The Canberra Times 25 October 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802062509/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132374047 live Her successor Grant Edwards resigns on the same day, subject to an inquiry, with Eugene Biganovsky thus becoming the third to hold the office within the one day.Snap election rumoured as second Ombudsman resigns https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132374293 The Canberra Times 26 October 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802062521/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132374293 live 26 October – The Mutijulu Aboriginal community is given freehold title to Ayers Rock and the Uluru National Park.Traditional owners given title to Uluru https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132374567 The Canberra Times 27 October 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802062513/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132374567 live November 13 November – Mr. Justice Paul Brereton introduces amendments to the Darling Harbour Bill, stating that the intransigence of the SSC had forced the New South Wales Government to exempt the controversial Sydney Monorail from normal planning controls and claiming that the casino planned for the site would spell the end to illegal gambling. 25 November – A man, later to be revealed as Bruce Goodluck, wears a chicken suit and walks into the House of Representatives and sits on the government front bench but is removed by officers at the request of the deputy speaker, Allan Rocher.Fowl play in the House https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127540333 The Canberra Times 26 November 1985 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801035346/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127540333 liveBruce Goodluck, long-serving Liberal Tasmanian MP, dies https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-25/bruce-goodluck-long-serving-liberal-tasmanian-mp-dies/7854842 ABC News 25 October 2016 1 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801035345/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-25/bruce-goodluck-long-serving-liberal-tasmanian-mp-dies/7854842 live December 2 December – Federal Parliament passes the Australia Act, cutting the nation's last legal and constitutional ties with Britain. 4 December – Retiring New South Wales Local Government Minister Kevin Stewart sacks Warringah Shire Council for negligence and granting favours to a developer.Council sacked https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118176423 The Canberra Times 5 December 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070323/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118176423 live 5 December – The Royal Commission into British atomic tests in Australia (McClelland Royal Commission) severely criticises Britain for violating safety standards and recommends that Britain clean up contaminated areas and pay compensation.Malone Paul Conkey Howard 6 December 1985 Inquiry into British nuclear tests in Australia https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118176626 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070321/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118176626 live 7 December – The Labor government of John Bannon is re-elected for a second term in South Australia.Conkey Howard 8 December 1985 Liberal Party concedes defeat within hours, Labor increases majority in South Australia https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118177166 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070326/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118177166 live 16 December – New South Wales Premier Neville Wran is charged with contempt of court by the Federal Department of Public Prosecutions in relation to remarks he had made on 28 November when the Appeal Court had ordered a new trial for Mr. Justice Lionel Murphy.Wran to be summonsed for contempt https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118179622 The Canberra Times 17 December 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070321/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118179622 live 22 December – The new Victorian Governor is announced as academic and Uniting Church minister, Rev. Davis McCaughey, to be sworn in on 18 February 1986.Irishman Victorian Governor https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118181193 The Canberra Times 24 December 1985 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070321/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118181193 live 30 December – Rural discontent at soaring interest rates and falling commodity prices is symbolised by a Canowindra farmer when he dumps 23 tonnes of wheat outside Parliament House in Canberra.Fraser Andrew 31 December 1985 23 tonnes of wheat do make a point https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118182293 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070328/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118182293 live His subsequent prosecution prompts a mass rally of up to 8,000 famers in Canberra on 14 February 1986.Man remanded on bail over wheat dumping https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122419559 The Canberra Times 7 January 1986 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070325/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122419559 liveCastle Philip 15 February 1986 Farmers say this rally was the peaceful one https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118205119 The Canberra Times 2 August 2021 2 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802070328/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118205119 live Unknown dates New South Wales abolishes capital punishment for treason and piracy with violence, thereby abolishing capital punishment from Australia. The McClelland Royal Commission into the nuclear tests at Maralinga in the 1950s reports its findings. Arts and literature 1985 in Australian literature 18 February – Australia wins the 26th Viña del Mar International Song Festival with the song I can no longer (sung in Spanish as Ya no puedo más), created by K. C. Porter, Turner y Toppano, and sung by Lorenzo Toppano. 9 March – The National Gallery of Australia purchases the painting L'Après-midi à Naples (Afternoon in Naples) by Paul Cézanne for A$1 million. Christopher Koch's novel The Doubleman wins the Miles Franklin Award Film Bliss Burke & Wills The Coca-Cola Kid Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Television 11 February – Ray Martin takes over Mike Walsh's old daytime slot, replacing The Mike Walsh Show with Midday with Ray Martin.Nelson Sue 11 February 1985 From '60 Minutes' to 90 minutes of live is 'no sweat' for Ray https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122483319 The Canberra Times 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803002657/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122483319 live 18 February – Network 0/28 becomes known as SBS.SBS: Bringing even more 'back home' https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122481978 The Canberra Times 4 February 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803002655/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122481978 live 18 March – Neighbours premieres on the Seven Network. Six months later Neighbours is axed by HSV-7 with the final episode going to air on 8 November 1985.Life in an average street: following a great tradition https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127007639 The Canberra Times 6 May 1985 3 August 2021 1 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801101532/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127007639 liveMercado Andrew 2004 Super Aussie Soaps https://books.google.com/books?id=i-U_OkpqpKMC Pluto Press Australia 201–232 1-86403-191-3 Network Ten subsequently buys the rights and begins screening it from 20 January 1986 where it becomes a hit. 8 June – Hey Hey It's Saturday moves to 6:30 pm Saturdays. Sport 18 January – First day of the 1985 World Indoor Games in Paris, France, where six Australian athletes are competing: Michael Hillardt (1500 metres), Clayton Kearney (60 and 200 metres), Dave Smith (5000m Walk), Nicole Boegman (Long Jump), Gael Martin (Shot Put), and Deann Mayfield (High Jump).Hillardt senses gold https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122479214 The Canberra Times 20 January 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010442/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122479214 live Hillardt wins the gold in the 1500 metres, while Smith claims bronze.Hillardt wins 1,500m gold in Paris https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122479325 The Canberra Times 21 January 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010444/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122479325 live 24 March – Robert de Castella is once again Australia's best finisher at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, this time staged in Lisbon, Portugal. He finishes in 20th place (34:17.0) in the race over 12,190 metres.Jolliffe Jill 26 March 1985 Lopes eclipes opposition https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122505576 The Canberra Times 3 August 2021 9 June – Grenville Wood wins the men's national marathon title, clocking 2:13:37 in Sydney, while Elizabeth Patmore claims the women's title in 2:45:47.Wood carves place in Edinburgh team https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122515062 The Canberra Times 10 June 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010442/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122515062 live 11 June – New South Wales win their first Rugby League State of Origin series.NSW grasps first origin series https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122515329 The Canberra Times 12 June 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010445/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122515329 live 17 August – North Melbourne play their last game at the Arden Street Oval. North Melbourne defeat Richmond, 16.20.116 to 9.12.66.North wallops untidy Tigers by 50 points https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122523200 The Canberra Times 18 August 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010446/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122523200 live 28 September – Glenelg defeat North Adelaide for the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) flag. 28 September – Essendon (26.14.170) defeat Hawthorn (14.8.92) to win the 89th VFL premiership. It is the second consecutive premiership for Essendon.100,000,000 see Dons win https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128258148 The Canberra Times 29 September 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010444/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128258148 live 29 September – The Canterbury Bulldogs defeat minor premiers the St. George Dragons 7–6 to win the 78th NSWRL premiership. It is also the second consecutive premiership for Canterbury.Neeson Graham 30 September 1985 Grafting Canterbury squashes St George https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128258550 The Canberra Times 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010446/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128258550 live Illawarra Steelers finish in last position, claiming the wooden spoon. 3 November – The first Formula One Australian Grand Prix takes place on the streets of Adelaide.Gover Paul 3 November 1985 Television, sponsors: the magic mix https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/13763437 The Canberra Times 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010447/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/13763437 live 5 November – What A Nuisance wins the Melbourne Cup.What a nuisance - how the matrons were miffed https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127535247 The Canberra Times 6 November 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010449/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127535247 live 4 December – Australia are unable to undo a 2–0 deficit from the first leg and draw 0–0 with Scotland in the World Cup qualifying playoff at Olympic Park, failing to qualify for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.Socceroos miss a chance for glory https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118176307 The Canberra Times 5 December 1985 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010451/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118176307 live 10 December – 120 members are inducted into the new Sport Australia Hall of Fame.Hourigan John 11 December 1985 The Don leads 120 into Hall of Fame https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118177922 The Canberra Times 3 August 2021 3 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210803010449/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118177922 live Births 2 January – Damien Bodie, actor 7 January – Jessica Michalik, teenage girl (died 2001) 12 January – Brad Robbins, basketball player 21 January – Matt Unicomb, basketball player 28 January – Libby Trickett, swimmerhttps://www.olympic.org/libby-trickett Libby Trickett IOC January 12, 2021 14 January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210114153228/https://www.olympic.org/libby-trickett live 29 January – Isabel Lucas, actress 30 January – Richie Porte, cyclist 12 February – Saskia Burmeister, actor 13 February – Bridget Neval, actress 17 February – Anne Curtis, actress 18 February – Brad Newley, basketball player 6 March – Yael Stone, actress 7 March Cameron Prosser, swimmer Daniel Munday, basketball player 12 March – Nikolai Topor-Stanley, soccer player 13 March – Sean Carlow, figure skater 14 March – Steven Marković, basketball player 19 March – Sean Wroe, track and field sprinter 22 March – Kelli Waite, swimmer 27 March – Danny Vuković, soccer player 8 April – Adrian Bauk, basketball player 13 April – Anna Jennings-Edquist, actress 16 April – Rhiana Griffith, model and actress 17 April – Luke Mitchell, actorhttp://www.zdf-enterprises.de/h2o/allmedia_season3/index_pink.html About the Stars: Luke Mitchell as 'Will' ZDF-Enterprises.de 18 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100210185152/http://www.zdf-enterprises.de/h2o/allmedia_season3/index_pink.html 10 February 2010 dead 3 May – David Reynolds, racing driver 11 May Beau Ryan, rugby league player and sportscaster Jaime Robbie Reyne, actor 22 May – Stephanie Zhang, figure skater 31 May – Matthew Knight, basketball player 5 June – Tim Coenraad, basketball player 10 June – Dane Nielsen, rugby league player 12 June – Sam Thaiday, rugby league player 21 June – Sharna Burgess, ballroom dancer 30 June Hugh Sheridan, actor, musician and television presenter Lasarus Ratuere, actor 5 July – Stephanie McIntosh, actress 27 July – Aljin Abella, actor 3 August Georgina Haig, actresshttps://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/georgina-haig/382085/ Georgina Haig TV Guide 8 July 2016 18 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160918051442/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/georgina-haig/382085/ dead Tim Slade, racing driver 18 August – Brooke Harman, American-born actress 19 August – Gavin Cooper, rugby league player 29 August – Joshua Jefferis, gymnast 30 August – Leisel Jones, swimmer 13 September – Scott Arnold, golfer 29 September – Michelle Payne, jockeyhttp://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/horse-racing/payne-gets-el-of-a-birthday-surprise/2009/09/29/1253989912334.html Payne gets El of a birthday surprise Eddy Andrew 29 September 2009 The Age 16 October 2009 15 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180215083809/https://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/horse-racing/payne-gets-el-of-a-birthday-surprise/2009/09/29/1253989912334.html live 30 September Adam Cooney, footballer David Gower, rugby league player 10 October – Ricki-Lee Coulter, singer 14 October – Nicholas Colla, actor 16 October – Casey Stoner, motorcycle racer 23 October – Lachlan Gillespie, singer and actor 24 October – Tim Pocock, actor 5 November – Kate DeAraugo, singer 9 November – Timothy Lang, basketball player 23 December – Luke O'Loughlin, actor Full date unknown Neil Erikson, far right activist Deaths 11 January – William McKell, 12th Governor General of Australia and 27th Premier of New South Wales (b. 1891) 29 January – Billy Cook, jockey (b. 1910) 2 April – Doris Fitton, actress and theatrical director (born in the Philippines) (b. 1897) 3 May – Percy Spender, New South Wales politician and diplomat (b. 1897) 18 June – John England, New South Wales politician and Administrator of the Northern Territory (b. 1911) 9 August – Clive Churchill, rugby league player (b. 1927) 20 August – Ken Kennedy, ice speed skater (b. 1913) 16 December – Mervyn Waite, cricketer and Australian rules footballer (b. 1911) 28 December – Sir Henry Winneke, 21st Governor of Victoria and Chief Justice of Victoria (b. 1908) See also 1985 in Australian television List of Australian films of 1985 References 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