What are major events in history in Australia?
13 Historical Moments That Shaped Australia
- Archaeological Discovery.
- Willem Janszoon.
- Arrival of the First Fleet.
- Gold Rush.
- Eureka Stockade.
- Federation of Australia.
- Australian Woman Suffrage.
- Gallipoli Landing.
What does the ABC stand for Australia?
The Australian Broadcasting Commission
1930s. The Australian Broadcasting Commission (the ABC) was officially launched on 1 July, 1932 by Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and ABC radio announcer Conrad Charlton. “This is the Australian Broadcasting Commission,” Charlton said, before the Prime Minister inaugurated the ABC for listeners at home.
What happened in Australia in the 80’s?
The 1980s was a decade of contrasts. The Australian economy was booming – property values skyrocketed and many businesses made large profits. Many people became pre-occupied with making money and of course, spending it. Fashion, music and television from the decade was glitzy, showy and glamorous.
What happened in Australia in the 1960’s?
The 1960s was one of the most tumultuous and divisive decades in world history – including in Australia. It saw the birth of the civil rights movement, greater moves towards equality for women in the workplace and the beginnings of legal recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
When did ABC move to Ultimo?
2000
The ABC’s television operations joined its radio and online divisions at the Corporation’s Ultimo headquarters in 2000.
What happened in 1970s in Australia?
The 1970s were one of the most volatile periods in Australia’s political history, with mass demonstrations and grassroots actions taking place to protest the Vietnam War and the South African Springboks tour, and to support Aboriginal rights.
What happened in the year 1970 in Australia?
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.
Is the ABC 90 years old?
As the ABC celebrates 90 years, ABC Backstory is publishing a series of stories from long-serving staff and first up is Julie Peters, who started at the ABC when television was still black and white. Read all about it on the ABC NEWS website.
When did Australian TV go to colour?
1 March 1975
One of the biggest changes in Australian television history took place in 1972, when it was announced that all stations would move to colour on 1 March 1975, using the European PAL standard mandated in 1968.