Topic : Social and cultural features of the 1980s

Image 1 - The 1980s campaign to save Tasmania's Franklin River attracted support from all around Australia.

Image 2 - In 1985, ownership of Uluru was returned to the local Anangu people.

Image 3 - The Ash Wednesday bushfires blazed for two days, and led to the highest recorded bushfire death toll in Australia's history.

Image 1 - Kylie Minogue was a popular Australian soap star-turned-pop star of the 1980s.

Image 2 - Launched in 1981, A Country Practice was one of the longest-running drama series' in Australian television history.

Image 3 - The rise of the home computer led to the introduction of early computer games like Pac-Man.

Image 1 - Power suits created a powerful, authoritative image for both men and women, reflecting the 'work hard, play hard' ethos of the decade.

Image 2 - Admired for her elegance and style, Diana, Princess of Wales became a worldwide fashion icon in the 1980s.

Image 3 - Punks rejected both the peace-loving values of the hippie era, and the shallow consumerism of the 1980s.

Image 1 - Matilda the kangaroo was the official mascot of the Brisbane Commonwealth Games. At the opening ceremony of the Games, the thirteen-meter high kangaroo travelled around the stadium and winked at the crowd.

Image 2 - Australia's victory in the 1983 America's Cup is considered to be one of the nation's greatest sporting moments.

Image 3 - The Australian women's cricket team dominated international competition throughout the 1980s.

Image 1 - American singer Michael Jackson was one of the most popular recording artists of the 1980s. His 1982 album Thriller sold over 50 million copies worldwide, and remains the highest-selling pop album of all time.

Image 2 - The American soap opera Dallas was popular in Australia in the 1980s. It revolved around the lives of the Ewings, a rich Texan oil family.

Image 3 - American basketball player Michael Jordan was a popular sporting figure in Australia during the 1980s. This reflected the reach of American influence into the nation's sporting tastes.