See also: 1958 in Australia, other events of 1959, 1960 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history.
Incumbents
Events
Science & Technology
Arts and literature
Film
On the Beach starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner was shot around Melbourne. The film was based on the novel by Nevil Shute.
Television
Six O'Clock Rock screened on the Australian Broadcasting Commission's channel. It was compered by Johnny O'Keefe and was the ABC's response to Bandstand on Channel Nine.
Sport
Births
- January 31 — Anthony LaPaglia, actor
- February 8 — Andrew Hoy, equestrian rider
- February 12 — Sigrid Thornton, actress
- February 24 — Mike Whitney, cricketer
- June 5 — Mark Ella, rugby union player
- July 21 — Paul Vautin, rugby league player and media personality
- July 26 — Gary Honey, long jumper
- August 19 — Rodney Adler, businessman
- August 30 — Mark "Jacko" Jackson, Australian footballer and actor
- October 6 — Robyn Maher, basketball player
- October 11 — Wayne Gardner, motorcycle and touring car racer
- September 4 — Kevin Harrington, Australian actor
- December 1 — Wally Lewis, rugby league player
- December 12 — Christine Stanton, high jumper
- December 15 — Greg Matthews, cricketer
Deaths
See also
