What was popular in the 80s Australia?

List of top 40 singles for 1980–1989 in Australia

#	Title	Artist
1.	“Locomotion”	Kylie Minogue
2.	“Dancing in the Dark”	Bruce Springsteen
3.	“Australiana”	Austen Tayshus
4.	“Simply Irresistible”	Robert Palmer

What was the number one song in Australia in 1983?

Australiana
List of top 25 singles for 1983 in Australia

#	Title	weeks at No. 1
1.	“Australiana”	8
2.	“Flashdance… What a Feeling”	7
3.	“Gloria”	7
4.	“Billie Jean”	5

What was the number one song in 1985 Australia?

We Are the World
List of top 25 singles for 1985 in Australia

#	Title	weeks at No. 1
1.	“We Are the World”	9
2.	“Angel” / “Into the Groove”	4
3.	“Crazy for You”	4
4.	“Live it Up”

What was happening in 1980s Australia?

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 was the number 1 song in July 1983?

List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 1983

No.	Issue date	Song
534	July 2	“Flashdance… What a Feeling”
535	July 9	“Every Breath You Take”
July 16
July 23

What happened in the 80’s in Australia?

What major events happened in 1980 Australia?

Mar 30	Brisbane: 17 year-old Grant Kenny wins Australian Open Iron Man title for 2nd time
May 23	Canberra: The Australian Olympic Federation votes 6-5 in favour of attending the Moscow Olympics after Prime Minister Fraser requests a boycott

What was the number one song of 1986?

That’s What Friends Are For
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1986

№	Title	Artist(s)
1	“That’s What Friends Are For”	Dionne and Friends (Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder)
2	“Say You, Say Me”	Lionel Richie
3	“I Miss You”	Klymaxx
4	“On My Own”	Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald