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Developments in pop culture after the war
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Jazz becomes more widely accepted in Australia
Until this point in time, jazz was only played in bars and at public dances. Many African-American jazz musicians become heavily influential to the budding Australian artists. -
Melbourne hosts the Olympic Games
This became the first time that the Olympics had been hosted in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as the first time outside of Europe or America. -
Australia: Sports-mad
By this point, Australia had garnered the identity of one of the most sport-obsessed countries in the world, a title that many Australians held proudly. -
Australia's introduction to colour television
Although not fully implemented until 1975, this was a taste of things to come. At this point in time only wealthy Australians could afford one. -
Broadening relations with Asia
The White Australia policy had been abolished by this point, leaving the country open for migrants from the Asia-Pacific region. -
Film renaissance
Prime Minister John Gorton issued several forms of governmental support for film and the arts. These programs were carried on by Gough Whitlam until the film industry became more mainstream. -
Creation of "SBS"
This "Special Broadcasting Service" established by the government was used as a way to showcase the films, music and affairs of overseas languages. -
Release of "Mad Max"
Without a doubt one of the most popular and influential of all Australian films. It still holds the Guiness Wolrd Record for "most profitable film in decades". -
International release of "Crocodile Dundee"
The second-highest grossing film in the box office in 1986, this film appealed greatly to it's American audiences. -
"Madman" becomes Australia's leading distributor of anime
This simple little idea to bring a bit of Japanese cinema to Australia snowballed into an entertainment company that gained a fan following like no other.
