1959 in Australia


The following lists events that happened during 1959 in Australia.

Incumbents

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.
Adelaide's first television station, NWS-9, begins broadcasting on 5 September

Sport