TAGGED: 1980s
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The 1982 Rock Against Racism concert in Brisbane was a powerful blend of music, protest and activism.

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This is where it all began – the original script for Neighbours Week 1, Episode 1, penned by creator Reg Watson.

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This is the Golden Globe awarded to Paul Hogan for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for his iconic role in Crocodile Dundee (1986).

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This promotional cake-box lid advertising a gig by the Birthday Party in the Netherlands is a striking example of the band’s unconventional approach to marketing.

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This is the black, wide-brimmed hat worn by Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) in Crocodile Dundee (1986).

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A well-crafted prop and a memorable line of dialogue can define a movie.

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Lights, camera, board game! In 1987, the razzle-dazzle of Young Talent Time leapt off the screen and onto the tabletop with its official board game release.

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This Romper Room promotional plate is a nostalgic piece of 1980s children’s television merchandising.

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Mental As Anything wore their art on their sleeves – literally.

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This unsmiling publicity portrait of TV journalist Jana Wendt hints at her sharp, steely interviewing style, which quickly earned her the nickname ‘perfumed steamroller’ from fellow journalist Geor