Sport
- 4 June – Ian Sinfield wins the men's national marathon title, clocking 2:25:13.9 in Melbourne.
- 1 November – Hi Jinx wins the Melbourne Cup
- New South Wales wins the Sheffield Shield
- Kurrewa IV takes line honours and Siandra wins handicap honours in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
- Neale Fraser wins the men's singles at the Wimbledon championships
- Australia defeats Italy 4-1 in the Davis Cup final
- Jack Brabham wins the Formula One Championship for the second time
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