1984

Red Hill added to Taunton Scientific Reserve

1983

Peak Range National Park

1981

Great Barrier Reef declared World Heritage Area

1980

Dipperu National Park

1980

Capricorn Resort bombed

1980 – 1989

“Get wrecked” campaign lauched: highly successful tourism campaign

1980 – 1989

Road trains favoured over rail for movement of freight

1986

Electrification of rail lines

1988

Second stage of Callide Dam completed

1986

Tartrus Weir