See also: 1984 in Australia, other events of 1985, 1986 in Australia
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- January 18 – First day of the 1985 World Indoor Games in Paris, France, where six Australian athletes are competing: Mike Hillardt (1500 metres), Clayton Kearney (60 and 200 metres), Dave Smith (5000m Walk), Nicole Boegman (Long Jump), Gael Martin (Shot Put), and Deann Mayfield (High Jump). Hillardt wins the gold in the 1500 metres, while Smith claims bronze.
- March 24 – Robert de Castella is once again Australia's best finisher at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, this time staged in Lisbon, Portugal. He finishes in 20th place (34:17.0) in the race over 12,190 metres.
- June 9 – Grenville Wood wins the men's national marathon title, clocking 2:13:37 in Sydney, while Elizabeth Patmore claims the women's title in 2:45:47.
- June 11 – New South Wales win their first Rugby League State of Origin series.
- August 17 – North Melbourne play their last game at the Arden Street Oval. North Melbourne defeat Richmond, 16.20.116 to 9.12.66.
- September 28 – Glenelg Tigers defeat North Adelaide Roosters for the SANFL flag.
- September 28 – The Essendon Bombers (26.14.170) defeat the Hawthorn Hawks (14.8.92) to win the 89th VFL/AFL premiership. It is the second consecutive premiership for Essendon.
- September 29 – The Canterbury Bulldogs defeat the St. George Dragons 7-6 to win the 78th NSWRL premiership. It is also the second consecutive premiership for Canterbury.
- November 3 – The first Formula One Australian Grand Prix takes place on the streets of Adelaide.
- December 4 – Australia are unable to undo a 2-0 deficit from the first leg and draw 0-0 with Scotland in the World Cup qualifying playoff at Olympic Park, failing to qualify for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
- December 10 – 120 members are inducted into the new Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
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