Third incarnation of Bowen electorate (1986–1992)
Ken Smyth elected Member for Bowen. Labor 1986–1992
Pioneer High School is on the western edge of Andergrove, adjoining Beaconsfield, opened.
Shopping centre opened in Smithfield, Cairns.
Collinsville State High School opens.
Northview primary school opened next to the Catholic Emmanuel primary and the Holy Spirit College on the border between Glenella and Mt Pleasant.
Whitsunday Holiday Apartments on Hamilton Island opened.
Hamilton Island Primary School opens.
Rural training college in Home Hill became the Burdekin Agricultural College.
Hope Vale Aboriginal Council became the first to receive a Deed of Grant In Trust (DOGIT), handed over to Hope Vale Council as Trustees by then Premier Bjelke-Petersen.
Kelso primary school was opened.