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Desert economy (1992)

Aerial shots of Hermannsburg in Central Australia are followed by black-and-white historical footage of Indigenous people going about their business on the mission. Interview footage of Pastor F. W Albrecht talking about Indigenous people, their cultural practices and potential contribution ... [read more]

‘Never too old’ (1986)

'Ma’ Bendall tells us how she was one of the first women to take up surfing when she was over 50 years old. She tells her story over wonderful 1960s black-and-white footage of her surfing. [read more]

One last job (2002)

The brothers enjoy a breakfast at Bondi after being released from prison. Mal (Damien Richardson) and Dale (Guy Pearce) enjoy Shane’s (Joel Edgerton) food after he refuses to eat it: the chips are not straight enough. They suit up and ... [read more]

‘The walk out!’ (2005)

A house meeting is called to try and solve the problem of Anna’s (Mara Scherzinger) disappearance. It is filmed by Heath (Adam Saunders) as part of his ongoing documentary about the school. Feeling guilty, Bec (Kate Bell) coordinates a search ... [read more]

‘That’d be Anderson Valley’ (1985)

Becker (Eric Roberts) asks Frank (Max Giilies) and Fred (Paul Chubb) why Coca-Cola is not sold in Anderson Valley. Terri (Greta Scacchi) says an independent soft-drink maker controls the market. [read more]

The secret garden (2005)

Our chance to see in close-up this extraordinary living fossil, a survivor from the Jurassic period. And it’s hidden deep in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. [read more]

Shot in the hat (1947)

The children have stolen the horses, food and walking boots of the thieves and laid a trap. As the three men walk slowly out of a box canyon, Snow (Nicky Yardley) directs the others with hand signals. They roll boulders ... [read more]

‘Forty years of love’ (1994)

Joyce Johnson (Deborah Kennedy) is upset after seeing Harry (Jack Thompson) for the first time since he suffered a massive stroke. She blames herself for upsetting him. As she drives away with her daughter (Rebekah Elmaloglou), Harry, paralysed in bed, ... [read more]

How Pro got his name (1976)

Laraine Leyland interviews artist Pro Hart in his gallery in Broken Hill. Then Ask the Leyland Brothers introduces some of Pro’s passions – his motorcycle, art collecting and organ playing. [read more]

Save our park (1994)

Pyrmont is an inner western suburb of Sydney. The City West Development Corporation has major plans to redevelop the area. The area’s heritage elements and community spirit is challenged by the rapid development. Facing the loss of a park, residents ... [read more]

‘The enemy within’ (1941)

This clip suggests that Nazi agents already reside in Australia and that government officials work day and night to stamp out the ‘enemy within’. The audience is called upon as ‘loyal citizens’ to do their part to assist by being ... [read more]

The great unknown (1984)

As the navigators gaze on the arid coastline of this great south land, they dream about what might be beyond the forbidding cliffs. Was there a great inland sea, or a passage for ships to travel through, or was there ... [read more]

What’s a disability? (1993)

This is a lovely human moment between Tommy Romano, who has Tourette syndrome, his mother and their understanding doctor of many years. Tommy, now 20, recalls those early years of growing up with Tourettes. His mother remembers the cruelty of ... [read more]

Saltwater Freshwater (2003)

This clip shows archival photographs of the family. Kathy Mills tells of meeting her husband David, and how music was an element that attracted her to her husband. [read more]

The Sydney Opera House sails (1973)

The exterior walls of the Sydney Opera House were inspired by the sails of the pleasure craft on the nearby harbour. [read more]

Dancing without ego (2006)

Principal dancers Daniel (Tom Long) and Bridget (Anna Torv) rehearse for their new show, in which three men vie for the attention of one woman. Daniel’s improvisation becomes quite aggressively sexual with Bridget, his real-life partner. Choreographer Isabel (Greta Scacchi) ... [read more]

‘Our stables need new blood’ (1949)

WJ Curzon (George Randall) tells wife Laura (Muriel Steinbeck) he wants to add English horses to his stables. WJ travels to the UK and asks trainer Hugh Duncan (James Workman) and his son Paul (Alan White) to work for him ... [read more]

The lonely pleasures of a country dance (1987)

He’s alone, she’s alone, everyone’s alone at the mid-year dance, a cheerless gathering for all concerned. Danny (Noah Taylor) makes a statement with his outfit, a little bit Marlon Brando, a little bit Elvis. He is deflated when Trevor (Ben ... [read more]

Satine, the sparkling diamond (2001)

Christian (Ewan McGregor) is captivated by the courtesan Satine. Toulouse-Lautrec (John Leguizamo) promises Christian he will meet Satine alone. The same promise is made by Moulin Rouge impresario Zidler (Jim Broadbent) to his wealthy financial backer, the Duke (Richard Roxburgh). ... [read more]

The ginning of cotton (1945)

Sudanese workers in a large ginning factory separate the cotton seed from the fibre so it can be processed. Others flatten the cotton manually into a press. After ginning, the cotton is fed into large presses, which shape it into ... [read more]

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