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The end of an era (2005)
After 20 years of research and planning and a 7 year journey into outer space, the Cassini mission to the planet Saturn is about to be realised – and Catalyst’s Dr Richard Smith is in the control room of read more]
Triumph and tragedy (2003)
At the height of his success in discovering the significance of what was once called 'junk DNA’, or non-coding DNA, Dr Malcolm Simons is diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer. [read more]
New vocabulary (1995)
Choreographer Meryl Tankard says she tries to create a 'new vocabulary’ whenever she creates a new dance piece. We see her rehearsing a new piece with the Adelaide based company, Australian Dance Theatre. A member of the CORPS de ... [read more]
Fangs of death (1938)
Fangs of Death enters the dangerous world of venomous snakes. It shows a professional snake handler with brown and tiger snakes; how to milk snakes for serum; and how to treat a snake bite wound with antivenin and a razor. ... [read more]
On Our Selection (1988)
Filmmaker Ken G Hall tells how he was convinced by comedian Bert Bailey to make the feature film, On Our Selection (1932). He discusses the difficulties of production on a very limited budget, and recalls how the film went on ... [read more]
The 2003 Canberra bushfires (2003)
Dimpel’s camera has captured the grim red circle of the sun masked by thick bushfire smoke and the landscape cast in an eerie deep orange. The fire creeps down Farrer Ridge towards the Dimpel family home, but, as Dimpel observes ... [read more]
Hunting wombat (2006)
Wanda Miller talks about working with Gladys Miller to design language programs that will allow Wirangu to be taught in schools. Wanda’s grandchildren are Wirrangul through her husband. Wombat is the traditional food of the Wirangu people, and the children’s ... [read more]
Troops head to the docks (1915)
On a damp Sydney morning, during the First World War, lines of Australian cavalry and infantry march down to the docks while others arrive by tram. The bustling crowds – umbrellas in hand – are shown waiting around and walking ... [read more]
An evening at home (1950)
This is taken from a sequence depicting the domestic routine of a family evening spent at home. Clarke arranges it into a narrative which begins with a train pulling into Wahroonga station, and includes scenes of shopping, driving, cooking, and ... [read more]
Signing oath of allegiance (1901)
This clip shows Sydney’s Archbishop, William Smith, welcoming Lord Hopetoun and Prime Minister Edmund Barton, and dignitaries to the swearing in of Australia’s first federal cabinet and for the reading of the Proclamation of the Constitution at Centennial Park, Sydney ... [read more]
Social unrest (2000)
A group of young Indigenous men playing cricket. We are given a background on the Indigenous history of Fitzroy Crossing. Talking to camera, Jo Ross, who is known as Willigan, and Kevin Oscar tell us the yarn about the community. [read more]
‘One wrong decision’ (1999)
Desperate for a swim, Jimmy (Heath Ledger) buries an envelope containing $10,000 in the sand at Bondi beach. While he’s in the water, street kids Helen (Mariel McClorey) and Pete (Evan Sheaves) steal the money. The ghost of Jimmy’s brother ... [read more]
The man of the land (1936)
New Rural Bank employee, Mr Benson and his colleague Mr Richards pay a visit to pioneer farmer Jim Stanley at his property’s homestead. At Mr Richard’s request, Mr Benson asks Jim to share his story of the ‘man on the ... [read more]
From fleece to yarn (1924)
Wool is graded by experienced sorters and then passes through scouring machines that wash and clean the wool. It is then steam heated and teased and passes through several rollers and a carding apparatus that pulls the wool into a ... [read more]
Christmas Day at home, 1945 (1945)
With all three brothers home in time for Christmas, the men relax in the sun for an afternoon drink with their uncle Stan. Mrs Sprod, Kathleen and her aunt Mary also enjoy Christmas day and smoke a cigarette in the ... [read more]
Hector, Hector, Hector! (1927)
The race is on and Hector looks in trouble. The radio race-caller (Tal Ordell) becomes increasingly excited as Poo, Windbag and Stonker fight for the lead – but Hector isn’t done yet. [read more]
Painting by hand (1985)
Painter Arthur Boyd uses his hands to paint. He says that the method is sensual and allows him to better depict his intent. [read more]
The issue of conscription (1962)
In this excerpt from an interview with Dr Daniel Mannix, the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Mannix describes the circumstances in which he advocated against conscription during the First World War. [read more]
Overrepresentation (2005)
A background to the Koori Court system is given over a montage of Indigenous inmates in prison. Rob Hulls recites the incident that inspired him to have discussions with the Koori community once he became Attorney-General of Victoria. [read more]
