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Jimmy Little’s final word (1964)
In this clip Jimmy Little talks about the importance of the recently passed Civil Rights Bill in the Northern Territory, the destruction of Aboriginal peoples’ cultural landscape and way of life, the impact of pastoralism on their land, the role ... [read more]
Tom loses his way (2004)
After attacking one of his colleagues with a set of rolled-up plans, Tom White (Colin Friels) crosses the water on a ferry. In a pub, he sits down for a drink, but he’s enveloped by silence. He drips water, or ... [read more]
No more favours (1988)
Detective Sergeant Ray Birch (Bruno Lawrence) calls journalist Tom Stewart (Colin Friels) forward at the site of an armed siege. A three-time rapist called Les (Richard Carter) has a woman tied up in a warehouse. Birch offers Stewart the chance ... [read more]
Nail biting, crime fighting ACTION! (2002)
This is the series theme song from the opening of the episode. It establishes the setting, characters and backstory of the crime wave in Fairytale land which necessitated the arrival of the two outside world detectives – ‘…the heroes of ... [read more]
‘There’s no such thing as ghosts’ (1989)
Bronson (Rodney McLennan) knows there is something weird about the outside loo, but no one believes him. Finally he heads outside to the spooky toilet alone in the dark. [read more]
‘So nice to be home’ (2007)
Christina (Franka Potente) returns reluctantly to the Gaita family home in Frogmore, after one of her regular absences. Her son Raimond (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is overjoyed to see her, but her husband Romulus (Eric Bana) is less demonstrative. Christina sleeps with ... [read more]
Five little Petals (1997)
The opening titles introduce the Petals and their world, a ramshackle garden that they call home. [read more]
An old town dies, a new one born (1958)
The new Adaminaby takes shape as, one by one, buildings from the old town are transported to the new location. [read more]
‘Everybody’s free to feel good’ (2006)
Mr Jonathon’s dancers have had ten minutes to regroup after Tenille has collapsed on stage in the grand final. Their routine leaves the audience gasping – especially Miss Elizabeth (Jane Hall), who’s appalled at the political grandstanding in Mr Jonathon’s ... [read more]
A survivor (1976)
Harry Butler puts his hand into a rocky crevice and brings out a brown tree snake, also called the territory tiger. While expertly handling the snake, he tells us that this creature is one of the fauna that has thrived ... [read more]
Lockie, ‘surf rat’ (2006)
Lockie (Sean Keenan) contemplates the ‘demented’ surf in his new home town and rides the waves. [read more]
False alarm (2007)
Jim (Ben Oxenbould) is taking holidaymakers Adam (Andy Rodoreda), Grace (Diana Glenn) and Lee (Maeve Dermody) out on the water in a dinghy in search of a good place to fish. They settle in a quiet spot, drop anchor and ... [read more]
Maintaining cultural traditions (2008)
Frances Daingangan sees the influence of Bollywood and western culture on her children and grandchildren and wants them to also be exposed to Indigenous traditions. She goes to see Uncle Phillip Gudthaykudthay, a famous artist and traditional sorcerer, who also ... [read more]
‘Don’t hurt her anymore’ (2011)
The women at Temple House refuge have a get-together in one of the rooms. They drink, sing and talk, acknowledging each other’s pain and sharing in the pleasure of their company. [read more]
‘I know nothing about these soldiers’ (1990)
Prosecutor Captain Cooper (Bryan Brown) and accused Vice-Admiral Baron Takahashi (George Takei) clash in court. Takahashi claims his subordinate, Captain Ikeuchi (Tetsu Watanabe), was the officer in charge of Japanese troops on Ambon. Takahashi also claims to know nothing about ... [read more]
Quarrying limestone (1926)
This clip begins with a shot of a steam shovel collecting the limestone rubble from the quarry and emptying it into large bins for transport. A man in the foreground of the frame shovels the smaller pieces of rubble into ... [read more]
‘Life upside down’ (1996)
Late teen Lebanese-Australian Billal, permanently brain damaged from a car accident, is undergoing an operation for the third time. The surgeon explains that fluid has built up in Billal’s brain causing him to gain weight and to exhibit disinhibited violent ... [read more]
‘Go in hard’ (1998)
Elvis Maginnis (Marcus Graham) is close to a result in his investigation into the murder of his girlfriend’s husband. But car dealers Mickie MacEvoy (Nick Waters) and his son Michael MacEvoy (Stephen Curry) possess documents that could throw a spanner ... [read more]
‘I have imagined you every day …’ (1985)
Lindy (Marillac Johnston) and her father Geoff (John Walton) meet Le (Quang Chinh Dinh) at the airport. It is a nerve-wracking moment for everyone. Lee makes an immediate claim on Lindy, calling her Mai, and thanking Geoff ‘You have been ... [read more]
Gale force winds (1916)
Members of Mawson’s 1911 Antarctic expedition team endeavour to work in gale-force winds and freezing conditions. [read more]
