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It’s all image (2002)
Emerging film producers Jason Gooden and Julian Saggers move into prestigious offices in the hope that they can finish and market their feature film. The film’s first director is invited to a screening of a new cut of the film. ... [read more]
Calling all dreamers (2001)
A homestead. The point of view moves from the exterior of the homestead into the interior, entering through the window. A small girl child’s voice begins to sing, 'One night the moon …’ A young girl is snuggled with her ... [read more]
‘The doubt is already beginning’ (1989)
Anne Winton (Carol Drinkwater) confronts Iya Zetnick (Julia Blake) about her accusations. Following a heated exchange Anna is led away by husband Bobby (Steve Jacobs). [read more]
Precious songs (2005)
The voice of Scotty Martin chants a song over the image of a sunrise and ancient rock paintings. Scotty introduces us to his wife, Maisie, and to the Wandjina – the spiritual guardians of the land. Scotty talks about inheriting ... [read more]
‘We can have justice’ (1992)
In this section of his speech, Keating documents the remarkable contributions of the Indigenous people of Australia in history, sport, the arts, the armed services, in all areas of Australian life. [read more]
Conversion (1920)
This Australasian Gazette newsreel from approximately 1920 shows the commencement of work at Victoria Parade for the electrification of the cable tram system of Collins Street, Melbourne. [read more]
Youth peace walk (1970)
Protestors march through the streets of Sydney and Melbourne against the Australian involvement in the Vietnam War. The soundtrack includes chants and songs from the crowds, and excerpts of radio news broadcasts. [read more]
‘Swimmin’ … that’s for white fellas’ (1996)
Aboriginal kids cling to the fence that keeps them out of the pool area. In the pool, Koorine (Carrie Prosser) races a young girl (Megan Drury). They talk about being like Dawn Fraser and Esther Williams. Koorine’s friend convinces her ... [read more]
‘Big sister make money for family’ (2007)
Crystal (Emma Lung) is interviewed after her rescue. Agent Mollica (Damien Richardson) tries to be sympathetic, but these federal policemen remind her of the men she has seen as a prostitute. Crystal tells them her real name and how she ... [read more]
Second skin (2003)
A Balinese woman, badly burnt in the bombing of a Kuta nightclub, has been evacuated to Royal Perth Hospital. She is being treated by Dr Fiona Wood and the inventor of Second Skin, Jenni Ballantyne. [read more]
Bam bam bam, Bambaloo (2002)
The Bambaloo series theme song introduces the mythical tropical setting of the Bambaloo tree, and the key characters. [read more]
Angry Penguins (1995)
Joy Hester (1920-1960) was a passionate woman whose works, mainly in ink, are confronting. Her confident work is displayed by her first husband, painter Albert Tucker. Hester was a part of the group of Victorian artists called 'Angry Penguins’ by ... [read more]
Grief is uncharted territory (2001)
Vanessa and Michael discuss the complexities of the grief they felt over the death of their baby daughter, Layla. [read more]
Sharing kultcha (2005)
Amber Mercy tells us about her experience of participating in surf competitions around the world. Footage and photographs show surfers from different cultures. [read more]
Debutante ball (1988)
Longreach’s debutantes are presented to the accompaniment of the bagpipe. [read more]
No longer nameless (2001)
Movement through trees, country. A song is sung. It is the song communicated by the spirit of a man murdered at Mowla Bluff. The translation appears on screen. It tells of the many people who were murdered here. An elder ... [read more]
Male puberty (1981)
The physical and emotional effects of adolescence in boys is discussed humorously. An outbreak of blackheads invades young Michael. [read more]
Not for Sunday drivers (1954)
Between Townsville and Mount Isa the roads become more rugged and difficult to negotiate as the cars’ suspension and shock absorbers are pushed to their limits. The action is shot from a number of positions: on the side of roads, ... [read more]
Hindu cremation ceremony (1930)
This clip shows part of an elaborate Hindu ceremony for the cremation of an important member of a Balinese village in the 1930s. Crowds of villagers gather around to observe and participate in the ritual. [read more]
Safe uranium mining (1997)
We see the location of the proposed mine, and a description of the proposed new road, followed by shots of demonstrators against the mine. Phillip Shirvington, CEO of Energy Resources of Australia, the mining company at Jabiluka, says that ... [read more]
