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‘What are my chances?’ (2005)

Returning from her father’s funeral, Meryl (Justine Clarke) daydreams a series of disasters that might happen to the train she’s riding. In one, the train runs into a tunnel that collapses on top of it. In an earlier scene, a ... [read more]

Rod Brien (1995)

Rodney John Brien was 24 years old when he was killed bull riding. In an interview he lists his injuries, facial injuries, shoulder reconstruction, broken ribs, punctured lung and a broken arm. [read more]

Family conference (2010)

A family conference in a deserted café about what to do in the wake of the murder of two cops in which the brothers have been involved. Family matriarch Smurf (Jacki Weaver) reminds her criminal sons Craig (Sullivan Stapleton), Pope ... [read more]

Family land (2005)

Gordan Syron and Elaine Pelot-Kitchener are on a boat. Gordon is showing Elaine his homeland (or the land where his family is from, often referred to as country by Indigenous people). Gordon and Elaine talk about the man Gordon killed ... [read more]

‘A bit of a squeeze’ (1977)

Kevin (Paul Couzens) has offered Anne (Eva Dickinson) a lift home from the pub. Instead he picks up Bob (Carl Stever), some alcohol, and they head for the local lover’s lane. Anne has never met Bob and she fancies Kevin, ... [read more]

Promise husband (1998)

In a night-time ceremony around a fire, a small girl is told she is promised to a husband. In the present day, the girl now a young woman soon to be married, Della (Urshula Yovich) packs her gear and climbs ... [read more]

‘Women are like eskimos’ (1984)

Helen’s mother (Betty Lucas) tells her daughter (Wendy Hughes) not to be selfish – she should go back to her husband. In the hospital where he’s recovering from an overdose of pills, John (John Hargreaves) endures a visit from the ... [read more]

Tom blows hot and cold (2004)

At a seaside fun fair, Tom White (Colin Friels) shows his prowess with a slug gun, and his sense of humour. The shooting gallery girl Christine (Loene Carmen) gives him the prize he wanted, a set of crayons. Her attempts ... [read more]

Important business (2002)

With the death of old Mrs Medlow (Eileen McEwan), Kate (Basia A’Hern) and her two brothers Mark (Shaun Loseby) and Chris (Henry Nixon) are now on their own at Wallaby Wildlife park. Kate tells Mark that Mrs Medlow has left ... [read more]

You become what you eat (1998)

Little Kevin (voiced by Philip Joseph) is busy licking his snotty face at the supermarket. He hides from his mother, opens a packet of lollies off the shelf and gobbles them greedily. An old lady trips over the lollies he’s ... [read more]

‘Stupid and infantile’ (1987)

On a return visit to Melbourne, Frank has had a heart attack. In hospital, Frank (Leo McKern) insists he will go back up north as soon as he can go, with or without Frances (Julia Blake). She reassures him that ... [read more]

Protecting yourself from accidents (1958)

Helmets and eye shields are shown to protect a welder’s eyes against damage caused by heat, sparks, ultraviolet rays and dust. Scenarios illustrate the danger of not wearing – or incorrectly wearing – safety gear, followed by a demonstration in ... [read more]

Pretty song (1998)

Hearing music, Della (Urshula Yovich) gets up and finds Alvin (Trevor Jamieson) playing guitar. She watches him before returning to the bedroom. Alvin smiles shyly. No words are said. [read more]

David gets a job (1999)

David is a young man with a criminal record. Motor wrecker Gary gives him another chance. David says he 'got in trouble with the law’ to get attention. [read more]

Boyd’s metamorphosis (1985)

Arthur Boyd moved to London to paint. He developed his distinctive style and introduced the idea of metamorphosis to his work. Boyd places people and mythological characters in an Australian setting. [read more]

‘I’m still in love with you’ (2001)

The night after they slept together without having sex, Eddie (Ben Mendelsohn) talks to barmaid Kay (Belinda McClory) in the pub. He did not want to complicate his relationship with the woman who serves him drinks; she took it as ... [read more]

‘Why do parents have to have children?’ (1989)

Pugwall (Jason Torrens) has terrible trouble trying to convince his parents he needs an amplifier. They just seem to lecture him all the time, while in comparison, Ortho’s (Jay McCormack) parents are really helpful, letting the band paint the garage ... [read more]

Picking up Boo (1977)

Sandy (John Jarratt) waits in the car while Scollop (Mel Gibson) and Robbie (Phil Avalon) pick up Boo (Steve Bisley). Boo asks girlfriend Gloria (Karen Williams) to tidy up while he’s away. The four mates hit the road travelling north. ... [read more]

Effie in PNG (1996)

Effie (Mary Coustas) is interviewed by the National Broadcasting Commission’s John Honani. Effie has brought her own self-congratulatory résumé that John reads out before they discuss the role of missionaries in Papua New Guinea. [read more]

‘Smutty but sharp’ (1971)

After only three issues of Bolo, Kevin Agar (John Duigan) is struggling to pay even the printer. Back in the office, his friend (Alan Finney) says he is willing to write on any topic. Another (John Romeril) has composed a ... [read more]

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