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Out on the wing (1964)

During another of Smithy’s pioneering flights in the Southern Cross, one of the engines died and another had almost used up all its fuel, although the engine itself was still running. They were still several hours from Sydney, so Gordon ... [read more]

The obsession with slim (2003)

In a world obsessed with slim, these women explain how they felt about the body changes that happened to each of them during and after pregnancy. Zoe Carides recalls her mother’s comment just a week after Zoe had given birth ... [read more]

‘Was a little one’ (2003)

Frank Djara introduces himself. Frank tells us diabetes is like a time bomb. Black-and-white photographs show Areyonga where Frank is from. We also see black-and-white photographs of Indigenous children. Frank introduces us to his childhood friend Jarla. The two men ... [read more]

Alcohol in the blood (1980)

Dr Graham Starmer, Associate Professor of Pharmacology at Sydney University, explains to presenter Peter Wherrett that driving skills are affected even with only a small amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. Once the amount is up to 0.03 blood alcohol ... [read more]

Time frame to independence (1971)

John Guise has been asked about the time frame to independence for his country. He thinks there should be a degree of self-government before independence to allow time for a constitution to be drawn up. He’s being interviewed by Richard ... [read more]

Saved by a well (1984)

Close to death from lack of food, but mostly parched with thirst, Edward John Eyre (Paul Mason) and his loyal companion, Wylie (Athol Compton), are saved when the towering cliffs open up near Esperance and they struggle down to the ... [read more]

The Holy City (1944)

Daily life in the streets of Jerusalem unfolds as it has for centuries. Muslims, Jews, Christians – from pilgrims to Bedouin tribesman – mingle in the narrow alleyways and open-air markets. Jews from all over the world pray at the ... [read more]

Secrets in the desert (2007)

After meeting up with his girlfriend Sophie (Amelia Warner), Alex has reluctantly agreed to Taylor’s suggestion that they travel together. They head into western Queensland, and tensions rise between the two men. Sophie tells Taylor (Scott Mechlowicz) that she and ... [read more]

The shoes of the fisherman (2007)

The fishermen have split up after Ramelan caused the boat to sink. Muluk (Sawung Jabo) assures his nephew Abdu (Arif Hidayat) that Ramelan (Srisacd Sacdpraseuth) can look after himself. In the desert, Youssif (Rodney Afif) and Arun (Kenneth Moraleda) find ... [read more]

Realities (1992)

At a meeting of the Ganiga tribe, Joe and his ally, tribal elder Popina Mai, speak about the plan for Ganiga to work on the plantation. The coffee prices are falling and Joe Leahy needs their help. The next morning, ... [read more]

‘Police work is people’ (1993)

Maggie Doyle (Lisa McCune) and Wayne Patterson (Grant Bowler) arrive at the property of Old Man Doherty to follow up on some unpaid parking fines and find more than they bargained for in the form of a vicious german shepherd. ... [read more]

‘You’re starting to like this guy’ (1997)

Constable Dee Suzeraine (Jennifer Kent) shows Detective Tessa Vance (Lucy Bell) a digital enlargement of the gorilla mask that murder victim Trevor Parkin was wearing. Meanwhile Detective Steve Hayden (Peter Mochrie) has discovered where the gorilla suit was hired. Tessa ... [read more]

An unwelcome visitor (2007)

Chris (Richard Green) is enjoying a quiet moment alone with his guitar before the arrival of his lunch guests. He hears a car pull up, looks out the window and sees, to his alarm, that an uninvited visitor has arrived. ... [read more]

Movietone News titles (1945)

This clip is from the opening sequence for the Australian edition of Fox Movietone News, showing the laughing kookaburras. A superimposed graphic reads '20th Century Fox presents’ followed by 'Movietone News’ in block letters. The Movietone News graphic remains on ... [read more]

A pack of rabid dogs (2007)

On the eve of the semifinals, the Newtown Jets go up against St George. Newtown coach Jack Cooper (Matthew Johns) gives some last minute instructions before handing over to his captain, 'Grub’ Henderson (Matt Nable), whose message is blunt – ... [read more]

Kangaroo hunt (1931)

Kangaroos are hunted in the bush to be collected for museums and zoos. A kangaroo hide is presented to the camera. Kangaroos hop into a fenced enclosure and are trapped there. Two men force a hat on one reluctant kangaroo ... [read more]

‘Anybody here?’ (2003)

Steve (Gary Sweet) arrives home from the office and has trouble getting into his house. Finally entering to find the vestibule dark and quiet, he smiles to himself, thinking he’s about to encounter a surprise birthday party. But when he ... [read more]

Breaking the rules (1971)

Grant (Gary Bond) is full of remorse, nursing a bad hangover. Somehow, he has ended up staying with 'Doc’ Tydon (Donald Pleasence), who lives in a shack on the outskirts of town. The doctor taunts him about his failure the ... [read more]

Piano repair (1960)

In this silent clip, a man (Frank Straford) is playing the piano in his living room when a string breaks. He makes a telephone call and a piano tuner (John Straford) arrives and then inspects the broken string with a ... [read more]

Duck, cat, baby (1998)

Ronnie (Miranda Otto) has slept through another attack, during which her 11 Muscovy ducks have been mutilated. Ida (Brenda Blethyn) leaves for church in the nearby town. Maurice (Ray Barrett) recalls how they got married – when he thought she ... [read more]

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