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The Black Sunday bushfires (1926)
This clip opens with a title setting the context of the ‘Black Sunday’ bushfires and announces it has been produced for use in connection with the bushfire relief fund. Smoke and fire can be seen burning through bushland as well ... [read more]
Escape to Australia (1995)
Chen Xing Liang describes how and why he came to Australia. Both his parents were tortured and died during the Cultural Revolution in China and the clip implies he was a participant in the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. We ... [read more]
Training underwater (2005)
Commanding officer Steve Hussey conducts training exercises on board the Collins-class submarine HMAS Rankin. During these exercises, a real emergency engulfs the crew when a leaky exhaust valve fills the area with smoke. [read more]
‘He’s not real … he’s typing!’ (2004)
Babbling with excitement, Saskia (Hannah Greenwood) tries to explain Max Hammer (Cameron Nugent) to Renee (Emily Wheaton). Saskia is overwhelmed by the gorgeous Max, but who is he really, and where is he? [read more]
‘We’re all friends’ (1980)
Romayne, a Sunshine Home drama group member, introduces us to the idiosyncrasies of some of the other members. [read more]
You’re not rubbish are you? (1992)
Poss (Erin Pratten) and Kim (Maria Nguyen) rescue a dirty old doll. In a magical moment, the faceless doll begins to move and communicate through gesture. On their way home, the officious Mr Fish (Mark Mitchell) bans the doll, saying ... [read more]
‘Flame trees will blind the weary driver’ (2005)
With his heroin supply dried up, Lionel goes into severe withdrawal and begs Tracy (Cate Blanchett) to buy him some heroin. She is appalled, but she does it, buying heroin on the street for the first time since she gave ... [read more]
‘What did you say?’ (2001)
Upset by a patient, psychiatrist Dr Valerie Somers (Barbara Hershey) attacks a stranger in the street, imagining she heard a remark. The stranger, Pete O’May (Glenn Robbins) seeks refuge in a pub, where he meets Leon Zat (Anthony LaPaglia). [read more]
Survivor (2006)
Historical footage of Jimmy Little. Jimmy’s daughter Frances Peters-Little talks about her father, and how their shared passion for music ensured a great family bond. Russell Taylor talks about Jimmy Little overcoming stereotypes. [read more]
Cooper Creek in flood (1954)
The parched remains of dead cattle are spread across the dry creek-bed of Cooper Creek. Then, a once in a lifetime flood creates an inland sea. With the creek in flood, Tom is shown ferrying his load across the waters ... [read more]
‘Only the fit survive’ (1996)
David’s music teacher Mr Rosen (Nicholas Bell) pleads with Mr Helfgott (Armin Mueller-Stahl) to let David take up an offer of a music scholarship in America. Mr Helfgott has no money and does not wish to use a bar mitzvah ... [read more]
‘What makes Australians tough’ (1933)
Mary Townleigh (Shirley Dale) has been found after being briefly lost in the bush. The Hayseeds open their home, and Dad Hayseed (Cecil Kellaway) suggests they stay until she is better. Mr Townleigh (Kenneth Brampton) doesn’t wish to be any ... [read more]
Apology to the ancestors (1996)
Mrs Chan (Cecilia Lee) comes to try to rouse her daughter Bing (Annie Yip) from the depths of depression. This illness developed once her parents decided to move from the house she had made ready for them. Old Mrs Chan ... [read more]
The Italian lesson (1972)
Peter (John Derum) wants to learn Italian. He puts a record of 'Italian Made Easy’ on the turntable. The voice on the recording accuses him, in Italian, of having an extramarital affair with Beryl, 'Beryla’, while on the other side ... [read more]
The wrecker (1972)
Sir Lancelot and King Arthur discover that the east wing of the castle is in need of repair, and after Lancelot accidentally knocks some more down, it needs to be demolished. Morgana has a very uncharacteristic moment of concern for ... [read more]
The possibility of divorce and remarriage (1991)
Frances’ parents are separated and her mother has found a new partner whom she loves and wants to marry. Frances (Naomi Watts) is worried that her mother’s optimism that the church will accept the divorce and her remarriage might be ... [read more]
‘Sunshiny Day’ (2009)
This clip introduces Samson (Rowan McNamara) and the community where he lives. It shows him waking up in a destitute house and petrol sniffing for breakfast, as well as having a brief confrontation with his brother (Matthew Gibson). Delilah (Marissa ... [read more]
Fatso the wombat (2000)
By day nine of the Sydney Olympic Games, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has moved to ban the appearance of the wildly popular but unauthorised Olympic mascot, Fatso the fat-arsed wombat. Here, Director-General of the International Olympic Commitee, François ... [read more]
‘Male charm’ (1979)
Commanding Officer Lieutenant David Keating (Andrew McFarlane) and Lieutenant Charles Fisher (Robert Coleby) have their nerves stretched by the presence of journalist Jenny Smith (Jacki Weaver) on board HMAS Ambush. Just when they need to impress, the crew make ... [read more]
‘Sing about happy things’ (1972)
The inhabitants of Diddley-Dum-Diddley have had a bad week but Liza (Liz Harris) suggests they look on the bright side. Liza, Mrs Flower Potts (Brian Crossley), Percy Panda (Jack Manuel) and Clown (John Michael Howson) sing a song about 'happy ... [read more]
