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A win at last (1995)

The under-16 soccer team from Clifton Hill, Melbourne, claims its first win after many defeats. [read more]

‘Not a career’ (1997)

Ashley Paske was a television serial star for a brief incandescent moment. Prompted by this popularity, he left for the UK to work in theatre. He returned to Oz but did not find work as an actor. He is now ... [read more]

On Our Selection (1988)

Filmmaker Ken G Hall tells how he was convinced by comedian Bert Bailey to make the feature film, On Our Selection (1932). He discusses the difficulties of production on a very limited budget, and recalls how the film went on ... [read more]

‘Wake up, Mutti’ (2007)

Raimond (Kodi Smit-McPhee) discovers that his mother Christina (Franka Potente) has taken an overdose. While his father Romulus (Eric Bana) rushes to get help, Raimond must try to keep his mother awake, so he tells her an impromptu story. He ... [read more]

‘From little things big things grow’ (1993)

This is the full version of 'From Little Things Big Things Grow’ recorded for Kev Carmody’s album 'Bloodlines’ (1993). [read more]

Castle prison (1993)

Pam maintains a relationship with a recidivist, Derek, who is serving a life imprisonment term for murder. [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]

No kissing allowed (2005)

Yuri (Ewan Leslie) helps his grandmother Minnie (Naomi Wilson) as she clears up in the kitchen. Her forearm has the tattoo given to those who were sent to concentration camps during the Second World War. At the synagogue Yuri is ... [read more]

Taree High School (1998)

Poet Les Murray recalls his experience of being bullied at high school to friend, writer Bob Ellis. Murray was psychologically damaged and recovered by writing a poem. [read more]

Today’s nuns (1992)

By the early 1990s it was likely that the Roman Catholic order of nuns, the Sisters of Mercy, was going to die out. Women who have chosen to stay in the order explain their reasons for staying, and talk about ... [read more]

Chinese emotion (1998)

David Wang was a successful Chinese businessman in Melbourne. His wife, Mabel, his son Chris and his daughter, Lisa recall the lack of demonstrated emotion in daily family life. [read more]

Coming out to the family (1997)

This is a searingly honest moment in which Adam’s parents truthfully tell how they felt when Adam told them he was gay. They had anticipated the continuance of the family name and a mess of grandchildren. Nevertheless they stood by ... [read more]

Losing sight of Mr Holt (1967)

This is mute unedited black-and-white footage establishing the Cheviot Beach site and showing members of the beach party retracing their steps in the moments when they last saw Prime Minister Harold Holt. [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]

‘Seven of them, and I’m only 20!’ (1973)

The children are all trying to make it up to their father (Leonard Teale) after the dinner disaster, but unfortunately Bunty (Mark Shields-Brown) and Baby (Tania Falla) just make it worse. It’s all too much for Esther (Elizabeth Alexander) who ... [read more]

‘Friday on My Mind’ (1966)

'Friday on My Mind’ by the Easybeats was composed by Harry Vanda and George Young. Recorded in London in 1966, it was released as a single later that year. This clip includes the start of the song and first verse. ... [read more]

‘I come from a land down under’ (1981)

Men at Work sing about travelling the world and what it means to come 'from a land down under’. [read more]

Bullying at school (1981)

The new Jewish boy at school is bullied by two boys. [read more]

‘The Lettes of Willow Glen’ (1978)

Using still photographs, personal narration, quoted correspondence and music, the early 20th century history of the maternal side of the filmmaker’s family is detailed. [read more]

Factory visit (1925)

The villain tries to steal the formula for Life Savers sweets by convincing Betty to take him to her father’s Life Savers factory where she gives him a guided tour. In the meantime, Cudgy, who is heartbroken from Betty’s refusal ... [read more]

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