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Bruce Samazan (1997)
Bruce Samazan went from brickie’s labourer to soap star in an instant. He won a Logie for Most Popular Talent in Australian TV. He is the only actor to have long running roles in E Street, Neighbours and Home and ... [read more]
‘Namby pamby excuses’ (1994)
The Dawn Rowen Group works with men who have suffered childhood abuse. 75 per cent of child abuse is perpetrated by people who themselves have been abused. Kate Gilmore, spokesperson for the National Committee of Violence Against Women, says that ... [read more]
Cheating (1993)
Robert (Henri Szeps) has offered to take his mother out for a drive but leaves her in the car while he pays a call on his latest girlfriend. Meanwhile, Arthur (Garry McDonald) uses this opportunity to gather up and launder ... [read more]
Blinky’s fire brigade saved us all! (1992)
Blinky’s (Robyn Moore) fire brigade has put out a dangerous fire and, although he is in trouble with his mother, Mrs Koala (also Robyn Moore), everyone now thinks his fire brigade is a good idea – including Miss Magpie (Robyn ... [read more]
‘What does that make me?’ (2001)
Neighbouring farmer Alex (Aaron Jeffery) arrives at Drover’s Run by helicopter. Claire (Lisa Chappell) is happy to see her friend – but not so amused when Alex catches sight of Tess (Bridie Carter) for the first time. [read more]
Women’s lib (1979)
Cath (Lorna Lesley) is now in a relationship with Mike (Sam Neill), the temp teacher from school two years before. She is discovering art, culture, poetry, sexual politics and love. [read more]
Clive Barass, Australian champion (c1926)
This Australasian Gazette newsreel from 1926 shows Australian diving champion Clive Barass and his troupe diving from a tower at the Clifton Gardens Baths near Mosman, Sydney. Clive Barass dives followed by Arthur O’Connor, a young diver, who performs a ... [read more]
This is not a game (1995)
Harry (John Lynch) causes Kate (Jacqueline McKenzie) to miss her bus. She panics and tells him she must find a television, so they run to a TV shop window in the city. Kate explains that she gets her messages from ... [read more]
‘I don’t need good done to me’ (1978)
Felicity Bannister (Kerry Walker) has told her parents she has been raped by a prowler, but she has refused to be examined by the family doctor. At breakfast, her mother (Ruth Cracknell) suggests a day at the hairdresser, to help ... [read more]
A door that opens (2007)
Lai (Gareth Yuen) stops for takeaway as he drives the three women home. Ashley (Veronica Sywak) and her ex-boyfriend Tom (Todd McDonald) are following. Ashley pretends she’s being hassled by Tom to distract Lai. The three women see their chance ... [read more]
Posing for papa (1988)
Michael Tuckson, the son of painter Tony Tuckson, describes his life with his father, including memories of posing at home for paintings. [read more]
‘Me depressed?’ (2004)
In this clip, Spike Milligan speaks frankly about his experience of depression and its impact on his life. His brother Desmond and his daughter Jane reflect on the use of medication to treat mental illness. Milligan explains the relationship between ... [read more]
Secrets of Antarctica (1989)
Reporter Bryan Smith is in Antarctica filming a group of scientists. They are coopting penguins as researchers by attaching to their backs a mini computer with lithium batteries that can last for up to three months. Their research is showing ... [read more]
A richer dust (1944)
Pete (Peter Finch) has been wounded in an action to take an enemy gun post. Bluey (Grant Taylor) orders a withdrawal, so Milo (Chips Rafferty) slings his wounded mate over his shoulder and carries him out. Pete only survives long ... [read more]
‘Interesting editing!’ (2001)
Ross (Alex Tsitsopoulos) needs to hand in his soccer film but most of the footage he has is the embarrassing material shot by Sophie (Gemma Bishop) after he tipped her out of her wheelchair. He turns the footage into a ... [read more]
A legend in paradise (1997)
Tabaluga has just discovered he is a dragon and is trying to work out what this means with the wise turtle Nessaja’s help. He is learning about his heroic and legendary father Tyrian, when they are attacked by the evil ... [read more]
‘I don’t know what God wants anymore’ (1988)
Lindy Chamberlain (Meryl Streep) is charged with the murder of baby daughter Azaria. Her husband, Pastor Michael Chamberlain (Sam Neill), is charged as an accessory. Surrounded by TV helicopters, Michael tells Lindy he doubts God’s will. [read more]
Mary shines but Max explodes (2009)
At her father’s grave, Mary (voiced by Toni Collette) looks at the little heart Max sent her, where it is written, ‘Love Yourself First’. She decides to take happiness into her life, marries her love Damien (Eric Bana), and writes ... [read more]
Patsy chooses a coffin (1999)
Bo (Russell Dykstra) takes his mother Patsy (Jeanie Drynan) to the funeral parlour, to choose a coffin. He runs into one of his classmates, Swifty (Marin Mimica), who has turned his woodworking classes to good use. Swifty offers his old ... [read more]
A deal and a bet (1958)
Smiley (Keith Calvert) arrives home with Sergeant Flaxman (Chips Rafferty). His mother (Margaret Christensen) thinks he’s in trouble again, but the policeman explains their new deal: if Smiley can be of good behaviour long enough to get eight nicks on ... [read more]
