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‘Never take it for granted’ (1982)
Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson) has rescued Jessica Harrison (Sigrid Thornton) from her ordeal in the mountains. Riding to visit Spur, the one-legged gold miner, they discuss the beauty and unpredictability of the mountains. [read more]
‘I hope they’re worth it’ (2000)
Trang (Deborah Le) helps in the garment factory and watches as her mother Trieu (Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hien), Uncle Le (Hieu Phan), Yen (My Lingh Thi Nguyen) and Linh (Suong Tran) work and chat. Trang also helps look after baby ... [read more]
Hélène Kirsova on stage (c1936)
Hélène Kirsova performs in this excerpt from the one-act ballet, Le Beau Danube. Ewan Murray-Will films the action from an elevated position left of the stage. [read more]
Once green and clean (1994)
Re-enactment of an Aboriginal man moving with spear in hand is intercut with historical photographs of Aboriginal men. Voice-over narration tells us about the geological impact upon the formation of the Brisbane and Moreton Bay regions. The rising of the ... [read more]
The shooting of Harry Henty (2007)
Storytellers Donald Kemarr Thompson and Alec Petyarr Peterson talk about Willaberta Jack shooting Harry Henty. [read more]
CDEP (1993)
In their office, Dallas Skuthorpe and Essie speak about the benefits of CDEP for the Brewarrina community. They travel to a big old shed, where people are working on projects, teaching and being trained. [read more]
Bullies outsmarted (2003)
When the council inspector (Stephen Leeder) returns unexpectedly to the camp, he fines Rose (Vanessa Steele) after he finds rubbish strewn in the bushes. Local bullies Sam (Miles Szanto) and Ryan (Alex Hughes) are delighted with the result of their ... [read more]
Archer’s cabaret (1993)
Australian singer Robyn Archer has specialised in cabaret singing. Archer talking about her craft is intercut with performance pieces. Archer also talks about the beginnings of cabaret in Paris in the 1880s. [read more]
‘What’s today’s adventure, Bill?’ (2005)
The opening titles for The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill show Bottle Top Bill (voiced by Graham Matters), his best friend Corky (voiced by Emma Jane Hyland) and their surrounding environment being constructed from items found around the home. Today’s ... [read more]
Love goods go cheap (2002)
Marnie and her boyfriend walk by the TAB. They stop and observe Marnie’s father inside. Marnie and her boyfriend are sitting in a car. They talk about where they are going and what they want to do. [read more]
‘I won’t let you go!’ (1978)
Laura (Susannah Fowle) and Evelyn (Hilary Ryan) make up after a big fight. Evelyn takes Laura into her bed and comforts her. Next day, Laura interrogates her friend about seeing the headmistress, Mrs Gurley (Sheila Helpmann). She confronts Evelyn about ... [read more]
‘This strange and fascinating people’ (1986)
Presenter Duranga Manika (Michelle Torres) describes her fascination with white people and their customs and explains how she spent six months living with a ‘typical white family’ (Tony Barry, Cecily Polson, Kelan Angel, Margeurita Haynes). She also asks members of ... [read more]
‘Wild things should be free’ (1976)
Mike (Greg Rowe) is overjoyed when Mr Percival, his pet pelican, returns after being set free. [read more]
Breaking down (2007)
Brothers Scott (Michael Tuahine) and Nick (David Page) are at Big Boy Burgers drive-through restaurant. When the car breaks down, it places them in an awkward position. Will they get over it? [read more]
Paul Keating multiple choice (1989)
Host Wendy Harmer interviews an audience member about then prime minister Bob Hawke’s resolution to clean up the language of politicians in parliament. [read more]
Coasting (2005)
Clinton (Michael Tuahine) is sitting forlorn in a bar. He sees a pick-up truck drive by. Driving the truck is Crystal, the woman he met on the beach and whom he has suspected stole his precious laptop. Clinton breaks into ... [read more]
Refrigerated supplies (1984)
The Australian Antarctic Research occupation of Heard Island 1947-1955 left abandoned supplies. These are available to anyone in need. They include, aviation fuel, gas, paint, food and medical supplies. [read more]
Time machine test run (2007)
Dr Plonk (Nigel Lunghi) is accidentally transported 10,000 years into the past and captured by spear-wielding natives. Plonk pulls the alarm bell, but his mute assistant Paulus (Paul Brickwell) cannot hear it. Plonk narrowly escapes being burnt alive in his ... [read more]
‘I don’t want to shoot you’ (1988)
During a supernatural event, Richard (Ritchie Singer) is attempting to murder his brother, Eddie (Steven Vidler). Richard’s wife, Rachel (Celine O’Leary), must decide whether to shoot her husband. [read more]
‘Now, mate! Now!’ (1992)
Pete’s (Ben Thomas) day gets worse when Gribble Junior (Richard Young) and his gang Rabbit (Drew Campbell) and Tiger (Nick Mitchell) find out how to trigger his chook behaviour. With some snails, they lie in wait. [read more]
