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Every picture a defeat (1994)
Artist Jeffrey Smart observes that he doesn’t like viewing his finished work as 'every picture is a defeat’. At work in his studio he reflects on being inspired rather than daunted by the work and achievements of the 'old masters’ ... [read more]
Fair to a fault (1993)
Chris Masters, a reporter on the ABC’s Four Corners, is respected by his colleagues because of his ethics and thorough research before broadcasting stories. Masters talks about the backlash he received when his story on police corruption in NSW ... [read more]
‘Howard loves controversy’ (1995)
Howard Sattler is a high-rating radio announcer from 6PR in Perth. His producer, Ainslie Hodgkinson, clips articles from the daily newspapers. These will be used to prompt talkback from listeners. Ainslie is seeking articles that will elicit volatile responses. Sattler ... [read more]
Joey’s abduction (1994)
After media attention when her children are abducted, journalist Jacqueline Gillespie starts to get calls from other parents of kidnapped children. She talks to other parents around the world. Carolyn’s son Joey was abducted by his father, Alan. The emotional ... [read more]
Sikh terrorists (2001)
A few months after the anti-Sikh riots in India, Sikhs planted bombs on public transport. Young Primjit Singh Uberoi was sent to Australia by his mother for safety. Primjit recalls the emotional impact of separation from his family. [read more]
Cultural outsiders (2001)
When Safina moves to Australia she gains a new understanding of her mother Patricia. In India, Patricia describes how her perspective is now 'Indian’ to the point where she is surprised to see a fair skinned face in the mirror. [read more]
Hip hop-pety stew (1998)
Aida (Justine Saunders) comes out of the house to greet Margie (Margaret Harvey) and family Charlie (Luke Elliot), Shannon (Shannon Elliot) and Janaya (Janaya Pender). The family are served ‘hip hop-pety stew’. Margie tells them that they met Bert and ... [read more]
‘Made in Australia’ (1992)
As Mr Wallace (Anthony Hopkins) takes a tour of Ball’s Moccasin factory, Carey (Ben Mendelson) finds an excuse to go to the front office, to look at Cheryl (Rebecca Rigg) the boss’s daughter. His friend Wendy (Toni Collette) sends him ... [read more]
Families (1985)
Carol is making coffee for Angie (Alyssa Cook) in the kitchen with her mother Alison Trig (Veronica Lang). Peter Trig (Terence Donovan) won’t let the rather overawed Angie walk home so drives her. Angie gets out at a fake address ... [read more]
George on Harmony Row (1999)
Actor George Wallace was a big success when he starred in the 1933 Australian feature film Harmony Row. Bill Kerr remembers his own screen debut. [read more]
Each state makes a contribution (1940)
Each state makes its own contribution to the efforts of the Red Cross. Queensland supplies ambulance cars; South Australia puts on emergency procedure demonstrations; Tasmania gives financial contributions; Victoria reclaims unwanted materials; NSW converts a house into a home ... [read more]
What is it? (1980)
Grendel (voiced by Peter Ustinov) recalls his first encounter with King Hrothgar (voiced by Ed Rosser) and his men. [read more]
Two rescues (1975)
Michael Fitzhubert (Dominic Guard) has spent the night on Hanging Rock, looking for clues. When his servant Albert (John Jarratt) finds him the next day, he is exhausted and unable to speak. As he’s stretchered off the mountain, he hands ... [read more]
Robert Klippel (1988)
We see examples of Robert Klippel’s work, and see him in his studio. Klippel, who sculpts from discarded materials, talks about his work and his spiritual quest through his art. [read more]
‘Sacrifice, while there is still time’ (1941)
Grace (Dorothy Dickson) has received a letter from her soldier boyfriend Jim, who has been blinded while fighting overseas. Filled with inspiration from his letter, Grace reads it to her co-workers at the munitions factory. The letter urges her and ... [read more]
Dame Nellie Melba opens a parasol (c1927)
Dame Nellie Melba wears a hat and fur while opening an umbrella. [read more]
Making fire (1898)
Three Torres Strait Islander men demonstrate a traditional fire-making practice. [read more]
Air base, Malaysia (c1970)
The camera pans across aircraft at a base in South-East Asia, including RAAF strike planes, a Gloster Javelin interceptor and a Royal Navy helicopter. [read more]
