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‘You could have someone happy’ (1983)

Stella (Geraldine Haywood) stays for dinner with Pam (Gabrielle Shornegg) and her family. An argument breaks out between Pam’s mother (Colleen Fitzpatrick), father (Paul Chubb) and sister (Joanne Gabbe). [read more]

‘Sweet Adeline’ (1938)

Joe (George Wallace) and his mate 'Happy’ Morgan (Joe Valli) get drunk after Joe’s heart has been broken. Joe demonstrates his skills at jazz-style 'scat’ singing, with three harmonising fellow drinkers, before falling several times on his ear. [read more]

‘A beautiful story’ (2007)

Tom Chandon (Rob Carlton) and his cinematographer Nick (Darren Gilshenan) visit Helen (Penne Hackforth-Jones) at home to interview her and her daughter Maggie (Kate Mulvaney) for her dog tribute video. [read more]

‘It’s not safe’ (2009)

José Ramos-Horta (Oscar Isaac) announces he is leaving Dili and urges Roger East (Anthony LaPaglia) to follow him. East refuses. He waves goodbye to Juliana (Anamaria Barreto). [read more]

Don’t try this at home (2004)

Ben Cropp swims with a crocodile in an attempt to get good video footage. [read more]

‘What holds your marriage together?’ (2001)

Valerie has disappeared. Detective Zat (Anthony LaPaglia) suspects her husband John (Geoffrey Rush) of having an affair with one of her male patients, Patrick Phelan. John and Zat discuss marriage in a moment of truth. [read more]

‘My final statement’ (2004)

Euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke says he advises many people intent on suicide. Seventy-nine-year-old Lisette Nigot writes her final letter. [read more]

‘Free stress for your work day’ (2000)

Trang (Deborah Le) gets ready for school but her mother Trieu (Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hien) asks her to stay home and help Uncle Le (Hieu Phan) in their garage garment factory. Trang’s year 12 brother Vu (Jazz Ly) offers to ... [read more]

‘Don’t get on while I’m here’ (2005)

Tracy (Cate Blanchett) has been hiding in a bedroom while Lionel Dawson (Hugo Weaving) receives a heroin delivery. When she returns he’s getting ready to inject. Tracy is angry that he has forgotten she is there. Next morning, Tracy swims ... [read more]

Moments before impact (1995)

Car drivers describe their reactions and thoughts moments before their car accident. [read more]

Ice carving made easy (2004)

Jeff Tarrant is a master ice carver and is creating a centrepiece for a banquet. [read more]

‘Where is my home?’ (1996)

In Germany, eldest daughter Yen (Annette Shun Wah) has just told her husband Michael (Julian Pulvermacher) that she wants to move to Australia. In bed, she tells him that their daughter wants to live near her grandparents. Michael responds that ... [read more]

Ten sticks, ten goose (2001)

Traditional owner of Kakadu, Bill Neidjie, talks to us about growing up in Kakadu. Children are shown how to get bush tucker food. [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]

Kay Nesbit (2001)

Effie (Mary Coustas) interviews gunshot victim Kay Nesbit. [read more]

Josh procrastinates (2007)

In his urban apartment, Josh (Kirk Page) can’t bring himself to make an important telephone call. [read more]

They say opposites attract (1998)

Greg (Tamblyn Lord) loves Vicki’s (Susie Porter) playfulness but also tries to dampen it down. He wonders whether he’ll ever get his medical degree because she is such a distraction. His no-sex-before-marriage attitude drives her crazy but she redirects her ... [read more]

Marfan syndrome (2005)

This clip opens with a child’s drawing and a photo of Jabe as a young girl. In a black-and-white sequence, a doctor measures Jabe before we see her shopping at a Chinese market. On a model streetscape, a camera tracks ... [read more]

‘I know it can’t last’ (1965)

Nick (George Dixon) embraces Margot (Janina Lebedew). Margot knows their love cannot last. [read more]

‘Win some, lose some’ (1978)

Tony (Richard Moir) greets his old friend Jerry Maguire (Chris Haywood), who arrives in a souped-up Holden Monaro. Jerry explains that he’s doing well in his criminal pursuits, due to a new philosophy – look out for number one. [read more]

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