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Re-enacting the story (2007)

Anmatjere elders Patsy and Jane Briscoe tell the story of Bungalung around the campfire at night. Two young men act out the story. They travel through the bush and come across a fireplace. [read more]

‘Manhattan skyline’ (1982)

The next contestant is Howard, a 22-year-old dancer from Victoria, performing his own choreography to a piece called ‘Manhattan Skyline’. [read more]

Merlin the demon zombie dog (2009)

After Elizabeth’s (Sarah Lawrence) dog Merlin urinates on Charlie’s leg, Charlie (Leon Burchill) accidentally kills Merlin. But Merlin comes back to life as a demon zombie and chases Charlie round the block, even when he drives off with Eddie (Luke ... [read more]

Lake Lodge Holiday (1959)

The competition continues with the final question of a second round as contestant Evan answers a series of general knowledge questions. Host Reg Grundy introduces Evan’s next opponent, Mrs Purdy of South Curl Curl. [read more]

Organising for protest (1982)

Nerida Anderson (Justine Saunders), along with her brother (Paul Pryor) and cousin (Lorraine Mafi Williams), hold a meeting to discuss the poor living conditions on the Koomalah Aboriginal Reserve. Nerida talks about a petition sent to the Aboriginal Protection Board, ... [read more]

Making fire (1898)

Three Torres Strait Islander men demonstrate a traditional fire-making practice. [read more]

Matilda needs Mutt (2008)

Matilda is taken to hospital, and Mutt is the culprit. ‘In the doghouse’, Mutt is chained up, unable to touch his beloved ball. Matilda returns, all patched up, and Mac, alone, trudges up the hill to milk her. But Matilda ... [read more]

Don’t leave me, cop (1933)

On his new beat, the hard-bitten slum street of Harmony Row, Constable Dreadnought (as he is now known) falls victim to a heartless scam, when a criminal guns down a small boy, Leonard (Willie Kerr). [read more]

‘I have imagined you every day …’ (1985)

Lindy (Marillac Johnston) and her father Geoff (John Walton) meet Le (Quang Chinh Dinh) at the airport. It is a nerve-wracking moment for everyone. Lee makes an immediate claim on Lindy, calling her Mai, and thanking Geoff ‘You have been ... [read more]

Local film international success (2005)

Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton are deeply impressed with this new Australian film, yet both are deeply troubled by its sadism and violence. They find John Jarrett’s performance as Mick electrifying and note that he’s the antithesis of that other ... [read more]

The naked meat man (1974)

Kev Kavanagh is on a fast learning curve. He’s picked up new ideas from swinging London where they employ butcher’s assistants to serve the customers stark naked, just like the meat they’re offering over the counter, as he logically points ... [read more]

Training on Sydney Harbour (1916)

Australian Middleweight Champion Les Darcy trains beside the waters of Sydney Harbour. He begins by jumping rope, then wrestles with a sparring partner before putting on boxing gloves and training with mentor Dave Smith. [read more]

Challenging the demon (2007)

Anmatjere elders Patsy and Jane Briscoe narrate the story of the demon Bungalung while two boys act it out. A boy uses traditional weapons to fight and defeat the demon Bungalung. [read more]

Furious five (2005)

The final and deciding round of the competition, ’Furious Five’, involves a quick-fire series of questions with free-for-all buzzer action. [read more]

Married, at last? (1976)

The Stone family – Jane (Joan Bruce), Alan (Ron Graham) and Damon (Mathew Crosby) – and Dolly Lucas (Queenie Ashton) have realised their dream to move back to the country to live. During the housewarming celebrations, with all members of ... [read more]

‘The money or the box?’ (1963)

After contestant Raleigh Matthews wins the first round, host Bob Dyer offers him a choice between a sum of money and a numbered box. The box contains an unknown prize that could be anything from elastic bands to a new ... [read more]

Bananas in Pyjamas song (1999)

This is the animated Bananas in Pyjamas series theme song. [read more]

The dragonfly super skimmer (2004)

Inventor brothers explain a pool cleaner they’ve invented that picks up leaves and other debris from the surface of the pool before it settles onto the bottom to finish the job. [read more]

City girls on an adventure (1983)

Ian Stapleton and his latest recruits have arrived at a remote bush setting after hiking into this wilderness. He talks about teaching all these city kids to become more self-reliant, especially the small number of disadvantaged girls who have been ... [read more]

Pony club (2001)

Tess Silverman-McLeod (Bridie Carter) reveals that she has no home to go to and Claire McLeod (Lisa Chappell) finally invites her to stay at Drover’s Run. Having fired her men for stealing fuel, Claire sets out to muster the cattle ... [read more]

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