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‘Multiple personalities’ (1997)
Costume designer Lizzy Gardiner interviews the head of drama for the Seven Network, Jonathan Holmes, about the longevity of young soap stars. Gardiner also speaks to Isla Fisher about being a star of TV serials. Fisher says she has to ... [read more]
‘She’s got a heart like a bullock!’ (1981)
Maggie Mulligan (Sally Anne Bourne) uses her strength to show up Mr Tucker (Don Barker) in the classroom after he has ridiculed Alan (Adam Garnett). Later, Maggie and Joe Carmichael (David Clencie) and Alan’s other friends, including Freddy (Jason Donovan) ... [read more]
‘Try the lot, no matter what the risk’ (1981)
Alan (Adam Garnett) and his father (Tony Barry) discuss the problem Alan is having with the bully Macintyre, contemplating ways Alan can beat him. His mother (Julie Hamilton) is distressed at what is happening as Mr Marshall tries to explain ... [read more]
‘S(tore) H(igh) I(n) T(ransit)’ (2006)
Kenny (Shane Jacobson) drives a tanker full of sewage to the Melbourne sewerage farm at Werribee, as he explains the origins of the word 'shit’. Back at the depot, he demonstrates some of the damage sustained by his company’s portaloos. [read more]
‘It just ain’t penguin’ (2006)
After a long winter, Memphis (voiced by Hugh Jackman) prays for the return of the sun. As the thaw begins, the Emperor penguin eggs hatch all over the colony – except for Memphis’s egg. Newborn penguin Gloria (voiced as a ... [read more]
‘I just didn’t seem to fit in’ (1991)
Vietnam veterans Peter Stainthorpe and Rowan Marsh recall returning to Melbourne after two years of active service in Vietnam. They felt that nothing had changed at home and yet they had changed. They sought out the company of fellow veterans. [read more]
Melbourne Cup race (1896)
This clip shows the end of the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race through the onlooking crowd. Newhaven wins. [read more]
‘Have you ever met an Aboriginal [person]?’ (1993)
Black-and-white historical interview footage gets the response of white folk to Aboriginal people. The footage, shot on city streets, and in homes of white folk, reveals how they view Aboriginal people. [read more]
Skin (2005)
The old women sit in the sand, the younger women next to them. The old women draw the skin system – or the lores of marriage – in the sand. The younger women are being taught the right skin groups ... [read more]
Kiwirrkurra (2000)
Aboriginal artists Brandy Tjungurrayi and Charlie Wallabi paint their country. [read more]
The land is sad (1993)
A sweeping aerial view of mountains jutting out of the flat desert-scape. A song of the area plays out in subtitles over the image. An elder tells us about the sacred Ancestor of this area, and his relation to him. [read more]
Zigzag (1978)
Essie Coffey instructs some young people on how to track animals. They are looking for porcupine tracks, and finally find one. A porcupine never walks straight says Essie, but always walks in a zig zag. They follow the porcupine to ... [read more]
‘Had a car’ (2005)
Behind the wheel driving through the mining fields, Norman tells us that they used to get into his old Landrover to hunt kangaroo for meat, sometimes hitting the animal with the car. They would take about five or six 'roo ... [read more]
‘I’m telling you the law’ (2005)
Walking through the mining fields, Norman tells us how the old people used to work the fields, but the young people don’t work anymore, and drink too much grog. Norman says that white people arrived with a noodling machine, and ... [read more]
Factory visit (1925)
The villain tries to steal the formula for Life Savers sweets by convincing Betty to take him to her father’s Life Savers factory where she gives him a guided tour. In the meantime, Cudgy, who is heartbroken from Betty’s refusal ... [read more]
‘Page Three Girl’ (1982)
The Daily Mirror newspaper’s photographer, Ron Iredale takes location pictures of Leanne Nesbitt, 'Mirror Girl’. Ron and Leanne agree that it is the naturalness of Australian girls that is sexy. [read more]
The joy of living (1948)
To be bright and full of energy in the mornings, it is crucial to get a good night’s rest. A man who has a heavy dinner, reads horror books and tosses and turns all night is the perfect illustration of ... [read more]
Bertie the Jet (1954)
The 'Popularity Cup’ air race is contested between planes from all around the world, including the crowd favourite from Australia – Bertie the Jet. Broadcaster Ken Howard calls the race from his elevated podium. As the race begins, Bertie is ... [read more]
The Shell Touring Service (c1956)
A couple, about to embark on a holiday, are not quite sure which route to take. A friendly voice-over points out that ‘motoring isn’t just a matter of having a car or a truck, it’s a matter of knowing about ... [read more]
