Australia The Story of Us
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Episodes 2017
As we journey through 1975-2015, Elaine Moir helps save babies from the Vietnam War. Paul Hogan becomes our best export and the Sydney Olympic Games creates moments of national pride.
In the years 1956-1974, a generation is free from economic depression. Riots sweep the suburbs and beaches. Australia embraces Indigenous heroes like Evonne Goolagong as she makes the Wimbledon Final. Cyclone Tracey devastates Darwin.
After the Second World War, peace brings prosperity to Australia. Suburban dreams become a reality and we embrace bold ideas for technology. The Sydney Opera House reshapes our identity and the Olympic Games come to Melbourne. The birth of television will shrink the globe, allowing people to watch and share the same experi...
In the years 1956-1974, a generation is free from economic depression. Riots sweep the suburbs and beaches. Australia embraces Indigenous heroes like Evonne Goolagong as she makes the Wimbledon Final. Cyclone Tracey devastates Darwin.
We journey through 1837 to 1854, 50 years since the arrival of the First Fleet. Wool drives British expansion across the continent. Australia begins to break free from its convict shackles and becomes a land of opportunity.
Episodes 2015
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As we journey through 1975-2015, Paul Hogan becomes our best export, and the Sydney Olympic Games creates moments of national pride. Expired
In the years 1956-1974, a generation is free from economic depression. Australia embraces Indigenous heroes like Evonne Goolagong as she makes the Wimbledon Final. Cyclone Tracey devastates Darwin. Expired
After WWII, suburban dreams become a reality, The Sydney Opera House reshapes our identity and the Olympic Games come to Melbourne. The birth of television will allow people to watch and share the same experiences. Expired
From 1928-1942, Australia emerges from WWI. Charles Kingsford Smith attempts to cross the Pacific, the Sydney Harbour Bridge nears completion, Phar Lap races to victory and soldiers are tested on the Kokoda Track. Expired
In the years 1915-1918, our nation throws itself into a global conflict that will decide Australia's fate and leave a historic mark. In WWI, Australian nurses help transform emergency medicine. Expired
As we journey through 1862-1890, gold brings new wealth to Australian colonies, Bush Ranger Frank Gardener attempts Australia's biggest heist, AFL is born and Australia goes to the brink of a civil war. Expired
We journey through 1837 to 1854, as wool drives British expansion across the continent. Australia begins to break free from its convict shackles and the discovery of gold creates a global population explosion.