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0Books That Made Us
Claudia Karvan embarks on a literary journey to celebrate our love of books, meet some of our most beloved and brilliant writers, and explore our Australian identity through the place, its people and the power of our stories.
Preppers
Escaping the fallout of a personal cataclysmic event, Charlie, a young Australian Aboriginal woman, finds herself at the centre of a mismatched community of doomsday preppers.
0Going Country
Justine Clarke takes a road trip into the heart of Australian country music, discovering how these musicians capture who we are as a people and a nation.
0Just Between Us
In this bold new series, each episode is a collection of themed short stories told by the people who lived them. Familiar and not so familiar faces reveal secrets and truths, and intimate family stories are shared.
Big Deal
A look at Australia's billion-dollar political lobbying industry, Christiaan Van Vuuren's unlikely journey shows us why we should care, and how we can safeguard our democracy from being sold to the highest bidder.
Fires
Inspired by true events, the story of everyday Australians at the front line of the devastating fires of the 2019-2020 Australian summer.
0How to Live Younger
Ever wondered about the secrets to living a long, healthy and happy life? Jacinta Parsons cuts through the wellness hype and looks at the scientific 'hacks' that can help improve our lives.
0The School That Tried to End Racism
Marc Fennell explores a ground-breaking school program designed to provide a class of primary school students with the tools to identify racial bias and make positive change.
0Juanita: A Family Mystery
Journalist Juanita Nielsen's family pursue the truth about her infamous 1975 disappearance. Revelations about Juanita's almost certain murder and remarkable life go to who killed her, why and how justice was denied.
0Decoding Danger
Apocalyptic fire storms, raging floods and the most venomous creatures in the world. We dig deep into the science behind nature's greatest threats, to find ways to stay safe, in Australia and around the world.
Question Everything
In a world dominated by fake news and outright lies, Question Everything dissects the news to sort the real from the rumours, separate fact from fiction and flatten conspiracy theories back down to Earth.
Beyond the Towers
9/11 changed the world. This compelling four-part special tracks the US-led response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C – and the subsequent unravelling of the Middle East. Beyond the Towers traces the US quest for vengeance directed against Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan and against the extreme Islamist Taliban government which had protected them. Over time the Afghanistan campaign evolved into what US President George W. Bush called a global ‘war on terror’. Many Muslims regarded ‘the war on terror’ as a western ‘crusade’ against the Islamic religion and fought back accordingly.
The Newsreader
An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.
0The Chemical World
For fifty thousand years, humans have grappled with the question - why are we here? Scientists have sought out the evidence. Follow how chemistry shaped our planet and gave rise to all life on earth.
0Back to Nature
A journey through the Australian landscape and the unique stories of the land, deepening our connection with nature.
0Ms Represented with Annabel Crabb
One hundred years after Australia elected its very first female parliamentarian, Annabel Crabb presents Ms Represented, a raw and honest account of politics from the female perspective.
0Movin' to the Country
Dreaming about escaping the major cities has become a national pastime. Supercharged by a global pandemic, brave entrepreneurs, innovators, small business operators and treechangers are creating new opportunities on the land.
0Courtney Act's One Plus One
Courtney Act presents a series of in-depth conversations with young Australian gamechangers - people who in the process of striving for their own successful lives, have changed the world they live in.
0Win the Week
The quiz show where you can betray your way to the top. Join Alex Lee and Craig Reucassel, as everyday Australians are paired with celebrities in a test of news knowledge and loyalty.
0Finding the Archibald
As the Archibald celebrates its centenary with an ambitious exhibition; art lover and acclaimed actor Rachel Griffiths embarks on a cultural romp through our most coveted and controversial arts prize.