Australian Story

The Parson's Daughter / The Keeper

The Commissioner / Outback Legend

Heroes / Girl's Own

The Mouse That Roared / Dragon Tale

Seize the Day / Alf of the Antarctic

The Portland Boy / Harold the Kangaroo

Portrait of Mick / A Woman's Voice

Woman For All Seasons / Sister Act

Native Born / Trials of Life

Rocks and Rollers / Silent Nights

House of Hancock

Another look at the 1997 classic story on Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart.

Norm's Army / Folk Hero

Lamb's Tale / Where Eagles Fly

Lady Jane / The Good Sport

Accidental Hero / A Girl Like Alice

The Player / Heart of Gold

Born to Run / Jesse's Town

Outback Daughter

The Last Tentman / A Secret Life

The Sound Barrier / The Sunshine Twins

Concerto For Don / Dream Run

A Will of Their Own

Film maker and author Pamela Traynor introduces the story of two amazing and indomitable young Australians, Allana Arnot

All That Glitters / A Charmed Life

Her Excellency / The Makeover Man

Valentine's Day

A Wing and a Prayer / His Own Trumpet

Broken Heart / To Di For

I Had A Dream / Great Scott

Winter of Our Discontent

The Good Life / Spirit of Arnhem

The Comeback King / Out of the Blue

Upon A White Horse / As Time Goes By

The Homecoming / Up A Gum Tree

Master of Illusion / All You Need is Love

The Mission

Lost and Found / The Promised Land

In God's Name

Roads Less Travelled / Without A Trace

The Macpherson Women / A Grain of Sand

On the Waterfront

Last Christmas at Kaloola / Diana and Me

Camilla's Conversion

Hell for Leather / The Lost City

The Rest is Silence

The Way We Are

Wayne's New World / The Full Marcus

The Bus Driver / Dear Doctor

In the Name Of the Father

To Be a King Again / A League of Their Own

The Long Run / Wally's Weddings

The Little Master / Every Breath You Take

Who Dares Wins

Searching for the Man / Street Where You Live

What Katie Did / The Prime of Miss Lhuede

First Lady / A Distant Drum

A Cold Wind in August

Tara's Choice / Grapes of Mirth

One Dark Night / Queen of the Road

Fish Out of Water

In The Line of Duty

The Unlikely Dad / Bush Smithy

Sins of the Father

Hot Gossip / Green Nomad

The Long Journey Home / Northern Exposure

A Singular Woman / Chariots of Fire

A Place for Us / Top Brass

King Arthur

Citizen Cullen

A Life Less Ordinary

Great Expectations

Book of Ruth

Lords of the Land

Dancing with Strangers

The Trouble with Helen

Something about Pauline

Brown Skin Baby

Ben's Gift

The Next Big Thing / The Beetle

All Souls Day

Driving Dame Elisabeth

A Track Winding Back / Hart to Hart

Night Train / No Mean Feat

Climb Every Mountain

The Fishmongers's Son / Our Three Boys

Nothing Like a Dame / The Last Picture Show

A Man for All Seasons

The Long Day's Task

She Shall Have Music

The Priest and the Prodigal / Daughter of the State

Every Breath You Take

Laying Down the Law / A Woman's Face

A Child is Born / The Scottish Doctor

The Foundling / Life's a Drag

In Search of Kings / Going the Distance

The Wild One

Born to Buck / The Lone Star

The Last Hurrah

Mr Burrows goes to Blackwater / Secrets and Lies

A Genius in the Family / The Long Haul

The Man Who Saw Too Much / Down by the River

The Mango Tree

Raising the Rafters

Home on the Range / You Can't Hurry Love

The Big Blue

A True Calling

Mission Impossible

Never Say Never / The Fiddler

The Fall of the House of Foster

The Last of the Steam Demons

Kimberley's Wedding/My Favourite Haunt

Carve Their Names With Pride

The Young One

The World is Not Enough

Something In The Air / Time of their Lives

Final Analysis / Sea Change

A Few Good Men

Running Man

Mild Colonial Boy / Frog Freighters

We'll Meet Again

You Must Remember This / Men Behaving Badly

The Hanged Man's Shadow

A Little Learning

The Tycoon's Daughter

The Lake District / A Bug's Life

And Justice For All

A Double Life

The Natural

Fireworks in the Family

Lap Of Honour / Grand Obsession

The Exile / Uncle Tim

The Keys of the Kingdom

The Trouble With Sam

In Bed With Nene

Term of Endearment

Wives Tales

Like A Virgin

Voice in the Dark / Dad's Shrine

Rise of the Phoenix

Daydream Believer

Going Ballistic

Trials of Sister Sophie

Ties that bind

Kingdom For A Horse

Twenty Eight Days

Mistress of Ceremonies

Law Unto Themselves

Saviour On a Shoestring

The Torch Bearer / We'll meet again ... and again

The Prodigal Son

The Story of Sydney

Best of Friends

The Insider

Love is the Drug

Last Bus to Bethany

Champion of the World

Three Men and a Bus

Shining Through

Special Edition and Claire Goes to College

The Good Doctor and My Life As A Dog

That Sinking Feeling / Flying High

A Sense of Destiny

Inside Out

The Baby Maker

Val's Miracle

The Battle of Bullo

Out of the Blizzard

The Comfort of Strangers

Thrill of the Chase / You'll Never Walk Alone

For the Record

Man For All Seasons

The Best Medicine and The Woodlanders

The Devil You Know

Bridge Over Myall Creek

In George We Trust

Taking Care of Business

Much Ado About NIDA

A Hand Made Life

The Forgotten Ones

The Legend of Frogs' Hollow and The Men's Movement

A Little Black Mare

Playing For Time

A Place in the Country

Unbreakable

Vanishing Point

In the Family - The Howards

In The Family - The Beazleys

A Class of His Own

Then and Now - Part One

Then and Now - Part Two

Best of Friends

Happy as Garry

The Gilded Cage

Dangerous Liaison

Pride of Place

Trash and Treasure

On Their Honour

The Wombat Boy

The Quiet Man

Finding Frazer

May Day

The Nixon Years

Doctor Dave's Diary

When Harry Met Dawn

The Liberator

Blood Relations

Blonde Ambition

Bitter Pill

Queen Leah

Under My Skin

Enemy Lines

Courting Hina

The Flying Suit

Travels with Muoi

Murder He Wrote - Part 1

Murder He Wrote - Part 2

Believing in Bilbies

Into the Light

Breakfast at Taffy's

Being Allan Fels

Dear John

The Gatekeeper

Captain Sarah's Odyssey

The Big Chill

Once Were Soldiers

Rock Heart

Field of Dreams

Regarding Raphael

Crossing the Khyber

The Cape Crusade

Her Own Sweet Way

A Farm Somewhere

Postcards from Emmaville Part 1

Postcards from Emmaville Part 2

A Policeman's Lot

Marriage Matters

Double Bind

With This Ring

Harvey's Daughters

Boots And All

The Trouble with Charlie

On The Mountain

In His Stride

About A Boy

Secret Life of Jacki

While You Were Sleeping

The Affairs of Men

A Bird in the Hand

This Boy's Life

Something About Mary

The Unusual Suspect

Eye of a Needle

Walking on Water

Looking for Lyn

The Chosen One

This week, the story of three young Australians and their mission to rescue an orphaned elephant calf on the Indonesian

An Inspector Calls

Pandemonium

Boy Interrupted

When Cowboys Ruled

Madam Mayor

What Lies Beneath

This is His Life

Her Turn To Dance

First Casualty

Personal History

The Usual Suspect

The Big 'A'

Before a Fall

A Stitch in Time

Courage of Conviction

Letters From Lindsay

Of Woman Born (Part 1)

Of Woman Born (Part 2)

Finding Phebe

Judgement Day

Into Thin Air

Colouring the Dark

The Highway Man

The Road to Tooleybuc

Three Little Words

One Man Standing

Light of Their Lives

Road to Dharamshala

In the Pink

To the Test & A Small World

Friday the Thirteenth

The Damage Done

From This Day Forth

Where There's a Will

Mr Singh's Opus

Blackhawk Rising

A Winter's Tale

Rising Son

Australian Story Presents....

In the Picture

Oh, Carol

Only in America & The Rex Files

Rise of the Phoenix (Updated Repeat)

Good Morning Mr Sarra

In Realms of Gold - Part 1

In Realms of Gold - Part 2

Friends In Deed

Into the Forest - Part 1

Into the Forest - Part 2

The Last Summer

Operation Wendy

Despite being born with a hare lip and double cleft palate, Wendy Harmer has become one of Australia's best known perfor

Meeting Miss Menzies

When Ian Thorpe won his two gold medals at the Athens Olympics, it was a personal triumph for him - and a vindication fo

My Brother John

Debbie Singh was running a Perth boutique and juggling marriage and three children, when out of the blue in 1998, she di

The Gathering Storm - Part 1

Beth Heinrich, the woman whose case was central to the controversy that led to the resignation of Governor-General Peter

The Gathering Storm - Part 2

Australian Story continues the saga of Beth Heinrich and her involvement from her school days, with a married priest. In

The Born Identity

Millions of fans around the world know him affectionately as Harold Bishop, the slightly daggy star of the television so

A Beautiful Mind

Melissa Holland thought she was "lucky" when a last-minute seat became available for a getaway break on King Island with

The Flying Doctor

Dr Glenn Singleman is the world record holder for high altitude BASE jumping, but he is unable to practise his sport in

Romancing the Stone

It's a long way from the paddocks of western Queensland to the palazzos of Florence. Fourth-generation grazier Bruce Tul

Rock of Ages

Dick Smith and his friends regroup and visit Ball's Pyramid, the formidable dagger-like rock that spears straight up fro

Thirteen

The dramatic story of a Sydney family forced to flee the city because of fears for the safety of their youngest daughter

From My Father's Fridge

In the 1980s as an unemployed medical scientist, Professor Robert Tindle made a discovery that led to the breakthrough u

Colours of Caroline

Every year, on 5th May the family of Caroline Anderson gather to remember her sudden, unnecessary death.

In the Midnight Hour

After the sudden death of cricket legend David Hookes in January last year, some of those closest to David Hookes felt s

To Boldly Go

Earlier this year Australian diver Dave Shaw made headlines around the world when he lost his life in a remote cave in S

The Comeback Kid

Scott Draper has achieved the near impossible in the competitive world of modern sport.

Back Into the Forest

Australian Story revisits the program about serial killer Ivan Milat, who was jailed for life eight years ago for the mu

Of Droughts and Flooding Rains - Part 1

Peter Andrews is a racehorse breeder and farmer credited with remarkable success in converting degraded, salt-ravaged pr

Of Droughts and Flooding Rains - Part 2

In this concluding episode, eminent national and international scientists agree that Peter Andrews potentially has the s

The Real McInnes

William McInnes is an actor best known for his high profile TV roles in 'Blue Heelers' and 'SeaChange'.

At Death's Door

Toni Hoffman is the nurse who lifted the lid on a medical scandal making front page news, not just in Australia, but aro

In Harm's Way

Donna Mulhearn, a 30-something successful journalist and state government public relations officer dropped everything to

Saving Trooper Gebhardt

Australian Story follows the extraordinary lives of a Centurion tank crew who last saw each other on a battlefield in Vi

The Sherman Fortune

Brian Sherman, co-founder of Equitilink, has founded a new organisation with his daughter called 'Voiceless' which advoc

Burnt by the Sun

Last year Lt Col. Lance Collins emerged as the central figure in a major unfolding controversy about the quality of Aust

The Life of Brian

When Brian and Bobbie Houston established their own tiny house of worship 20 years ago, they didn't dream they would end

Girl in the Mirror

Emmah Money is a beautiful and vital young woman with the world at her feet, on a mission to shape her future despite su

The School of St Jude

Gemma Sisia established The School of St Jude for poor African children in Tanzania, East Africa which was built by Aust

The Garden of Good and Evil

Dr Lynne Milne has brought forensic palynology to the forefront of Australian crime fighting after helping to solve the

Ten Thousand Acres

When a light plane crash in 1987 took away Maree Stockman's husband, her son and her father-in-law, she was left with a

Out of the Dust

Twenty-five years after a road accident took the life of her younger brother Ben along with seven other young people, Da

The Guns of Adjungbilly - Part 1

NSW Police involved in the siege at Jim Hallinan's property near Tumut four and a half years ago speak out for the first

The Guns of Adjungbilly - Part 2

The conclusion to the story of the siege at Jim Hallinan's property at Adjungbilly near Tumut in NSW.

The Lost Boy

Ian Roberts is best known for being the first footballer in Australia to 'come out' as a gay man.

A Night Like This

Four popular and talented veterans of Australian Story get together to stage a once in a lifetime concert.

Dead Man Talking

When a crooked detective rolled over at a major royal commission into police corruption a decade ago, it sent shockwaves

Leaving Lucy

Much to the horror of her close-knit family, Kate Holden went from a comfortable middle-class home in Melbourne to the n

Wolf at the Door

John Jarratt, veteran of nearly 40 films and TV programs in Australia, is finally hitting the big time with his performa

Terms of Imprisonment

In July Heather Osland was released from Victoria's Tarrengower Prison and for the first time tells of the violence and

Sons of Beaches

Koby Abberton escapes a troubled childhood to become one of the world's most successful big wave surfers.

Out of the Dust

With This Ring

Of Droughts and Flooding Rains

Road to Kerobokan

One Perfect Day

A Little Help From My Friends

The Gillard Diaries

The Gift Horse

The Absolute Beginner

When A Stranger Calls - Part 1

When A Stranger Calls - Part 2

Collision Course

It Was At Gallipoli

Since Adam Was A Boy

The Polariser

The Mourning After

Room at the Top

See How She Runs

Fathers' Day

A Man Called Boy

Dzung's Anatomy

10th Anniversary Special

Rock and a Hard Place

A Wealth of Friends

Takes Your Breath Away

Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Beyond Reasonable Doubt - Part 2

Beyond Reasonable Doubt - Part 3

A Glorious Girl

Making a Mark

Lovers Leap

Man of Steel

Truth be Told

All in the Family

The Ride of His Life

The Wild Thing

Playing for Time

His Hour Upon the Stage

What Lies Beyond

Twin Peaks

This is the Moment

George's Best

Let There Be Light

Losing Private Kovco

Man Of The Century

No Stone Unturned

A Red Hot Go

Craig Lowndes is the first driver to win the Australian Touring Car Championship on debut, the youngest ever winner and

Million to One - Part 1

Million to One - Part 2

Down to Earth

An Uncomfortable Truth

The Peacemaker

Men of Ore

The More Things Change - Part 1

The More Things Change - Part 2

William the Conqueror

Windmills of Your Mind

Cry Me a River

Ash's Anatomy

The Peter Principle

Comes a Time

A Wealth of Friends

The Biggest Winner

The Fault Zone

Their Day In Court

Some Meaning In This Life

In Her Father's Eyes

For The Holy Grail

A repeat of the program about Australian scientists Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid and Dr Himanshu Brahmbhatt and one of medicin

The Acquittal

Body of Evidence - Part 1

Body of Evidence - Part 2

An Ever-fixed Mark

The War Zone

The School that John Built

A Winger and a Prayer

Live and Let Fly

Behind Enemy Lines - Part 1

Behind Enemy Lines - Part 2

Walk on the Wild Side

The Avenger

Before You Leap - Part 1

Before You Leap - Part 2

Hell or High Water

That's What Friends Are For

The Candidate

Nothing But the Truth

Take It To The Limit

None Shall Sleep

Bomber And Roy

Access All Areas

Father Of The Man

It's A Beautiful Day

Woman Of Steel

Friday's Child

Show Of Force - Part 1

Show Of Force - Part 2

The Sum Of Sam

Body And Soul

Show No Mercy

The Boy Next Door

Abby's Road

The Waiting Room

William Tells

She's Not There

No Man's Land

The Money Shot

Looking For Kate

This Boy's Life

It's Not Easy Being Green

Reality Bytes

Til Death Us Do Part

The Finishing Line

The Girl Least Likely

The Still Of The Night

More Fireworks In The Family

The Big Picture Man

A Sea Of Troubles

Fruit Of The Vine

A Letter From Richard Flanagan

All The Boys In Town

The Heat Of The Moment

Her Beauty and Her Terror

Twins Patrick and Bronwyn O'Gorman lost their parents and younger brother on Black Saturday. The two reflect on the day

A Fatal Attraction Part 1

When young trainee nurse Kylie Labouchardiere disappeared from Sydney five years ago, the lives of the people she left b

A Fatal Attraction Part 2

The conclusion reveals the devastating impact of one man's crime and manipulations on Kylie Labouchardiere's family, his

Summer Series Edition - Doctor In The House

Dr Michael Buist is an intensive care specialist with a unique perspective from both sides of the hospital curtain who's

Summer Series Edition - My Name Is Jack

Radio and TV personality Ian 'Dano' Rogerson and his wife Nicole gave up their home, careers and an exciting lifestyle f

Summer Series Edition - The Big Deal

Ric Richardson is an inventor who took on the might of Microsoft and scored a remarkable victory.

Summer Series Edition - Fly With Me

Dylan Parker makes and flies paper planes and he has become one of the very best in the world.

Summer Series Edition - Unfinished Business

Ian Conway is a man determined to make a difference. Twenty years ago he made a promise to an Aboriginal elder. It was a

The Story of Samuel

Behind the scenes Red Symons and his family have been on a journey with their eldest son Samuel that no one could wish f

Something In The Water (Part 1)

A GP, a group of oyster farmers and a Sydney scientist banded together to investigate mysterious water quality issues in

Something In The Water (Part 2)

The compelling conclusion to our story about a GP and a Sydney scientist who teamed up to investigate a water contaminat

Watch Over Me

As a little boy, Glenn Scott dreamed of becoming a motorcycle champion… just like his heroes Mick Doohan and Casey Sto

When Words Fail

Young Sydney musician Lachlan McCarthy's determination to escape the twin demons of poverty and a tragedy involving his

Becoming Jangala

From Perth policeman to a life of high fashion and celebrity in New York, Russell James is one of the world's most influ

Call Of The Wild

Emerging from a troubled childhood, self-made coffee millionaire, Kenton Campbell has led a life of extremes. He fulfill

The Night Before Christmas

Graham Stafford served almost fifteen years in jail for a crime he has always claimed he did not commit. Since his relea

Children Of A Lesser God

Tara Winkler was just twenty-two when she established the Cambodian Children's Trust in Cambodia. She is now 'mother', m

Dumb And Dumber

It was hailed as possibly the most inept bank robbery of all time and it made headlines around the world. One of the rob

In My Little Town

Two years ago the harmony of rural life in a small township in Central Victoria was ripped apart after a fatal car accid

Woman On A Mission

Until last year, Meagen Nay was known as the 19 year old swimmer treading the same path as her Olympian father, Robert.

Mad World

Chris 'Douggs' McDougall - free spirit, thrill-seeker or lawbreaker? This BASE jumping pioneer challenges convention and

Proof Of Life

In August 2008, Bundaberg photojournalist Nigel Brennan was kidnapped in Somalia, along with Canadian reporter Amanda Li

Sting in the Tale

The murder of one of Australia’s foremost bee experts, Tony Knight, baffled police until a fortuitous event exposed a

The Blue Beret (Part 1)

Part One charts the remarkable in combat experiences of highly decorated female soldier, Matina Jewell, but raises serio

The Blue Beret (Part 2)

Part Two explores the ongoing battle Matina Jewell faced at home in Australia once it became clear her days as a career

The Company of Men

When Dianne Brimble died mysteriously aboard the Pacific Sky cruise liner in 2002, her family was left to mourn the loss

Heaven Sent

Peter Roberts, an accomplished musician, gave up a lucrative career as a businessman to retrain overseas at his own expe

She Who Waits

With prescient timing, an in depth look at the woman who has just made history by becoming Australia’s first female Pr

Pay it Forward

'Pay it Forward' is a marvellously inspirational tale of sportsmanship, mentoring and redemption across three generation

Ticket to Tigray

Wanting to build a better world and keen to offer his skills as a water technician, Shane Dolan signed up with Community

Blowing In The Wind

Kiff Saunders had spent most of his professional life airborne at the helm of a hot air balloon. But despite the heights

Mum's The Word

After her oldest son announced that he was gay, Shelley Argent was spurred to action. Now she's the national spokesperso

It's a Long Way There

Glenn Wheatley is an undisputed legend of the entertainment industry. He's guided the careers of huge stars like John Fa

Unfathomable (Part 1)

It's seven years since a young American bride, Tina Watson, died during a honeymoon scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef

Unfathomable (Part 2)

The conclusion to our story about young American bride Tina Watson who died seven years ago during a honeymoon dive trip

Our New Selection

Van Rudd is an artist who ran in Julia Gillard's seat as an independent backed by the new but tiny Socialist Revolutiona

Labor Of Love

From homeless teenager to the youngest ever leader of Australia's oldest union, Paul Howes is living a life accelerated.

Hit the Road Jack

Jack Heath shocked his family and friends by turning his back on a promising political career to establish an innovative

Into the Forest

Fourteen years ago Ivan Milat was convicted of one of Australia's most infamous serial killings. His victims were seven

Prisoner of War (Part 1)

Working in Afghanistan and Iraq for Time Magazine and then CNN, Michael Ware willingly went where no other reporter coul

Prisoner of War (Part 2)

In this compelling conclusion, Michael Ware reveals the real cost to his psyche of all that he's witnessed for so long.

The Wronged Man (Part 1)

Andrew Mallard was a young man living homeless on the streets of Perth when he was charged with the murder of Pamela Law

The Wronged Man (Part 2)

The conclusion to the story of Andrew Mallard who was wrongfully convicted of the murder of Perth woman Pamela Lawrence

Animal Farm

Jan Cameron has channelled her formidable energies and bank balance towards a new cause in the hope she can influence th

Woman On A Mission

Fresh off the plane from the Delhi, Meagen Nay updates our original program to explain how success has changed her...

You're The Voice

An intimate profile of the enigmatic Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu featuring behind the scenes footage shot by filmmaker N

The Farmer Wants a Life

After coming out on a national TV reality show in 2006, David Graham is attempting to reconcile his sexuality with his d

The Graduate

When Kerry Tucker was jailed for seven years for theft and fraud she turned incarceration into an opportunity and is now

The Man On The Mantelpiece

Maggie MacKellar was a city dweller who seemed to have it all – a successful academic career, a devoted husband, a you

On Your Bike

When Doug Sunderland succumbed to the blues after losing his wife and being diagnosed with cancer, his GP told him to 'g

The Third Act

For the last 48 years Jacki Weaver has been one of Australia's best loved actors. Now 63, she has achieved a stunning ca

Dogs Of War

Wildlife photographer Jennifer Parkhurst's passion for dingos set her at odds with park rangers - and brought her to the

Take No Prisoners

On the eve of his retirement from public office, the nation's longest serving Director of Public Prosecutions, Nicholas

Girl Most Likely

Jade Hopper is a young woman on the cusp of the toughest decision of her life - to pursue her dream of becoming a world

The Terminator

Two years ago, former Navy clearance diver Paul de Gelder was testing new sonar equipment in Sydney Harbour when he was

Across The Night Sky

Last year a Victorian court sentenced Robert Farquharson to a minimum 33 years jail for deliberately driving his three s

Mr Quigley's Quandary (Part 1)

Part 1 of the program about lawyer and politician John Quigley whose three decades in the public spotlight have drawn co

Mr Quigley's Quandary (Part 2)

The conclusion to our story on Western Australian lawyer and politician John Quigley.

Under Her Wing

Eight years ago Elizabeth Clayton was living in Fiji when she rescued a young man known as the 'chicken boy'. His name w

In The Jet Stream

Band manager David Powell took the Melbourne rock band JET from obscurity to ARIA triumph and then onto the internationa

Shattered

On 22 July 2007, Peter Hodgkins threw a rock at a car from an overpass at Kiama, NSW, smashing the skull of beauty thera

15th Anniversary Special (Part 1)

Part 1 of our celebration of 15 years of Australian Story featuring Ric Birch, Gina Rinehart, John Button and Estelle Bl

15th Anniversary Special (Part 2)

The conclusion to our celebration of 15 years of Australian Story featuring Gayle Shann, Chris Sarra, Beth Heinrich, Gre

Hearts Of Gold

Brian Sherman rose to great wealth and success as a businessman. His son Emile is a co-producer of 'The King's Speech',

Mind Of His Own

Charlie Teo is a Sydney neurosurgeon, loved by patients but unpopular with some in the medical establishment. He is cred

The Girl From Boryslaw

Sabina Wolanski was left alone in the world at 17 when her family were killed in the Holocaust. In 2005 she addressed a

Conviction (Part 1)

For three and a half years, Newcastle pathologist Dr Simon Palfreeman has been shuttling between Australia and Bulgaria

Conviction (Part 2)

The conclusion of our story on Dr Simon Palfreeman, the Newcastle pathologist on a mission to help his son who's serving

Love and Other Drugs

When Sally Nielsen's fiance Sam Goddard suffered a catastrophic stroke, she ignored the advice of some of those closest

Desperate Remedies (Part 1)

Penelope Dingle was a former model and actor married to TV science guru Peter Dingle. At the age of 43 she was diagnosed

Desperate Remedies (Part 2)

The conclusion to the story of Penelope Dingle whose untimely death had shattering and unexpected repercussions for thos

City of Angels

Alisa Latto was born with a life threatening genetic condition – one shared by her two siblings and her mother, Rosema

Trust Me Mr Chandler

International banker Sascha Chandler had a secret he'd been harbouring since childhood. Two years ago he decided to deal

A Measure of Courage

Captain Hec Waller and Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean both saw service during the darkest days of the Japanese advance tow

A Plague On All Their Houses

An encore edition of our bittersweet story of Queensland vet Ben Cunneen and his co-worker, Natalie Beohm who were expos

Ita Tells Me So (Part 1)

Ita Buttrose and those closest to her go on the record with their recollections of a trail blazing career and a momentou

Ita Tells Me So (Part 2)

In Part Two Ita Buttrose talks candidly about men, dating, loneliness, family, media ethics and grabbing life by the thr

The Trials of Jonty Bush

In the space of a few years Jonty Bush lost two of her closest family members in separate and unrelated crimes. Instead

Paint the Town Black

Not since the mighty Phar Lap has a horse captured the public imagination like Black Caviar. She remains unbeaten after

Brand New Day

Three years ago Gavin Larkin used his marketing nous and high profile contacts to create a national day of awareness cal

The Courage of Her Convictions

When Catherine Smith was found not guilty of attempting to murder her own husband it was a turning point in one of the m

Scared Straight

TV Drama legend Sue Masters teamed up with 'Bra Boys' Maccario de Souza and his friends Mark Matthews and Richie Vas to

For the Holy Grail

A repeat of the program about Australian scientists Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid and Dr Himanshu Brahmbhatt and one of medicin

Under Her Spell

Zelie Bullen is stepping into the international spotlight as the woman who trained 'Abraham', the lead horse in Spielber

Bad Blood (Part 1)

Part one of the program that centres on the notorious case of Jeffrey Gilham, in jail for life for the murders of his ow

Bad Blood (Part 2)

The conclusion to the program about the notorious case of Jeffrey Gilham, currently serving a life sentence for the murd

Something About Me

Kristina Keneally made history by becoming the first female Premier of NSW. What few realise is the family experience th

The Planet They're On

Nazeem Hussain and Aamer Rahman have become two of the hottest young comedians on the Australian comedy scene.

When William Met Sarah

Film critic Margaret Pomeranz introduces this encore edition on the very special personal and professional bond shared b

Road to Nowhere (Part 1)

Part 1 of our story on Di Gicrist, the woman taking on the big end of town and changing the face of justice in South Aus

Road to Nowhere (Part 2)

The conclusion to our story on Di Gilcrist and her fight for justice after her husband was killed in a hit-and-run cycli

Mary and Me

Kath Evans was diagnosed with lung cancer that had spread to her brain and given only weeks to live. She attributes her

By the Light of Stars

Yaron Lifschitz took a small, troubled circus company and turned it into an artistic triumph that now has the world appl

Half a Million Acres

David Pollock, a young man from remote Western Australia and Frances Jones, a young woman from the Melbourne suburbs, ba

The Book of Daniel

Daniel Clarke at the age of ten, inspired by the late Steve Irwin, set out to raise funds to conserve habitat for orangu

Woman from Snowy River

Leigh Woodgate's journey from young mountain girl to shining racing star, through dark days of hospital and recovery to

Going Troppo

From teenage years marked by delinquency, expulsions from school and several brushes with the law, John Polson became a

House Of Hancock

Another look at the 1997 classic story on Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart.

A Done Deal

Ric Richardson is an inventor who took on the might of Microsoft and scored a remarkable victory.

Streets with No Names

Scott Neeson built a career as a top Hollywood movie executive but after a holiday in Cambodia, gave it all up and now w

The Razor's Edge

Risktaker, investigator and troublemaker: animal advocate Lyn White and the images that shocked a nation.

Return to Wooleen

Since Half a Million Acres aired, the Pollock's battle to save their property has attracted powerful supporters and a vi

Larger Than Life

Clive Palmer has been described as a generous giver, a national treasure and a major political force. He's also been lab

When We Were Racers

Triple world champion, Sir Jack Brabham became the first driver to be knighted for services to motorsport and the only F

According to Her Cloth

From international model via prison to toast of Australian fashion week as a new generation designer: Tovah Cottle.

Turning the Tables

Jack Manning Bancroft, was just 19 when he started a plan to help disadvantaged kids finish school. Now at 26 he's one o

Walking with Kate Mulvany

Actress and playwright Kate Mulvany has experienced more than most people do in a lifetime and speaks candidly about lif

The Voice

Gurrumul Yunupingu's haunting voice has captivated global audiences, most recently in London for Queen Elizabeth's Diamo

To Set Before a Queen

In the early hours of Sunday June 24, the unbeaten Black Caviar will take on Europe's best at Royal Ascot, in front of t

Her Hour Upon the Stage (Part 1)

Part One of our two part special where friends and family of Diana Bliss tell her story and reveal the extent of the pri

Her Hour Upon the Stage (Part 2)

This week, the conclusion to our story about Diana Bliss whose death earlier this year was reported around the world.

Letters to the Editor

It's a time of unprecedented crisis in the newspaper industry. But this week's Australian Story is about a former big ci

Stranger on the Shore

Next week's program tells the story of a young woman unsettling her middle class Melbourne family by going out on a limb

Foolin' Around

Popular Country singer Beccy Cole has decided she is ready to tell audiences about a personal dilemma which has dogged h

It Takes a Village

In 2001 Ian and Sandy Johnson adopted two orphaned children, Tigi and Frazer, from Ethiopia. Now with the children 12 an

Her Natural Life

This program documents Annabelle Sandes' unlikely pathway from the fine art auction rooms of inner Sydney to whale conse

Tatiana Is Dancing

Tanya Pearson has shaped the careers of hundreds of aspiring Australian dancers and at 75 continues to teach classical b

The Queen of Extreme

Torah Bright has lived in the United States since she was fifteen years old when she turned professional as a snowboarde

Kicking the Habit

A recent High Court ruling all but ended the branding of cigarette packets in Australia. The decision and the woman behi

War Paint

Ben Quilty is an Archibald prize winning artist with a lifelong interest in concepts of masculinity - from youthful exce

On Bicheno Beach

It's forty years since a 15 year old Shane Gould created a sporting sensation by winning three individual gold medals at

Alaska and Me

Twenty-seven year old John Cantor has devoted the past six years to trying to complete one of the toughest solo expediti

Life After Puberty

Nell Schofield and Jad Capelja, the two young girls who starred in the 1981 Bruce Beresford film 'Puberty Blues', found

Leap of Faith

Li Cunxin - once one of the world's best known dancers - embarks on a high stakes return to the ballet world after 15 ye

The Slam

Exclusive with Rod Laver: the tennis legend is joined by family, friends and a line up of greats including Roger Federer

The Slam (Part 2)

Part two follows Laver through his marriage to an older American divorcee, raising children, battling a near catastrophi

The Year of Living Famously

Ben Lewin and Judi Levine are two film-makers whose latest film 'The Sessions' has received considerable acclaim and is

A Man of His Word

Veteran print reporter Malcolm Brown has covered some of the biggest stories of the last four decades, but now finds him

Dreams from My Mother

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Cilento left Hollywood at the height of her fame to pursue more creative and spiritual end

Under Her Spell

Zelie Bullen is a former stunt woman, turned world renowned animal trainer who trained Abraham, the lead horse in Steven

The Light of Day

In 2004 Sam Cullen and his wife Janet bought a rare collection of photographs at a London auction. They were captivated

On the Precipice

Scott Johnson was a young man with everything going for him - a maths genius with a bright future. But on a trip to a Sy

So Much to Say

Stevie Wright became a superstar at the age of sixteen, with the iconic 1960s rock band The Easybeats - the first Austra

The First Word

This week's program is about a man who's become an international pioneer in a significant but unlikely field. A failed m

The Chosen One

This week, the story of three young Australians and their mission to rescue an orphaned elephant calf on the Indonesian

Suddenly Last Summer (1)

This week's program has the untold personal story of an Australian cricket captain through the eyes of those closest to

Suddenly Last Summer (2)

Monday night's program has the emotional conclusion to our story about former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting a

On the Warpath

We first profiled official war artist Ben Quilty last September as he worked on portraits of Australian soldiers who'd s

Letters to the Editor

This week we're returning to Cunnamulla in outback Queensland and the story of a newspaper, an unlikely romance and a gr

Down by the Sea (1)

If you are a certain age chances are you remember exactly where you were in the early hours of September 27 thirty years

Down by the Sea (2)

This week's program concludes the story of Australia II's epic quest to win the America's Cup and end the longest winnin

Fade to Black

Monday's Australian Story provides new insights into a saga that's captured the imaginations of all kinds of people all

Call of Duty

In a 35-year career, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox has forged a reputation as an officer who goes out of his way t

Know Thy Enemy (1)

This week's program is about a woman who provided some of Australia's most memorable moments at the last Olympics. Anna

Know Thy Enemy (2)

This week's program concludes the dramatic story of Olympic cyclist Anna Meares. Meares has dominated women's cycling fo

Listen to Me

This week's program is about a man recently named by The Australian newspaper as the most influential broadcaster in Aus

The Hazel Effect

Australian Story on May 27 will feature an updated edition of the Logie awarding winning episode on former First Lady Ha

A Life Laid Bare

When Lisa Poulos stepped into a Melbourne taxi six years ago, she had no idea how her life was about to turn upside down

Northam Exposure

Sami Shah has been in Australia for less than one year but he's already making a name for himself on the stand up comedy

When Blood Runs Cold

Monday's Australian Story centres on a crime that has been described as one of the 'top five' unsolved murder mysteries

The Men Who Fell to Earth

This week's program is about a fatal plane crash and the disturbing facts that emerged in the aftermath. It started when

No More Than a Ghost

This week, the story of a young Adelaide student and the obsession that's made her an international publishing sensation

The Music Lesson

Singer Jessica Mauboy introduces this updated program on the life of Yothu Yindi frontman Mr Yunupingu. "Growing up in D

Irons in the Fire

It's said there’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come... This week's program is about a psychology

There but for Fortune

This week's program is about a man who's made a big name in London but is little known back in Australia. Richard Farle

Too Good to Refuse

August marks the 50th anniversary of one of Britain's most infamous crimes – the Great Train Robbery. Ronald Biggs was

Corridors of Power

This week we visit a scenic valley where best selling author Di Morrissey and a determined group of rural residents have

A Place for Us

Award winning television journalist Sara James was living the dream as an anchor and foreign correspondent for American

Long Walk Back

Chloe Palmer-Simpson was just 18 when she was involved in a head-on car crash near her home in Bargo in New South Wales.

A Voice in the Wilderness

Retiring independent MP Tony Windsor offers a unique insider's account on Australian Story of the last three years of po

Driving Greg Norman (1)

Includes interviews with President Bill Clinton, Jack Nicklaus, Peter FitzSimons, Morgan-Leigh Norman (daughter), and Gr

Driving Greg Norman (2)

Australian Story concludes the epic tale of Greg Norman, recognised as one of Australia's best and most flamboyant sport

In Your Face

In a world obsessed with physical beauty, Robert Hoge is a man embracing 'ugly'. Hoge was born 41 years ago with a massi

Turning the Gaze

Melbourne schoolgirl Olympia Nelson is only sixteen, but she's no stranger to controversy. She's grown up in an unusual

Count On Clive

Much has changed since Australian Story first explored the private and professional worlds of Clive Palmer sixteen month

A Sapper's Lullaby

Fred Smith has been described as 'Australia's secret weapon' in international diplomacy. As a career diplomat, he's rep

On Maggies Farm

Three years ago Maggie MacKellar, daughter of a former Federal Cabinet Minister, was living on the family farm in NSW tr

Cracking the Code

The Damiani family's story has been described as a breathtaking example of how medicine can be transformed by the determ

Letters From Elizabeth

They say every family has its secrets, but in Susan Swingler's case those secrets were buried more deeply than most. Ab

Think Big

As a fatherless child, Johnson Maker-Adeng fled from war-ravaged Sudan with the remnants of his family. For four years

A Feeling for the Water (1)

Murray Rose was an inspiration for generations of Australians, in and out of the swimming pool where he won six Olympic

A Feeling for the Water (2)

Part two of the top rating 'A Feeling For The Water' opens with Murray Rose's move to California to begin a university s

Taking Flight

Annabel Blake grew up with a mother who, as a young athlete, had hoped to represent Australia in the 1988 Winter Olympic

The Other Side

In 1996 Matthew Reilly, aged 22, self-published his first book. Now he has a list of international best sellers. In his

The Back of His Mind

Three years ago, 35 year old fashion photographer David Murrell was told he had just months to live. A tumour the size

No Half Measures

This week's Australian Story charts Torah Bright's remarkable comeback from a year of setbacks and struggles, culminatin

Call Me Cate

Lt.Col. Cate McGregor AM has been a participant in some of the most significant chapters in recent Australian history.

His Driving Force

Monday night's program centres on a remarkable friendship between a top scientist and a coach driver and a crazy brave d

An Unnatural History

David Rennie fell in love with photography seven years ago when he was lured from his car by the sight of a passing bird

The House of Tara

Tara Winkler was just 19 when she set off on the trip to Cambodia that would change her life. After coming across an or

Out of the Box

Adam Boland was just 26 years old when he was handed the reins of the ailing Sunrise program on Channel 7. It was the s

Set in Stone

Introduced by Australian of the Year, Adam Goodes. Explorer and airline pilot Percy Trezise was captivated by Quinkan r

A Complicated Life: Kerry Packer , Part 1

Getting on for a decade after his death, the legendary businessman Kerry Packer remains an intriguing and puzzling figur

A Complicated Life: Kerry Packer , Part 2

This week, the conclusion of our story about the legendary businessman Kerry Packer... Beneath the famous bravado and b

A Man Called Boy

Introduced by Amanda Shalala from ABC Grandstand This week's program tells the story of an Olympic champion so seemingl

A Very Good Rascal

Introduced by international music star Leo Sayer. This week's program tells the bitter sweet personal story behind the

The Edge of the Mountain

Introduced by Caroline Jones. It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime but when Australian nurse Christy King

In Tracy's Corner

Introduced by actor and St Kilda resident, Rachel Griffiths. Monday night's program tells the story of the unsolved and

All the Right Moves: Kieren Perkins , Part 1

Introduced by Grant Hackett Includes interviews with Grant Hackett, Jared Perkins (brother), Daniel Kowalski and Karen

All the Right Moves: Kieren Perkins , Part 2

Introduced by Grant Hackett Monday’s program concludes the epic tale of Kieren Perkins and the inside story of his ba

Out of the Kitchen

This week's program provides an intriguing glimpse behind the scenes of the reality TV phenomenon that's captured the TV

The Last Commando , Part 1

This week's Australian Story provides a rare insight into the mysterious world of Australia's elite Commando regiments.

The Last Commando , Part 2

This week's program goes to the 'tip of the spear' with elite commandos trapped in a lethal and protracted gun battle in

Driving Miss Davis

This week the quirky, life affirming story of a young Australian from country Victoria, a car with a history, and a nove

Forget Me Not

How many people with a diagnosis of dementia join a dating agency? How many more find true love? This is just one of th

Talk of the Town

Popular singer songwriter Megan Washington performs on stage for huge audiences. But as Australian Story reveals this w

The Game Changer

This week's program tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a former wildlife ranger and the renowned British

Leaps and Bounds

This week Australian Story returns to the story of one the world's best known dancers, Li Cunxin, as we go behind the sc

Divide and Conquer

This week's Australian Story is proof that from little things big things can grow. Three years ago we told the story of

Lock Me Away

This week we meet an 'ageing' activist who admits he's spent close to fifty years tilting at windmills without a lot to

Searching for C11

At the age of 21, aeronautical engineer Lauren Burns was told a family secret that turned her world upside down. Barbar

Searching for C11 (2)

In this week's program, aeronautical engineer Dr Lauren Burns finally finds out the identity of her biological father.

Before the Storm

This week’s program goes behind the scenes with a tenacious regional newspaper reporter who last year won Australia’

Out of the Shoebox

This week's program looks at the unlikely evolution of an unexpected global comedy hit. Christiaan Van Vuuren was devas

Getting the Hang of It

What happens when a former soldier from Tasmania arrives in Canberra with a potentially vital role to play in governing

The Past Is a Foreign Country

This week’s program looks at the untold stranger than fiction life of a woman well recognised in the entertainment ind

The Past Is a Foreign Country (2)

This week’s program concludes the family saga of the woman credited as the ‘silent operator’ of the Australian ent

The Pursuit of Happiness

Fiona O'Loughlin emerged out of Alice Springs some thirteen years ago as a 'fully formed' 36 year old stand up comedy se

I Am Jack

This Monday, we find out what's been happening in the lives of a family who featured in one of our most popular programs

Vanishing Act

More than three-million viewers watched Karise Eden named as 'The Voice Australia' in 2012. One week later, she had fou

The Innocent

On a summer's day in 1992 a thirteen year old schoolgirl called Prue Bird vanished without a trace. Her mother Jenny re

The Innocent (2)

This week's program concludes the astonishing family crime saga behind the disappearance of Melbourne teenager Prue Bird

How I Met Your Father

This week's program reveals the improbable saga of the making of a very modern family. It's a narrative that 'starts at

Just Call Me Bob

It's been a while since the words popular and politician appeared credibly in the same sentence. But a generation ago o

Just Call Me Bob (2)

This week's program concludes the story of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. A generation ago he basked in the kind of s

Letter from Wooleen

In this final program for 2014, Australian Story visits a remote West Australian cattle station. The story of historic

Life In A Northern Town

From her high-end advertising agency in Sydney, Dof Dickinson committed her resources to make a film about an animal she

The Good Wife

Looks back at the life and loves of Lady Susan Renouf. For decades she was known as a famous wife and socialite but now

Ask The Leyland Brother

The inside story of iconic outback adventurers, the Leyland Brothers. Pioneering young stars, to bankruptcy and illness,

The Meaning Of Life

Looks at how the feature film Paper Planes unfolded and updates the stories of the two young men who first featured on t

How I Met My Daughter

A mind bending tale from the frontline of the reproduction revolution. "The family court has not even envisaged the scen

Just Call Jamal

How a popular Sydney GP, Dr Jamal Rifi, became the 'go to' man in a time of crisis.

The Seeds Of Wrath (Part 1)

The first in a two-part special. What happens when a neighbours' dispute in a rural community suddenly goes global?

The Seeds Of Wrath (Part 2)

Final in a two-part special. What happens when a neighbours' dispute in a rural community suddenly goes global?

Educating Miss Siobhan

The inspiring story of a young family and the death of a beloved sporting legend.

Into The Lion's Den

An audacious WWII attack behind enemy lines achieved by 14 men and a fishing boat: will the efforts of one Z Special vet

The Fault In Our Stars

When lightning strikes twice...one family's inspiring survival story.

The Fresh Start

Reinventing Sergeant Simon Illingworth - a corruption busting cop finds a new life and love on the land.

Mrs Gimblett's Silver Linings

Saving Yaraka. What happens when a former head teacher buys an outback pub.

The Battle For Tarwyn Park (Part 1)

This episode revisits one of Australian Story's most popular programs ever. The iconic rural property at the centre of t

The Battle For Tarwyn Park (Part 2)

In 2005 Peter Andrews, a racehorse breeder and farmer had succeeded in converting degraded land into fertile pasture. Th

The Irwin Encounters

Breaking the silence: the untold story of Steve Irwin's original Croc Hunter Team.

Boots And All

The untold inside story of how David Morrison became a crusader for cultural change in the Army and of the women who gal

Battling The Blues

In a candid interview, Darius Boyd speaks about his mother's battle with mental illness, his own battle with depression

Suddenly One Summer

After being convicted of sexual abuse Josephine Greensill might well have languished in prison for the full five year se

Weekend At Weetalaba

We revisit Australian Story's most popular couple, Mac and Gayle Shann. Back in 2003 cameras followed Gayle's recovery f

In Your Face

In a world obsessed with physical beauty, Robert Hoge is a man embracing 'ugly'. He's on a mission to confront us all wi

Driven

How a boy from an ordinary Queanbeyan family made it to the top of Formula One; How he succeeded when thousands of other

Iron, Iron, Iron - The Hancock Dynasty (Part 1)

In an exclusive interview, the media-shy Gina Rinehart talks about her pioneering ancestors, her father's triumphs and s

Iron, Iron, Iron - The Hancock Dynasty (Part 2)

In Part 2, Gina Rinehart reflects on the pioneering exploits of her early ancestors, her pride in the imminent completio

The Man Behind The Morcombes

Solicitor Peter Boyce acted for the Morcombe family during the inquest into the disappearance of their son Daniel. Toget

Being Bradman (Part 1)

As Don Bradman's cherished granddaughter Greta prepares to shine on the world stage as an operatic soprano, the family o

Being Bradman (Part 2)

In part two of Being Bradman, as granddaughter Greta takes to the international stage as an opera singer, Sir Donald Bra

From Daddy's Tummy

'From Daddy's Tummy' tells the story of AJ, partner Zu and their two children and reveals a stunning photographic record

Big Mum

Life at a crossroads: At 70, Australian Geraldine Cox weighs up the future of the 400 children under her care in Cambodi

Seriously Funny

An up and coming comedian transforms a harrowing family back story into unforgettable comedy.

Grand Designs

Inside fashion designer Collette Dinnigan's private world and her decision to pull back from her global fashion empire a

Wendy's Way

From rubbish dump to a garden masterpiece. The quest to preserve Wendy Whiteley's magnificent Secret Garden.

The Making Of Malcolm

An intimate portrait of Malcolm Turnbull and his family, told by those closest to him.

Lexie's Village

Sydney woman Natalie Lovett tells the story of her daughter's conception using a donor egg & sperm. She's left with an u

All In The Mind

Unmasking the comic genius of actor, Garry McDonald. Airing as part of Mental As... ABC's week long initiative in suppor

Raise Your Voice

Singer Jenny Morris makes a dramatic personal revelation. The ARIA-award winning performer has been diagnosed with a lif

Doing It For Dan

Lucy Haslam is a woman in a hurry. Since losing her son Daniel to cancer, the Tamworth resident has stepped up her campa

Going With The Flow

Cedar and Stuart Anderson have revolutionised the humble beehive. From living off the smell of an oily rag they've now b

Stayin' Alive

A young Kimberley tour guide beats the odds, to follow in the footsteps of a distinguished ancestor.

Out Of The Water

What one mother uncovered on her rural property after her family was dealt the most terrible blow.

The Age Of Ange

The man who's taken football from the forgotten game to unforgettable glory - Ange Postecoglou.

A Force Of Nature

Margot Spalding: The colourful Bendigo business woman who's campaigning against intolerance and hate.

Phantom Of The Opera House

The forgotten man: Peter Hall completed the Sydney Opera House after Danish architect Jorn Utzon resigned. But he was pi

Sea Of Doubt

Mystery at sea: Two men leave on the trip of a lifetime, but only one returns. Now family and friends embark on a quest

Nugget Of Gold

The remarkable story of Barry 'Nugget' Rees, who rose from the most unlikely circumstances to become friend and trusted

True Grit (Part 1)

Inside the private life of international rugby star David Pocock. We travel back to his homeland Zimbabwe where dramatic

True Grit (Part 2)

In the concluding episode of this television exclusive, David Pocock, his partner Emma and his family reveal the inside

My Conscience Tells Me

Eighty-year-old Dr. Rodney Syme is prepared to defy the law to help a terminally ill man die, even if it means going to

How I Met Your Father

Former advertising executive Aminah Hart always wanted to be a mother, but no one expected the back-to-front romance tha

The Beauty Myth

The woman on a mission to change the face of fashion: Model agent Chelsea Bonner is the daughter of famously beautiful p

The Minister's Secret

The surprising personal revelations of Australia's first Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardso

Whitey's Way

Paul White, or 'Whitey' to his mates, is an unstoppable force. He's the bush copper turned CEO of one of Australia's mos

Port Arthur

The legacy of the Port Arthur massacre and the impact it had on survivors and witnesses.

Building Bridges

For the first time on TV, Michelle Bridges and her family talk about her becoming a mum at 45, her relationship with 'Co

Abby's Road

Ten years ago, two-year-old Abby Walker was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and her parents made a controversi

A Kind Of Medicine

Music as medicine: one of Australia's first Indigenous doctors, Mark Wenitong, pioneers music for healing after his fami

Your Money Or Your Life

After cheating death in her early twenties, Danielle Tindle is on a mission to improve treatment and care for other youn

Dare To Dream

The remarkable untold story behind the creation of Australia's newest opera and its composer George Palmer.

Into The Fog Of War (Part 1)

The exclusive inside story of an elite Australian army commando charged with the manslaughter of five children after a h

Into The Fog Of War (Part 2)

Continuing the exclusive story of an elite Australian Army Commando charged with the manslaughter of five children after

20th Anniversary Special (Part 1)

This two-part anniversary special looks back over Australian Story's key themes, with participants and producers reveali

20th Anniversary Special (Part 2)

Celebrating 20 Years On Air, ABC's multi-award-winning program looks back on some of the most memorable moments and reve

When The Call Comes

This week's episode focuses on Michele Perry's quest for justice and to understand why her homeless brother, Morgan Wayn

Limbo Land

Actor John Wood introduces the story of Pat Murphy, a farmer who's doing it tough after a coal mine opened next to his p

One Of The Mob

Filmmaker David Batty has been a White man in a Black world for 40 years. He struck gold with cult series 'Bush Mechanic

The Longest Expedition

Renowned climber Paul Pritchard returns to Tasmania's notorious Totem Pole to tackle the climb that nearly killed him ei

The Heart Bus

Travel to the outback with innovative engineer-turned-cardiologist Dr Rolf Gomes who takes life-saving cardiac care to p

Gone Girl

Gone Girl: Two young people fall in love and marry, but are torn apart when one of them is taken into immigration detent

The Two Of Us

A heart-warming story of friendship between legendary jazz musician Don Burrows and the star he mentored, James Morrison

The Olympic Spirit

With all eyes on Rio, Ian Thorpe introduces a program marking the 60th anniversary of Australia's greatest ever Olympics

About A Girl

Battling prejudice and legal challenges, 16-year-old transgender teenager Georgie Stone takes on the system to make life

What A Wonderful World

What A Wonderful World: Fifty years on, Patricia Amphlett (Little Pattie) returns to Vietnam where as a 17-year-old she

A League Of Their Own

Businesswoman Susan Alberti could only dream of playing AFL. Now she's supporting a new Women's League & has struck

The Sugar Trip

Filmmaker and actor Damon Gameau repays a debt of knowledge when he returns to Central Australia to help revitalise an I

The Flow On Effect

A year on, what's happening with Australia's most unlikely millionaires? Revisit Byron Bay's father and son beekeepers,

When Beccy Met Libby

An old fashioned love story with a modern day twist. Country singer Beccy Cole wants to tie the knot with her partner ca

Shadow Of Doubt

When two cousins set out to find the truth about their grandfather, they uncover family secrets, a scandalous/shocking m

Tough Love

Taylor & Michael have Down syndrome. They plan to marry & have children, but their parents don't believe they ha

The Big Dry

For years TV newsreader Talitha Cummins masked her alcoholism, until her drinking spiralled out of control. Now four yea

When Plans Change (Part 1)

Brisbane mother Sally Faulkner reveals for the first time the story behind a desperate attempt to get her children back

When Plans Change (Part 2)

The story of Brisbane mother Sally Faulkner continues, as she describes her desperate attempt to get her children back f

The New Black

Black Caviar captured the nation's imagination like no other horse since Phar Lap. Now her first offspring Oscietra is a

A Field Of Dreams

In a bold social experiment, the tiny rural community of Mingoola on the NSW-Queensland border is looking to the past to

Out Of The Water

With summer fast approaching, the experience of a Queensland family is a timely warning of a hidden and deadly danger th

The Road From Damascus

Medico Khaled Naanaa caused a global outcry by exposing the deliberate starvation of civilians in Syria. But doing so ma

Adrenaline Brush

Sophie Cape, a former elite downhill skier and track cyclist, survived death-defying injuries and extreme mental trauma

The Hardest Choice

The Hardest Choice: After a series of heartbreaking decisions, Claudine and Dave Fitzgibbon take a leap of faith with pi

Unchained Melody

Australian singer-songwriter Melody Pool's journey through young love and heartbreak takes a surprising turn and threate

Into Hot Water

Underwater adventurer Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg leads a team that believes some of the world's great coral reefs can

Getting Away With Murder

Could one of Australia's most notorious cold cases finally be solved? Two women investigate a chilling crime and discove

On Borrowed Time

A young asylum seeker is released from immigration detention to return to her married life in the community. But she fac

My Mother's Secret

Blindsided by her mother's shock suicide, newspaper columnist Nikki Gemmell's search for answers takes her down the rabb

All For The Family

Reigning world surfing champion Tyler Wright reveals how her campaign for the title was almost derailed when her brother

Two Brothers

Two brothers Mal and Mike Leyland were pioneers of outback documentary-making, first setting off to Central Australia in

Breaking Good

Peter Lyndon-James is a former ice addict and criminal now running Australia's strictest drug rehabilitation centre. At

The Story Of The Krait

A veteran's campaign to preserve a rickety little fishing boat, in which fourteen "Z Special" commandos undertook one of

Channeling Mr Woo

Channeling Mr Woo: From a humble migrant background to internet stardom, maths teacher Eddie Woo is changing lives by pr

Splendour In The Grass

As they work to regenerate their historic property of Wooleen in WA, newlyweds David Pollock and Frances Jones risk alie

Candy Man (Part 1)

With his award-winning script for Lion, Luke Davies has become one of Hollywood's most celebrated screenwriters. But he

Candy Man (Part 2)

Part 2 of the story of Luke Davies - poet, novelist & Oscar-nominated screenwriter of the hit movie Lion - charts his re

The Beat Goes On

With country people dying of heart disease at a rate far greater than their city cousins Dr Rolf Gomes pioneered a mobil

Murder By The Sea

The brutal murder of young Sydney mother Lynette White in 1973 has baffled police for decades. Join Sydney homicide dete

I Am Sam

The story of Sam Goddard and his family's efforts to help him following a series of strokes. They defied medical advice,

Sins Of The Father

Two years ago Vincent Shin became the first school-based lawyer in Australia, the job of his dreams. But when he discove

Shooting For The Stars

As a child fleeing civil war in Africa, Mayor Chagai found solace in basketball. Now he's coaching a new generation of s

The Peacemaker

Ossie Cruse has been healing divisions in this country for 50 years. Now in his 80s he's inspiring his community to re-e

Long Way From Home

When a 20-year-old backpacker is murdered during a working holiday in rural Australia her grieving mother uncovers a wor

Long Way From Home (Part 2)

After her daughter is brutally murdered while on the 88-day farm-work scheme, English woman Rosie Ayliffe travels to bac

My Son Sam

The Sydney dad who defied convention and took his autistic teenage son backpacking across Africa. The results could revo

Playing With Fire

Sam Dastyari was the ALP's rising star until he was forced to resign from the Shadow Ministry last year over a political

The Bridge

She jumped off a bridge to end her life only to wake up in the ER after a miracle survival. One woman's story of recover

The Shape Shifters

Supermodel Robyn Lawley and her agent Chelsea Bonner take on the fashion industry to challenge its portrayal of the fema

The Strong Man

Grant Edwards was once Australia's strongest man. But what he was exposed to as a top Federal Police Officer forced him

The Minister's Secret

Remembering Fiona Richardson, the Victorian Minister who passed away from breast cancer last week. The nation's first Mi

Beyond OK

The extraordinary story behind R U OK? Day. After advertising executive Gavin Larkin started the suicide prevention move

Modern Family

When partners John Guthrie & Dennis Cash decided to foster traumatised teenage girls, their friends thought they were cr

All The World's A Stage

Standing at just over a metre tall, Kiruna Stamell has knocked down every barrier in her way to forge a successful caree

Found In Translation

Professor Tony Attwood has revolutionised our approach to Asperger's syndrome, credited with being a world expert in dia

Call Of The Wild

Former Miss World Belinda Green found new meaning in life when she met veterinary surgeon Dr Howard Ralph, a man with an

Paying It Forward

Forty years ago, Waverley Stanley's life changed when a teacher saw something special in the young indigenous student &

A Gentle Man

Go behind-the-scenes with boxing's Mr Nice Guy Jeff Horn, charting his meteoric rise from bullied teen to world champion

End Game

Socceroos Coach Ange Postecoglou speaks his mind ahead of Australia's do-or-die World Cup qualifying matches against Hon

Balancing The Scales

For 20 years, Elisha Rose has lived with the secret shame of having a multiple murderer for a father. Elisha became a la

Behind The Mask - Mike Willesee (Part 1)

Part One of an exclusive look back at the life of legendary broadcaster Mike Willesee as he faces his greatest challenge

Behind The Mask - Mike Willesee (Part 2)

The conclusion to the two-part special on broadcaster Mike Willesee as he faces his greatest challenge - a diagnosis of

Without Rhyme Or Reason

An exclusive Australian Story investigation into the death of Justine Damond Ruszczyk, the Australian woman shot dead by

Here Come the Brides

Australian Story returns with an exclusive behind-the-scenes invitation to the wedding not everyone in the family wanted

Long Journey Home

When scientist Jim Bowler discovered an ancient skeleton in outback New South Wales 44 years ago, he had no idea it woul

Leap of Faith

From Sydney's Western Suburbs all the way to London's Covent Garden, Australian dancers Steven McRae and Alexander Campb

The Man in Bed 10

When medical student Dinesh Palipana was left a quadriplegic after a horrific car accident, he was told he would never b

Final Call

Outback nurse Gayle Woodford was working alone at night in the remote community of Fregon when she vanished. This invest

Pitch Perfect

The Matildas women's football team is riding high after a year of headline-grabbing wins. But the team's success has bee

Channelling Mr Woo²

Eddie Woo first came to prominence with "Wootube" - his free YouTube maths channel. In the year since Australian Story p

The Enemy Within

Justin Yerbury's family history of motor neurone disease inspired him to swap a basketball career for a science degree.

When The War Is Over

When a war-torn commando takes on an uncaring defence establishment he has little idea of the backlash to follow. After

Dear Emma

A young woman grapples with a deadly diagnosis while waging a campaign against the biggest cancer killer of her generati

The Justice Principle (Part 1)

It's a decade since Dassi Erlich and her two sisters began campaigning to bring their former headmistress Malka Leifer t

The Justice Principle (Part 2)

Dassi Erlich and her sisters' campaign to extradite their former headmistress from Israel to Australia takes a dramatic

Baby Steps

Twenty months after Claudine Fitzgibbon underwent groundbreaking surgery to help her unborn child, Australian Story chec

The Choirmaster

A charismatic choirmaster takes a group of women from central Australia to Germany on an unlikely and remarkable road tr

The Massimo Mission

When baby Massimo Damiani was struck down by a mystery disease, his father set out to discover its genetic origins. Afte

Blood on the Tracks (Part 1)

When the body of Mark Haines was found on the train tracks near Tamworth in 1988, police quickly dismissed any idea of f

Blood on the Tracks (Part 2)

As journalist Allan Clarke digs deeper into events on the night Mark Haines died he discovers more about his last few ho

Running From Empty

For the first time, celebrity chef Matt Golinski speaks about overcoming the unthinkable - the loss of his wife and thre

From Behind Bars

Serving a 30-year prison sentence for killing four of her young children, Kathleen Folbigg speaks for the first time abo

Leading the Way

One of the toughest jobs in town comes up for grabs at Sydney's Wayside Chapel when pastor Graham Long decides to retire

Meet You in Paris

Mark and Julie Wallace faced every parent's worst nightmare when their 21-year-old daughter Sara Zelenak was killed in a

Out of the Woods

From a homeless alcoholic living in the wild to academic success and a book deal - the amazing comeback story of forest

The Teacher's Wife

The case of missing Sydney mother Lyn Dawson has captivated audiences around the world since the release of The Teacher'

The Show Must Go On

Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins looks back over the most challenging year of her life and speaks exclusively about her health

The Town that Saved Itself

The town of Whyalla, SA was facing extinction when the owner of the local steelworks went bust. Desperate to save their

The Skin You're In

Taryn Brumfitt is behind a global movement inspiring women to make peace with their bodies. Tired of striving for an imp

The Story of Samuel

Samuel Symons, son of TV personality Red Symons, inspired everyone around him during his courageous battle with cancer.

Unbreakable

Prince Harry spoke exclusively to Australian Story ahead of the Invictus Games which will open in Sydney. One of the com

Hope Springs

For over a decade, Australian Story has followed farmer Peter Andrews and his controversial methods to drought-proof the

No Surrender

The extraordinary ongoing story of Justin Yerbury, a world expert on motor neurone disease who has developed the conditi

Call Me Harrison

As former Deputy PM Tim Fischer battles a life-threatening illness, he takes solace in knowing his autistic adult son ha

Close Contact

Two boys from rival schools suffer catastrophic spinal damage on the Rugby field, ending up in hospital together. As the

Hell's Angel

Perth woman Ann O'Neill suffered an unimaginable loss 24 years ago. Since then she's devoted her life to helping others

Independent's Day

When celebrity TV doctor Kerryn Phelps first spoke about her same-sex relationship on Australian Story in 1998, it was r

The Burning Question

As another terrible bushfire season approaches, Australian Story looks at the tragic case of Black Saturday arsonist Bre

Back on Track

Legendary actor Jack Thompson was 48 hours away from death when his kidneys failed, forcing him into a lifetime of dialy

Call the Doctor

A disillusioned young outback doctor experiences a series of traumatic events that lead to the most positive and unexpec

Behind the Mask: Mike Willesee

Remember the life of legendary broadcaster Mike Willesee who died of throat cancer in March 2019. Mike's career spanned

A Bitter Pill

Survivors of the morning sickness drug Thalidomide take their fight for justice to Canberra's Parliament House in a last

It Takes a Village

Follow the triumphant story of Bhutanese conjoined twins Nima and Dawa after the ground-breaking Australian operation to

Telling Tales

Writer and comedian Rosie Waterland has made a successful career out of seeing the funny side of her traumatic childhood

The Invisible Man

The extraordinary story of Behrouz Boochani, the stateless refugee who won Australia's richest literary award while livi

The Seekers: A World of Their Own

The Seekers blazed a trail for Australian music during the 1960's. In a television first, all four members come together

The Kids Are Alright

In an intimate portrait movie directors Jocelyn Moorhouse and PJ Hogan speak candidly about the challenges, heartbreak a

Mina Guli: Running on Empty

How far would you push yourself for a cause you believe in? Mina Guli attempted 100 marathons in 100 days, showing the e

Cry Me A River

When 21-year-old Menindee farmer Kate McBride found thousands of dying fish in the Darling River she was determined to t

Out of the Box

Vocal gymnast Kate Miller-Heidke opens up to Australian Story about the private pain behind the very personal song 'Zero

Just Call Me Bob - Hawke Remembered

Australian Story celebrates the extraordinary life of former PM Bob Hawke, who died aged 89. Featuring rare photos from

The Wronged Man

The victim of a miscarriage of justice, Andrew Mallard spent 12 years in jail for murder. His conviction was quashed aft

Lady Justice

The history-making fall and rise of Debbie Kilroy, from high security prisoner to high profile lawyer and her freedom fi

After the World Ended

When Malaysian airlines flight MH17 was shot down over the Ukraine, the loss of Perth children Mo, Evie, Otis and grandd

An Innocent Abroad (Part 1)

Australian Story returns with a two-part exclusive program on the shocking story of Yoshe Taylor - a Queensland mother d

An Innocent Abroad (Part 2)

Part 2 of Yoshe Taylor's incredible fight for justice as she speaks out for the first time since being released from a C

Last Train to Boree Creek

We look at the life of Former Deputy PM Tim Fischer, who inspired deep affection from the public and across the politica

The Last Bow

The Choir of Hard Knocks took homeless people and turned them into a choir. Charismatic choirmaster Jonathon Welch guide

The Good Fight

When ABC broadcaster Jill Emberson was told she had ovarian cancer, she opted to go public and go loud. Fighting the dea

A Fortunate Life - Paul Hogan (Part 1)

As Paul Hogan prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday next month, he sits down with Australian Story for a look back ove

A Fortunate Life - Paul Hogan (Part 2)

After the success of Crocodile Dundee, Paul Hogan had the world at his feet. But when he left his wife of 30 years for c

Perfect Strangers

Emma and Richard Austin endured ten years of gruelling fertility treatment in their quest for a baby. But a surprise off

Getting Away with Murder

Brothel madam Shirley Finn was shot through the head on a Perth golf course in 1975. After her daughter's 10-year battle

Somerton Man

More than 70 years after an unidentified body was found on an Adelaide beach, a solution may be in sight to the long run

Crime and Punishment

Released on parole after 12 years incarcerated in Bulgaria for murder, Jock Palfreeman's fight for justice saw him caugh

Boots and All

Craig Foster built a formidable reputation as a football player and broadcaster. But when Bahraini footballer and refuge

Eye of the Storm

In the NSW mid-north coast town of Kempsey, principal Mark Morrison brushes close to the rules to give troubled teens th

Art of the Possible

Vincent Fantauzzo went from menial jobs and petty crime to painting portraits of Heath Ledger, Julia Gillard and wife As

Last Drinks

After almost killing herself through alcohol abuse, Shanna Whan started a movement to change the pervasive culture of al

Forever Young

17-year-old Ursula Barwick vanished without a trace in 1987, leaving her family in limbo for three decades. When the tru

What Doesn't Kill You

A catastrophic workplace accident brings together a labourer and a renowned surgeon in a world-first medical procedure.

Out of the Blue

Minutes after entering the water in the Whitsundays, Tasmanian woman Justine Barwick was fighting for life following a s

Out of the Woods

From a homeless alcoholic living in the wild to academic success and a book deal, the next chapter in the amazing comeba

The Only Witness (Part 1)

A cyclist found dead on a country road with very few clues as to who hit him. Against all odds, two country cops track d

The Only Witness (Part 2)

Concluding the two-part story about one man who has killed two people. The man was convicted of killing a cyclist on a l

Making his Mark

When Marlion Pickett took to the field in the 2019 AFL Grand Final, it set the scene for one of the most heart-warming m

When Worlds Collide

The journalist and comedian paying a high price for dissent. Vicky Xu is an outspoken critic of China whose pursuit of s

Caught in the Act

Shane Jenek is the man behind drag queen superstar Courtney Act. It hasn’t always been easy for Shane reconciling hims

The Justice Principle

Three sisters from Melbourne's insular Jewish Adass community return to Israel to investigate why it's taking so long to

One Day at a Time

As Australia faces an unprecedented pandemic, we track five Australians on five different days: a choirmaster, an intens

The Two of Us

The touching friendship between jazz musician James Morrison and his long-term mentor Don Burrows, who passed away last

Fighting Fire with Fire

Two elders from Cape York entrusted Victor Steffensen with the ancient knowledge of cultural burning. Could this method

His Brilliant Careers

Actor Sam Neill is a Kiwi but has done much of his best work in Australia. He talks life, love and his other grand obses

Forged by Fire

During the worst bushfire season in Australia's history, NSW fire chief Shane Fitzsimmons stood out. A rebellious child

Mother and Son

When Tim Sharp was three, his mother Judy was told he had severe autism and should be put in an institution. Now at 32 T

The Odd Couple

John Doyle and Greig Pickhaver, better known as Rampaging Roy Slaven and HG Nelson, provide a rare insight into the spec

Performers and the Pandemic

From his carport-turned-studio in Melbourne, Adam Hills introduces this story about the novel, positive and hilarious wa

Lest We Forget

For the first time on TV, an in-depth look at how Australia survived the influenza pandemic of 1918. Long-forgotten arch

Growing Pains

Nathan Cavaleri was seven years old when he found international fame as a prodigy on the blues guitar. Now at 38, he tal

The Long Game (Part 1)

Actor Joel Edgerton gives a candid account of the challenges he's faced on his long road to Hollywood success and how hi

The Long Game (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this candid account of the actor and filmmaker's 25-year career, we focus on Joel Edgerton's rise to the to

Beating the Blues

Rugby league legend Greg Inglis reveals the real story behind his mental health struggles and how he turned his life aro

Team Scott

The inside story of the campaign to solve an enduring crime mystery. The body of Scott Johnson was found at the bottom o

The Great Escape

After nearly seven years in limbo on Manus Island, an audacious plan was hatched to get Kurdish refugee Behrouz Boochani

Beenham Valley Road (Part 1)

When Jamie Pultz left the police, there was one case he couldn't drop: the suspicious death of young Queensland mum Kirr

Beenham Valley Road (Part 2)

When Jamie Pultz left the police, there was one case he couldn't drop: the suspicious death of young Queensland mum Kirr

Breaking New Ground

When drought almost sent him broke, fifth generation Cooma sheep farmer Charles Massy converted to regenerative agricult

Keeping Up Appearances

Rory O'Donoghue starred in iconic TV comedy The Aunty Jack Show as the hugely popular tights-wearing, cane-twirling Thin

To Catch a Stalker (Part 1)

Di McDonald was told Max Gardiner was 'a good catch'. But when she ended their short relationship, he terrorised her for

To Catch a Stalker (Part 2)

Desperate and alone in a 3-year battle against an obsessive stalker, Di McDonald meets policewoman Beck Norris who takes

About a Boy

Quaden is a nine-year-old with dwarfism who just wants to fit in. When his Mum posted a video of Quaden distraught after

Finding Her Voice

Singer Megan Washington went public with a 'shameful' secret six years ago and then stopped making music. In this update

Fight for the Truth

An outback town, a newspaper in trouble and an unlikely saviour. Broken Hill is fighting to keep its century-old newspap

To His Door

Serial killer Bradley Edwards hid in plain sight for nearly 25 years. Australian Story reveals the extraordinary twists

A Matter of Minutes

On Christmas Day two years ago Mick O'Dowd was feeling unwell. 24 hours later he was battling for his life. The life-aff

Lest We Forget: The Australian Experience of Spanish Flu

In the midst of the COVID lockdown, Australian Story undertook the ambitious task of delving through the archives and sp

Cradle of Life / To Russia with Love

In the season finale, Australian Story meets an 81-year-old inventor who's saved the lives of hundreds of premmie babies

Surviving Turbulence

16-year-old teen Bob Bramley takes to the skies to break a solo flying record and shine a light on youth mental health,

Sisters in Arms

There's a hidden danger lurking in every home and these are the two mothers who've achieved a world first to protect our

The Tipping Point

Scientist Veena Sahajwalla is a recycling revolutionary whose bold new ideas are helping reduce landfill. Now she's unve

I Dream of Jeanne

Unique and outrageous, Jeanne Little was the comedy dah-ling of daytime television in the 70s and 80s. Four months after

Fish Out of Water

Promising young swimmer Shayna Jack was destined for the Olympics until she failed a routine drug test. But is the evide

An Unlikely Match

Drawing on her own experience of trauma, comedian Magda Szubanski forms an unlikely alliance with teenager Will Connelly

Raising the Bar

She's the glamorous lawyer representing high-profile clients like Julian Assange and Amber Heard. Jennifer Robinson char

Chamber of Silence

Sexual slurs, baseless rumours, harassment and abuse - former Federal Labor minister Kate Ellis looks into Canberra's to

Sophie's Choice

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin and his wife and daughter's dramatic story of sacrifice, questioning and the painful journey

Birds of a Feather

Identical twins Brigette and Paula Powers are so close they live and work together and even speak in unison. After a cha

Forever Young

A recent coronial inquest reveals the catastrophic errors made by NSW Police which left teenager Ursula Barwick's fate a

Children of the Brush (Part 1)

He's one of Australia's most successful and famous painters. But what has been the cost of fame for the children of accl

Children of the Brush (Part 2)

Part two of an inside look at one of Australia's greatest artistic dynasties. In this concluding episode, a court case t

A World of their Own

The Seekers blazed a trail for Australian music in the 1960s with a number of chart topping international hits. But fame

A Balancing Act

Dr Michelle Telfer is a world leader in providing treatment for children and teens with gender dysphoria, guiding them t

A Good Match

When women's soccer star Rhali Dobson received an on-field marriage proposal, the pictures went viral around the world.

Final Call

After his wife was murdered while working on call as a nurse in South Australia's remote APY Lands, Keith Woodford has c

Bouncing Back

An unlikely friendship forged on the tennis court between a homeless man and famous tennis pro leads to lifechanging eve

Luc Longley: One Giant Leap (Part 1)

In the first of a two part special, we find out how a gentle kid from Fremantle ended up playing alongside Michael Jorda

Luc Longley: One Giant Leap (Part 2)

From running with the Chicago Bulls to his omission from The Last Dance documentary, Luc Longley sets the record straigh

The Road to Justice

A mother's battle to bring her daughter's killer to account pays off when a coroner's inquest leads to a breakthrough.

Saving MG99

A daring sea rescue led by the Australian Navy saved 99 people from certain death. Forty years later, the survivors meet

Home Straight

In a case of life imitating art, iconic Aussie actor Michael Caton channels his beloved character from The Castle to fig

Beyond the Grave

One of the nation's biggest cold case mysteries takes a new turn when 'Somerton Man' is unearthed from an Adelaide cemet

The Good Doctor

Dr Jamal Rifi has given up his retirement dreams to fight COVID from his front yard in the middle of the nation's Delta

No Place Like Home

The story behind the story of the family at the centre of a tug of war between a small country town and the big end of g

The Accomplice

Behind the scenes of the AFP investigation into Australia's biggest insider trading case, where two young men united by

The Godfather of Coral

Charlie Veron has spent his career underwater charting the world's coral wonderlands. Now, as the Great Barrier Reef fac

California Dreaming

Like the characters in his blockbuster novels, author Matthew Reilly is no stranger to persevering through loss and setb

Unmasking Max

Funnyman Max Gillies has been making people laugh all his life. Now at almost 80, he reveals the hidden family grief he

Happy Days

The heartwarming next chapter of Australian Story's most popular program ever proves love really does conquer all. Check

The Final Hurdle

Athlete, mother of four and reality TV star Jana Pittman talks about her new life as a doctor and her regrets about the

Justice for Justine

A Sydney family takes on the Minneapolis police department in a long-running court battle to hold officer Mohamed Noor a

In the Name of the Child

Lauren Burns fought to find her anonymous sperm donor father. As she becomes a parent, she's back campaigning to make it

Grace Under Fire

Outspoken Australian of the Year Grace Tame looks back over a tumultuous and life-changing 12 months.

Glenn McGrath: Bowled Over

At home with Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath as he and his growing family continue to honour the legacy of his late

Fakes

After falling for a man whose life was a carefully constructed web of lies, journalist Stephanie Wood meets other women

The Great Escapes

Magician Arthur Coghlan's death-defying escapes in the 1970s earned him the title of Australia's Houdini. Now in his lat

Trials and Tribulations (Part 1)

Having spent more than 12 years in jail for murder, Scott Austic was acquitted after revelations of planted evidence. No

Trials and Tribulations (Part 2)

Having spent more than 12 years in jail for murder, Scott Austic was acquitted after sensational revelations. Now the fa

Into the Wild

A young couple brave extreme weather and isolation to tackle Australia's extinction crisis, successfully reintroducing l

Nicola Forrest: The Undercover Billionaire

How the loss of her stillborn daughter set billionaire philanthropist Nicola Forrest and her husband Andrew on the path

Lisa Curry: The Deep End

Former golden girl of the pool Lisa Curry has lived in the spotlight for decades. We've seen her weddings, babies and di

Bon Scott: On the Brink

Bon Scott was set to become an international rock star with AC/DC when he died suddenly in 1980. Now for the first time,

Cathy McGowan: An Independent Woman

Cathy McGowan is considered the "godmother" of the Independents movement that's dominating the election. The former memb

Kathy Lette: Letting Loose

Co-author of Puberty Blues Kathy Lette has mined her life for stories since her teens. Now post-menopause, she opens up

Breaking Free

A notorious bank robber destined for a life in prison discovers a new path when he confronts his hidden trauma. Now he's

Shanna Whan: Last Drinks

The story of how self-described 'small town drunk' Shanna Whan transformed her life to become Australian of the Year Loc

The Songlines of Leah Purcell

From dirt poor beginnings, actor, writer and director Leah Purcell is now at the top of her game, weaving her family's c

A Community Undertaking

In the working-class town of Port Kembla, a small funeral home is transforming the way we deal with death and sparking a

Jumping the Gun (Part 1)

A devoted aunt investigates the mysterious death of her niece Amy Wensley, throwing doubt on the police case and exposin

Jumping the Gun (Part 2)

Concluding the story about the mysterious death of Amy Wensley. As her family fights for justice, they discover a flawed

Lyn Dawson: Vanished

Missing for 40 years, Lyn Dawson's sister and brother never gave up hope they'd find justice. Behind the scenes as her s

David Pocock: A Whole New Ball Game

Senate powerbroker of the moment David Pocock on the forces that drew him to politics and why his background as an inter

Fire Fight: Mick Tisbury

One man's decade-long mission to expose the extent of an alarming chemical contamination scandal. Then, with no medical

If You Build It - Greg Donovan

When middle-aged insurance executive Greg Donovan was made redundant, he was told to play it safe. Instead he gambled hi

In a Different League - Michael Cheika

Controversial rugby coach Michael Cheika has never been in greater international demand. So why is he taking a lowly ran

Getting Heavy - Parkway Drive

How five surfers from Byron Bay, in one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world, turned to therapy to confront the

A World of Their Own - The Seekers

Remembering singing legend Judith Durham and the trailblazing band who put Australian music on the map.

Losing Faith

When Citipointe Christian College issued an enrolment contract asking parents to agree homosexuality was a sin, the prot

A Star Is Torn - Tim Minchin

After his dazzling career comes unstuck, musician, actor and provocateur Tim Minchin reassesses his comedy, questions th

Life of Poh

From a "nerd" named Sharon to one of Australia's most loved celebrity chefs - how Poh Ling Yeow has refined the art of r

My Name is Charles - The Somerton Man

After more than 70 years, one of Australia's most enduring mysteries - the identity of the "Somerton Man" - is finally s

Leaning In - Ita Buttrose

As the ABC's 90th year draws to a close, Chair Ita Buttrose reflects on a life in the spotlight and how six decades as a

The Transformer - Saul Griffith

His ideas caught the eye of the US President. Now engineer Saul Griffith is making waves at home, joining his local comm

Game Changer

Many parents worry their children are gaming to excess and don't know how to deal with it. Psychologist Wayne Warburton

Diving in Deep (Part 1) - Valerie Taylor

Valerie Taylor burst onto our TV screens in the '60s, stunning viewers by diving with dangerous sharks. She shares home

Diving in Deep (Part 2) - Valerie Taylor

Shark legend Valerie Taylor takes us behind the scenes of the hit film Jaws and inside her campaign to save the grey nur

Making a Scene - Claudia Karvan

Actor and producer Claudia Karvan speaks openly about her chaotic childhood and the challenges of managing her late fath

After The Fall - Mahboba Rawi and Sourosh Cina

From a Sydney loungeroom, a mother and son take on a perilous mission to evacuate children and staff from their Afghan o

A Matter of Minutes - Mick and Katharine O'Dowd

Mick O'Dowd has survived the unimaginable. He came close to death but lived. Three years after first telling his story,

Charting Her Course - Jessica Watson

Love, loss and sailing the world solo: Jessica Watson takes us inside her amazing voyage as a teenage sailor, speaks abo

Call of the River (Update) - Kate McBride

Four years after alerting the world to mass fish kills in the Darling River, young farmer Kate McBride is taking her cam

Taking the Lead - Heather Mitchell

Actor Heather Mitchell's life has been as dramatic off screen as it has on. And she's channelling those experiences into

After the Storm (Update) - Beth Heinrich

One woman's decades-long quest for justice. Beth Heinrich was permanently changed by what she experienced as a teenager.

Labour of Love - Michelle and Jono Harley

How a 52-year-old woman gave birth to her grandson. When Michelle couldn't have children, her mother offered to be a sur

Changing Minds

The remarkable story of a woman taking part in Australia's first psychedelic-assisted therapy trial. For Lindy Bok, it's

A Brilliant Canvas - John Olsen

A story of art, fame and family. The late John Olsen, one of our most beloved painters, had an obsessive focus on his wo

Blind Leading The Blind - Mick Curran and Jamie Teh

Mick and Jamie bonded over coding as teenagers. Now their brilliant tech idea is transforming lives around the world. Th

Fight For Freedom - Kathleen Folbigg

Australian Story's coverage of Kathleen Folbigg's case helped kickstart the scientific research that ultimately freed he

The Getting of Wisdom - Hugh van Cuylenburg

Buried memories and family secrets - how hit podcaster Hugh van Cuylenburg's quest to help people gain a positive mindse

A Voice from the Heart - Megan Davis

As a child, Megan Davis fell in love with the Constitution. Now she's a lawyer and a driving force behind the Voice refe

Force of Nature - Gina Chick

Her unconventional approach to surviving in the wild captured the public imagination. Now reality TV star Gina Chick sha

A Family Legacy - Erica Packer

Erica Packer, former wife of billionaire James Packer, opens up about the deadly genetic mystery shadowing her family an

Atonement - Dean Yates

War correspondent Dean Yates thought he was indestructible but when two of his staff were gunned down by the US military

A Silver Lining (Part 1)

When three Newcastle teens became overnight rock stars, their world exploded; huge concerts and crowds, intense fame and

A Silver Lining (Part 2)

Rockband Silverchair makes a comeback with its fifth album and a massive hit. But backstage, the wheels are falling off

Sea Change - Sam Elsom

Designer Sam Elsom shocked friends and family when he ditched fashion to farm seaweed. Now he has developed a product th

The Big Lap - Fiona MacDonald

Once a popular kids' TV host, Fiona MacDonald is on the trip of a lifetime. Since being diagnosed with motor neurone dis

His Brilliant Careers (Update) - Sam Neill

When beloved film and TV star Sam Neill received a shock diagnosis, it forced him to take stock of his life. Now the act

When Kylie Met Sami - Kylie Moore-Gilbert and Sami Shah

When Kylie Met Sami: She was released from an Iranian prison only to find her husband had left her. He was reeling from

Never Too Late (Update) - Gregory Smith

Five years after his first appearance on Australian Story, Dr Gregory Smith continues his astonishing transformation. Ho

To Elle and Back - Libbi Gorr

What ever happened to Elle McFeast? She wowed TV audiences in the 90s with her bold and brassy satire. Then a live inter

Taking A Bow - Brett Yang and Eddy Chen

Meet the violin virtuosos from Brisbane who ditched a classical career to create an online music comedy act. Now Brett Y

Stepping Up - Elly-May Barnes

Singer Elly-May Barnes on stepping out of her famous father Jimmy's musical shadow, on the long road to the spotlight an

Big Talk - Annie Louey

With little more than a briefcase full of old photos for clues, comedian Annie Louey unravels decades-old secrets in a b

An Open Mind - Professor Richard Scolyer

A doctor puts his life on the line to try and cure his own brain cancer, using the very treatment he helped pioneer to s

The Making of Mini - Katrina Gorry

After the Matildas' World Cup glory, star midfielder Katrina Gorry introduces us to the tiny secret weapon who rekindled

Mama's on a Mission - Mechelle Turvey

When the senseless death of teenager Cassius Turvey ignited fury across the nation, his mother Mechelle responded with a

Driven - Minjee and Min Woo Lee

Sibling golf superstars Minjee and Min Woo Lee are like chalk and cheese, but they share the same goal - to be World No

Call of Duty - Anjali Sharma

School striker Anjali Sharma sued the government at 16. Now she's taking her fight for an end to fossil fuels to federal

Peter Garrett

In an Australian Story special, former politician and Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett opens up to Leigh Sales about

On the Brink - Bon Scott

Australian Story revisits the remarkable life of the late Bon Scott to celebrate the 50th anniversary of him joining AC/

Patient Zero - Richard Scolyer

Australian Story checks in on 2024 Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer as he reaches a remarkable milestone

Out of the Wild - Gina Chick

How life has changed for inaugural Alone Australia winner Gina Chick. In conversation with Leigh Sales.

Man Underground - Arnold Dix

Locals know him as a flower farmer but Arnold Dix shot to global fame when he helped rescue 41 Indian workers from a tun

Out of the Chaos - Anna Coutts-Trotter

When Federal Labor Minister Tanya Plibersek learned her daughter Anna had been abused during a high school relationship,

One in Seven Trillion - Leila McDougall

Leila McDougall has been defying the odds since childhood. She's overcome dyslexia, beaten cancer, and after sneaking in

Face to Fake - Chelsea Bonner

Modelling agent Chelsea Bonner has spent her career fighting to change perceptions of beauty but now she has an even big

Off Menu - Josh Niland

Josh Niland's arguably Australia's hottest chef right now with his revolutionary approach to fish. The genesis of his wi

Off Menu - Shaun Christie-David

He can't cook, he's not after money but Shaun Christie-David is building a restaurant empire that's changing lives one d

Off Menu - Kylie Kwong

Kylie Kwong has been at the top of the Australian food scene for three decades. Now she reveals her surprising next chap

On The Outside Looking In - Cold Chisel

As rock band Cold Chisel marks its 50th anniversary, we explore why the iconic group has made such a lasting impact on A

The War Pup - Quaden Bayles

When Quaden Bayles was nine, he was bullied and trolled for having dwarfism. But he also caught the eye of Mad Max direc

Nick Cave with Leigh Sales

Rock legend Nick Cave sits down with Leigh Sales for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation.

Flashpoint - Senator Fatima Payman

A matter of conscience or act of betrayal? Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman reveals the inner torment behind breaking

Dead Funny - Michelle Brasier

Comedian Michelle Brasier was told she had a 97 per cent chance of getting cancer. She chose to laugh about it.

This is How It Goes - Missy Higgins

Singer-songwriter Missy Higgins says she's never felt more vulnerable in her life. One of our most accomplished female a

Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 1: Blood

The first of three episodes examines the forces that shaped the media heir and the roots of the Murdoch sibling rivalry.

Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 2: Money

In Part 2, Lachlan Murdoch feels the push and pull of the family business as he proves himself to his father.

Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 3: Power

In the final chapter, Lachlan Murdoch finally wins the long struggle to take over the family empire. But at what cost?

Leading Man - Michael Theo

How Love on the Spectrum and Austin's Michael Theo found his voice and became a global star.

Holding On - Gus Taylor

Two rock climbing accidents dealt Gus Taylor devastating blows. But now he realises climbing is the best teacher he's ev

Betrayal - Hannah Grundy

A mysterious email. Shocking revelations. And the ultimate betrayal. How teacher Hannah Grundy was forced to become her

The Two of Us - Yael Stone and Jack Manning Bancroft

When Orange Is the New Black star Yael Stone turned her back on Hollywood, everyone thought she was crazy - except the m

The Big Lap - Remembering Fiona MacDonald

In memory of TV host Fiona MacDonald, who died this month from MND, we revisit her story, filmed as she drove around Aus

Holding Ground - Chris Henggeler

In one of the toughest parts of Australia, renegade pastoralist Chris Henggeler is trialling a bold idea to regenerate h

Comeback - Shayna Jack

From vilified 'drug cheat' to Olympic gold, Shayna Jack's extraordinary return to the pool.

Unfiltered - Celeste Barber

Celeste Barber went from unemployed actor to social media sensation for her celebrity parodies. But behind the hilarity

Outspoken - Jacinta Nampijinpa Price

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is a rising political star who helped defeat the Voice referendum. The former singer an

Heartfelt - Colin Clausen and Laura Aisbett

When Col and Laura met, they were both grieving the sudden death of a cherished spouse. They soon had to confront a thor

Second Innings - Bharat Sundaresan

On the brink of death in India, Bharat Sundaresan turned to cricket, gathering millions of followers. But it's now in Au

Home Truths - Vincent Fantauzzo

When celebrated artist Vincent Fantauzzo first appeared on Australian Story, he held something back about his past. Now

Hooked - Dave Hughes

Comedian Dave Hughes thought his struggle with addiction was over when he gave up alcohol in his 20s, but his obsession

Born to Run - Cliff Young

The enduring legend of Cliff Young, the 61-year-old potato farmer who became an accidental hero when he shuffled his way

The Shoot Out - Race Around The World

Untold stories from behind the scenes of Race Around the World, the show that launched John Safran and become one of the

Class Wars - Murat Dizdar

Murat Dizdar is a proud working-class man who's made it his mission to win back private school students to the public ed

Herding Katter - Bob Katter

A portrait of maverick MP Bob Katter, the eccentric 79-year-old TikTok star who could soon even hold the balance of powe

Duped - Donna Nelson

How an online love scam landed West Australian grandmother Donna Nelson in solitary confinement in Japan, leaving her fi

Birds of a Feather - The Twinnies

Quirky identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers were in the process of sharing some exciting news with Australian Stor

Better Angels - Samuel Johnson

Actor Samuel Johnson has led a rollercoaster life, dealing with successive tragedies and a self-destructive streak. But

Missing Pieces - Sue-Yen Luiten

Adopted by an Australian couple 50 years ago, Sue-Yen Luiten is cycling through Vietnam with DNA kits in a last-ditch ef

Game Of His Life - Ange Postecoglou

At the peak of his career, legendary Australian football manager Ange Postecoglou speaks exclusively to Australian Story

Nick Cave with Leigh Sales

In an encore screening, rock legend Nick Cave talks candidly about grief, addiction, religion and why he's still making

Forget Me Not - Jim Rogers

Jim Rogers has always been a big personality so when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 55, he wasn't going to keep qu

Break It Down - The Raygun Phenomenon

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn broke the internet with her Olympic routine, sparking countless memes and vitriolic abuse. A year

The River - Franklin River Rescue (Part 1)

When Lithuanian rafter Valdas Bieliauskas became trapped in rapids on the Franklin River, it set in train a perilous 24-

The River - Franklin River Rescue (Part 2)

The dramatic conclusion to Australian Story's two-part account of the extraordinary 24-hour rescue effort to save Lithua

Common Ground - Liz Heggaton and Tim Baker

Sheep farmer Liz Heggaton and surf writer Tim Baker should never have met, but a shared experience put them on a mission

Making a Scene - Claudia Karvan

Actor and producer Claudia Karvan speaks openly about how an unconventional childhood fuelled her brilliant career. An e

Gut Instinct - Jane Dudley

When Jane Dudley used an unapproved and icky treatment to cure her crippling depression, it grabbed the attention of the

Momentum - Dr Mohammed Mustafa

Mohammed "Dr Mo" Mustafa might only be a junior doctor from Perth but he's got the ear of leaders from around the world

To Bilo and Back - The Nadesalingam Family

They were once the most famous refugee family in Australia. We check in with the Tamil family from the small town of Bil

Dark Star - Alex Lloyd

In 2001, Alex Lloyd broke through with his massive hit Amazing, a song that led to the best and then the worst time of h

Small Wonders - Eden Tiny House Project

It was the offer of a lifetime. Provide land and around $40,000 and get your own tiny home. The catch is, you have to he

Say My Name - Louisa Ioannidis (Part 1)

When Louisa Ioannidis was found dead in a creek, police found no suspicious circumstances. But Louisa's brother had his

Say My Name - Louisa Ioannidis (Part 2)

The gripping conclusion in the mysterious case of Louisa Ioannidis, who was found dead in a creek in 2011. Intrigued by

All Consuming - Kate Reid

Kate Reid's croissants have been called the world's best. But how did a Formula 1 engineer battling a near-fatal eating

Only Fifteen - Sarah Kopp

When a charismatic sports teacher arrived at Sarah Kopp's school, the talented student's life was upended. When she fina

Striking A Chord - Astrid Jorgensen

When Astrid Jorgensen started Pub Choir in a small Brisbane bar, she never imagined she would be filling halls across th

Dog Gone - The Hunt for Valerie

How the hunt for runaway sausage dog Valerie fired up the Kangaroo Island community and sparked headlines around the wor

Jelena Dokic with Leigh Sales

In her first in-depth interview since her father's death, former tennis star Jelena Dokic opens up about the years of ab

Ride Of Her Life - Saya Sakakibara

BMX golden girl Saya Sakakibara dreamed of sharing Olympic glory with her brother Kai. When a racing accident almost too

Against The Odds - Lauren Huxley

Lauren Huxley was given little chance of survival after a brutal attack. Twenty years on, she and her family reflect on

It's My Party - Kirsha Kaechele

She's flamboyant, provocative and brave. She's also married to David Walsh, founder of the Hobart-based MONA gallery. So

Sink or Swim - Michael Klim

Six years ago, Olympic champion Michael Klim almost lost the ability to walk. Then he received a devastating diagnosis.

Finding Alby Mangels

The reclusive adventure filmmaker and '80s icon Alby Mangels looks back on an extraordinary career and explains why he t

Out in the Open - Sophie Hyde

Sophie Hyde is one of Australia's most successful directors, working with some of Hollywood's finest. But in her latest

Nabbed - Ian Williams

When pensioner Ian Williams lost $1,300 in a banking scam, he expected a quick refund and apology. The bank's response s

Raising Richard - Deirdre Croft

Who cares for our children when we're gone if they can't care for themselves? As Deirdre Croft faces the end of her life

Morning Star - Witiyana Marika

From Arnhem Land to rock stardom, Yothu Yindi's Witiyana Marika was destined to take centre stage. Now, at a crucial tim

What Doesn't Kill You - Ghanim Al Shnen

Many would have despaired after losing both their arms but Ghanim Al Shnen embraced the possibilities of bionic medicine

The Leyland Brother - Mal Leyland

In the 1960s and 70s, Mal Leyland was one of the best-known people on TV, as one half of the Leyland Brothers. Now at ag

The Westall UFO Mystery

In 1966, a Melbourne high school was thrown into chaos when strange objects appeared in the sky. Sixty years on from Aus

Lost - Celine Cremer (Part 1)

Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer was on the trip of a lifetime but on a hike in Tasmania she took a wrong turn and was n

Lost - Celine Cremer (Part 2)

Two and half years after Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer went missing on a short hike, friends and local volunteers sco

A Year of Living Gratefully - James Valentine

Broadcaster James Valentine was offered two different treatments for his cancer so he chose the one that let him keep do

The Hustler - John Polson

John Polson was a troubled teen when a sliding doors moment led him into the world of acting. He went on to create Tropf

An Accidental Leader - Rob Armstrong

Sheep farmer Rob Armstrong never expected to be the face of political resistance. But when his state government proposed

Regeneration - Rachel Ward

When Instagram trolls accused actor and director Rachel Ward of 'letting herself go', she used the attention to talk abo

A Seat At The Table - Mohamed Semra

At 15, Mohamed Semra made headlines when he was kicked out of a Melbourne Apple Store by staff who were worried he might

Down to the Wire - Saul Griffith

When Australian Story first met inventor Saul Griffith in 2023 he was on a mission to electrify the world. Although poli