Synopsis
Australia: The Story of Us is an extraordinary journey through the people, places and events that have shaped Australia, from the first footprints on our continent to the present day. Astounding visual sequences, amazing CGI and dramatic re-enactments bring these stories to life and show how we came to be the country we are today.
Episodes
Season 11
Worlds CollideWe travel from prehistoric Austrailia thru the Aboriginals to the British colony in 1790 thru 180845m2
Break OutWe journey through 1837 to 1854, as wool drives British expansion across the continent. Australia begins to break free from its convict shackles and the discovery of gold creates a global population explosion.45m3
Fair GoAs we journey through 1862-1890, gold brings new wealth to Australian colonies and AFL is born.45m4
New Nation At WarIn the years 1915-1918, our nation throws itself into a global conflict that will decide Australia's fate and leave a historic mark. In WWI, Australian nurses help transform emergency medicine.45m5
Hard Roads To GloryFrom 1928-1942, Australia emerges from WWI. Charles Kingsford Smith attempts to cross the Pacific, the Sydney Harbour Bridge nears completion, Phar Lap races to victory and soldiers are tested on the Kokoda Track.45m6E6Nation BuildingHolden, Lang Hancock, Sydney Opera House, Snowy Mountains Scheme, Melbourne Olympics and Television.45m7E7Revolution: 1956 to 1974Rock ‘n’ Roll Riot, Beach Wars, The Rise of the Larrikin, Evonne Goolagong, Cyclone Tracy.45m8E8New Frontiers: 1975 to 2015Operation Babylift, America’s Cup, Exporting Australia, Bionic Ear, Sydney Olympics.45m
Worlds CollideWe travel from prehistoric Austrailia thru the Aboriginals to the British colony in 1790 thru 180845m2Break OutWe journey through 1837 to 1854, as wool drives British expansion across the continent. Australia begins to break free from its convict shackles and the discovery of gold creates a global population explosion.45m3Fair GoAs we journey through 1862-1890, gold brings new wealth to Australian colonies and AFL is born.45m4New Nation At WarIn the years 1915-1918, our nation throws itself into a global conflict that will decide Australia's fate and leave a historic mark. In WWI, Australian nurses help transform emergency medicine.45m5Hard Roads To GloryFrom 1928-1942, Australia emerges from WWI. Charles Kingsford Smith attempts to cross the Pacific, the Sydney Harbour Bridge nears completion, Phar Lap races to victory and soldiers are tested on the Kokoda Track.45m6E6Nation BuildingHolden, Lang Hancock, Sydney Opera House, Snowy Mountains Scheme, Melbourne Olympics and Television.45m7E7Revolution: 1956 to 1974Rock ‘n’ Roll Riot, Beach Wars, The Rise of the Larrikin, Evonne Goolagong, Cyclone Tracy.45m8E8New Frontiers: 1975 to 2015Operation Babylift, America’s Cup, Exporting Australia, Bionic Ear, Sydney Olympics.45mCast
