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Citizenship in a democracy

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Australian television drama

Australian content on television reflects our culture and our society. Mac Gudgeon celebrates the importance of <cite>Homicide</cite> in the history of Australian television production. Stuart Cunningham and Scott Goodings remember some of the popular dramas which showed Australians that they could love Australian programming.

From the website From Wireless to Web

Bitter Memories

Bikinians are asked to leave their island to make way for US atomic testing.

From the website Pacific Stories

Helping Children in War-Torn Countries

Moira Kelly begs for funds from international charities to bring children from war-torn Albania to Australia for medical treatment. One of the children almost dies, but the results are worth the risks.

From the website Australians At Work

Creating an Australian Image

Stuart Cunningham explains how innovations in technology have transformed television content.

From the website From Wireless to Web

Indymedia

Stuart Cunningham talks about how and why Australian content has changed over the last 40 years.

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Pensioners Working Part-Time at a Co-Op

Some people experience retiring like hitting a brick wall, finding it hard to live on such a dramatically reduced income. "Beehive" is a Seniors employment co-operative where pensioners can work to earn a few dollars without affecting their Social Security payments.

From the website Australians At Work

Life Savers on Bondi Beach

Early morning at an almost empty Bondi Beach. Rubbish is removed by local council workers and volunteer lifesavers check their gear, allocate safe surfing areas, and practise their lifesaving skills.

From the website Australians At Work

Song for the King -- Vika and Linda Bull interview

Vika and Linda Bull talk about the importance of their heritage and connection to Tonga.

From the website Pacific Stories

Ideology and the Curriculum

Who decides what is taught in Australian History in schools?

From the website Talkback Classroom - Learning Journeys

Satire and Democracy, Joe Hockey

Joe Hockey talks about political cartoons in the media and their personal effect on the subject.

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The Role of Cartoons

Cartoonist David Pope talks about the creation and influence of political cartooning.

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Developing Cartoon Themes

Cartoonist David Pope explains how an idea is developed into the day's cartoon.

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The Effect of Cartoons

Bruce Petty investigates the effects of political satire and cartooning.

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Cartooning Techniques

Bruce Petty demonstrates his representation of key Australian political figures.

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The Environmental Bandwagon

David Pope takes us through the evolution of his political cartoon "The Environmental Bandwagon"

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The New Curriculum

Talkback Classroom participants argue that students have a say in developing curriculum.

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Historical perspectives

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Waltzing Matilda Song Sheet

The original handwritten score for <cite>Waltzing Matilda</cite> holds the story of a musical collaboration that created Australia’s national song.

From the website National Treasures

Early radio broadcasting

An excerpt from <cite>The Royal Empire Society Banquet</cite>. Liz Jacka describes the impact which radio broadcasts had on Australian life.

From the website From Wireless to Web

Aboriginal People in the Gibson Desert

<cite>Aboriginal People in the Gibson Desert</cite> is an excerpt from the film <cite>Desert People</cite> (51 mins), produced in 1966. In 1966 a few Aboriginal families were living nomadic lives in the heart of Australia's Gibson Desert.

From the website Australians At Work

Dreamings, Through Indigenous Art

Indigenous art is like topographic mapping of land and culture. Michael Nelson Tjakamarra works at painting concentric circles which represent sacred sites.

From the website Australians At Work

Sport - a spectacular television event

Behind the scenes of a transmission from Wembley Stadium, seen on Australian television.

From the website From Wireless to Web

Kokoda - War on Film

Alister Grierson, director of the 2006 feature film "Kokoda" talks about historical accuracy and representing war experience on film.

From the website Talkback Classroom - Learning Journeys

An Australian Wedding, 1968

Powerhouse Museum Curator Dr Kimberley Webber looks at how collections bring to life Australian stories in museums.

From the website Talkback Classroom - Learning Journeys

Writing Historical Fiction, Nadia Wheatley

Author and Historian Nadia Wheatley writes about historical events in her fiction because history is a great story.

From the website Talkback Classroom - Learning Journeys

Sport

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Women and sport in Australia

What is the status of women’s sport in Australia?

From the website Talkback Classroom - Learning Journeys

Sport and Multiculturalism

How accessible is sport for people from different cultural backgrounds?

From the website Talkback Classroom - Learning Journeys