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Feb 2022
A woman kneeling down to adjust a television, c1950s.

Women's and Children's Programs

In the fourth of a 5-part series, Dr Jeannine Baker reveals some of the women who shaped and redefined television content for women and children.

By Jeannine Baker / 28 Feb 2022
Oral History
Photographs
Television
Jimmy Wang Yu skydiving in The Man from Hong Kong

Ozploitation!

Johnny Milner takes a look at the low-budget Australian genre filmmaking of the 1970s and 1980s.

By Johnny Milner / 21 Feb 2022
Film
Nov 2021
Four people are in a studio setting. Three of them sit behind a desk and the fourth stands. They are all looking at her. There is a film camera pointed at them that says ABC TV on the side.

Calling the shots

In the third of a five-part series, Dr Jeannine Baker celebrates some of the female producers and directors working in Australian television in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

By Jeannine Baker / 29 Nov 2021
Oral History
Photographs
Television

The Young Doctors

The Young Doctors made its debut on TCN 9 (Nine Network) on 8 November 1976, breaking new ground in medical drama.

By Helen Tully / 5 Nov 2021
Oral History
Photographs
Television
Sep 2021
A row of bodybuilders

The Comeback: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Forty years ago, Kit Laughlin released his film ‘The Comeback’, documenting Arnold Schwarzenegger’s controversial 7th Mr Olympia title. The contest took place at the Sydney Opera House on 4 October 1980.

By Adam Blackshaw / 27 Sep 2021
Film
Jul 2021

Vale John Cornell

A tribute to John Cornell, the talented writer and highly respected business visionary, who has passed away at age 80.

By Gayle Lake / 26 Jul 2021
Film
Television
Jan 2021
Two surfers in the ocean catching waves, in the background are tall ships and sailing boats.

Pat Fiske on Australia Daze

Director Pat Fiske shares her story about the making of the landmark documentary Australia Daze.

By Pat Fiske / 21 Jan 2021
Film
Man waving an Australian flag, set against a pale blue, cloudy sky.

Australia Daze: 1988 to Now

For the documentary Australia Daze, 28 film crews captured Australia's bicentennial celebrations over 24 hours across the country on 26 January 1988.

By Sean Bridgeman / 19 Jan 2021
Film
Oct 2020
Kylie Minogue is standing on a stage with a foot up on an amplifier in a power pose. There are dancers in front of her and two musicians on stage with her playing guitar.

Kylie's story

The ❤ Kylie: A Celebration Collection Story on Kylie Minogue is sure to have you Spinning Around!

By Beth Taylor / 16 Oct 2020
Film
Photographs
Sound
Television
Jun 2020
A large ballroom full of people in elegant clothing.

Mavis Ripper, Costume Designer

NFSA curator Jenny Gall shines a spotlight on Mavis Ripper, a pioneer of Australian costume design for film and theatre.

By Jenny Gall / 30 Jun 2020
Film