TAGGED: 1960s
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The marvellous creatures that inhabit our land and seas have us in a constant state of awe. This selection from Australian nature documentaries shows the breadth of an ecology that deserves our wonder, respect and care.

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John Laws (1935–2025) – talkback pioneer, jackaroo, poet – was one of the most dominant voices on Australian airwaves for more than 70 years. But did you know he could sing?

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Did you know there were blonde echidnas?

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A wounded soldier crawls across a desolate battlefield, surrounded by explosions. Overhead, a fighter jet launches airstrikes on a tank below.

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Andrea Kennedy celebrates her ninth birthday at home in the Melbourne suburbs, surrounded by friends in their best party dresses.

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This Skippy board game box is pure late 1960s Australiana – colourful and full of charm.

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What's in a name? Would Skippy have become one of Australia's most popular TV exports if she was called 'Spring'?

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For many children growing up in the 1960s in Australia, Bobo the Clown was a TV phenomenon.

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The iconic Melbourne-based LJ Sterne Doll Company crafted this adorable mini plush version of Fredd Bear from The Magic Circle Club. It dates from the m

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Before DVDs, Blu-rays and VHS tapes, you could own a piece of your favourite film on a reel of celluloid. These compact 8mm reels captured virtually anything that could be filmed.