TAGGED: 1960s
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In Painting People, acclaimed Australian artists Clifton Pugh, William Dargie, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale, Jon Molvig and Andrew Sibley discuss their approach to portraiture, providi

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In the 1960s, the Commonwealth Film Unit expanded beyond pure documentary to drama and docudrama. The series Three to Go explores the problems of Australian youth.

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Skippy and his handler, Scotty Denholm, join Ed Deveraux and host Mike Preston on the set of the variety show In Melbourne Tonight.

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Song then spoken word. relates the story of Skippy as a baby, meeting Sonny for the first time, saving Sonny by attacking a snake.

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The NFSA celebrates Australian rock music journalist Lillian Roxon with an online curated collection featuring her work in radio.

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British embassy staffer Jill Bryant (Sigourney Weaver) tells her new lover Guy Hamilton (Mel Gibson) that a Chinese ship is en route with arms for the Indonesian Communists.

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Celebrating the life and work of singer, actor and game show host Jimmy Hannan, who passed away on 7 January 2019 at the age of 84.

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In this short excerpt from a home movie donated to the NFSA by amateur filmmaker Sid Bennetts, we see a group of young men and boys building a barbecue in their backyard. 

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This 1968 Australian Diary film asks, 'Is the Australian interest in tennis falling off?'. With audiences at matches decreasing, has Australia's dominance in the sport finally ended?

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An early episode of a panel game show screened on GTV 9 hosted by Bert Newton with guest panelists.