Mayeta Clark
Director
Australian Story (1996)
Season 10
Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas — just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words.
Released May 29, 1996
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Biography, Documentary, News
Keywords: tmdb.australia, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.biographical-documentary
Network: ABC TV
S10E1 - Operation Wendy
Despite being born with a hare lip and double cleft palate, Wendy Harmer has become one of Australia's best known performers. Last year she was invited by the Interplast organisation to share her knowledge about overcoming a facial deformity by visiting children in Fiji born with the same condition.
Feb. 7, 2005, midnight
S10E2 - Meeting Miss Menzies
When Ian Thorpe won his two gold medals at the Athens Olympics, it was a personal triumph for him - and a vindication for a former art teacher called Tracey Menzies. Two years earlier, Menzies was at the centre of controversy when Thorpe appointed her to replace his long time coach and mentor, Doug Frost.
Feb. 14, 2005, midnight
S10E3 - My Brother John
Debbie Singh was running a Perth boutique and juggling marriage and three children, when out of the blue in 1998, she discovered that her brother had been locked up in Thailand's notorious hell hole, the Klong Prem prison, or the "Bangkok Hilton".
Feb. 21, 2005, midnight
S10E4 - The Gathering Storm - Part 1
Beth Heinrich, the woman whose case was central to the controversy that led to the resignation of Governor-General Peter Hollingworth, speaks out publicly for the first time about her 40-year relationship with clergyman Donald Shearman.
Feb. 28, 2005, midnight
S10E5 - The Gathering Storm - Part 2
Australian Story continues the saga of Beth Heinrich and her involvement from her school days, with a married priest. In this program she tells of the promises that led her to believe she had a future with him and the shock and betrayal she felt when the Anglican Church hierarchy failed to give her a proper hearing.
March 7, 2005, midnight
S10E6 - The Born Identity
Millions of fans around the world know him affectionately as Harold Bishop, the slightly daggy star of the television soapie Neighbours. But until now, none knew Ian Smith's real life story encompasses a drama more remarkable than any script he has ever performed.
March 14, 2005, midnight
S10E7 - A Beautiful Mind
Melissa Holland thought she was "lucky" when a last-minute seat became available for a getaway break on King Island with five nursing colleagues. It turned out to be the start of a tragic turn of events that changed her life forever.
March 21, 2005, midnight
S10E8 - The Flying Doctor
Dr Glenn Singleman is the world record holder for high altitude BASE jumping, but he is unable to practise his sport in his own country.
March 28, 2005, midnight
S10E9 - Romancing the Stone
It's a long way from the paddocks of western Queensland to the palazzos of Florence. Fourth-generation grazier Bruce Tully bridged the gap when he stepped away from his heritage and sold his family farm to follow his seemingly impossible dream of designing and selling Australian opal jewellery to the world.
April 4, 2005, midnight
S10E10 - Rock of Ages
Dick Smith and his friends regroup and visit Ball's Pyramid, the formidable dagger-like rock that spears straight up from the Pacific Ocean, south of Lord Howe Island which they climbed forty years ago.
April 11, 2005, midnight
S10E11 - Thirteen
The dramatic story of a Sydney family forced to flee the city because of fears for the safety of their youngest daughter.
April 18, 2005, midnight
S10E12 - From My Father's Fridge
In the 1980s as an unemployed medical scientist, Professor Robert Tindle made a discovery that led to the breakthrough use of stem cells for saving thousands of lives around the world. His discovery was crucial 20 years later in saving the life of his own critically ill daughter.
April 25, 2005, midnight
S10E13 - Colours of Caroline
Every year, on 5th May the family of Caroline Anderson gather to remember her sudden, unnecessary death.
May 2, 2005, midnight
S10E14 - In the Midnight Hour
After the sudden death of cricket legend David Hookes in January last year, some of those closest to David Hookes felt shut out.
May 9, 2005, midnight
S10E15 - To Boldly Go
Earlier this year Australian diver Dave Shaw made headlines around the world when he lost his life in a remote cave in South Africa.
May 16, 2005, midnight
S10E16 - The Comeback Kid
Scott Draper has achieved the near impossible in the competitive world of modern sport.
May 23, 2005, midnight
S10E17 - Back Into the Forest
Australian Story revisits the program about serial killer Ivan Milat, who was jailed for life eight years ago for the murder of seven young backpackers.
May 30, 2005, midnight
S10E18 - Of Droughts and Flooding Rains - Part 1
Peter Andrews is a racehorse breeder and farmer credited with remarkable success in converting degraded, salt-ravaged properties into fertile, drought-resistant pastures.
June 6, 2005, midnight
S10E19 - Of Droughts and Flooding Rains - Part 2
In this concluding episode, eminent national and international scientists agree that Peter Andrews potentially has the solution to alleviating the affects of drought on many parts of the Australian landscape.
June 13, 2005, midnight
S10E20 - The Real McInnes
William McInnes is an actor best known for his high profile TV roles in 'Blue Heelers' and 'SeaChange'.
June 20, 2005, midnight
S10E21 - At Death's Door
Toni Hoffman is the nurse who lifted the lid on a medical scandal making front page news, not just in Australia, but around the world.
June 27, 2005, midnight
S10E22 - In Harm's Way
Donna Mulhearn, a 30-something successful journalist and state government public relations officer dropped everything to risk her life as a 'human shield' against the American bombs dropping on Baghdad.
July 4, 2005, midnight
S10E23 - Saving Trooper Gebhardt
Australian Story follows the extraordinary lives of a Centurion tank crew who last saw each other on a battlefield in Vietnam.
July 11, 2005, midnight
S10E24 - The Sherman Fortune
Brian Sherman, co-founder of Equitilink, has founded a new organisation with his daughter called 'Voiceless' which advocates for animal rights.
July 18, 2005, midnight
S10E25 - Burnt by the Sun
Last year Lt Col. Lance Collins emerged as the central figure in a major unfolding controversy about the quality of Australia's overseas intelligence.
July 25, 2005, midnight
S10E26 - The Life of Brian
When Brian and Bobbie Houston established their own tiny house of worship 20 years ago, they didn't dream they would end up at the helm of the biggest independent church in Australia.
Aug. 1, 2005, midnight
S10E27 - Girl in the Mirror
Emmah Money is a beautiful and vital young woman with the world at her feet, on a mission to shape her future despite suffering from the life threatening disease cystic fibrosis.
Aug. 8, 2005, midnight
S10E28 - The School of St Jude
Gemma Sisia established The School of St Jude for poor African children in Tanzania, East Africa which was built by Australian volunteers and sponsors and now boasts more than 500 students.
Aug. 15, 2005, midnight
S10E29 - The Garden of Good and Evil
Dr Lynne Milne has brought forensic palynology to the forefront of Australian crime fighting after helping to solve the murder of Samantha Bodsworth.
Aug. 22, 2005, midnight
S10E30 - Ten Thousand Acres
When a light plane crash in 1987 took away Maree Stockman's husband, her son and her father-in-law, she was left with a choice: to take her three young daughters and leave the family farm or stay and plough on.
Aug. 29, 2005, midnight
S10E31 - Out of the Dust
Twenty-five years after a road accident took the life of her younger brother Ben along with seven other young people, Dani Haski reunited the families of those affected and made the trip back to Bourke for a poignant memorial.
Sept. 5, 2005, midnight
S10E32 - The Guns of Adjungbilly - Part 1
NSW Police involved in the siege at Jim Hallinan's property near Tumut four and a half years ago speak out for the first time.
Sept. 12, 2005, midnight
S10E33 - The Guns of Adjungbilly - Part 2
The conclusion to the story of the siege at Jim Hallinan's property at Adjungbilly near Tumut in NSW.
Sept. 19, 2005, midnight
S10E34 - The Lost Boy
Ian Roberts is best known for being the first footballer in Australia to 'come out' as a gay man.
Sept. 26, 2005, midnight
S10E35 - A Night Like This
Four popular and talented veterans of Australian Story get together to stage a once in a lifetime concert.
Oct. 3, 2005, midnight
S10E36 - Dead Man Talking
When a crooked detective rolled over at a major royal commission into police corruption a decade ago, it sent shockwaves through every police force in the country.
Oct. 10, 2005, midnight
S10E37 - Leaving Lucy
Much to the horror of her close-knit family, Kate Holden went from a comfortable middle-class home in Melbourne to the netherworld of drugs and commercial sex.
Oct. 17, 2005, midnight
S10E38 - Wolf at the Door
John Jarratt, veteran of nearly 40 films and TV programs in Australia, is finally hitting the big time with his performance in a small budget horror movie wowing audiences around the world.
Oct. 24, 2005, midnight
S10E39 - Terms of Imprisonment
In July Heather Osland was released from Victoria's Tarrengower Prison and for the first time tells of the violence and fear that she and her children suffered before her husband died, what happened the night of his death and about taking her first steps in forging a new life...
Oct. 31, 2005, midnight
S10E40 - Sons of Beaches
Koby Abberton escapes a troubled childhood to become one of the world's most successful big wave surfers.
Nov. 7, 2005, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 33327 min.
Released: May 29, 1996
Last Air Date: Nov. 3, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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