Six years ago, Olympic champion Michael Klim almost lost the ability to walk. Then he received a devastating diagnosis. In this moving episode, Klim reveals how he hit rock bottom but ultimately emerged stronger.
Six years ago, Olympic champion Michael Klim almost lost the ability to walk. Then he received a devastating diagnosis. In this moving episode, Klim reveals how he hit rock bottom but ultimately emerged stronger.
Sophie Hyde is one of Australia's most successful directors, working with some of Hollywood's finest. But in her latest film she turns the spotlight on her own family.
Sophie Hyde is one of Australia's most successful directors, working with some of Hollywood's finest. But in her latest film she turns the spotlight on her own family.
Over three decades, filmmaker Andrew Wiseman documented the life of Perth woman Deirdre Croft as she raised her intellectually disabled son Richard.
Now at 72, Deirdre has invited the .. show full overview
Over three decades, filmmaker Andrew Wiseman documented the life of Perth woman Deirdre Croft as she raised her intellectually disabled son Richard.
Now at 72, Deirdre has invited the cameras into her life again.
As her health declines, Deirdre is confronting the question facing many parents of disabled children: who will look after their child when they're gone?
If you've ever watched the technicolour music video for Yothu Yindi's worldwide 1991 hit Treaty, you'll remember Wityana Marika.
He was the dreadlocked dancer and clapstick master, .. show full overview
If you've ever watched the technicolour music video for Yothu Yindi's worldwide 1991 hit Treaty, you'll remember Wityana Marika.
He was the dreadlocked dancer and clapstick master, leaping and gyrating his painted body into a whirr of colour and rhythm.
Thirty-five years later, the Arnhem Land song man is fulfilling his destiny as a leader of the Rirratjingu clan, following in the footsteps of his father.
Six years ago, Australian Story followed Iraqi refugee Ghanim Al Shnen over six months as he dealt with the aftermath of a catastrophic workplace accident. After having both arms .. show full overview
Six years ago, Australian Story followed Iraqi refugee Ghanim Al Shnen over six months as he dealt with the aftermath of a catastrophic workplace accident. After having both arms amputated, he underwent ground-breaking surgery in order to have robotic arms attached.
At the time of filming he was learning how to operate one robotic arm, with the other still to be built. He was also fighting to remain in Australia and be re-united with his wife and children, who had settled as refugees in Finland.
Australian Story recently caught up with Ghanim to see how things worked out.
After travelling all over the countryside, adventurer and filmmaker Mal Leyland is back to share his private health battle with Australian Story.
At 81, he's living with moderate .. show full overview
After travelling all over the countryside, adventurer and filmmaker Mal Leyland is back to share his private health battle with Australian Story.
At 81, he's living with moderate stage dementia, supported by his daughter Carmen and her family.
But for the TV legend, the travel bug is still alive.
The co-star of the 1970s and '80s show Ask the Leyland Brothers is preparing for his final outback trip. He will host a convoy of four-wheel-drive enthusiasts on a journey from the west to east coasts of Australia to commemorate the 60th anniversary the Leylands' groundbreaking continental crossing.
In this Australian Story, we look back at the incredible highs and lows of Mal's life and his legacy as a filmmaker, traveller and all-around TV icon.
In 1966, a Melbourne high school was thrown into chaos when strange objects appeared in the sky. Sixty years on from Australia's biggest UFO sighting, witnesses are still looking for answers about what they saw at Westall.
In 1966, a Melbourne high school was thrown into chaos when strange objects appeared in the sky. Sixty years on from Australia's biggest UFO sighting, witnesses are still looking for answers about what they saw at Westall.
On a cold afternoon in June 2023, Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer set out alone on what should have been a short hike in north-west Tasmania. She was never seen again.
After several .. show full overview
On a cold afternoon in June 2023, Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer set out alone on what should have been a short hike in north-west Tasmania. She was never seen again.
After several failed attempts to find Celine, the police suspended the search. But Celine's friends and family never gave up hope of solving the mystery of her disappearance.
Two and half years later, some of her closest friends joined a team of local volunteers in a major search of the forest where she had disappeared.
In a gripping two-part series, Australian Story follows the team as they scour the rough terrain to retrace Celine's final steps and find the answers they were looking for.
2½ years after Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer went missing while on a short hike, friends and local volunteers scour the forest and finally find the answers they're looking for.
2½ years after Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer went missing while on a short hike, friends and local volunteers scour the forest and finally find the answers they're looking for.
31x11 A Year of Living Gratefully (James Valentine) Episode overview
Air date
May 04, 2026
Broadcaster James Valentine was offered two different treatments for his cancer so he chose the one that let him keep doing what he loved. When it returned a year later, he faced the end with courage, purpose and humour.
Broadcaster James Valentine was offered two different treatments for his cancer so he chose the one that let him keep doing what he loved. When it returned a year later, he faced the end with courage, purpose and humour.
