Advancing Australia

Guy Pearce introduces us to three extraordinary Aussies doing their bit to help save our precious oceans, from a faux fur fashionista, to a surfie on a mission and a marine biologist saying, 'this is the last straw'.

Guy Pearce introduces three extraordinary Aussie innovators feeding the planet by fighting food waste: a restaurant waste warrior, a passionate food rescuer, and a Queensland farmer going bananas.

Guy Pearce shows how three tech-savvy Aussies are making the world a better place for millions of Australians living with disabilities through ingenious inventions designed to help out their mates.

Guy Pearce presents three inspirational stories showing how a surfie on a mission, a community of farmers, and a resilience guru are improving Aussie well being and mental health right across our country.

Guy Pearce shows how Aussie know-how is moving Australia to the front of the green-energy race by creating powerful ideas and change in unexpected places: in the ocean, on the road, and in the clouds.

Guy Pearce introduces three entrepreneurial Aussies helping grow our future, by talking to thirsty crops, boosting protein with crickets, and by bringing the ocean to the desert.

Guy Pearce uncovers three innovative Aussie programs keeping our students engaged, through citizen science, leadership in the top office, and immersive hologram technology; all improving the lives of thousands of young Australians.

Guy Pearce introduces the Aussie superstars of the 'internet of things' using rocket design, low orbit satellite tech, and low-cost connectivity to prove the sky's the limit for Australia with 21st century communications.

Guy Pearce introduces the ingenious Aussies bringing our native animals and habitats back from the brink of extinction using Great Barrier robots, some devilishly clever thinking, and koala-friendly drones.

Guy Pearce introduces the inventive Aussies tackling bushfire threat by combining ancient know-how, using thermal data from above, and creating VR you can literally feel; all preparing Australia for whatever nature throws our way.

Guy Pearce shows how inspirational Aussies are using smart tech to bring better health to the bush by flying medicine to those who need it, scanning brains at home and away, and detecting viruses remotely.

Guy Pearce presents the clever and compassionate Aussies working to make life better for Australia's LGBTQIA+ community, by seeing discrimination virtually, blowing the whistle on inequality, and taking kindness and respect to school.