The Family (AU)

After 25 years of marriage, Angelo and Josephine have learnt to negotiate most things. But when their youngest son wants a trail bike for his birthday they are totally divided.

Talking about sex with growing young men is difficult for most parents, but with three boys the Cardamone parents have triple the trouble.

Mum’s 50th birthday is fast approaching and Dad is planning a surprise party. But can he and the boys keep it secret, let alone organise the biggest event of the year without Mum’s help?

Josephine and Angelo face an empty nest for the first time in years. With all the kids away they get a glimpse of the future.

Christmas chaos hits the Cardamone house. As hungry family and friends descend, stress levels rise, and the chances of a merry Christmas don’t look very likely.

Josie is not-too-happy with her lot. She is bored at work and feels like a slave at home … and Angelo and the boys don’t seem to notice. After years of caring for the family, Josie needs to put herself first.

Dad becomes a weekend warrior and installs a water tank, but he may have bitten off a little more than he can chew.

It’s crunch time for Stefan with year 12 results and university offers on the way … but he doesn’t seem to care. He plans to take a year off and enjoy himself, but Josie and Angelo are dead set against the idea.