Vote for Your Favourite Australian Story Episode
Vote now for your favourite episode of a landmark documentary series that has been showcasing Australian stories for 30 years. The top 30 winners will be announced on November 19 on the series' Facebook page.
It's time to vote for your favourite episode of a popular documentary series that has been showcasing Australian stories for 30 years. The series, which has featured over 1,100 people from all walks of life, has released a shortlist of 30 episodes for viewers to choose from.
The series has been a staple of Australian television since 1996, allowing people to tell their stories in their own words. From public figures to ordinary people facing extraordinary times, each episode provides a unique insight into Australian life and the human experience.
A Look at Some of the Episodes
Some of the episodes on the shortlist include 'Mr Squiggle', a look behind the scenes of Australia's longest-running children's television program, and 'Man for All Seasons', an intimate look at the life of NRL super-coach Wayne Bennett.
Other episodes feature Sam Bailey, a farmer who became a quadriplegic after a car accident, and Leah Purcell, an Indigenous actor and director who shares her journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a star of stage and screen.
How to Vote
Viewers can vote for their favourite episode using a form on the series' website. The top 30 winners will be announced on November 19 on the series' Facebook page.
Voting closes on November 2, so don't miss your chance to have a say in which episodes are considered the most unforgettable.
Some of the Other Episodes on the Shortlist
'The Story of Sydney' tells the story of a family who made the extraordinary decision to give their newborn baby to a relative in America. 'The Gilded Cage' explores the school sex abuse scandal that cast a cloud over the term of a former governor-general.
'Happy as Garry' features the beloved actor Garry McDonald speaking candidly about his battle with severe anxiety and depression. 'What Lies Beneath' provides a behind-the-scenes look at the life of conservationist Steve Irwin and his family at Australia Zoo.
'The Big A' follows former prime minister Bob Hawke's wife Hazel as she reveals her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and her mission to reduce the stigma of the condition.