Australian Story
Acclaimed biographical documentary series "Australian Story" has aired continuously on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV since 1996. Australian Story is known for its narratorless storytelling in which the subjects tell their own stories in their own words. The program has featured both famous and previously-unknown Australians from all walks of life and won numerous awards including Logies, Walkleys, Golden Tripods, and Ellies. New episodes air every Monday on free-to-air television as well as ABC iview and YouTube.
- 1996-2026
- 31 seasons
- Documentary
Acclaimed biographical documentary series "Australian Story" has aired continuously on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV since 1996. Australian Story is known for its narratorless storytelling in which the subjects tell their own stories in their own words. The program has featured both famous and previously-unknown Australians from all walks of life and won numerous awards including Logies, Walkleys, Golden Tripods, and Ellies. New episodes air every Monday on free-to-air television as well as ABC iview and YouTube.
Season 29 Episode Guide
31 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
The Making of Mini - Katrina Gorry
30 mins
After the Matildas' World Cup glory, star midfielder Katrina Gorry introduces us to the tiny secret weapon who rekindled her love for the game.
Episode 1
Unfiltered - Celeste Barber
30 mins
Celeste Barber went from unemployed actor to social media sensation for her celebrity parodies. But behind the hilarity is a story of struggle and self-doubt. (Return)
Episode 2
Mama's on a Mission - Mechelle Turvey
30 mins
When the senseless death of teenager Cassius Turvey ignited fury across the nation, his mother Mechelle responded with a call for peace and unity.
Episode 3
Driven - Minjee and Min Woo Lee
28 mins
Sibling golf superstars Minjee and Min Woo Lee are like chalk and cheese, but they share the same goal - to be World No 1.
Episode 4
Call of Duty - Anjali Sharma
29 mins
School striker Anjali Sharma sued the government at 16. Now she's taking her fight for an end to fossil fuels to federal parliament, and the powerbrokers are listening.
Episode 5
Peter Garrett
29 mins
In an Australian Story special, former politician and Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett opens up to Leigh Sales about love, loss and living large.
Episode 6
On The Brink - Bon Scott
30 mins
Australian Story revisits the remarkable life of the late Bon Scott to celebrate the 50th anniversary of him joining AC/DC.
Episode 7
Patient Zero - Richard Scolyer
30 mins
Australian Story checks in on 2024 Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer as he reaches a remarkable milestone in his revolutionary cancer treatment.
Episode 8
Out Of The Wild - Gina Chick
26 mins
How life has changed for inaugural Alone Australia winner Gina Chick. In conversation with Leigh Sales.
Episode 9
Man Underground - Arnold Dix
30 mins
Locals know him as a flower farmer but Arnold Dix shot to global fame when he helped rescue 41 Indian workers from a tunnel collapse. It turns out Arnold is also a barrister, scientist, engineer and a very unlikely hero.
Episode 10
Out of the Chaos - Anna Coutts-Trotter
31 mins
When Federal Labor Minister Tanya Plibersek learned her daughter Anna had been abused during a high school relationship, it was the beginning of the family's brutal fight for justice. Now Anna Coutts-Trotter is on a mission to support other survivors grappling with the aftermath of abuse.
Episode 11
One in Seven Trillion - Leila McDougall
30 mins
Leila McDougall has been defying the odds since childhood. She's overcome dyslexia, beaten cancer, and after sneaking into acting school, has written, produced and starred in a feature film to help her farming community.
Episode 12
Face to Fake - Chelsea Bonner
29 mins
Modelling agent Chelsea Bonner has spent her career fighting to change perceptions of beauty but now she has an even bigger battle on her hands - artificial intelligence.
Episode 13
Off Menu - Josh Niland
30 mins
Josh Niland's arguably Australia's hottest chef right now with his revolutionary approach to fish. The genesis of his wild experimentation: a life and death battle in childhood and the fear of failure as a young restaurateur.
Episode 14
Off Menu - Shaun Christie-David
30 mins
He can't cook, he's not after money but Shaun Christie-David is building a restaurant empire that's changing lives one dish at a time.
Episode 15
Off Menu - Kylie Kwong
30 mins
Kylie Kwong has been at the top of the Australian food scene for three decades. Now she reveals her surprising next chapter, as she continues to channel unimaginable grief into a force for good.
Episode 16
On The Outside Looking In - Cold Chisel
44 mins
As rock band Cold Chisel marks its 50th anniversary, we explore why the iconic group has made such a lasting impact on Australian culture.
Episode 17
The War Pup - Quaden Bayles
30 mins
When Quaden Bayles was nine, he was bullied and trolled for having dwarfism. But he also caught the eye of Mad Max director George Miller, and now at 13, has emerged triumphant. (Midseason Final)
Episode 18
Nick Cave with Leigh Sales
29 mins
Rock legend Nick Cave talks candidly with Leigh Sales about grief, addiction, religion and why he's still making challenging music in his 60s.
Episode 19
Flashpoint - Senator Fatima Payman
30 mins
A matter of conscience or act of betrayal? Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman reveals the inner torment behind breaking ranks to vote against her party and the fallout that followed, at home and in the capital.
Episode 20
Dead Funny - Michelle Brasier
29 mins
Comedian Michelle Brasier was once told by a doctor she had a 97 per cent chance of getting cancer. After losing her father and brother to aggressive forms of the disease she's on constant watch. Michelle could have genetic testing to see whether she's inherited anything sinister, but the decision to test or not isn't so simple. So instead... she laughs. And her audiences do too.
Episode 21
This Is How It Goes - Missy Higgins
30 mins
Singer-songwriter Missy Higgins says she's never felt more vulnerable in her life. One of our most accomplished female artists, Missy retraces her rise to the top and reveals the emotional turmoil of the past couple of years.
Episode 22
Making Lachlan Murdoch: Part 1 - Blood
32 mins
The first of three episodes examines the forces that shaped the media heir and the roots of the Murdoch sibling rivalry.
Episode 23
Making Lachlan Murdoch: Part 2 - Money
41 mins
In Part 2, Lachlan Murdoch feels the push and pull of the family business as he proves himself to his father.
Episode 24
Making Lachlan Murdoch: Part 3 - Power
46 mins
In the final chapter, Lachlan Murdoch finally wins the long struggle to take over the family empire. But at what cost?
Episode 25
Leading Man - Michael Theo
29 mins
When Michael Theo was diagnosed with autism, his parents were told to set expectations low. Initially non-verbal, Michael developed a fascination with TV which helped him to talk. Fast forward, and a search love put Michael on big screen.
Episode 26
Holding On - Gus Taylor
28 mins
Two rock climbing accidents dealt Gus Taylor devastating blows. But now he realises climbing is the best teacher he's ever had.
Episode 27
Betrayal - Hannah Grundy
30 mins
A mysterious email. Shocking revelations. And the ultimate betrayal. How teacher Hannah Grundy was forced to become her own detective to unmask a sick cyber criminal whose identity she couldn't believe.
Episode 28
The Two of Us - Yael Stone and Jack Manning Bancroft
29 mins
When Orange Is the New Black star Yael Stone turned her back on Hollywood, everyone thought she was crazy - except the man who loved her. Social entrepreneur Jack Manning Bancroft knows what it takes to put skin in the game.
Episode 29
Episode #29.29
30 mins
In memory of TV host Fiona MacDonald, who died this month from MND, we revisit her story, filmed as she drove around Australia with her sister to raise awareness of the disease.
Episode 30
Holding Ground - Chris Henggeler
29 mins
In one of the toughest parts of Australia, renegade pastoralist Chris Henggeler is trialling a bold idea to regenerate his land using feral pests. Now, he's found himself on the wrong side of the law.
Episode 31
Comeback - Shayna Jack
30 mins
From vilified 'drug cheat' to Olympic gold, Shayna Jack's extraordinary return to the pool.
