Australia in Colour

Australia's history from 1897 to 1929, including explorer Douglas Mawson, swimmer Annette Kellerman, and the men fighting in World War I.

Sport and comedy offer relief from the hunger and hopelessness of the Great Depression, until war breaks out; Australia sends troops to Europe to fight alongside Britain.

The government makes use of the slogan "populate or perish" after World War II, as immigration transforms Australia.

The public initially supports Australia's efforts in the Vietnam War, until the toll becomes apparent; awareness rises about discrimination and racism.

Examining the changing family and gender dynamics of Australia from the turn of the 20th century when white men's and women's traditional roles were set in stone to the gradual shift to include working wives in the 1960s.

Sporting victories and creative triumphs forge Australia's distinct identity; revealing the unique conditions that turn Australia into a sports-mad nation.