Makers of Modern Australia
Season 12023
A four-part history, told through the stories of some of the country's most intriguing and influential figures: the leaders, rebels, artists and innovators who made modern Australia.
A four-part history, told through the stories of some of the country's most intriguing and influential figures: the leaders, rebels, artists and innovators who made modern Australia.
4 Episodes
From the turmoil of the 1930s and '40s, to the turn of the 21st century, our nation's modern history has been shaped by countless Australians, from all walks of life, who have risen to the challenges of their times.
September 5, 2023
Australia's scientific innovators have helped us overcome countless problems we faced as a nation, and have strived to meet some of the gravest challenges facing all humanity.
September 12, 2023
Social change doesn't happen automatically or by accident - it's our rebels who push against the limits of the acceptable to fight for a more diverse and equal society.
September 19, 2023
Our painters, performers, thinkers and creators are our national storytellers, helping us understand who we are as a nation, and who we may yet become.
September 26, 2023