Makers of Modern Australia - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Leaders
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.
Innovators
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.
Rebels
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.
Artists
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.
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