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The Best Episodes of Australian Story Season 23

Every episode of Australian Story Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Australian Story Season 23!

The Best Episodes of Australian Story Season 23

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    #1 - Here Come the Brides

    S23:E1

    Australian Story returns with an exclusive behind-the-scenes invitation to the wedding not everyone in the family wanted, as former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's sister Christine Forster marries her partner Virginia Flitcroft.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Long Journey Home

    S23:E2

    When scientist Jim Bowler discovered an ancient skeleton in outback New South Wales 44 years ago, he had no idea it would change history. But Mungo Man's descendants have been fighting for the return of his bones ever since.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #3 - Leap of Faith

    S23:E3

    From Sydney's Western Suburbs all the way to London's Covent Garden, Australian dancers Steven McRae and Alexander Campbell compete for the ultimate prize in the world of dance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - The Man in Bed 10

    S23:E4

    When medical student Dinesh Palipana was left a quadriplegic after a horrific car accident, he was told he would never become a doctor. Now he's one of the top young medicos in a busy hospital.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #5 - Final Call

    S23:E5

    Outback nurse Gayle Woodford was working alone at night in the remote community of Fregon when she vanished. This investigation reveals the issues behind her disappearance and the dangers for medical staff in the outback.

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    Director:Mayeta Clark
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Pitch Perfect

    S23:E6

    The Matildas women's football team is riding high after a year of headline-grabbing wins. But the team's success has been decades in the making; players have battled for equality and recognition for 40 years.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Channelling Mr Woo²

    S23:E7

    Eddie Woo first came to prominence with "Wootube" - his free YouTube maths channel. In the year since Australian Story profiled Eddie Woo, he's gone from suburban high school maths teacher to award-winning celebrity.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - The Enemy Within

    S23:E8

    Justin Yerbury's family history of motor neurone disease inspired him to swap a basketball career for a science degree. Now a world expert on MND, his search for a treatment has taken on a terrible urgency.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #9 - When The War Is Over

    S23:E9

    When a war-torn commando takes on an uncaring defence establishment he has little idea of the backlash to follow. After an intensely personal battle, Mick Bainbridge is now helping other young soldiers take up the fight.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - Dear Emma

    S23:E10

    A young woman grapples with a deadly diagnosis while waging a campaign against the biggest cancer killer of her generation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - The Justice Principle (Part 1)

    S23:E11

    It's a decade since Dassi Erlich and her two sisters began campaigning to bring their former headmistress Malka Leifer to justice. As they edge towards their goal they reveal the personal cost of their extraordinary battle.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - The Justice Principle (Part 2)

    S23:E12

    Dassi Erlich and her sisters' campaign to extradite their former headmistress from Israel to Australia takes a dramatic twist when an undercover operation produces compelling new evidence.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Baby Steps

    S23:E13

    Twenty months after Claudine Fitzgibbon underwent groundbreaking surgery to help her unborn child, Australian Story checks in to see how baby Harvey is progressing.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - The Choirmaster

    S23:E14

    A charismatic choirmaster takes a group of women from central Australia to Germany on an unlikely and remarkable road trip.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - The Massimo Mission

    S23:E15

    When baby Massimo Damiani was struck down by a mystery disease, his father set out to discover its genetic origins. After a stunning scientific breakthrough Stephen Damiani is now helping to develop a radical new treatment.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - Blood on the Tracks (Part 1)

    S23:E16

    When the body of Mark Haines was found on the train tracks near Tamworth in 1988, police quickly dismissed any idea of foul play. But after a 5 year investigation, journalist Allan Clarke believes he may have found the truth.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Blood on the Tracks (Part 2)

    S23:E17

    As journalist Allan Clarke digs deeper into events on the night Mark Haines died he discovers more about his last few hours. As he cracks the case wide open he is led to the man he believes is the killer.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Running From Empty

    S23:E18

    For the first time, celebrity chef Matt Golinski speaks about overcoming the unthinkable - the loss of his wife and three daughters in a house fire - and through his long and painful rehabilitation how he found love again.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - From Behind Bars

    S23:E19

    Serving a 30-year prison sentence for killing four of her young children, Kathleen Folbigg speaks for the first time about her case. As she seeks a judicial review, an independent forensic pathologist reviews the evidence.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Leading the Way

    S23:E20

    One of the toughest jobs in town comes up for grabs at Sydney's Wayside Chapel when pastor Graham Long decides to retire. Having ministered the homeless and vulnerable for the past 14 years, who can he find to fill his shoes?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - Meet You in Paris

    S23:E21

    Mark and Julie Wallace faced every parent's worst nightmare when their 21-year-old daughter Sara Zelenak was killed in a London terror attack last year. Now they're channelling their energies into creating a fitting legacy.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - Out of the Woods

    S23:E22

    From a homeless alcoholic living in the wild to academic success and a book deal - the amazing comeback story of forest dweller Gregory Smith.

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    Director:Mayeta Clark
    Writer:Unknown
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    #23 - The Teacher's Wife

    S23:E23

    The case of missing Sydney mother Lyn Dawson has captivated audiences around the world since the release of The Teacher's Pet podcast. The next chapter of the story features exclusive interviews with friends and family.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #24 - The Show Must Go On

    S23:E24

    Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins looks back over the most challenging year of her life and speaks exclusively about her health problems, marriage breakdown and plans for the future.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - The Town that Saved Itself

    S23:E25

    The town of Whyalla, SA was facing extinction when the owner of the local steelworks went bust. Desperate to save their jobs, employees voted for a pay cut which was rewarded when billionaire Sanjeev Gupta came to town.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Here Come the Brides" is the best rated episode of "Australian Story" season 23. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/5/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Long Journey Home".