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The Best Episodes of Australian Story Season 24

Every episode of Australian Story Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Australian Story Season 24!

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#1 - Back on Track
S24:E12/18/2019
Legendary actor Jack Thompson was 48 hours away from death when his kidneys failed, forcing him into a lifetime of dialysis treatment. A purple truck from the desert kept him alive to film his most important role yet.
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#2 - Call the Doctor
S24:E22/25/2019
A disillusioned young outback doctor experiences a series of traumatic events that lead to the most positive and unexpected of outcomes.
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#3 - Behind the Mask: Mike Willesee
S24:E33/18/2019
Remember the life of legendary broadcaster Mike Willesee who died of throat cancer in March 2019. Mike's career spanned five decades, shaping current affairs in Australia and was known as the best interviewer in the business.
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#4 - A Bitter Pill
S24:E43/11/2019
Survivors of the morning sickness drug Thalidomide take their fight for justice to Canberra's Parliament House in a last-ditch battle for recognition, compensation and an apology.
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#5 - It Takes a Village
S24:E53/18/2019
Follow the triumphant story of Bhutanese conjoined twins Nima and Dawa after the ground-breaking Australian operation to separate them. With exclusive vision and interviews as they return to their remote Himalayan home.
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#6 - Telling Tales
S24:E63/25/2019
Writer and comedian Rosie Waterland has made a successful career out of seeing the funny side of her traumatic childhood. The darker things get in Rosie's life, the funnier she becomes.
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#7 - The Invisible Man
S24:E74/1/2019
The extraordinary story of Behrouz Boochani, the stateless refugee who won Australia's richest literary award while living on Manus Island, but remains unable to set foot in this country.
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#8 - The Seekers: A World of Their Own
S24:E84/8/2019
The Seekers blazed a trail for Australian music during the 1960's. In a television first, all four members come together to reminisce about their ride to the top and reveal the pain behind their famous break-up.
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#9 - The Kids Are Alright
S24:E94/15/2019
In an intimate portrait movie directors Jocelyn Moorhouse and PJ Hogan speak candidly about the challenges, heartbreak and unexpected joys of raising two severely autistic children and the sacrifices they have willingly made.
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#10 - Mina Guli: Running on Empty
S24:E104/29/2019
How far would you push yourself for a cause you believe in? Mina Guli attempted 100 marathons in 100 days, showing the extent someone will push their body to raise awareness to the global water crisis and create change.
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#11 - Cry Me A River
S24:E115/6/2019
When 21-year-old Menindee farmer Kate McBride found thousands of dying fish in the Darling River she was determined to tell what was happening and become a fierce advocate, testing the water and documenting locals' concerns.
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#12 - Out of the Box
S24:E125/13/2019
Vocal gymnast Kate Miller-Heidke opens up to Australian Story about the private pain behind the very personal song 'Zero Gravity', which she will perform at the Eurovision semi-finals in Tel Aviv on Wednesday 15 May.
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#13 - Just Call Me Bob - Hawke Remembered
S24:E135/20/2019
Australian Story celebrates the extraordinary life of former PM Bob Hawke, who died aged 89. Featuring rare photos from the family's private collection and revealing interviews with Hawke and those who knew and loved him.
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#14 - The Wronged Man
S24:E145/27/2019
The victim of a miscarriage of justice, Andrew Mallard spent 12 years in jail for murder. His conviction was quashed after uncovering a trail of deception and police misconduct, but his life ended in a cruel twist of fate.
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#15 - Lady Justice
S24:E156/3/2019
The history-making fall and rise of Debbie Kilroy, from high security prisoner to high profile lawyer and her freedom fight that's taking a new and novel direction.
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#16 - After the World Ended
S24:E166/10/2019
When Malaysian airlines flight MH17 was shot down over the Ukraine, the loss of Perth children Mo, Evie, Otis and granddad Nick touched the nation. For the first time, their parents reveal how they rebuilt their world.
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#17 - An Innocent Abroad (Part 1)
S24:E178/12/2019
Australian Story returns with a two-part exclusive program on the shocking story of Yoshe Taylor - a Queensland mother duped into smuggling drugs for an international syndicate.
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#18 - An Innocent Abroad (Part 2)
S24:E188/19/2019
Part 2 of Yoshe Taylor's incredible fight for justice as she speaks out for the first time since being released from a Cambodian prison to warn others of the scam that's turning innocent people into unsuspecting drug mules.
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#19 - Last Train to Boree Creek
S24:E198/26/2019
We look at the life of Former Deputy PM Tim Fischer, who inspired deep affection from the public and across the political divide. Just weeks before he died, his family invited us to his last public engagement in his hometown.
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#20 - The Last Bow
S24:E209/2/2019
The Choir of Hard Knocks took homeless people and turned them into a choir. Charismatic choirmaster Jonathon Welch guided them through thick and thin, but after a decade he's moving on, to concentrate on his foster children.
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#21 - The Good Fight
S24:E219/9/2019
When ABC broadcaster Jill Emberson was told she had ovarian cancer, she opted to go public and go loud. Fighting the deadliest of all women's cancers, Jill decided to advocate for more awareness and funding.
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#22 - A Fortunate Life - Paul Hogan (Part 1)
S24:E229/16/2019
As Paul Hogan prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday next month, he sits down with Australian Story for a look back over his remarkable life and career.
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#23 - A Fortunate Life - Paul Hogan (Part 2)
S24:E239/23/2019
After the success of Crocodile Dundee, Paul Hogan had the world at his feet. But when he left his wife of 30 years for co-star Linda Kozlowski the media turned. Candid insights from Paul, his family, friends and colleagues.
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#24 - Perfect Strangers
S24:E249/30/2019
Emma and Richard Austin endured ten years of gruelling fertility treatment in their quest for a baby. But a surprise offer came from a couple facing the dilemma of managing their leftover embryos. The gift became baby Henry.
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#25 - Getting Away with Murder
S24:E2510/7/2019
Brothel madam Shirley Finn was shot through the head on a Perth golf course in 1975. After her daughter's 10-year battle to discover who killed her mother, an inquest hears fresh allegations of possible police involvement.
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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"Back on Track" is the best rated episode of "Australian Story" season 24. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Call the Doctor".