In an Australian Story special, former politician and Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett opens up to Leigh Sales about love, loss and living large.

Peter Garrett

Leigh Sales

Sarah Grant

Robyn Powell

On the Brink - Bon Scott

Call of Duty - Anjali Sharma

After the Matildas' World Cup glory, star midfielder Katrina Gorry introduces us to the tiny secret weapon who rekindled her love for the game.

The Making of Mini - Katrina Gorry

When the senseless death of teenager Cassius Turvey ignited fury across the nation, his mother Mechelle responded with a call for peace and unity.

Mama's on a Mission - Mechelle Turvey

Sibling golf superstars Minjee and Min Woo Lee are like chalk and cheese, but they share the same goal - to be World No 1.

Driven - Minjee and Min Woo Lee

School striker Anjali Sharma sued the government at 16. Now she's taking her fight for an end to fossil fuels to federal parliament, and the powerbrokers are listening.

Australian Story revisits the remarkable life of the late Bon Scott to celebrate the 50th anniversary of him joining AC/DC.

Australian Story checks in on 2024 Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer as he reaches a remarkable milestone in his revolutionary cancer treatment.

Patient Zero - Richard Scolyer

How life has changed for inaugural Alone Australia winner Gina Chick. In conversation with Leigh Sales.

Out of the Wild - Gina Chick

Locals know him as a flower farmer but Arnold Dix shot to global fame when he helped rescue 41 Indian workers from a tunnel collapse. It turns out Arnold is also a barrister, scientist, engineer and a very unlikely hero.

Man Underground - Arnold Dix

When Federal Labor Minister Tanya Plibersek learned her daughter Anna had been abused during a high school relationship, it was the beginning of the family's brutal fight for justice. Now Anna Coutts-Trotter is on a mission to support other survivors grappling with the aftermath of abuse.

Out of the Chaos - Anna Coutts-Trotter

Leila McDougall has been defying the odds since childhood. She's overcome dyslexia, beaten cancer, and after sneaking into acting school, has written, produced and starred in a feature film to help her farming community.

One in Seven Trillion - Leila McDougall

Modelling agent Chelsea Bonner has spent her career fighting to change perceptions of beauty but now she has an even bigger battle on her hands - artificial intelligence.

Face to Fake - Chelsea Bonner

Josh Niland's arguably Australia's hottest chef right now with his revolutionary approach to fish. The genesis of his wild experimentation: a life and death battle in childhood and the fear of failure as a young restaurateur.

Off Menu - Josh Niland

He can't cook, he's not after money but Shaun Christie-David is building a restaurant empire that's changing lives one dish at a time.

Off Menu - Shaun Christie-David

Kylie Kwong has been at the top of the Australian food scene for three decades. Now she reveals her surprising next chapter, as she continues to channel unimaginable grief into a force for good.

Off Menu - Kylie Kwong

As rock band Cold Chisel marks its 50th anniversary, we explore why the iconic group has made such a lasting impact on Australian culture.

On The Outside Looking In - Cold Chisel

When Quaden Bayles was nine, he was bullied and trolled for having dwarfism. But he also caught the eye of Mad Max director George Miller, and now at 13, has emerged triumphant.

The War Pup - Quaden Bayles

Rock legend Nick Cave sits down with Leigh Sales for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation.

Nick Cave with Leigh Sales

A matter of conscience or act of betrayal? Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman reveals the inner torment behind breaking ranks to vote against her party and the fallout that followed, at home and in the capital.

Flashpoint - Senator Fatima Payman

Comedian Michelle Brasier was told she had a 97 per cent chance of getting cancer. She chose to laugh about it.

Dead Funny - Michelle Brasier

Singer-songwriter Missy Higgins says she's never felt more vulnerable in her life. One of our most accomplished female artists, Missy retraces her rise to the top and reveals the emotional turmoil of the past couple of years.

This is How It Goes - Missy Higgins

The first of three episodes examines the forces that shaped the media heir and the roots of the Murdoch sibling rivalry.

Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 1: Blood

In Part 2, Lachlan Murdoch feels the push and pull of the family business as he proves himself to his father.

Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 2: Money

In the final chapter, Lachlan Murdoch finally wins the long struggle to take over the family empire. But at what cost?

Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 3: Power

How Love on the Spectrum and Austin's Michael Theo found his voice and became a global star.

Leading Man - Michael Theo

Two rock climbing accidents dealt Gus Taylor devastating blows. But now he realises climbing is the best teacher he's ever had.

Holding On - Gus Taylor

A mysterious email. Shocking revelations. And the ultimate betrayal. How teacher Hannah Grundy was forced to become her own detective to unmask a sick cyber criminal whose identity she couldn't believe.

Betrayal - Hannah Grundy

When Orange Is the New Black star Yael Stone turned her back on Hollywood, everyone thought she was crazy - except the man who loved her. Social entrepreneur Jack Manning Bancroft knows what it takes to put skin in the game.

The Two of Us - Yael Stone and Jack Manning Bancroft

In memory of TV host Fiona MacDonald, who died this month from MND, we revisit her story, filmed as she drove around Australia with her sister to raise awareness of the disease.

The Big Lap - Remembering Fiona MacDonald

In one of the toughest parts of Australia, renegade pastoralist Chris Henggeler is trialling a bold idea to regenerate his land using feral pests. Now, he's found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Holding Ground - Chris Henggeler

From vilified 'drug cheat' to Olympic gold, Shayna Jack's extraordinary return to the pool.

Comeback - Shayna Jack

Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas — just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words.

Peter Garrett

Seasons31

Season 29 Episodes31

Cast1

Crew2

Discussion

Episode Summary