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The Best Episodes of Australian Story Season 31

Every episode of Australian Story Season 31 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Australian Story Season 31!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Australian Story Season 31 Episode 1 - Sink or Swim - Michael Klim
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    #1 - Sink or Swim - Michael Klim

    S31:E1

    Six years ago, Olympic champion Michael Klim almost lost the ability to walk. Then he received a devastating diagnosis. In this moving episode, Klim reveals how he hit rock bottom but ultimately emerged stronger.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 2 - Finding Alby Mangels
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    #2 - Finding Alby Mangels

    S31:E2

    The reclusive adventure filmmaker and '80s icon Alby Mangels looks back on an extraordinary career and explains why he turned his back on fame.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 3 - Out in the Open - Sophie Hyde
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    #3 - Out in the Open - Sophie Hyde

    S31:E3

    Sophie Hyde is one of Australia's most successful directors, working with some of Hollywood's finest. But in her latest film she turns the spotlight on her own family.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 4 - Nabbed - Ian Williams
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    #4 - Nabbed - Ian Williams

    S31:E4

    When pensioner Ian Williams lost $1,300 in a banking scam, he expected a quick refund and apology. The bank's response so incensed the "stubborn bugger", he sued it for $379,000,000.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 5 - Raising Richard - Deirdre Croft
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    #5 - Raising Richard - Deirdre Croft

    S31:E5

    Who cares for our children when we're gone if they can't care for themselves? As Deirdre Croft faces the end of her life, she's on a mission to ensure her son is looked after when she's gone.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 6 - Morning Star - Witiyana Marika
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    #6 - Morning Star - Witiyana Marika

    S31:E6

    From Arnhem Land to rock stardom, Yothu Yindi's Witiyana Marika was destined to take centre stage. Now, at a crucial time for his community, he's shed his dreadlocks and emerged as a leader of his people.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 7 - What Doesn't Kill You - Ghanim Al Shnen
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    #7 - What Doesn't Kill You - Ghanim Al Shnen

    S31:E7

    Many would have despaired after losing both their arms but Ghanim Al Shnen embraced the possibilities of bionic medicine and focused on a dream - to be reunited with his family after 12 years apart.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 8 - The Leyland Brother - Mal Leyland
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    #8 - The Leyland Brother - Mal Leyland

    S31:E8

    In the 1960s and 70s, Mal Leyland was one of the best-known people on TV, as one half of the Leyland Brothers. Now at age 81, the pioneer of outback documentaries is suffering dementia - but still planning one last trip.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 9 - The Westall UFO Mystery
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    #9 - The Westall UFO Mystery

    S31:E9

    In 1966, a Melbourne high school was thrown into chaos when strange objects appeared in the sky. Sixty years on from Australia's biggest UFO sighting, witnesses are still looking for answers about what they saw at Westall.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Australian Story Season 31 Episode 10 - Lost - Celine Cremer (Part 1)
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    #10 - Lost - Celine Cremer (Part 1)

    S31:E10

    Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer was on the trip of a lifetime but on a hike in Tasmania she took a wrong turn and was never seen again. More than two years later a group of friends and volunteers set out looking for answers.

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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"Sink or Swim - Michael Klim" is the best rated episode of "Australian Story" season 31. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Finding Alby Mangels".