Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016, Australian Story returns with more unique stories that provide an insight into Australian life with all its complexities and challenges.

Season 21 Episode 1 - Phantom Of The Opera House

The forgotten man: Peter Hall completed the Sydney Opera House after Danish architect Jorn Utzon resigned. But he was pilloried for his efforts. He died broken and destitute. Air Date : 1st-Feb-2016

Season 21 Episode 1 - Phantom Of The Opera House

The forgotten man: Peter Hall completed the Sydney Opera House after Danish architect Jorn Utzon resigned. But he was pilloried for his efforts. He died broken and destitute. Air Date : 1st-Feb-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 2 - Sea Of Doubt

Mystery at sea: Two men leave on the trip of a lifetime, but only one returns. Now family and friends embark on a quest to solve this baffling disappearance in the remote Pacific Ocean. Air Date : 8th-Feb-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 3 - Nugget Of Gold

The remarkable story of Barry 'Nugget' Rees, who rose from the most unlikely circumstances to become friend and trusted confidante of generations of Australia's elite cricketers. Air Date : 15th-Feb-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 4 - True Grit (Part 1)

Inside the private life of international rugby star David Pocock. We travel back to his homeland Zimbabwe where dramatic events shaped the passion that so famously drives him today, both on and off the field. Air Date : 22nd-Feb-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 5 - True Grit (Part 2)

In the concluding episode of this television exclusive, David Pocock, his partner Emma and his family reveal the inside story of one of Australia's most remarkable contemporary sports stars. Air Date : 29th-Feb-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 6 - My Conscience Tells Me

Eighty-year-old Dr. Rodney Syme is prepared to defy the law to help a terminally ill man die, even if it means going to jail. Air Date : 7th-Mar-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 7 - How I Met Your Father

Former advertising executive Aminah Hart always wanted to be a mother, but no one expected the back-to-front romance that made it happen. Air Date : 14th-Mar-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 8 - The Beauty Myth

The woman on a mission to change the face of fashion: Model agent Chelsea Bonner is the daughter of famously beautiful parents but she's staked her career on changing our ideas of beauty and body image. Air Date : 21st-Mar-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 9 - The Minister's Secret

The surprising personal revelations of Australia's first Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson MP. Air Date : 28th-Mar-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 10 - Whitey's Way

Paul White, or 'Whitey' to his mates, is an unstoppable force. He's the bush copper turned CEO of one of Australia's most successful sporting clubs. A shock diagnosis has left him fighting for his life. Air Date : 4th-Apr-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 11 - Port Arthur

The legacy of the Port Arthur massacre and the impact it had on survivors and witnesses. Air Date : 11th-Apr-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 12 - Building Bridges

For the first time on TV, Michelle Bridges and her family talk about her becoming a mum at 45, her relationship with 'Commando' Steve Willis and taking on the junk food industry. Air Date : 18th-Apr-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 13 - Abby's Road

Ten years ago, two-year-old Abby Walker was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and her parents made a controversial decision. Today she is fit and well. This is her family's remarkable journey. Air Date : 25th-Apr-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 14 - A Kind Of Medicine

Music as medicine: one of Australia's first Indigenous doctors, Mark Wenitong, pioneers music for healing after his family is shattered by a horrific accident involving his daughter, musician Naomi Wenitong. Air Date : 2nd-May-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 15 - Your Money Or Your Life

After cheating death in her early twenties, Danielle Tindle is on a mission to improve treatment and care for other young cancer patients. Now she faces a greater challenge. Can she beat the odds again? Air Date : 9th-May-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 16 - Dare To Dream

The remarkable untold story behind the creation of Australia's newest opera and its composer George Palmer. Air Date : 16th-May-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 17 - Into The Fog Of War (Part 1)

The exclusive inside story of an elite Australian army commando charged with the manslaughter of five children after a horrific and controversial raid gone wrong in Afghanistan. Air Date : 23rd-May-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 18 - Into The Fog Of War (Part 2)

Continuing the exclusive story of an elite Australian Army Commando charged with the manslaughter of five children after a horrific and controversial raid gone wrong in Afghanistan. Air Date : 30th-May-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 19 - 20th Anniversary Special (Part 1)

This two-part anniversary special looks back over Australian Story's key themes, with participants and producers revealing the stories behind some of the show's most significant and popular programs. Air Date : 6th-Jun-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 20 - 20th Anniversary Special (Part 2)

Celebrating 20 Years On Air, ABC's multi-award-winning program looks back on some of the most memorable moments and reveals the untold stories behind them. Air Date : 13th-Jun-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 21 - When The Call Comes

This week's episode focuses on Michele Perry's quest for justice and to understand why her homeless brother, Morgan Wayne Perry, was killed in a knife attack by a young private school graduate. Air Date : 20th-Jun-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 22 - Limbo Land

Actor John Wood introduces the story of Pat Murphy, a farmer who's doing it tough after a coal mine opened next to his property. Now Pat wants to leave the area, but that's easier said than done. Air Date : 27th-Jun-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 23 - One Of The Mob

Filmmaker David Batty has been a White man in a Black world for 40 years. He struck gold with cult series 'Bush Mechanics'. Now despite a family tragedy he's back with a new screen adventure. Air Date : 4th-Jul-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 24 - The Longest Expedition

Renowned climber Paul Pritchard returns to Tasmania's notorious Totem Pole to tackle the climb that nearly killed him eighteen years earlier and left him partially paralysed with a massive head injury. Air Date : 11th-Jul-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 25 - The Heart Bus

Travel to the outback with innovative engineer-turned-cardiologist Dr Rolf Gomes who takes life-saving cardiac care to people in regional Australia. Air Date : 18th-Jul-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 26 - Gone Girl

Gone Girl: Two young people fall in love and marry, but are torn apart when one of them is taken into immigration detention. Supporters are determined to see the decision reversed. Air Date : 25th-Jul-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 27 - The Two Of Us

A heart-warming story of friendship between legendary jazz musician Don Burrows and the star he mentored, James Morrison. Now with Don Burrows about to turn 88, the roles have reversed. Air Date : 1st-Aug-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 28 - The Olympic Spirit

With all eyes on Rio, Ian Thorpe introduces a program marking the 60th anniversary of Australia's greatest ever Olympics Melbourne 1956 & the swimmer who inspired generations of Olympians - Murray Rose. Air Date : 8th-Aug-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 29 - About A Girl

Battling prejudice and legal challenges, 16-year-old transgender teenager Georgie Stone takes on the system to make life easier for other transgender kids and their families. Air Date : 15th-Aug-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 30 - What A Wonderful World

What A Wonderful World: Fifty years on, Patricia Amphlett (Little Pattie) returns to Vietnam where as a 17-year-old she was on stage performing for Australian troops when the Battle of Long Tan broke out. Air Date : 22nd-Aug-2016  Read More

Season 21 Episode 31 - A League Of Their Own

Businesswoman Susan Alberti could only dream of playing AFL. Now she's supporting a new Women's League & has struck up an unlikely friendship with top player Moana Hope. Air Date : 29th-Aug-2016  Read More