Series 2018

E1. Here Come the Brides

Feb 5, 2018 · 30m

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.

E2. Long Journey Home

Feb 12, 2018 · 30m

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.

E3. Leap of Faith

Feb 19, 2018 · 30m

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.

E4. The Man in Bed 10

Feb 26, 2018 · 30m

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.

E5. Final Call

Mar 5, 2018 · 30m

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.

E6. Pitch Perfect

Mar 12, 2018 · 30m

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.

E7. Channelling Mr Woo²

Mar 19, 2018 · 30m

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.

E8. The Enemy Within

Mar 26, 2018 · 30m

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.

E9. When The War Is Over

Apr 9, 2018 · 30m

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.

E10. Dear Emma

Apr 16, 2018 · 30m

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

E11. The Justice Principle (Part 1)

Apr 23, 2018 · 30m

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.

E12. The Justice Principle (Part 2)

Apr 30, 2018 · 30m

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.

E13. Baby Steps

May 7, 2018 · 30m

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

E14. The Choirmaster

May 14, 2018 · 30m

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

E15. The Massimo Mission

May 21, 2018 · 30m

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.

E16. Blood on the Tracks (Part 1)

May 28, 2018 · 30m

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.

E17. Blood on the Tracks (Part 2)

Jun 4, 2018 · 30m

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.

E18. Running From Empty

Aug 6, 2018 · 30m

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.

E19. From Behind Bars

Aug 13, 2018 · 30m

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.

E20. Leading the Way

Aug 20, 2018 · 30m

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?

E21. Meet You in Paris

Aug 27, 2018 · 30m

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.

E22. Out of the Woods

Sep 3, 2018 · 30m

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

E23. The Teacher's Wife

Sep 10, 2018 · 30m

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.

E24. The Show Must Go On

Sep 17, 2018 · 30m

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.

E25. The Town that Saved Itself

Sep 24, 2018 · 30m

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.

E26. The Skin You're In

Oct 1, 2018 · 30m

Taryn Brumfitt is behind a global movement inspiring women to make peace with their bodies. Tired of striving for an impossible ideal she proudly posted a photograph of her 'real' self online. The response was extraordinary.

E27. The Story of Samuel

Oct 8, 2018 · 30m

Samuel Symons, son of TV personality Red Symons, inspired everyone around him during his courageous battle with cancer. He passed away last week at age 27. His mother Elly introduces this Australian Story from 2010.

E28. Unbreakable

Oct 15, 2018 · 30m

Prince Harry spoke exclusively to Australian Story ahead of the Invictus Games which will open in Sydney. One of the competitors will be Garry Robinson, a former commando who narrowly survived a Black Hawk helicopter crash.

E29. Hope Springs

Oct 29, 2018 · 30m

For over a decade, Australian Story has followed farmer Peter Andrews and his controversial methods to drought-proof the land. During one of the worst droughts in memory the results at Mulloon Creek are giving cause for hope.

E30. No Surrender

Nov 5, 2018 · 30m

The extraordinary ongoing story of Justin Yerbury, a world expert on motor neurone disease who has developed the condition himself. Despite complications from major surgery in January, his achievements continue to amaze.