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Australian Story

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  • 1996-2026
  • 31 Seasons
  • Documentary
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Acclaimed biographical documentary series Australian Story has aired continuously on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV since 1996. Australian Story is known for its narratorless storytelling where the subject tells their own story in their own words. The program has featured both famous and previously unknown Australians from all walks of life and won numerous awards including Logies, Walkleys, Golden Tripods and Ellies. New episodes every Monday on both free-to-air television as well as ABC iview and YouTube.

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Leigh Sales
Self - Presenter
Caroline Jones
Self - Host
Jimmy Barnes
Self

Season 31 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Sink or Swim - Michael Klim

29 mins

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. (Return)

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Awards

  • 2004 - Logie - Most Outstanding Public Affairs Report - winner
  • 2005 - Logie - Most Outstanding Public Affairs Report - winner
  • 2006 - Logie - Most Outstanding Public Affairs Report - winner
  • 2007 - Logie - Most Outstanding Public Affairs Report - nominated

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