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Under the Milky Way

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  • 2016-2016
  • 1 Season
  • Comedy
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Helene McKenzie resides in the NSW regional town of Coonabarabran and is an avid astronomer just like her father was, working in the observatory that overlooks her small town. When a nearby and much newer observatory threatens its funding and research grants, Helene's observatory is in danger of being shut down. Helene actively fights its closure and along with her team of misfit colleagues, she attempts to rally her small home town behind her. Plagued by a corrupt local council and hindered by a lazy town mayor, Helene's prospects of saving her observatory are slim. When disaster strikes on the eve of a big breakthrough, Helene may get the chance to save more than just her beloved observatory.

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Rowan Francis
Mayor Darryl Barnham
Lee McClenaghan
Helene McKenzie
Matt Stewart
Steven Eggbird

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

1,000 Light Years Thick

The Siding Spring Observatory is in danger of being shut down and resident astronomer Helene McKenzie is the only thing standing in the way. Battling an inept local council and hindered by a ragtag bunch of colleagues, her fight is set to be an uphill one.

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Awards

  • 2019 - Antenna Award - Outstanding Creative Achievement In A Program - nominated
  • 2019 - Antenna Award - Best Actor in a Narrative Drama, Comedy or Sketch - winner
  • 2019 - Antenna Award - Best Theme Song - winner
  • 2019 - Antenna Award - Best Narrative Program - nominated

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