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Grand Designs Australia

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Season 1  |  Episode 3  |  ABC  |  June 14, 2018

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9-10 11-12
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Jan and Ed decide to restore the decrepit 1880s summer house of Sir Augustus Gregory - an almighty transformation which includes lifting the house and shifting it forward.

Jan and Ed decide to restore the decrepit 1880s summer house of Sir Augustus Gregory - an almighty transformation which includes lifting the house and shifting it forward.

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Rod and Di are embarking on a huge life change. They're farewelling a classic Victorian home with traditional furnishings and building a brand new, cutting edge flat pack house on a rugged escarpment.

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Retired chef Phillip Murphy lives in a quirky cluster of disconnected buildings in the picturesque town of Stanley in Tasmania. His bedroom and bathroom are in an old woodshed. His kitchen and lookout are in an 1870s heritage-listed windmill a few metres away. For six years, Phillip has rattled between the two, but he's had enough. Now he's engaged his friend and architect, Greg Prentice, to design a house that will link the three small historic structures (including a decrepit rocket-shaped outhouse) into a contemporary, cohesive whole. The new building will be a direct contrast to the old, using modern materials, lots of glass and a cantilevered lounge oriented towards the spectacular view. As the property is directly below a volcanic plug called The Nut, the exterior will be clad in dark stained ply, reflecting the colours of the location.

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The first time Brendan Moran saw his North Bondi block, it was so steep and inaccessible he didn't bother getting out of the car. But wife Penny was undeterred. She saw the potential in the awkward L-shaped battle-axe block. Despite being hemmed in on all sides by surrounding houses and with just one skinny lane way in, they reckoned they could squeeze all they needed for them and their four kids on this block by simply going up. Four levels should do it, rising 14m in the air with an infinity edge pool and they're pushing building regulations to get it all in. But excavating this ex-quarry is more complicated than they think. In fact every stage of the build is hampered by the challenges of the block. Its so tight there's nowhere for the tradies to put anything, and keeping peace with the neighbours is a full time job. With builder and mentor Martin at the helm, Penny dons the work boots and hard hat, and gets on the tools. Her passion is building and she's all over the intricacies of the build as she juggles her life as a tradie with being a mum. After a family holiday to Thailand, she and Brendan return refreshed and inspired to make substantial structural changes they say will make their house even better. From changing the entire entrance to lifting ceiling heights and redesigning the pool to make it even longer and deeper, the complexity of this construction would challenge even the most seasoned builders. After numerous council applications and changes that blow their bank balance, and schedule, right out of the water, their spontaneous decision-making threatens to spiral out of control. As costs soar into the millions, there's no guarantee how or when this multi-tiered tower will ever get done.

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It is the grand final and the four remaining potters have just three tests left before one is crowned the winner.
It's one of the most daring and bold operations of World War II: the Nazi's occupation of Norway. Here, not only can the Nazi's attack the Soviet Union, but it also holds the possibility of making an atomic bomb.

Nazi Megastructures: Hitler's Arctic Fortress

Design and technologies, Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Modern history, History
44:13
It's one of the most daring and bold operations of World War II: the Nazi's occupation of Norway. Here, not only can the Nazi's attack the Soviet Union, but it also holds the possibility of making an atomic bomb.
Jane Edmanson plants a bed for summer cut flowers, Millie Ross meets a woman devoted to saving an endangered plant, Costa Georgiadis visits an unusual farm in Byron Bay, and Josh Byrne explores hectares of hidden tulips.

Gardening Australia

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
56:45
Jane Edmanson plants a bed for summer cut flowers, Millie Ross meets a woman devoted to saving an endangered plant, Costa Georgiadis visits an unusual farm in Byron Bay, and Josh Byrne explores hectares of hidden tulips.
Michael and Sandy are leaving the city for a permanent tree change and building a new family home on their lush 20 acre property in Gladysdale. But first they have to agree on a design.

Grand Designs Australia: Gladysdale Dry Stone House

Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies
48:33
Michael and Sandy are leaving the city for a permanent tree change and building a new family home on their lush 20 acre property in Gladysdale. But first they have to agree on a design.
Scarlett has been invited to join a local hand bell choir. Scarlett gets to ring all sorts of bells from tiny little ones to a gigantic bell on top of a tower. Ding dong!

This Is Scarlett and Isaiah: This Is Scarlett Ringing Bells

Design and technologies

Years 1-2 Design and technologies
6:00
Scarlett has been invited to join a local hand bell choir. Scarlett gets to ring all sorts of bells from tiny little ones to a gigantic bell on top of a tower. Ding dong!
This program has partnered with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects to look at the best landscape designs in Australia.

Australia by Design: Landscapes

Design and technologies, Earth and environment

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Earth and environment
21:42
This program has partnered with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects to look at the best landscape designs in Australia.
During World War II, Hitler found a genius of mind-manipulation. This episode reveals how the Nazis were able to motivate ordinary citizens to fight even when defeat was inevitable.

Nazi Megastructures: Hitler's Propaganda Machine

Design and technologies, Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Modern history, History
44:13
During World War II, Hitler found a genius of mind-manipulation. This episode reveals how the Nazis were able to motivate ordinary citizens to fight even when defeat was inevitable.
It's semifinal week in Stoke-on-Trent and just five potters remain, determined to secure their place in the final. For their main make, the potters face their most technically demanding challenge yet - creating a decorative chandelier.

The Great Pottery Throw Down

Visual arts, Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Visual arts, Design and technologies
59:22
It's semifinal week in Stoke-on-Trent and just five potters remain, determined to secure their place in the final. For their main make, the potters face their most technically demanding challenge yet - creating a decorative chandelier.
This week Bryce and Veronica embark on a bi-coastal property search to help two buyers looking to take a step into the unknown. Neat freak Jane and toy-collector boyfriend Brian are looking for their first house together in Perth and combining their very different lives throws up some unique challenges for Bryce. Veronica takes animal-lover Susie and her daughter Kate from inner city Sydney through the lush Byron Bay hinterland in search of a life-changing bush retreat.

Location, Location, Location Australia: Perth/Byron

Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies
49:42
This week Bryce and Veronica embark on a bi-coastal property search to help two buyers looking to take a step into the unknown. Neat freak Jane and toy-collector boyfriend Brian are looking for their first house together in Perth and combining their very different lives throws up some unique challenges for Bryce. Veronica takes animal-lover Susie and her daughter Kate from inner city Sydney through the lush Byron Bay hinterland in search of a life-changing bush retreat.
Chuck Pell experiences a forger's nightmare when his handwriting is analysed with the latest computer software. He'll visit scientists who can tell police what a victim or suspect looks like simply by analysing their DNA.

Xploration Earth 2050: Future Law Enforcement

Digital technologies, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Digital technologies, Design and technologies
21:58
Chuck Pell experiences a forger's nightmare when his handwriting is analysed with the latest computer software. He'll visit scientists who can tell police what a victim or suspect looks like simply by analysing their DNA.
Come spring, we will have you bouncing out of bed to grab your barrow. From unusual edible crops to the queen of flowers and veggie gardens, we're digging, propagating and planting our way into spring.

Gardening Australia: Spring Special

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
56:41
Come spring, we will have you bouncing out of bed to grab your barrow. From unusual edible crops to the queen of flowers and veggie gardens, we're digging, propagating and planting our way into spring.
Daniel and Andrew have long cherished the dream of a laidback life in the tropics. Their vision is for a classic pavilion-style pole home in the tree tops. However they can't escape the challenges of the location.

Grand Designs Australia: Trinity Beach Pole House

Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies
48:31
Daniel and Andrew have long cherished the dream of a laidback life in the tropics. Their vision is for a classic pavilion-style pole home in the tree tops. However they can't escape the challenges of the location.
This series celebrates its 25th birthday with a very special episode. All the presenters come together to share their experiences and memories, as well as rich archives showcasing the sweep of the show over 25 years.

Gardening Australia: 25th Anniversary Special

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
57:32
This series celebrates its 25th birthday with a very special episode. All the presenters come together to share their experiences and memories, as well as rich archives showcasing the sweep of the show over 25 years.
Kevin McCloud sifts through the shortlist of minimalist homes, from a former caretaker's shed to a luxurious London family home, before revealing the overall winner of House of The Year.

Grand Designs: House of the Year: The Minimalists and the Winner

Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies
47:10
Kevin McCloud sifts through the shortlist of minimalist homes, from a former caretaker's shed to a luxurious London family home, before revealing the overall winner of House of The Year.

Teaching resources for the Australian Curriculum

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