The Australian Dream

Learn the full story of how Cathy Freeman carried the weight of a nation's expectations — and history — on her shoulders in a 400m footrace.

Gain an insight into the complex challenges a 10-year-old Arrernte/Garrwa boy faces both in his school and on the streets of Alice Springs.

Diane 'Titta' Secombe reads her book Marngrook the Long Ago Story of Aussie Rules. What is a banya? What shape was the marngrook? How did Jaara get lost? Why was Jaara crying? What rule did Jaara’s mum have for when he got lost? Have you ever been lost before? Do you like playing football? How is your football different from the marngrook?

The impacts of mining flow through the landscape and deep into a community. Devastated by irrefutable evidence of water contamination, a young leader finds hope in country and culture.

Maimie Butler tells the story of Pilyirrpa Kutjarratjarra (Two Babies), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Blackstone, WA.

The Point look back at the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a defining moment when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures were shared to the world. From Cathy Freeman lighting the cauldron, to Yothu Yindi performing at the closing ceremony, the team explore this moment in our history and examine whether Australia has grown in the two decades since. Hosted by John Paul Janke and Rachael Hocking.