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Nine  |  October 27, 2015

Media arts

Civics and citizenship

Ethical understanding

Personal and social capability
9-10 11-12
Classification: MatureClassification: Mature

The happy existence of a man and his loving family is disrupted when they are told they must leave their home to make way for an airport expansion. Determined to stay, they take their case to the High Court.

The happy existence of a man and his loving family is disrupted when they are told they must leave their home to make way for an airport expansion. Determined to stay, they take their case to the High Court.

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