Australian Story S27E23 · Getting Heavy - Parkway Drive

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How five surfers from Byron Bay, in one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world, turned to therapy to confront their past, save their career and rebuild their friendship.

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1. 1 1. Glenn McGrath: Bowled Over2022-02-28 · 30mAt home with Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath as he and his growing family continue to honour the legacy of his late wife Jane. His children James and Holly speak publicly for t
2. 2 2. Fakes2022-03-14 · 32mAfter falling for a man whose life was a carefully constructed web of lies, journalist Stephanie Wood meets other women with uncannily similar experiences.
3. 3 3. The Great Escapes2022-03-21 · 30mMagician Arthur Coghlan's death-defying escapes in the 1970s earned him the title of Australia's Houdini. Now in his late 80s he reveals the stories behind his most terrifying stun
4. 4 4. Trials and Tribulations (Part 1)2022-03-28 · 31mHaving spent more than 12 years in jail for murder, Scott Austic was acquitted after revelations of planted evidence. Now the family of victim Stacey Thorne is demanding police reo
5. 5 5. Trials and Tribulations (Part 2)2022-04-04 · 33mHaving spent more than 12 years in jail for murder, Scott Austic was acquitted after sensational revelations. Now the family of victim Stacey Thorne is demanding police reopen the
6. 6 6. Into the Wild2022-04-11 · 29mA young couple brave extreme weather and isolation to tackle Australia's extinction crisis, successfully reintroducing long-lost native animals back into the remote Sturt Desert.
7. 7 7. Nicola Forrest: The Undercover Billionaire2022-04-25 · 33mHow the loss of her stillborn daughter set billionaire philanthropist Nicola Forrest and her husband Andrew on the path of pledging to give away the "vast majority" of their mining
8. 8 8. Lisa Curry: The Deep End2022-05-02 · 32mFormer golden girl of the pool Lisa Curry has lived in the spotlight for decades. We've seen her weddings, babies and divorce. Now Lisa opens up about the heart-wrenching loss of h
9. 9 9. Bon Scott: On the Brink2022-05-09 · 38mBon Scott was set to become an international rock star with AC/DC when he died suddenly in 1980. Now for the first time, family and friends open up about his vulnerabilities and st
10. 10 10. Cathy McGowan: An Independent Woman2022-05-16 · 34mCathy McGowan is considered the "godmother" of the Independents movement that's dominating the election. The former member for Indi is also its secret weapon, sharing her insights
11. 11 11. Kathy Lette: Letting Loose2022-05-23 · 33mCo-author of Puberty Blues Kathy Lette has mined her life for stories since her teens. Now post-menopause, she opens up about her life and determination to age disgracefully.
12. 12 12. Breaking Free2022-05-30 · 33mA notorious bank robber destined for a life in prison discovers a new path when he confronts his hidden trauma. Now he's assisting others to seek justice for crimes long buried, bu
13. 13 13. Shanna Whan: Last Drinks2022-06-06 · 32mThe story of how self-described 'small town drunk' Shanna Whan transformed her life to become Australian of the Year Local Hero and is now changing attitudes to booze in the bush.
14. 14 14. The Songlines of Leah Purcell2022-06-13 · 29mFrom dirt poor beginnings, actor, writer and director Leah Purcell is now at the top of her game, weaving her family's complicated history and her own troubled past into a powerful
15. 15 15. A Community Undertaking2022-06-20 · 32mIn the working-class town of Port Kembla, a small funeral home is transforming the way we deal with death and sparking a quiet revolution in the process.
16. 16 16. Jumping the Gun (Part 1)2022-06-27 · 36mA devoted aunt investigates the mysterious death of her niece Amy Wensley, throwing doubt on the police case and exposing devastating investigative failures.
17. 17 17. Jumping the Gun (Part 2)2022-07-04 · 37mConcluding the story about the mysterious death of Amy Wensley. As her family fights for justice, they discover a flawed police investigation and devastating forensic oversights.
18. 18 18. Lyn Dawson: Vanished2022-09-05 · 36mMissing for 40 years, Lyn Dawson's sister and brother never gave up hope they'd find justice. Behind the scenes as her siblings prepare for the outcome of her husband Chris Dawson'
19. 19 19. David Pocock: A Whole New Ball Game2022-09-12 · 33mSenate powerbroker of the moment David Pocock on the forces that drew him to politics and why his background as an international rugby star helped prepare him for his biggest test
20. 20 20. Fire Fight: Mick Tisbury2022-09-26 · 32mOne man's decade-long mission to expose the extent of an alarming chemical contamination scandal. Then, with no medical training, firefighter Mick Tisbury found an ingenious soluti
21. 21 21. If You Build It - Greg Donovan2022-10-03 · 30mWhen middle-aged insurance executive Greg Donovan was made redundant, he was told to play it safe. Instead he gambled his payout on a crazy idea to build the world's most remote mu
22. 22 22. In a Different League - Michael Cheika2022-10-10 · 31mControversial rugby coach Michael Cheika has never been in greater international demand. So why is he taking a lowly ranked team to the Rugby League World Cup?
23. 23 23. Getting Heavy - Parkway Drive2022-10-17 · 35mHow five surfers from Byron Bay, in one of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world, turned to therapy to confront their past, save their career and rebuild their friendship.
24. 24 24. A World of Their Own - The Seekers2022-10-24 · 33mRemembering singing legend Judith Durham and the trailblazing band who put Australian music on the map.
25. 25 25. Losing Faith2022-10-31 · 33mWhen Citipointe Christian College issued an enrolment contract asking parents to agree homosexuality was a sin, the protests of students sparked a firestorm around the rights of re
26. 26 26. A Star Is Torn - Tim Minchin2022-11-07 · 31mAfter his dazzling career comes unstuck, musician, actor and provocateur Tim Minchin reassesses his comedy, questions the dangerous allure of fame, and finds home is where the hear
27. 27 27. Life of Poh2022-11-14 · 31mFrom a "nerd" named Sharon to one of Australia's most loved celebrity chefs - how Poh Ling Yeow has refined the art of reinvention and made peace with her past.
28. 28 28. My Name is Charles - The Somerton Man2022-11-21 · 31mAfter more than 70 years, one of Australia's most enduring mysteries - the identity of the "Somerton Man" - is finally solved.
29. 29 29. Leaning In - Ita Buttrose2022-11-28 · 33mAs the ABC's 90th year draws to a close, Chair Ita Buttrose reflects on a life in the spotlight and how six decades as a pioneering female journalist and magazine editor helped pre