Australian Story S31E30 · Eyes on the Prize - Kris Rallah-Baker

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Australia's first Indigenous eye surgeon Kris Rallah-Baker has walked a zigzag path, driven by family struggles and overcoming racism. Now he's on a mission to heal blindness and empower the next generation.

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3. 3 3. Out in the Open - Sophie Hyde2026-02-16 · 31mSophie Hyde is one of Australia's most successful directors, working with some of Hollywood's finest. But in her latest film she turns the spotlight on her own family.
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25. 25 25. The Final Act2026-08-17 · 31mWhen dancer Roz Hervey was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, her daughter, actor Tilda Cobham-Hervey, stepped behind the camera to record her mother's life story. With hours le
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