A complementary 5-part radio series will be run on ABC Radio National. A series of short documentaries that presents biographical accounts of Australian personalities, both past and present, drawn from various facets of Australian life. The Behind the News website has excellent support materials to accompany each of these programs. It looks at the changing orientation of Australian trade, foreign policy and cultural ties, and considers the role of the monarchy as Australia approaches the centenary of its Federation. The following programs have already been broadcast.
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Each episode covers the same theme as the TV series and revisits it via a particular moment. Ten eminent Australians with a range of views, present their ideas on the forces of diversity and unity within Australia. This informative video introduces the Commonwealth of Australia with a brief history of Federation, the population and examples of industry. It covers each state and territory separately and is thoroughly comprehensive in its overview of Australia. Integrated activities can be carried out with individuals, pairs or small groups.