Australia In Colour (Series 1)

Modern Australia is born on 1 January 1901 when six British colonies unite. Agriculture and mining transform the country despite a preference for white people limiting the availability of labor.

Sport and comedy offer some relief from the hunger and hopelessness of the Great Depression at least until war breaks out. Australia sends troops to Europe to fight beside Britain but when Japan invades Pearl Harbor the nation turns to America for protection and pulls troops out of the Middle East

The government adopts the slogan "populate or perish" after World War II and immigration changes the face of Australia. This influx of labor as well as the diversification of the economy delivers increasing prosperity.

The public supports Australia joining the Vietnam War – but not conscription – until the toll becomes apparent. Awareness grows about discrimination and the extent of everyday racism against.