Deborah Mailman
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
When Indigenous woman Alex Irving gains national acclaim for her heroism against a rampaging gunman, Australia's embattled Prime Minister Rachel Anderson sees a publicity goldmine and handpicks Alex for the Senate. But Alex wants to be more than just a political stunt, and when Rachel betrays her, Alex seeks revenge that will upend the political establishment.
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
When two boys disappear from a remote cattle station, local police sergeant Emma James calls in Indigenous detective Jay Swan to help find out what happened. As Emma and Jay butt heads over their conflicting methods, the unexpected arrival of Jay's troubled daughter only inflames the tension. But when their investigation uncovers other crimes haunting the backwater town, the detectives must look to the past to get justice in the present.
3) 2067
Publisher
RLJE Films
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In 2067, humanity is forced to live on artificial oxygen and is slowly dying. Ethan Whyte must travel to the future to a cure and save the world.
Series
Language
English
Description
In 1931, Molly and her younger cousins, Gracie and Daisy, were three half-caste children from Western Australia who were taken from their parents under government edict and sent to an institution, were taught to forget their families, their culture, and re-invent themselves as members of "white" Australian society. The three girls begin an epic journey back to Western Australia, travelling 1,500 miles on foot with no food or water, and navigating...
6) Paper Planes
Author
Language
English
Description
An imaginative children's film about a young Australian boy's passion for flight and his challenge to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan.
Author
Series
Mystery Road volume 4
Language
English
Description
Now home safe, Marley claims to have no idea where Reese is, but Jay and Emma doubt his story. Crystal argues with her mother, Mary, about staying in town, and Mary takes out her frustrations at the bar.
Author
Series
Mystery Road volume 3
Language
English
Description
After a confrontation between Georgia and Shevorne, who both claim to be Reese's girlfriend, pressure builds on Shevorne to tell the police what she knows. Jay and Emma search Larry's compound and find a stash of drugs, while Jay's daughter, Crystal, gets a job with the local rodeo.
Author
Series
Mystery Road volume 1
Language
English
Description
When a truck is found abandoned in an outback cattle station, Senior Sergeant Emma James calls in Detective Jay Swan to investigate what happened to Marley, the driver. CCTV footage shows that Marley was with Reese, a backpacker recently fired from the station, who is also missing.
Author
Series
Mystery Road volume 6
Language
English
Description
After Marley confesses what he knows, Jay hides him to ensure his safety. Emma confronts her brother about the land deal, while Jay tries to find out what really happened to Shevorne.
Author
Series
Mystery Road volume 2
Language
English
Description
Marley's uncle, Larry, is released from prison, but the town is less than enthusiastic to receive him back. Jay and Emma investigate whose blood they found on the road, then Reese's girlfriend, Georgia, arrives in town and gives the police information about him.
Author
Series
Mystery Road volume 5
Language
English
Description
When Reese's body turns up, Emma is forced to charge Marley with his murder, but Jay doesn't believe he did it. Reese's mother asks to put up a memorial at Black Springs where Reese was found, prompting Emma to research that part of her family's land.
13) Paper planes
Publisher
Distributed by Roadshow Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
12 year old Dylan (Ed Oxenbould) has a passion for everything that flies - and he's about to embark on a quest to make the perfect paper plane. This is a journey that'll take him on adventures far from home and see him competing in the world paper plane championships in Japan. Along the way he'll befriend junior Japanese champion Kimi (Ena Imai) and their close bond will propel them to create a plane the world has never seen before. From acclaimed...
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When an Australian aid-worker is kidnapped by Muslim extremists, a high-stakes race to save his life pits East against West in these exciting new episodes. From the island of Mindanao in the Philippines to Melbourne, Jack Irish is caught in a global web of religious zealotry among right-wing Christians and media-savvy jihadists.
Publisher
Miramax, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Follows three aboriginal girls--Molly and her younger cousins, Gracie and Daisy--in 1931 Australia as they escape from the internment camp and the Australian government's plan to integrate them into white society and then must avoid capture during their 1,500 mile trek back to their home.
16) Oddball
Publisher
Momentum Pictures
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The heart-warming true story about an eccentric chicken farmer who, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog to protect a wild penguin sanctuary from fox attacks and in the process tries to reunite his family and save their seaside town.
17) 2067
Author
Language
English
Description
In 2067, humanity is forced to live on artificial oxygen and is slowly dying. Ethan Whyte must travel to the future to a cure and save the world.
19) The Sapphires
Publisher
distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Set in 1968, the film follows Gail, ... Cynthia, ... Julie, ... and Kay as they seize a risky, but irresistible, chance to launch a professional career singing for U.S. troops in Vietnam. Under the guidance of an R&B-loving Irish musician, Dave Lovelace ... the girls transform themselves into a sizzling soul act and set out to make a name for themselves hundred of miles from home"--Container.
Author
Language
English
Description
Molly, Daisy, and Gracie are aboriginal children from Western Australia. In 1931, they are taken from their parents under government edict and sent to an institution where they are taught to re-invent themselves as members of "white" Australia. Molly plans a daring escape, and the three girls begin an epic journey back to their families, travelling 1,500 miles on foot with no food or water.