A powerful look at the moments that shaped modern Australia continues on Channel 9 this week, turning to one of the nation’s darkest days.
After launching in December with an episode on the Cronulla riots, Events That Changed Australia now revisits Black Saturday, unpacking the tragedy through firsthand accounts and rare archival footage.
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Witness like never before the defining moments that shaped our nation and rocked its people to their core, when the groundbreaking new series Events That Changed Australia continues with the story of disastrous Black Saturday.
Black Saturday was a terrible turning point in Australian history. On February 7, 2009, Victoria endured its darkest day when bushfires swept across the state, creating uncontrollable infernos.
With the death of 173 people, Black Saturday became our biggest ever peacetime loss of life.
Tom Steinfort behind the scenes filming for Events That Changed Australia, capturing stories from one of the nation’s defining moments (image – Nine)
The disaster led to a Royal Commission that investigated how it unfolded, and ordered the abolition of the controversial “Stay or Go” policy, forever changing the way Australians prepare for and respond to fires in our ever-hotter summers.
This compelling event series takes an in-depth look at the pivotal moments in Australia’s history, from those who were right there.
Through the combined power of never-before-seen archival footage and candid interviews, Events That Changed Australia delves into critical turning points, from defining moments and natural disasters to periods of social upheaval, to explore not just the facts but the fundamental, lasting changes these events have made to Australia and its people.
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This powerful series features a diverse collection of trusted voices and accounts from eyewitnesses, including trusted presenters Ally Langdon, Ben Fordham, Leila McKinnon, Tom Steinfort, Alicia Loxley, Jayne Azzopardi and Brett McLeod, alongside first responders, survivors, and community leaders who were present as unfolded.
Throughout the series, Events That Changed Australia will continue to explore landmark chapters in our history, including episodes on the Bali Bombings, the Lindt Cafe Siege, The Birth of the Bogan, the Unstoppable force of Women’s Sport, Ganglands and The Real Underbelly, and the revolutionary impact of World Series Cricket.
Events That Changed Australia is produced by Ronde Media for the 9Network.
Catch Events That Changed Australia this Wednesday, April 15 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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