Great Australian Stuff

Season 1

From the Boomerang, hills hoist and Victa lawnmower, to One Day Cricket, Sherrin footballs and the humble meat pie; Tony Armstrong unpacks the surprising, strange, and sometimes dark history behind some of Australia's most iconic things.

Where to Watch Great Australian Stuff • Season 1

4 Episodes

Food
E1
FoodHost Tony Armstrong unpacks great Aussie classic foods like the meat pie, the Macadamia nut, and how marketing played its part in promoting the Granny Smith apple, the Chiko Roll, and the one and only: Vegemite.
The Land
E2
The LandTony Armstrong explores all the stuff from the land that's become iconic and recognisable as Great Australian Stuff - including the boomerang, the Akubra and the Permanent Pleat.
Home
E3
HomeIt's 'sweet'! It's where the heart is! Yes, it's the Home. Tony Armstrong opens the front door onto some of our best-known, strangest, and daggiest icons inspired by all-things domestic.
Play
E4
PlayWe're a nation that loves to play, which is why it has given us some of our most memorable icons like Speedos, the Sherrin football, a dress made from polystyrene balls and our most popular museum attraction: a horse's heart.