Events That Changed Australia

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Events That Changed Australia — Season 1, Episode 1: The Cronulla Riots

Documentary, Crime48 min1 season, 8 episodes

Episode synopsis

Sydney's Cronulla Beach became the site of an organised, race-driven riot in December 2005. The violence lasted for days, forcing a national reckoning on race and identity.

About Events That Changed Australia

This 8 part series takes an in-depth look at the critical turning points in Australia’s history, from natural disasters to social upheavals, through the lens of hindsight. Combining rich, never-before-seen archival footage with candid interviews, the series investigates not just what happened, but how these events fundamentally altered the country and its people.

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