Series synopsis
Events That Changed Australia is an Australian documentary crime television series that premiered on Nine Network on December 7, 2025.
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.
Premise
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.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 7, 2025 | June 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cronulla Riots 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. |
December 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
Black Saturday The 2009 Black Saturday fires claimed 173 lives, Victoria’s worst peacetime loss. The tragedy sparked a Royal Commission that abolished the “Stay or Go” policy, forever changing Australia’s bushfire response. |
April 15, 2026 |
| 3 |
When Terror Came to Town The Bali bombings and the Lindt Cafe siege marked the arrival of terror in Australia. While 9/11 felt distant, these events shattered the nation’s sense of security. |
April 22, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nine Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 7, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 22, 2026 |
| Status | continue |