Lizzy Gardiner's early life included minimal supervision, late nights at the Dubbo drive-in and a stint in Papua New Guinea. 

Her unusual experiences made her a perfect fit for the turbulent film industry, where she won an Oscar for the costumes in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

But she never thought a bold decision to wear a dress made out of credit cards would be part of her legacy.

#14: Lizzy, queen of costumes

The Real Thing celebrates unique Australian characters.

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After cycling the world, Nicolás Marino set off to cross his adopted homeland using pedal power alone.

He discovered knowing Australia would require knowing himself.

In this last episode of The Real Thing we're on our bikes, as lunch cooks in the deep fry.

#36: Nico's last ride

As a teenager, Lita Lewis was expected to set the example for her siblings. So much so, that she wanted out.

In an adult life far from her home and tribe, she’d battle pride and heartbreak alone.

By sharing her rebuild of physical and mental health, Lita would have an impact far beyond her two sisters.

#35: Follow the Lita

A school of fish help the Australian netball team win a Commonwealth gold medal.

An introduction to Sum Of All Parts - a podcast that shares extraordinary stories from the world of numbers.

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#14: Lizzy, queen of costumes

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