The Australian bushfire season of 2019 and 2020 was one of the worst in living memory. Millions of hectares of land were ravaged by the terrible firestorm and billions of animals were either displaced or destroyed. In an effort to rescue these vulnerable animals, veterinarians and carers across the countries worked tirelessly. But it wasn’t just human assistance that made a difference in the lives of some of Australia’s most vulnerable creatures. There was help of a four-legged variety that left an indelible mark. This week we want to introduce you to Bear, the koala rescue dog, whose work searching for and rescuing vulnerable koalas in the wild has detected over 100 at risk koalas. Join us as we take a close look at Bear and his story. 

The First World War is infamous for its slaughter on the battlefields of Gallipoli, France and Belgium. We've all heard the terrible stories of soldiers caught in the war. Despite the horrors, Australian and New Zealand soldiers forged a legend built on their resourcefulness, bravery, and undying mateship, which helped bring the survivors through the conflict.

While the Anzac legend focuses on the heroic ordinary soldier and sometimes the outstanding leadership of particular officers, one group of Anzacs is rarely included in the Anzac story. The Chaplains.

One of the most famous meetings of all time happened near Jerusalem. It was a night meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. The words that Jesus spoke that night, not only dramatically changed the life of Nicodemus, but they’ve gone to the ends of the earth and changed the destiny of millions of people, and they haven’t lost their influence in our world today.

In March 1942, General Douglas MacArthur was forced to leave the Philippines. The Japanese were advancing rapidly and their forces appeared to be almost invincible. It seemed that all hope was lost. The Allied forces conceded victory to the Japanese and although MacArthur was reluctant, he finally agreed to escape to Australia. But General Douglas MacArthur vowed that he would return to the Philippines and liberate the country from the Japanese. Two years later, true to his word, MacArthur returned and kept his promise. Join us as we take a look at the amazing story of General Douglas MacArthur.

This programme presents the little-known but important story of the Great Flood of Gundagai, in which a third of the inhabitants of the town perished. This story is one of great compassion and heroism, because it was a few of the Wiradjuri men who courageously saved a third of the townspeople from certain death. Despite their heroism, they were quietly forgotten until recently. This program invites people not to forget Jesus Christ, their great Rescuer.

William Carey and his family sailed to India in 1793. There he often faced hardship and sorrow, but he didn't abandon his mission and stayed for over 40 years. He oversaw more translations of the Bible than had been done in all previous Christian history combined. Life was never easy for William Carey. But he simply refused to quit, even when a devastating fire destroyed years of his literary work. His legacy has inspired countless others from his own day to the present. He became known as the revered "Friend of India" and the "Father of Modern Missions." William Carey shows dramatically how a life dedicated to God can make a profound difference in the world. 

The battle fought in and around Gettysburg, was the deadliest battle ever fought on U.S. soil. As Confederate soldiers approached Gettysburg on the first day of July, they were unaware that Union troops were already occupying the town. As opposing forces collide, a skirmish erupts almost by accident. It quickly escalates into the largest battle ever fought in the western hemisphere. Over the next three days, a total of 170,000 soldiers clashed in and around Gettysburg. Over three days of intense fighting, 50,000 men would be sacrificed. Three days that changed American history forever. Many heroic actions took place here. But according to some, it was the decision of one individual that turned the tide of the war — Joshua Chamberlain

Dame Nellie Melba was one of the most celebrated opera singers of all time. She was the first Australian vocalist to achieve international stardom and her work was showcased at some of the most prominent opera houses of her time. But this wasn’t all she was known for. She was created Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her significant charitable work during World War I and she spent a great deal of her time teaching and investing in the lives of rising young vocalists. As much as she loved to perform, she also loved to give. Join us this week as we take a look at the remarkable life of Dame Nellie Melba and the contributions she made to both the arts and also the lives of those around her. 

It might be surprising to many, but the first Europeans to settle in Australia were actually petty criminals or, as they were known then, convicts. It may seem like a tragic beginning, but these prisoners took the opportunity to be exiled to a faraway land to start a new life. From a struggling and starving penal colony, they began to build a nation. There are many stories of courage, resilience, and ingenuity that tell how people found a new life.

For thousands of years, the same yellow sun has risen over the vast collection of people that we have come to call India in the last century. The term country doesn't seem to capture it. Twenty-eight states — more like Twenty-eight countries — with many traditions, languages, and styles stretching over a geography that varies from the soaring Himalayas to the steamy Bay of Bengal. And yet, within this riot of colour and culture, one building has come to represent India to the world — the Taj Mahal. Today, we will journey into this magnificent masterpiece and discover the magnificent lesson this great building contains. A lesson it shares with the greatest book the world has ever known.