Every person you walk past holds within them an untold story

It is that untold story that – once unearthed – has the power to turn something or someone from ordinary to extraordinary; you just need be curious enough to ask the first question. In this series, we introduce you to some of those stories. We are discovering the untold and telling it now. Through this series, you will meet nine seemingly ordinary individuals. They aren’t famous. You won’t find their name on google. You might not even know that their day job exists. But their stories are extraordinary. 

 


Discover the untold stories of South Australia

How do you catch opal fever?

How do you catch opal fever?

In Coober Pedy - the opal capital of the world - just about anyone can come here and find a gem. But what is this 'disease' that has left the pair possessed by the search for Australia's national gemstone?

Who is obsessed with fungi?

Who is obsessed with fungi?

After realising that something as unassuming as mushrooms is the thread that holds our universe together, Feresh is on a mission; to educate people on the powers of fungi.

Who is the protector of bees?

Who is the protector of bees?

Brenton is a third-generation Kangaroo Island local with a beekeeping legacy. His office isn’t made up of four walls and a roof – it’s a tin shed lined with frames of honeycomb.

Who is a fifth generation Aquaman?

Who is a fifth generation Aquaman?

Josiah is many things. A professional big wave surfer. A chef inspired by a life spent thriving along Australia's most remote coastline. He is also a modern day Aquaman.

Why are exotic African Animals in Adelaide?

Why are exotic African Animals in Adelaide?

Journey an hour from Adelaide to the largest safari park outside of Africa, Monarto Safari Park. Here, Justine and Mark are proving that zoos are not relics of the past but lifelines for the future.

Who found wellness in the midst of chaos?

Who found wellness in the midst of chaos?

For many women, motherhood is a decision that takes years to reach, and even then, parents generally have nine months to prepare for life with their newborn. Jenny had 24 hours.

What is it like to be part of the oldest continuous culture in the world?

What is it like to be part of the oldest continuous culture in the world?

Tucked away in Port MacDonnell, are the traditional lands of the Boandik people. Here, amidst the salt-kissed air is Aboriginal Elder Uncle Ken, breathing life into the legacy of his ancestors.

Who lives in the geographical centre of south australia?

Who lives in the geographical centre of south australia?

Margie and Pete Whittlesea’s backyard is five times the size of Hong Kong. The pair live in the geographical centre of South Australia – a place once deemed uninhabitable.

What are the chances of finding love in a town of five people?

What are the chances of finding love in a town of five people?

Finding ‘the one’ in one of Australia’s smallest communities is like finding a needle in a haystack. Yet, in the small town of Parachilna, with a population of just five, Ellie found Lachy.

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