Mini-documentaries

Presenter Dan Ilic dives headlong into Parramatta’s history, heritage, past and present in this mini-documentary exploring local music. 

Presenter Dan Ilic delves into Parramatta’s history, heritage, past and present in a mini documentary about three heritage sites where stories are kept alive by knowledgeable volunteers.

Explore the geology and palaeontology of Parramatta stretching back 300 million years, from its split from Antarctica, to flourishing life by the Parramatta River.

Discover who’s buried beneath the grounds of Parramatta as Dan Ilic is joined by Historian Judith Dunn in St Johns Cemetery.

Dan Ilic delves into the past with a look at traditional plant medicines used by Darug people, explores archives of the 1919 influenza pandemic in Parramatta, and speaks to an expert from the Westmead Institute about Covid-19. 

Take a lot at Parramatta’s pantry throughout the ages with Dan Ilic and Uncle Chris Tobin.

Learn the story of Australia’s first cross-cultural scientific partnership, between botanist and explorer, George Caley, and Burramatagal man, Daniel Moowattin, celebrating their significant contribution to science.

Discover the intriguing tale of Betty Eccles’ rise from convict woman to Australia’s oldest dairy maid in this video which traces her life story from farm worker in Kent to favoured servant to governors in Parramatta.

Learn the story of James Houison, a prominent architect and builder, whose work shaped early Parramatta.