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A young nature photographer hesitantly accepts an assignment to shoot for a fashion magazine which takes him to a ski resort. He leaves his loved ones behind and further distances himself by obsessively following a falcon around the snow fields, apparently in a quest for self-fulfilment.

Sub 30 is a short documentary about one ultra marathon runner's quest to conquer the longest and toughest race in Australia - the 240km Coast 2 Kosci. A race that stretches across the east coast of Australia, from the beach to the highest mountain on the continent, it is an uphill battle where only the strongest finish. This story focuses on the why and the how. Why do people look to push themselves to breaking point - and more importantly HOW are they able to do what most people cannot? Through the pain, the misery, and the constant uphill slog to the top of Australia, Sub 30 shows us the importance of finding our own challenges, and that anything is possible.

Natural Cool Air presents The Climate Expedition series where 3 brothers-in-law explore the impact that climate has on human health and building resilience. 8 expeditions across the 8 climate zones of Australia. Embark on an exhilarating journey as we delve into the heart of the awe-inspiring Australian Alps for season 1. Tackling the formidable Aussie 10 - a courageous quest to conquer the 10 highest peaks in Australia. Beau and Reece have a lot of training to do in order to prepare for an expedition like this. Where personal growth meets environmental consciousness, and the quest to conquer heights becomes a profound journey of self-discovery and ecological understanding.

The impact of bushfire-smoke tainted grapes on the wine industry; A high-end goat cheese dairy committed to sustainability; Farming camels for meat export; Inside the secret world of medicinal cannabis.

The long-running debate over managing Kosciuszko's brumbies; Claims industrial hemp is being diverted into a cannabis wellness black-market; Turning faba beans into a high-value plant protein meat alternative.

Abbotsleigh Citrus has only been up and running for five years, but after winning a prestigious Banksia Award, has shown already it's leading the way. It isn't just being sustainable but is also being innovative - not just in how it manages the environment but how it uses the latest technology in most parts of its operation.

Shearer Joe Dodd wanted to perform a marathon shear, and he combined this with his commitment to charity work to create Shear For A Cure. On an unseasonally warm weekend in South Australia, shearer Joe Dodd set out to achieve a world first marathon shear, 34 hours on the boards. Joe's attempt has raised more than $10,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Researchers in the Top End this week unleashed one of the most devastating diseases affecting commercial banana production - all in the name of science. There have been a series of outbreaks of the soil-borne fungus Fusarium Wilt or panama disease in the Territory over the past five years, which have threatened the viability of the fledgling industry. Panama disease has no known cure or treatment. Not only does it lead to the destruction of banana plants, but it can contaminate soil and remain undetected for up to 30 years.

Kingaroy, in Queensland is famous for two things - peanuts and former Queensland premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen. But for locals Kingaroy has another claim to fame - its dirt. It's red, it stains and it gets into everything. One young couple has decided to make money from the bane of Kingaroy farmers' wifes' existence.

In this breath-taking episode, Gina Chick walks barefoot to the rooftop of Australia, Mt Kosciuszko, discovering that it was named after a Polish freedom fighter.