People’s Republic of Mallacoota

This documentary series follows a coastal town in Australia as its residents attempt to unite and rebuild their lives after devastating bushfires.

Episodes

29m
1. The Liquorice Bullet
Reeling from the Black Summer bushfires, the people of Mallacoota come to terms with their loss as homes and industries are left in ruins.
29m
2. There Goes Our Dance Floor
As candidates make their pitch for a spot on the new recovery committee ahead of an election, a pandemic lockdown piles more pressure on the town.
29m
3. The Poisoned Chalice
The committee begins tackling the housing crisis, but the newly elected members find COVID-19 restrictions and bureaucracy slow their progress.
28m
4. A Very Nervous Guinea Pig
As tourists return to Mallacoota, the town considers marking the first anniversary of the fires, but for some the trauma is still too raw.
28m
5. It’s A Part Of Us Now
Frustration grows as the committee struggles to make an impact, while divisions emerge over a recovery plan that will work for the whole community.
29m
6. That’s A Lot Of Sausage Sizzles
Eighteen months after the fires, the community of Mallacoota votes on MADRA's recovery plan as it looks to determine where disaster funds will be spent.