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DREAMING STORIES

The Dreaming: Introduction

The Dreaming is an award winning animation series recommended by educational institutions throughout Australia, for years 1-10. These animated films are based on Australian Aboriginal storytelling (oral histories) that have been maintained as a body of knowledge for over 40,000 years.
There are 6 parts to the complete series, with each showcasing unique indigenous stories, beautifully animated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. 

The available titles are highlighted in the list of 'Contents' below, and can be located by series and programme number, from the tabs on the left. 

THE DREAMING: Contents

 
Series 1. Series 2.
  1. Gelam (Torres Strait Islands) As told by Lydia George
  2. Talwalpin & Kowinka (QLD) As told by Oodgeroo Noonuccal
  3. The Waratah (NSW) As told by Gaboo Ted Thomas
  4. Tajeer-Tarnium (VIC) As told by Joy Murphy
  5. Kuti Kina (TAS) As told by Jim Everett
  6. Mar The Cockatoo (SA) As told by Elizabeth Tongerie
  7. Dumbi The Owl (WA) As told by David Mowaljarlai
  8. Warlukulunga (NT)  As told by Rex Japanangka
  9. The Black Snake (NSW)  As told by Pauline McLeod
  10. How Bama Got Biri (QLD)  As told by Ashley Coleman
  11. Wonga & Nudu (QLD)  As told by Oodgeroo Noonuccal
  12. Myths Of The Galaxy (QLD)  As told by Florence Costelloe
  1. The Goori Goori Bird (QLD)  As Told by Reg Fraser, Joyce Lawton. Betty Wyman, 
  2. Thukeri (SA)  As told by Veena Gollan
  3. How The Mopoke Came To Be (WA)  As told by Josie Boyle
  4. The Dolphin (NSW)  As told by Charles Moran
  5. Djet (NT)  As told by Shirley Gunumunga
  6. The Butterfly (QLD)  As told by Olga Miller
  7. Ballawinne (Red Ochre) (TAS)  As told by Jim Everett
  8. The Two Wise Men And The Seven Sisters (WA)  As told by Josie Boyle
  9. The Moon And His Two Wives (NT)  As told by Jimmy Marrkula
  10. Blue Mountain Butterfly (QLD)  As told by Cherie Yavu-Kama Harathunian
  11. Buda:dji (QLD)  As told by Ashley Coleman
  12. The Stone Canoe (NSW)  As told by Glenda mcOhail
  13. Tree Duck (QLD) As told by Olga Miller
Series 3 Series 4
  1. Min-Na-Wee (WA)  As told by Frank Martin
  2. Nudjanuka (NSW)  As told by Elaine Hanson
  3. How The Waratah Became Red (NSW)  As told by Kevin Smith
  4. How The Water Got To The Plains (QLD)  As told by Olga Miller
  5. Spinifex Pigeon (NT)  As told by Janet Nagamarra
  6. How Brolga Became A Bird (NSW)  As told by Pauline McLeod
  7. The Emu & The Jabiru (NT)  As told by Clancy Guthijpuy Marrkula
  8. The Coming Of A Warrior (NSW)  As told by Elaine Hanson
  9. Manala The Monster Cod (NSW)  As told by Pauline McLeod
  10. The Snake & The Goanna (WA)  As told by Josie Boyle
  11. Tuggan Tuggan (QLD)  As told by Oodgeroo Noonuccal
  12. Biami & Marmoo (NSW)  As told by Pauline McLeod
  13. Buduk & Bulaytj Bulaytj (NT)  As told by Alfred Yangipuy Wanambi
  1. Didipapa & Gorarasiasi (QLD)  As told by Goby Noah
  2. Buillbree (NSW)  As told by Della Walker
  3. The Creation Of Trowenna (TAS)  As told by Leigh Maynard
  4. The Hawkesbeak Turtle (QLD)  As told by Larry Wossup
  5. How The Desert Came To Be (SA/WA)As told by Josie Boyle
  6. The Mountain Devil (SA/WA)  As told by Wendy Lynch
  7. Dolphin Dreaming (NSW)  As told by Elaine Hanson
  8. Doitborke (VIC)  As told by Joy Murphy
  9. The Making Of The Fitzroy River (WA)  As told by Frank Martin
  10. Giant Man (SA/WA)  As told by Wendy Boyle
  11. Ant Eggs (WA)  As told by Ethel Walalgie
  12. Tjubpy The Cheeky Little Lizard (WA)  As told by Steve Comeagain
  13. Wanka Manapulpa Minyma (WA)  As told by Pantjiti McLean
Series 5 Series 6
  1. The Rainbow Serpent (QLD) As told by Ray Wymarra
  2. Whyallee (Willie Wagtail) (NSW)  As told by Beryl Carmichael
  3. The Coming of Goo-aa-la (VIC) As told by Erica Albion
  4. The Southern Cross Story (QLD)  As told by Margaret Iselin
  5. Kannenner The Brave (TAS)  As told by Leigh Maynard
  6. Butheras Rock (SA)  As told by Kevin O’Loughlin
  7. Yuladurra (NSW)  As told by Emily Walker
  8. The Goo-Roo Daarn (WA)  As told by Josie Boyle
  9. The Story Of The Spirit Fingers (WA)  As told by Paul Harris
  10. Tickerpillar (NSW)  As told by Beryl Carmichael
  11. Southern Lights (VIC)  As told by Albert Mullett
  12. Warringe (WA)  As told by Steve Comeagain
  13. The Frog And The Two Pelicans (WA)  As told by Josey Farrah
  1. Kondili (the Whale) (SA)  As told by Henry Rankine O.A.M.
  2. The Wa:Tji Bird (SA)  As told by Barney Lindsay
  3. Nanji and Nguandi (QLD)  As told by Paddy Jerome
  4. The Blue Tongue Lizard (WA)  As told by Donna Atkins
  5. Boolba Dreaming (Cave Dreaming) (WA)  As told by Rhonda Holloway
  6. Bunjil (and The Sanctuary) (VIC)  As told by Dorethy Peters
  7. Goonda-Dani-Booloo (QLD)  As told by Paddy Jerome
  8. How The Yarra River Was Formed (VIC)  As told by Joy Murphy
  9. Why The Kookaburra Laughs (QLD)  As told by Olga Miller
  10. The Euro And The Kangaroo (Mandya And Urdlu) (SA)  As told by Elsie Jackson
  11. The Port Albert Frog and the White Rock (VIC)  As told by Sandra Mullett
  12. Julli-Julli (QLD)  As told by Paddy Jerome
  13. Mallee Hen (WA/SA)  As told by Pantjiti Mary McLean