These files are in Quicktime .mov format. Unfortunately they are also quite big (around 2 - 6 mb each), and may take a while to download. These movies are made available courtesy of the School of Communication, Charles Sturt University.Click a title or image to download a movie.
Mount Panorama 1996
4.1 mb / 31 seconds
Each October, Australia's most famous car race is held on Mount Panorama. As you'll see in this movie, the Bathurst 1000 is attended by many of Australia's most un-prestigious people!
2.9 mb / 25 seconds
Theatre & Media lecturer Bill Blaikie talks about the change in culture that occurs when the population of a town doubles for one weekend. Each year, the Bathurst 1000 attracts around 40,000 people to Bathurst, and keeping them under control is a difficult task for police.
6.6 mb / 60 seconds
A two and a half hour new circus show staged under a big top as part of the Bathurst 1000 festival. The show was produced by the Precarious circus company, and involved theatre & media students from Charles Sturt University.
2.8 mb / 30 seconds
The Dulcie Twins were always a popular part of Mountain Madness (a cabaret held as part of the Bathurst 1000 festival). See what they have to say about Mount Panorama's most famous son, racing driver Peter Brock.
4.8 mb / 40 seconds
Theatre & Media students get the chance to perform each year during the Bathurst 1000 Street Parade. Their displays are always impressive, and usually very large!
2.9 mb / 20 seconds
More highlights from the Bathurst 1000 Street Parade. And it seems the displays are getting bigger!
5.1 mb / 60 seconds
The Mountain Madness cabaret held during Bathurst 1000 Festival week was fun and entertaining. It also allowed Theatre & Media students to tackle important social and political issues, such as the treatment of Australian Aborigines.
