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Storyline

Helene McKenzie resides in the NSW regional town of Coonabarabran and is an avid astronomer just like her father was, working in the observatory that overlooks her small town. When a nearby and much newer observatory threatens its funding and research grants, Helene's observatory is in danger of being shut down. Helene actively fights its closure and along with her team of misfit colleagues, she attempts to rally her small home town behind her. Plagued by a corrupt local council and hindered by a lazy town mayor, Helene's prospects of saving her observatory are slim. When disaster strikes on the eve of a big breakthrough, Helene may get the chance to save more than just her beloved observatory.

Country: Australia

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: August 8, 2016

Also Known As: Under the Milky Way

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Company Credits

Production Co: Dunlopedia Productions

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2016 | 6 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

Antenna Award 2019

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Antenna Award

Outstanding Creative Achievement In A Program

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Winner

Antenna Award

Best Actor in a Narrative Drama, Comedy or Sketch

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Winner

Antenna Award

Best Theme Song

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Antenna Award

Best Narrative Program

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