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1 3 form y separately published work icon Answered by Fire Katherine Thomson , Barbara Samuels , ( dir. Jessica Hobbs ) Australia Canada : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Terra Rossa Pictures Muse Entertainment Enterprises ABC Television Canadian Broadcasting Commission , 2006 Z1301883 2006 single work film/TV 'In 1999, after 24 years of forced occupation, East Timor won the right to vote for independence from Indonesia. The ballot would be supervised by the United Nations. The UN promised the East Timorese that they would stay after the vote, regardless of the outcome. It was a promise they couldn't keep. Australian policeman Mark Waldman, Canadian police officer and a young East Timorese translator named Ismenio Soares are brought together by the UN's fateful effort to give the Timorese a voice in their own future.' (Libraries Australia)
1 form y separately published work icon Silversun Silver Sun Ray Boseley , Glen Dolman , Graeme Farmer , Kirsty Fisher , Rob George , Peter A. Kinloch , Meg Mappin , Jo Martino , Mark Poole , Chris Roache , Roger Simpson , Fiona Wood , Giula Sandler , Andy Muir , Meaghan Smith , ( dir. Pino Amenta et. al. )agent Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2004 Z1844470 2004 series - publisher film/TV young adult science fiction

Silversun follows the journey of the titular spacecraft, two years into a ninety-year journey to a distant, Earth-like planet, intended for colonisation. The colonists are in cryogenic status, and the ship's crew is largely teenagers, who will take over the primary roles as the adult crew ages.

The program's focus was a combination of the coming-of-age/interpersonal relationship storylines typical of a teenage show and the type of ethical dilemmas common to science-fiction story-telling. Among the latter were such issues as whether or not a crew member's clone was human, and what effect long-distance interstellar travel would have on the human mind and emotions.

Season two of the program ended on a cliffhanger, and no plans have been made to revive the program.

1 form y separately published work icon Big Reef Roger Simpson , ( dir. Steve Jodrell ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Nine Network , 2004 7227779 2004 single work film/TV adventure

'A story of romance and humour set in Australia's far North East. Former journalist Tom Stopple escapes Brisbane and heads north to find himself immersed in a world of immense beauty, bounty hunting and a three-way fight for the girl of his dreams.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 9/4/2014)

1 form y separately published work icon Cops and Robbers Adam Todd , ( dir. Julian McSwiney ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Nine Network , 2004 6035620 2004 single work film/TV crime

'Church is hamstrung when an illegal poker game he's involved in is run through by a gang of crooks — among them, his colleague, Leo Flynn who is working undercover with armed robber Damien Broadbent. Back at PHQ, Flynn comes clean to Church and hands back part of the haul (an expensive engagement ring) on one proviso — the cops can't pressure Broadbent for their booty as it could blow his cover and put his life at risk. Church agrees, but when Anna Trukan finds the ring, she believes Church is offering his hand in marriage. Without the heart to tell her otherwise, and with Broadbent demanding that Flynn gets the ring back, Church is pulled from all sides.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 11/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Break and Enter Matt Ford , ( dir. Grant Brown ) Australia : Nine Network Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2004 6035543 2004 single work film/TV

'Chris goes undercover with a gang of teenage burglars. But what should have been a simple case gets suddenly complicated when one of the gang, Slug, turns up dead. When the investigation focuses on Ian Bevan, a music publisher, Chris is threatened by a hitman and two corrupt Federal Police. Meanwhile, Harris' attempts to charm Katherine Marks, the new Homicide detective, lead to an accusation of sexual harassment — and a surprising revelation.'

Source: The Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 11/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Takes Two Katherine Thomson , ( dir. Ken Cameron ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2002 Z1916641 2002 single work film/TV crime

'Jane Halifax is asked by the court to evaluate the state of mind of a woman in her early 30s, who has been charged with throwing acid on an expensive car. Apparently the woman had no association to the owner of the car and her motive remains a mystery.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 form y separately published work icon Life Roger Simpson , ( dir. David Cameron ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Network Ten , 2002 6088946 2002 single work film/TV crime

'When a small criminal law practice suddenly finds itself out of its depth with two murder cases on its hands, one of the partners seeks the assistance of her former teacher, who presumably has turned his back on the law for good.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 26/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Playing God Mac Gudgeon , ( dir. Lynn Hegarty ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2001 Z1916614 2001 single work film/TV crime

'When a young girl of 13 commits a brutal and seemingly unprovoked murder, it traumatises the school and stuns the wider community.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 form y separately published work icon The Scorpion's Kiss Peter Gawler , ( dir. Paul Moloney ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2001 Z1916607 2001 single work film/TV crime

'Could it be that Jane Halifax has finally got it wrong? It would seem so when she is asked to deliver a pre-sentencing report on a stalker who has been harassing a woman in her early 30s.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 form y separately published work icon A Hate Worse Than Death Roger Simpson , ( dir. Paul Moloney ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2000 Z1916601 2000 single work film/TV crime

'Jane Halifax is called in to analyse death threats made against Simon Laser, a well known gossip columnist for a weekly magazine after his gay lover is found murdered.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 form y separately published work icon The Spider and the Fly Peter Gawler , ( dir. Mark Piper ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2000 Z1916593 2000 single work film/TV crime

'When Jane Halifax's best friend dies mysteriously, Jane must unmask the murderer before she too becomes a victim.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 form y separately published work icon A Person of Interest Anne Brooksbank , ( dir. Ken Cameron ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 2000 Z1916577 2000 single work film/TV crime

'When Jane Halifax is asked to provide a psychiatric assessment of laconic ex-cop Laurie Downes for a bail hearing in connection with a manslaughter change against him, Jane finds her professionalism tested to the utmost with the lives of the innocent people depending on her judgement and skills. As Jane becomes more involved with Laurie, he eventually reveals to her the secret obsession that has been behind his vigilante behaviour.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 8/2/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon A Grrrl's Best Friend Mac Gudgeon , ( dir. David Cameron ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Magnetic Productions , 2000 6050622 2000 single work film/TV mystery crime humour

'A bomb explodes at an animal research laboratory. Margaret O'Halloran, the legendary Dogwoman, and Kelty, her famous tracker dog, are called to the rescue.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 13/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Dead Dog Walking Magda Szubanski , ( dir. Rowan Woods ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Magnetic Productions , 2000 6050520 2000 single work film/TV mystery crime humour

'An old woman lies dead, seemingly killed by her own dog. An open and shut case? The killer dog is condemned to death row, but Margaret O'Halloran, the legendary Dogwoman, suspects foul play. Did the dog do it, or were there more sinister circumstances? In a race against time to save the dog's life, Margaret is drawn into a world of secrets and lies, intrigue and conspiracy.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 13/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon The Legend of Dogwoman Andrew Bovell , ( dir. Paul Moloney ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Magnetic Productions , 2000 6050377 2000 single work film/TV mystery crime humour

'Harry Bowman, the old Dogman has gone missing. Margaret O'Halloran, the legendary Dogwoman returns to her old home town of Jindarup to find out what's happened to her friend and mentor.'

Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 13/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon Dogwoman Magda Szubanski , Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Magnetic Productions Nine Network , 2000 6050253 2000 series - publisher film/TV mystery crime humour

A series of three telemovies all screened on the Nine Network in 2000.

According to Screen Australia, 'Margaret O'Halloran can think like a dog. This is a rare gift; something that many aspire to, but few achieve. It has earned her the title of Dogwoman.'

(Sighted: 13/6/2013)

1 form y separately published work icon A Murder of Crows Peter Gawler , ( dir. Steve Jodrell ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 1999 Z1916557 1999 single work film/TV crime

'Jane Halifax provides trauma counselling after a bus accident in a small Christian community. Barbiturates found in one of the driver's blood provides a focus for the town's anger, but Jane puts herself in the firing line by suggesting there are much darker forces at play.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 form y separately published work icon Swimming with Sharks Keith Thompson , ( dir. Brendan Maher ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 1999 Z1916551 1999 single work film/TV crime

'Jane Halifax is summoned to investigate a murder in a high security prison. Five suspects and an impenetrable wall of silence. When the director of the Unit disappears, Jane's task is to work out what is holding them together and break the code of silence before it's too late.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 form y separately published work icon Someone You Know David William Boutland , ( dir. Peter Andrikidis ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier , 1999 Z1916542 1999 single work film/TV crime

'Jane Halifax is called in to help track down a serial killer. The killer has left a plea for her help, and Jane is confronted by her worst nightmare - that this killer might be one of her own patients.'

Source: Screen Australia

1 form y separately published work icon Mister Right Sally Webb , ( dir. Steve Jodrell ) Australia : Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Nine Network , 1999 6035665 1999 single work film/TV crime

'MacKenzie works closely with Brian Maddern, a psychological profiler, to identify a killer who uses the internet to select his victims. Mac is put undercover as bait but gets frustrated when it appears she has been following false leads. The Unit runs out of time and is ordered to wind up the investigation, when Mac is unexpectedly confronted by the killer.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 11/6/2013)

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