Bordertown (Australian TV series)

Bordertown is an Australian television drama series that premiered on ABC on 5 October 1995 and ran for 13 episodes.

The series is set in a fictional, remote border town called "Elysium" in South Australia during the early 1850s. It explores the complex relationships and tensions between European settlers and Aboriginal Australians during this period of colonial expansion.

The show focuses on a group of diverse characters, including pioneer families, escaped convicts, and members of the local Aboriginal community. Themes explored include land ownership, cultural clashes, prejudice, violence, survival, and the human cost of colonization.

"Bordertown" was known for its confronting depiction of historical events and its attempts to portray the perspective of both Aboriginal and European characters. It featured a significant number of Indigenous actors and consultants to ensure cultural authenticity. The series aimed to offer a nuanced perspective on a sensitive and often overlooked period in Australian history.