Mandurah Story
Set against the scenic backdrop of Mandurah, Western Australia, Mandurah Story is a crime drama which delves into the demanding and often intertwined professional and personal lives of local doctors, lawyers and police officers (see below for character descriptions; cast in brackets). Similar to its US counterpart, the series focuses less on high-octane action and more on the human element, exploring the emotional and psychological stresses of working within the legal, medical and law enforcement systems.
This series is loosely based on Chicago Story, a short-lived US crime drama that premiered on NBC in March 1982 and ran for 13 episodes. The series was similar to Hill Street Blues in that it was less about action scenes and more about the stresses of working in law enforcement and medicine.
THE DOCTORS
Asher Keddie as Dr Emma Lee: A compassionate and skilled general practitioner at the Peel Health Campus. Dr Lee is deeply committed to her patients, often blurring the lines between professional duty and personal concern. Her empathy is both her greatest strength and her biggest vulnerability as she frequently finds herself entangled in the complex medical and ethical dilemmas that walk through the hospital doors.
Rodger Corser as Dr Ben Carter: An ambitious and highly-driven trauma surgeon. Dr Carter’s pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to medicine often clashes with Dr Lee’s more empathetic style. He is a workhorse, dedicated to his career and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the operating theatre but his relentless focus on his job often strains his personal relationships and forces him to confront the moral ambiguities of life-or-death decisions.
THE LAWYERS
Richard Roxburgh as Jim O’Reilly: A veteran prosecutor at the Mandurah Courthouse. Jim is a respected figure in the legal community, known for his sharp wit and unwavering dedication to the law. While he’s a formidable opponent in the courtroom, he’s also a man wrestling with a changing legal landscape and the personal toll of constantly seeking justice. He believes in the system, but years of experience have left him cynical about its shortcomings.
Yerin Ha as Sarah Chen: A passionate and outspoken defence lawyer. Sarah is Jim’s primary rival and intellectual equal. She is fiercely dedicated to her clients, believing that everyone deserves a fair defence, regardless of their alleged crime. Her commitment to fighting for the underdog often puts her at odds with Jim, creating a dynamic tension that drives much of the legal drama.
Thom Green as Liam Scott: A newly minted junior lawyer navigating the complexities of the legal world. Liam is full of idealism and eager to prove himself, but he quickly learns that the reality of the legal system is far more grey than the black-and-white principles he learned in law school. He often finds himself caught between the competing philosophies of Jim and Sarah, forcing him to decide what kind of lawyer he wants to become.
THE POLICE OFFICERS
Stephen Peacocke as Detective Sergeant Mark Evans: A seasoned detective with a calm and methodical approach to his work. Mark is respected by his peers for his keen eye and ability to connect the dots in complex cases. He’s a family man who finds it difficult to leave his work at the station, often bringing the weight of the city’s crimes home with him.
Jessica De Gouw as Detective Senior Constable Erin Hayes: Mark’s partner, Erin is sharp, intuitive and not afraid to bend the rules to get the job done. She is driven by a strong sense of justice, but her impulsive nature sometimes puts her at odds with her superiors. Her personal life is as complicated as her cases and she struggles to find a balance between her duty and her desire for a normal life.
Rob Collins as Senior Constable Dave Williamson: A beat cop who sees the raw, unvarnished reality of Mandurah’s streets every day. Dave is the show’s moral compass: an honest and hard-working officer who is often the first to arrive at a scene and the one who bears witness to the human cost of crime. While his role may seem less glamorous, his perspective offers a crucial ground-level view of the city’s struggles.
Not exactly a show idea but I’d love to see a revival of Who Dares Wins? - which was formerly hosted by Mike Whitney in the late 90s (and repeated in the 00s).
The revival would air on Seven and be hosted by Shura Taft and Abbey Holmes. The premise of the show (nominating a viewer to take on a dare, or Taft/Holmes plucking out a random member of the public to take it on) would remain mostly unchanged. Potential contestants must sign a waiver and/or complete a pre-show medical check prior to taking on a dare.
If a contestant pulls out of the dare, Abbey would try to complete it herself but if she fails, the contestant wins.
It has been mentioned before that this sort of show can’t be made these days because of the huge insurance premiums that would be required for so many participants. A waiver and medical check won’t alter that.
You know what I’d love to see? A Tetris television show.
Make it a game show. Have three rounds.
Round 1: 3 contestants must take turns placing Tetris pieces as they fall. The contestant that fills the board is out and is eliminated
Round 2: The remaining two contestant then go head to head, answering questions that are indicate the number of squares their piece has when it falls. The contestant who fills their board is out and is eliminated
Round 3: The remaining contestant has 60 seconds to survive the Tetris level as it progressively speeds up
Go on all with this.
Make the set lively and have giant LED screens for the Tetris gameplay. I’m talking giant LED tetris blocks, a Tetris rug, 90s neon themed set.
Make this the theme music: [YouTube Music ]
Would Air on Seven - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Local Time Monday to Fridays and will feature finance-related news and is a spinoff of Kochie’s Business Builders. Join David Koch and Melissa Doyle for all Latest news about what is happening in the world of finance.
One would hope the title Wake Up is a bit redundant by 11.00am, especially for people interested in finance news.
And people interested in finance news are probably not watching TV at 11.00am? And, if they are, they are probably not likely to be sitting down to watch an hour of news in the middle of the day.
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Local time Monday to Friday with The Morning Show to follow until 12:00 PM. Presented by David Koch and Melissa Doyle, Wake Up Australia brings you all the latest in-depth news of everything you know that is happening around the world of finance.
Taking place between 2021-24, the documentary side of things would follow the Penrith Panthers’ four-peat of NRL titles and Jessica Fox claiming gold medals at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, while the movie side would follow a group of dedicated fans who ride their team’s journey to greatness.
Would also include archival footage from Nine News, and the network’s NRL coverage among other things.
that’s literally just the parody name from the advert Kochie is currently in for CompareTheMarket, coupled with an old idea and a team that’s been done, then put at a ridiculous time for such a show and such a name.
Initial Plot: Paul flees Victoria after Lassiters mysteriously burns down and all the evidence points to Paul. Lucy finds an abandoned resort Paul had been investigating as she attempts to pick up the pieces whilst trying to find the evidence that would clear Paul convinced he is innocent.
Plot Twist:
Option 1: if it fails to fire ratings wise - investigations prove Paul is guilty by negligence (possibly accidently knocking a candle into a waste paper bin during a power outage.
Option 2: Paul is cleared, but heads clash when Lucy wants to remain in charge but Paul thinks he should be in charge because of his experience. Does Grans (Helen’s) will give any closure?
Timeslot: Post 8:30
Initial length: 13 episodes with more commissioned if it rates. If it doesn’t then if broadcaster dropped it from main channel move final episodes to a multi channel.
Here’s the first Spinoff Show for Neighbours - Newlyweds:Holly and Copper Andrew a Revival Comedy of the Popular 90’S Sitcom Staring Harold Bishop and Lou Carpenter and guest Star from the Original Newlyweds Annie Jones
I dont think Neighbours will be return in any form, but if it did, i think it would have to be very different to what it has been in the past with heavier themes to have any hope of being successful. I think in its existing form, its exhausted all possible plot twists and would also need to be a once a week format.
