Spies in the Outback
0.0EndedDocumentary

Spies in the Outback

Dive into the murky world of spies, lies and secrets surrounding the most secretive place in Australia. Pine Gap has been called a space base, a spy base, an obscenity hidden on the fringe of an outback Australian town.

Watch Trailer
OverviewProvidersCreditsSeasonsRecommendationsSimilarImagesVideos

2. Politics, Pressure and Protest

Politics, Pressure and Protest
0.0May 15, 2024 · 31 min

As the Cold War enters the 70s, it becomes clear that Pine Gap is really a spy base with eyes on the Soviets - and it's putting Alice Springs in the nuclear crosshairs. As Gough Whitlam's political career is brought to his knees, protestors speak up and tensions flare in the town. Rumours swirl about just how far the US government will go to keep the secrets of Pine Gap, and a local anti-Pine Gap action group is prompted to take action.