This short segment focuses on the metamorphosis of the South Bank site in Brisbane along Maiwar (Brisbane River).

Variety show Young Talent Time was compulsory viewing for Australian kids in the 1970s and 80s.

Young Talent Time fans are a dedicated bunch and this is a fine example of how the show consciously paid tribute to them and endeavoured to centre them in the show. 

In addition to song and dance numbers by the regular cast, Young Talent Time hosted a talent quest.

Danielle (Dannii) Minogue and Mark McCormack sing ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ in their first appearance as cast members on Young Talent Time in 1982. 

The Young Talent Team performed numerous concerts over its 18-year run, and this is an excerpt from one of them, filmed at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in 1985. 

This clip comes from a series of behind-the-scenes segments called ‘Close-up’ where we get to know Young Talent Team members and their families.  

Tina Arena and Bobby Driessen perform ‘You're the One That I Want’ from the film of the musical Grease, which starred Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.

The choice of song in this clip – Prince’s pop hit ‘1999’ (1982) – exemplifies Young Talent Time’s use of international hits from the time. 

This clip comes from a special episode of Young Talent Time featuring Aboriginal performers.