Heath Ledger is considered a favourite to take home the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in Brokeback Mountain (Ang Lee, USA, 2005).

Early in his career Heath Ledger starred as Snowy Bowles - a young, gay cyclist - in the 26-part series Sweat, pitched at young adults.

Two Hands (1999) Director Gregor Jordan, interviewed by Paul Harris for 3RRR FM's Film Buffs Forecast, talks about casting the role of Jimmy in the film and how he came across Hea

Ledger was a keen chess player and won a chess championship in Perth at the age of 10.

In July 2008, The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan, USA, 2008) set a new box-office record for the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time in the US.

Mike Munro introduces a story by reporter Rachel Friend about 'the next big thing' in Hollywood - Heath Ledger.

A conversation with Paul Barron, who helped launch the careers of many actors including Heath Ledger and Nicole Kidman.

A replica of the helmet worn by Ned Kelly and made for the 2003 film Ned Kelly starring Heath Ledger as Australia's most infamous bushranger.

This is a copy of an original drawing by costume designer Anna Borghesi for the film Ned Kelly (2003).

This is a continuity Polaroid of Heath Ledger as Ned Kelly, 2003.

This photo was taken to note, in particular, the collar position on the shirt.