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The Visual Stories Team

The Visual Stories Team

The Visual Stories Team creates rich media, data-driven and interactive journalism for The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times and WAtoday.

Brisbane pools index

The Brisbane suburbs with the most residential pools

Using aerial imagery, we’ve mapped out every private backyard pool across Greater Brisbane.

  • Marissa Calligeros and The Visual Stories Team

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World Cup expert predictions

FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictor

Pick the winners of the FIFA World Cup using our interactive tool.

  • The Visual Stories Team, Daniel Carter and Kathleen Adele
Map showing fertility rates across Sydney with “Explore your suburb” search box.

Sydney, where have all the babies gone? See how your suburb has changed over time

We’re in the midst of a baby decline, with some experts warning of a “demographic winter”. And the data shows it will change how we live.

  • Matt Wade and The Visual Stories Team
Map showing fertility rates across Melbourne with “Explore your suburb” search box.

Melbourne, where have all the babies gone? See how your suburb has changed over time

We’re in the midst of a baby decline, with some experts warning of a “demographic winter”. And the data shows it will change how we live.

  • Matt Wade and The Visual Stories Team
Which budget items are important to you?

How would you run the country? Vote on 23 bold budget ideas

More missiles or smaller superannuation contributions. Cheaper cigarettes or costlier soft drinks. Bigger fuel reserves or lower income taxes. We all have opinions on policy – now is your chance to play treasurer.

  • Nick Newling and The Visual Stories Team
The top 50 Australian movies of all time: The logo over judges posters

The readers have spoken: These are their favourite Aussie films

Our readers had their say on our list of the top 50 Australian films of all time. See what movies they voted for.

  • Lindy Percival, Nathanael Scott and The Visual Stories Team
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How much oil does Australia use?
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If Australia’s greener than ever, how much oil do we really need? The reality is brutal

The war in the Middle East has triggered a global oil supply crunch and sent prices surging. Australians are now finding out just how oil-dependent we still are.

  • Nick Toscano, Tommy Saputra and The Visual Stories Team
Top 50 Australian movies of all time: A collection of the judges with logo.

Meet the judges who chose the top 50 Australian films of all time

Whether they’re working behind or in front of the camera, or just sitting before a screen, our 24 judges are among Australia’s most passionate and informed moviegoers.

  • Lindy Percival, Nathanael Scott and The Visual Stories Team
The top 50 Australian movies of all time: The logo over judges posters

Browse the movies in our top 50 list by category

Our top 50 Australian films have been labelled accordingly. Just click on one, or a combination of genres, to narrow down your search for the film to suit your mood.

  • Lindy Percival, The Visual Stories Team and Nathanael Scott
Top 50 Australian Movies cover. A collage of the movies in the top 50 list.

The top 50 Australian movies of all time

Australia’s contribution to movie-going is as old as cinema itself. With the help of 24 experts, we list the best 50 Australian films of all time.

  • Lindy Percival, Nathanael Scott and The Visual Stories Team