Temporary Australians

What sort people are proud of an insult? What’s wrong with them? The answer ... nothing!!! They are bikers –and there’s nothing wrong with them. They love the exhilaration and challenge of riding Australia’s roads. They understand the nuances of the various motorcycle tribes. Most Australians are ignorant of the passion they share with hundreds of thousands of other motorcycling Aussies. This ignorance shows itself in insults and negative stereotyping. Like most Aussies they take this in their stride and … [Read More...]

Special Announcements

SERIES 2 AND DVD LAUNCH

TA Series 2 Update

Series 2 of Temporary Australians, which was due to air from early March,will now go to air later in the year. The change will allow the programme to have enough time to finish the editing within budget.

Everyone at Temporary Australians is looking forward to getting Series 2 on air as soon as possible so keep an eye here for more news

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Series 2 of Temporary Australians was launched at this year’s Australian Motorcycle Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, November 24 at 2.30 pm on the QBE stage inside the Expo. Live to Ride and Two Wheels Editor Miles Rangeley joined Brendan Jones and Greg Hirst to announce details of the 2013 series and preview some of the new stories from the great Aussie biker culture.

Also launched at this year’s show will be a range of Temporary Australians merchandise including the official DVD of Series 1, Temporary Australians t-shirts and cloth badges, Greg’s stories from the biker scene called ‘My Motorcycling Life 1 and 2′ all on sale at the Temporary Australians stand number 730.

The official Temporary Australians DVD contains all 13 episodes from Series 1 in a quirkily covered three disc set will be on sale for the special show price of $30 , along with t-shirts $25 , cloth badges $5 plus Greg’s books $15 each. As a special show deal this $90 value will be on sale in one package for $60. From December this package (plus postage and handling) will be available online through www.greghirstenterprises.com.au

Season One Repeats

If you missed watching Temporary Australians then don’t fear! We are pleased to announce that the whole of Season One will be repeated on TVS starting Thursday, 22 November, at 8.00pm, with repeats on Saturdays at midday, and Sundays at 3.00pm.

If you don’t live in Sydney or NSW, you can still watch the episodes online at the TVS website.

Featured Episodes

Season 1 Episode 01

On Temporary Australians we find out if bikers in Sydney's west have a heart by going on the Bikers Australia Blanket Run. Jonesy goes back in time to the 2009 Silverwater Street and Custom Motorcycle Show.We find out what motorcycle magic V8 superstars Todd and Rick Kelly get up to in their spare time.Jonesy discovers what makes a streetfighter.Former Australian Opposition Leader Dr. Brendan Nelson confesses to some bad behaviour and … [Read More...]

Season 1 Episode 02

On Temporary Australians we find out if the Pollies in Canberra can really ride. Jonesy and Hirsty go back to the 2008 opening of the Fraser Motorcycles mega store in Sydney and find out what Peter Garrett thinks of it all. Animal from Kings Cross Bikers shares some dating tips. We check out what's wrong with wire rope barriers. John Smith updates us on the growth of God's Squad CMC. Jen Woods outlines her love of riding in the ACT. We ask Damien … [Read More...]

Season 1 Episode 03

On Temporary Australians, Paulie Fenech from Housos on SBS talks motorcycles and chicks at the Sydney Motorcycle Show. We ask a few experts about Casey Stoner's chances in 2012. We look into some of Melbourne's motorcycle history with a focus on the motorcycle precinct in Elizabeth Street. We find out if riding a bike brings relationships together. Denis Paulin tells us about the overseas export of the Ulysses Club. Ezzio from Victory Motorcycles … [Read More...]

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Temporary Australians