Temporary Australians http://temporaryaustralians.com.au ...and proud of it! Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:02:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 SERIES 2 AND DVD LAUNCH http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/series-2-and-dvd-launch-2/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/series-2-and-dvd-launch-2/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:39:30 +0000 Hirsty http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/?p=335 [Continue Reading]]]> 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

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/series-2-and-dvd-launch-2/feed/ 0 Season One Repeats http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/season-one-repeats/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/season-one-repeats/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:05:17 +0000 IanFJ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/?p=323 [Continue Reading]]]> 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.

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/season-one-repeats/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 13 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-13/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-13/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:03:19 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/post1 [Continue Reading]]]> On the final episode of series 1 of Temporary Australians, Jonesy and Hirsty look back on filming and reflect on some of the celebrities and characters that they met at motorcycling events over the last few years. They talk about ideas so far for the second series and then we have a look at the original pilot that was filmed from 2008 to 2010.

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-13/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 12 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-12/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-12/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:12:41 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/?p=67 [Continue Reading]]]> On Temporary Australians we go on the amazing Kings Cross Toy Run. Jonesy admits to learning the hard way. CJ Burns from the Motorcycle Council talks about fighting for riders’ rights in NSW. We meet a dainty Harley Sportster called Buttercup. Pendo shares his thought for the day. We discover from MRA’s Grant Delahoy how to spread the message that motorcycling is fun. We hear about the best rides around Bathurst. We learn about a restored Goldwing and how easy it is to build a bolt-on custom. We discover why riding is a good news story and why we must challenge the negative motorcycle stereotypes.

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-12/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 05 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-5-2/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-5-2/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:19 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/post8 [Continue Reading]]]> On Temporary Australians we join the famous MRA OZ GP Run in Cranbourne and find out what Olympian Kieran Perkins is doing there. Cory Ness son of Arlen reveals what he was doing in Australia  last year. Federal MP Bernie Ripoll comes out of the closet and confesses to a long held motorcycle passion. Jonesy talks to Rich from Bikers Australia about club life. We find out some of the best rides in the Newcastle area. We find out Hirsty reckons the boys from the Southern Cross Cruiser Club are good blokes. Smithy from God Squad tells us why we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. We say Goodbye to the Road Warriors Cafe. Hirsty has a rant about slow speed signs on the Old Pacific Highway. And we find out what happens when 5,000 plus riders rode together to Phillip Island last year.

 

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-5-2/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 06 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-6-2/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-6-2/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:19 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/post7 [Continue Reading]]]> On Temporary Australians we check out last year’s Sydney Motorcycle Show after a surprise move to Darling Harbour and see why huge crowds turned up. Jonesy catches up with our very own Californian Highway Patrol Officer. Canberra HOG take us for a ride around the nation’s capital. We take time to remember our fallen mates and find out why Animal was less than impressed with the ride. Johann from Oztrikes talks about wheelchairs and riding to the Alice. We find out why Rob Smith from Motorcycling Australia wants lane filtering legalised. We find out why Angry Anderson is the real deal and Jonesy has a close brush with the law.

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-6-2/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 07 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-7-2/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-7-2/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:19 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/post6 [Continue Reading]]]> On Temporary Australians we find out what makes the Moto GP at Phillip Island such a ripper race. Damien Codognotto talks sense about footpath parking and why every state should have it. We check out Robbo’s Harley Davidson in Canberra and find out how they keep an eye on staff. We find out why riding a Harley can be a drag. Ten Sports commentator Daryl Beattie talks about his racing and road riding experiences. We find out how the Bling Brothers got their name. Joe from HOG in Western Australia talks about the best rides in his state and we find out from a WA politician why the motorcycle experience is fantastic. And we join riders in Cowes for what has to be one of the best biker parties that we have ever seen.

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-7-2/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 08 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-8-2/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-8-2/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:19 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/post5 [Continue Reading]]]> On Temporary Australians Angry Anderson talks about his new role at Fraser Motorcycles. Jonesy checks out some old bikes and finds out how to have fun on one. Smithy from God Squad CMC offers some more relevant God stuff. We find out why the Mayor of Bathurst rode in the rain .Pugsley, editor of Live to Ride magazine, shares some insights from his motorcycling experience and, with the help of Two Wheels editor Jeremy Bowdler, we checkout the newest motorcycling invention: a motorbike powered by compressed air. Ten Sports Daryl Beattie talks about his favourite rides in Queensland. Rob Smith from Motorcycling Australia talks about personal responsibility and we find out why a motorcycle stunt team calls itself the ‘Team from Hell’.

 

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-8-2/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 09 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-9/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-9/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:19 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/post4 [Continue Reading]]]> On Temporary Australians Jonesy looks closely at last year’s Breakfast Torque in Sutherland. We go for a ride around Mt. Panorama at Bathurst. Sam McLaughlin, editor of Australian Motorcycle News, celebrates the magazine’s history and legendary editor, the late Ken Wootton. We find out why former Federal Speaker of the House of Representatives David Hawker has joined the Harley Crew. We look closely at the Just Bikes Bike Build-off and Underbelly star Les Hill reveals his dream of owning a Harley-Davidson. We find out if a motorcycle racing circuit is on at Bathurst and we go to Harley Heaven…literally!

]]> http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-9/feed/ 0 Season 1 Episode 10 http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-10/ http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/episode-10/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:19 +0000 Hirsty http://www.temporaryaustralians.forest-jones.net/post3 [Continue Reading]]]> On Temporary Australians we visit the Bathurst Street and Custom Motorcycle Show. Jonesy asks about single seat registration. We find out what it is like to ride around the world. Rob Colligan shares his favourite rides. We look closely at the winning bikes from the Bathurst Bike Show. Brent Stafford takes us on a rare look at the inner sanctum of the Harley Heaven workshop. Vic from Brotherhood CMC talks about surviving childhood tragedy. Rick Thomas tells why he likes to ride in WA and Tassie and we check out the Norton Owners Club’s Classic Bike Show at Cowes in Phillip Island.

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