‘It’s all a set-up’: the ‘fake’ Australian documentary TV series mining governments for millions
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-07-05 06:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Australian television
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Australia, Commodities
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Snippet:
Long-running TV series Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters have received funding set aside for documentaries – but insiders claim much of the on-screen drama is scripted
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