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'Closest thing to paradise': a rare insight into The Kimberley

The Kimberley, a three-part wildlife documentary narrated by award-winning Nyikina actor Mark Coles Smith, premiered on ABC TV and iview in 2025.
Mark Coles Smith returned to The Kimberley after 10 years in Melbourne, seeking to reconnect with his culture and work remotely in the arts despite its challenges.
Covering an area larger than three times that of England, the series delves into the Nyikina people's six seasonal cycles and highlights the region’s varied landscapes and rich cultural narratives.
Mark described the series as having "international-standard picture quality" and featuring "beautiful vignettes" of people connected to the land, emphasizing The Kimberley’s unique mosaic.
The documentary highlights the region’s rare wildlife refuges and sobering extinction risks, underscoring its status as for Mark the "closest thing to paradise.

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