About this season
This off-beat series follows the exploits of the Bush Mechanics, a group of engaging Aboriginal characters, as they travel through central Australia. Combining adventure, magic, realism and a distinctive brand of humour, Bush Mechanics provides an insight into both contemporary and traditional Aboriginal culture.
Episodes (4)
1. Motorcar Ngutju (Good Motorcar)
Aired 2 October 2001 • 25 min
The Bush Mechanics have promised to travel up to Willowra and play a gig. On the way the roof caves in from being overloaded... so they chop it off and use it as a sled. But they get there eventually and the kids go wild!
2. Payback
Aired 2 October 2001 • 25 min
Uncle is getting out of jail in Alice Springs. He calls the his nephews…the Bush Mechanics to came and pick him up. All goes well till they run into the law on the way back home.
3. The Chase
Aired 2 October 2001 • 25 min
When a rival football team steal the coaches car, the Bush Mechanics go in hot persuit to track them down.
4. The Rainmakers
Aired 2 October 2001 • 25 min
The desert is in the midst of a shocking drought so Jangala sends the Bush Mechanics to Broome to get a pearl shell so he can make rain.