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1. Steve Bisley heads the cast of this drama set in Sydney Harbour.

Answer: Water Rats

"Water Rats," a drama centred around the Sydney Water Police, aired from 1996 until 2001 on the Nine Network. It also starred Catherine McClements, Dee Smart, Aaron Jeffery, Scott Burgess, and Brett Partridge (to name a few). It was created by John Hugginson and Tony Morphett (also head writer) and produced by Hal McElroy, Ted Roberts, Errol Sullivan and Kris Noble.

2. This drama won 23 Logie Awards within its first 10 years, and was set in what is often called the "Crime Capital of Australia."

Answer: Blue Heelers

"Blue Heelers" first aired in 1994. It was created by Tony Morphett and Hal McElroy, and produced by Hal McElroy, Ric Pellizzeri and Gus Howard. It won four Logie Awards for Most Popular Program, star Lisa McCune won five Silver Logies, four Gold Logies and one New Talent Logie.

Another star, Martin Sacks, won 5 Silver Logies also, and Jane Allsop, Tasma Walton and Ditch Davey all won New Talent Logies. The show has also one a few People's Choice, AFI (Australian Film Institute) and AWGIE (Australian Writer's Guild) Awards.

3. This show was set in the now notorious ward, Ward 17.

Answer: All Saints

"All Saints" had won 9 Logie Awards within its first six years. These included two Gold Logies and one Silver Logie won by Georgie Parker, two Silver Logies won by Libby Tanner, one Silver Logie won by Erik Thomson, and three Most Popular Program Awards.

The show, produced by John Holmes, Jo Porter and Di Drew, had also won an AFI (Australian Film Institute) Award, and an ASSG (Australian Screen Sound) Award.

4. This soap originally aired on the Seven Network, but when it was axed, Network Ten picked it up.

Answer: Neighbours

"Neighbours" later became one of the longest-running soaps in Australian TV history.

5. This NSW-set drama about two families, one in the city and one in the country, was axed after just two seasons.

Answer: Always Greener

The Seven Network decided that in order to produce some new projects, something had to go. Unfortunately, quirky "Always Greener", produced by Jo Porter and created by John Holmes and Bevan Lee, was the first on the chopping block.

6. This one-season wonder co-starred two former stars of a successful drama by the same network. It was set in Melbourne and was aimed more at adults than families.

Answer: Marshall Law

Those two stars were, of course, Lisa McCune and William McInnes, who starred in "Blue Heelers" together until William left in 1998 (Lisa left in 2000). The show, created by Alison Nisselle, aired in 2002.

7. This show was based on a telemovie of the same name made a few years earlier. One of the central locations has the same name as a town in Ireland.

Answer: McLeod's Daughters

That town is Killarney. The farm Killarney on the show is run by the Ryan family, particularly money-hungry, selfish Harry Ryan. The telemovie starred Tammy MacIntosh and Kym Wilson as the McLeod sisters Claire and Tess, whereas there series - which began in 2001 and was created by Posie Graeme-Evans, and produced by Kris Noble, Susan Bower, Andrew Blaxland, Karl Zwicky and Vikki Barr - starred relative newcomers (at that time) Lisa Chappell and Bridie Carter as the sisters.

They found themselves nominated for many Logie Awards, with Lisa taking home Most Popular New Female Talent 2002 and Most Popular Actress 2004.

The show also won Most Popular Program in 2004, and Bridie was nominated for both Most Popular Actress and Most Outstanding Actress - the latter which is voted for by industry experts and is therefore quite prestigious.

8. This Network Ten series starring former "SeaChange" star Kate Atkinson was based on the 2003 telemovie "Temptation."

Answer: The Cooks

"The Cooks" was produced by Penny Chapman and Sue Masters, and began in 2004.

9. This short-lived NSW fire service drama lasted only one season.

Answer: Fireflies

"Fireflies" aired on the ABC in early 2004 and starred 2-time Silver Logie winner and former "All Saints" star Libby Tanner with Jeremy Sims and John Waters. It was created by John O'Brien and produced by John Edwards, Robyn Kershaw and Hugh Marks.

10. This show might not be classed as a drama series compared to others. It starred Alexandra Davies and lasted just one season. And no, it's not "Young Lions" as that would be classed as a drama.

Answer: Flat Chat

"Flat Chat" aired on the Nine Network in 2001. It was produced by David Martin, Kris Noble, and Richard Clendinnen. It also starred Jean Kittson and Richard Healy.

Source: Author nicolekrocks

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