Australia's favourite newsreader has collected brief biographies of Australian men and women who demonstrated incredible bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.

Australia's favourite newsman, Mal Walden, continues his theme of unique Australian stories with Homeland Heroes. This is a tribute to those who have demonstrated incredible bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. Out of disasters, heroes are born. Homeland Heroes pays tribute to Australian women at war, indigenous warriors and many unsung heroes.