Aussie Inventions That Changed The World (2019)

S1E2 Communication

Innovative Australian inventors have transformed the realm of communication through their groundbreaking technologies. Graeme Clark developed the remarkable bionic ear, allowing deaf individuals to hear speech for the first time. Meanwhile, John O'Sullivan and his CSIRO team pioneered the first high-speed Wi-Fi, revolutionizing global communication. Henry Sutton envisioned the Telephane in Ballarat long before the advent of television, showcasing his forward-thinking ideas. Additionally, postmaster James Raymond introduced the world’s first pre-paid postage system in Sydney in 1838, featuring a cleverly simple pre-paid envelope that simplified mail delivery.