Housos vs. Authority

The film opens with a dedication to Ian Turpie, signaling a playful, anarchic tone. A day in Sunnyvale unfolds with impulsive energy that hints at the misadventures to come. Luck and misfortune collide as the town braces for what happens next.

Two men drive women in hummers to an ad shoot, but Shazza Jones interrupts the moment. Her interruption triggers a cascade of impulsive moves led by Franky Falzoni. What follows is the start of a riotous chain of misadventures through Sunnyvale.

Shazza’s anger over unpaid fines and bills fuels a confrontation with Darren 'Dazza' Smith. Bazza Jones begins to spin the mythic backstory of Wazza, hinting at debts and a night of excess. The town’s luck seems to wobble as the day unspools.

Two coppers arrest Franky, and he bolts in a flash. In the fray, he collides with Kevin and Vanessa, drawing them into the spiraling spree. The chase ratchets up the adrenaline as chaos expands across the streets.

Gary and Richard discover their car has been stripped by junkies, igniting a hot pursuit. The discovery fuels a wider scramble as cars are searched and schemes collide. The day grows more merciless as authorities chase the fallout.

Back at home, Shazza receives a letter from her mother Rayleen claiming she’s gravely ill. The news deepens the emotional stakes for everyone involved. A tense moment at the window leaves a lasting mark on Shazza and Dazza.

The trio heads to an ice rink where Franky reveals Kylie was hit by a train while tagging. They clash with the rink manager over alleged alcohol use, escalating tensions. Dazza realizes a Centrelink appointment looms, adding bureaucratic pressure to their day.

Franky and Dazza improvise a makeshift spa and a barbecue to keep the day rolling. Rayleen calls from a supposed Ayers Rock retreat, prompting Shazza to feign calm that soon dissolves into tears. The emotional currents run alongside the ongoing chaos.

Franky’s desperate cafe robbery is thwarted when Dazza and Kev cross paths with Franky’s ex, Cheree, and Junior, who seize the money. The plan collapses and Franky vanishes before the cops close in again. The day’s improvisation continues to spiral.

Tensions rise as bikies enter the frame with plans to move illegal drugs and firearms toward the Northern Territory. The group piles into a van as pursuing officers close in, and two cops are fired for destroying road bikes in the chase. The stakes climb toward a larger conspiracy.

Arriving at Rayleen’s house, Shazza and Vanessa learn she committed eighteen acts of fraud to cover Wazza’s debts. The revelation is staggering and raises the emotional cost of the day for everyone. Later, Rayleen dies, leaving Shazza devastated.

Back in Sunnyvale, housing residents attempt to enter Uluru but are blocked by entry fees and eventually break in. Franky defaces the sacred site, and the group engages in a long revelry before being arrested. The town’s mood shifts from carnival to consequence as authorities arrive.