5. Ashes and Alchemy

This episode explores the story of recovery in Mallacoota after the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020. From a town divided for decades, we watch as the community of Mallacoota learns to step up, collaborate and develop a recovery plan that prioritises the environment and making sure no one is left behind. We also learn of the many ways the system thwarts community ambitions, and demands much in return for a community’s chance to lead their own recovery. 

Guests: 

Steve Pascoe

Lyn Harwood

Jenny Lloyd

Carol Hopkins

Summary of first five episodes: Steve Pascoe, Rob Gordon, Duncan Ivison, Morna Kenworthy,  Andrew Podger, Michael McGann, Victor Steffensen, Tom Griffiths, Frank Bongiorno, Daryl Taylor, Elinor Ostrim, Naomi Klein, Jenny Lloyd, Carol Hopkins. 

References/Archives

People’s Republic of Mallacoota https://iview.abc.net.au/show/people-s-republic-of-mallacoota

Bruce Pascoe ‘You learn the name, you learn the Country, and respect it’s history - This Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIBlY7qsnjE

News footage, various https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fires+in+mallacoota

Huge thanks to Steve Pascoe and Jenny Lloyd for listening to all the episodes and being ever so kind and encouraging in response. 

Host: Kate Lawrence

Music

Theme Music: Look At Me Now (Instrumental) by Clejan licensed through Audiio

Other music: 

Hope and the Forester by Moon Juice  licensed through Blue Dot Sessions

Home Goes With You by Caleb J. Murphy licensed through Audiio

Rainbow Reflections by Steyl licensed through Audiio

Fluid Motion by Josh Allen licensed through Audiio

Image: Canva