Summary
The Black Summer bushfires (2019‑20) were one of the most extreme fire seasons on record. 34 people died, tens of thousands of people were displaced, more than 10 million hectares were burnt and more than one billion animals were killed. Three years on, Rhianna Patrick in-conversation with Uncle Noel Butler investigate how Country is recovering, what has been learnt since this major natural disaster and what could cultural burning offer in reducing future fire threats.
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Rhianna Patrick
Rhianna Patrick
Rhianna Patrick is a freelance Torres Strait Islander journalist, broadcaster and audio content creator with 25 years’ experience.
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Noel Butler
Noel Butler
Noel Butler is an Indigenous Elder, Conservationist, Educator and Sustainability Advocate. Noel is a Budawang Elder of the Yuin Nation on the South Coast of NSW. He has been working...
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Black Summer: The Return Of Country
23 March 2024
60 mins 1:00pm
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