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Cat Williams learns that humans aren’t the only species who use fire to their advantage. Some birds and cats know their way around a fire just as well. Cat also has some fun drawing a tenuous link between fire and ants. We promise it’ll make sense. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are…

Lawrence Drown takes a tour of a local fire station to uncover the influence of fire safety measures in unexpected places such as hiking boots and iconic architecture. Full transcription and citations for the episode can be found here. Credits Host: Beth Maskall Producer: Lawrence Drown Guest …

Gianfranco Di Giovanni explores the possibilities of what we could achieve if government and Noongar people can work together on bushfire management. Full transcription and citations for the episode can be found here. Credits Host: Beth Maskall Producer: Gianfranco Di Giovanni Guest experts: M…

Water, fire, earth and air. Each season of Elements is about one of the four classical elements, and how they shape the world around us. In season one, we demistified complex issues such as drought, desalination, recycling water, coastal erosion and more. As for season two, we’re going to get lit…

Madeleine Mitchell kicks off the second season of Elements by looking at the dramatically different ways fire can influence our lives. In Western Australia, the annual Blazing Swan festival culminates with the burning of a giant wooden effigy. The bonfire brings people together to provide them wit…

Thomas Crow looks into Western Australia's past, present and future to understand how water affects Western Australia's unique flora.

Zaya Altangerel investigates the issue of coastal erosion. Is it just a problem for those with beachside mansions?

Crystal Ngo investigates the pros and cons of drinking sewage water.

Crystal Ngo explores the state of drinkable water in Western Australia. Are we headed towards a water crisis?