In December 1989, the ground under Newcastle shook and a city was changed forever. Stuart Diver speaks with first responder Alan Playford about the day he encountered Norm Duffy in the basement of the Newcastle Workers Club. The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios. Thanks to NBN News for the audio used in this episode. Featured audio includes reporting from Peter Ryan and Ross Hampton (among others) and hosted by John Church. This show would not be possible without the help of survivors, emergency first responders and the people of Newcastle, New South Wales. We thank them and pay tribute to all those who lost loved ones and were affected by the earthquake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin on Christmas Eve 1974, it wiped a city off the map and resulted in the greatest mass evacuation in Australian history. Join Stuart Diver as we hear from a survivor who has never spoken before. The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios. Thanks to the National Film & Sound Archive, the ABC and the documentary film 'When Will the Birds Return' for the audio used in this episode. Featured audio includes 'Cyclone Approaching' directed by Cecil Holmes and produced by Film Australia (1976), 'Two Hour Warning' from the Film Australia Collection, hosted by Gary Ord and produced by the Commonwealth Film Unit (1972) and 'When Will The Birds Return?' directed by Bob Kingsbury, Brian Hannant, Greg Reading, John Shaw, Norman Godbold, David Haythornthwaite and John Noble and produced by Film Australia (1975). This show would not be possible without the kindness and generosity of survivors and rescuers. We thank them and pay tribute to all those still affected by Cyclone Tracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires were like nothing Australia had ever seen before. Stuart Diver is joined by pottery artist Steve Harrison and Balmoral Village Fire Captain Brendon O'Connor as they fight the unforgiving Green Wattle Creek fire. You can follow Steve Harrison's journey on his blog here: https://tonightmyfingerssmellofgarlic.com/ The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Readings in this episode from Trent Dalton. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios. Thanks to Channel 7, Channel 9 and the ABC for the audio used in this episode. Featured audio includes Channel Nine News with Mark Burrows and Damien Ryan & Channel Seven News with Mark Ferguson, Chris Reason and Robert Ovadia. This show would not be possible without the kindness and generosity of survivors, volunteer firefighters, the RFS and the people of Balmoral Village, New South Wales. We thank them and pay tribute to all those who lost loved ones and were affected by the Black Summer bushfires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was the most deadly in its history. Join Stuart Diver as we tell the remarkable story of John 'Steamer' Stanley and his fight against the storm of the decade.  The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios. Special thank you to David O’Sullivan, curator historic vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum who gave us access to his interview with Australian Navy crewman Shane Pashley. Thanks to Channel 7, Channel 9, the ABC, NFSA and the CYCA for the audio used in this episode. Featured audio includes Seven Nightly News with Paul Gregg and Paul Marshall, Channel Nine News with Ian Ross, Daniel Blyde & Simon Bouda, Channel Nine’s A Current Affair with Helen Dalley & Glenn Connolly, ABC’s Four Corners with Debbie Whitmont, produced by Lisa McGregor and EP John Bud, and CYCATV’s 1998 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race film part 1 and 2. This show would not be possible without the kindness and generosity of survivors and rescuers. We thank them and pay tribute to all those lost at sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's happening to our climate can no longer be called 'change', this is an emergency. Stuart Diver talks with Professor Lesley Hughes and Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg about why action is needed now and how a change in communication might hold the key. The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios. If you would like to know more about the Climate Council of Australia, from which Professor Lesley Hughes is a founding member, please visit climatecouncil.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the storm has passed, what happens next? Host Stuart Diver talks with decorated first responders Paul Featherstone and Alan Playford about the mental side of attending traumatic events and why the simple act of listening is key. Paul Featherstone was a key member of the team that rescued Stuart Diver during the 1997 Thredbo Landslide. Alan Playford's remarkable story was covered in Earth: Newcastle Earthquake. We recommend having a listen to that episode first if you haven't already. The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call contact your local crisis centre. In Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In New Zealand, call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or send a text to HELP (4357). In the US, call Lifeline on 1800 273 8255. In the UK, text 'Shout' to 85258. For numbers in other territories, please search online for your local crisis centre. If you would like to know more about Disaster Relief Australia, the not-for-profit disaster relief organisation Paul described in this episode, go to disasterreliefaus.org. We thank and pay tribute to all first responders for their tireless work in protecting and keeping our communities safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Australia's greatest survivor Stuart Diver for a brand new podcast that goes right into the heart of surviving a natural disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.