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 ..read more

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 Origi ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Wil ..read more

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 ..read more

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 g ..read more

Join Australia's greatest survivor Stuart Diver for a brand new podcast that goes right into the heart of surviving a natural disaster.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more