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Australian Story, Part 1, Of Droughts and Flooding Rains: Part 1
directed by Trudy McRobert, fl. 2007; produced by Wendy Page, fl. 2000, in Australian Story, Part 1 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2005), 29 mins
Peter Andrews is a racehorse breeder and farmer credited with remarkable success in converting degraded, salt-ravaged properties into fertile, drought-resistant pastures. His methods are so at odds with conventional scientific wisdom, that for 30 years he has been dismissed and ridiculed as a madman. He has faced...
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directed by Trudy McRobert, fl. 2007; produced by Wendy Page, fl. 2000, in Australian Story, Part 1 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2005), 29 mins
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Peter Andrews is a racehorse breeder and farmer credited with remarkable success in converting degraded, salt-ravaged properties into fertile, drought-resistant pastures. His methods are so at odds with conventional scientific wisdom, that for 30 years he has been dismissed and ridiculed as a madman. He has faced bankruptcy and family break-up. But now, at a minute to midnight, leading politicians, international scientists and businessmen are be...
Peter Andrews is a racehorse breeder and farmer credited with remarkable success in converting degraded, salt-ravaged properties into fertile, drought-resistant pastures. His methods are so at odds with conventional scientific wisdom, that for 30 years he has been dismissed and ridiculed as a madman. He has faced bankruptcy and family break-up. But now, at a minute to midnight, leading politicians, international scientists and businessmen are beating a path to his door as they grapple with how best to alleviate the affects of drought on the Australian landscape.
Described as a man who reads and understands the Australian landscape better than most scientists, supporters of Peter Andrews claim he has done what no scientist ever thought to do – he has restored streams and wetlands to the way they were before European settlement interfered with them. The startling results of his ‘natural sequence farming’ are said to have been achieved very cheaply, simply and quickly. Retailer Gerry Harvey has become a committed backer and has recruited Andrews to work on his own horse stud in the Widden Valley. Businessman Richard Pratt is also getting involved. Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson has become a convert. And now a number of leading national and international scientists hail Andrews as a 'prophet' who should be listened to.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Wendy Page, fl. 2000
Author / Creator
Trudy McRobert, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Australian Story
Person Discussed
Peter Andrews, fl. 1972
Topic / Theme
Droughts, Environmental management, Agricultural ecology, Ecosystem management, Water resources development, Biodiversity, Soil conditions, Floodplains, Horses, Australians
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Copyright © 2005 by ABC Commercial
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 4, Trunk Calls
presented by Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012; produced by Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 4 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 5 mins
Discover the secret language of elephants.
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presented by Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012; produced by Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 4 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 5 mins
Description
Discover the secret language of elephants.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012
Author / Creator
Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Topic / Theme
Elephants, Scientific research, Communication
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 10, Road Kill Rescue
produced by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 10 (Sydney, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 8 mins
Using mapping, GPS systems, and stuffed animals, research in Tasmania showed that humans needed to modify their driving behavior because of a large loss of animal life on the roadways. Experiment results demonstrated the correlation between the distance an animal was detected on the roadway, and the animal's fur b...
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produced by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 10 (Sydney, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 8 mins
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Using mapping, GPS systems, and stuffed animals, research in Tasmania showed that humans needed to modify their driving behavior because of a large loss of animal life on the roadways. Experiment results demonstrated the correlation between the distance an animal was detected on the roadway, and the animal's fur brightness, rather than its size. The Department of Traffic and Infrastructure, to increase awareness of the issue and to modify driving...
Using mapping, GPS systems, and stuffed animals, research in Tasmania showed that humans needed to modify their driving behavior because of a large loss of animal life on the roadways. Experiment results demonstrated the correlation between the distance an animal was detected on the roadway, and the animal's fur brightness, rather than its size. The Department of Traffic and Infrastructure, to increase awareness of the issue and to modify driving behavior, is considering the development of a sign with a built-in, flashing yellow light, and making available a map of the road kill hotspots downloadable to GPS.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Speaker / Narrator
Alistair Hobday, Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012
Person Discussed
Alistair Hobday
Topic / Theme
Wildlife conservation, Wild animals, Road conditions, Traffic engineering, Transportation, Engineering
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Copyright © 2011 by ABC Commercial
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 18, Bamboo Clothing
presented by Tanya Ha, fl. 2011; produced by Geraldine McKenna, fl. 2011, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 18 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 6 mins
It's strong, grows up to a metre a day, needs little water and can sequester more carbon than trees. It's hailed as a green source of fabric, but what happens when you take something strong durable and hard like bamboo and turn it into something soft that you can wear against your skin? Tanya Ha looks into the gre...
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presented by Tanya Ha, fl. 2011; produced by Geraldine McKenna, fl. 2011, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 18 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 6 mins
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It's strong, grows up to a metre a day, needs little water and can sequester more carbon than trees. It's hailed as a green source of fabric, but what happens when you take something strong durable and hard like bamboo and turn it into something soft that you can wear against your skin? Tanya Ha looks into the green credentials of fashionable bamboo.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Geraldine McKenna, fl. 2011, Tanya Ha, fl. 2011
Author / Creator
Tanya Ha, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Speaker / Narrator
Tanya Ha, fl. 2011
Topic / Theme
Textile fibers, Fashion, Apparel, Grasses
Copyright Message
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 24, UG 99
presented by Paul Willis, fl. 2004; produced by Paul Willis, fl. 2004, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 24 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 7 mins
A virulent fungus is marching its way through the wheat fields of Kenya. Australian scientists have joined an international team determined to beat this threat to world food security.
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presented by Paul Willis, fl. 2004; produced by Paul Willis, fl. 2004, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 24 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 7 mins
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A virulent fungus is marching its way through the wheat fields of Kenya. Australian scientists have joined an international team determined to beat this threat to world food security.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Willis, fl. 2004
Author / Creator
Paul Willis, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Willis, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Agricultural ecology, Genetic engineering, Crop diseases, Grasses, Fungi
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 32, GM: Daily Bread Or Dread?
presented by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012; produced by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 32 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 5 mins
The board of Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) recently permitted the importation of the 48th GM food to Australia. However, there are only two food crops approved for growing in Australia - canola and cotton - and many would like to see no more grown until rigorous safety testing is carried out.
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presented by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012; produced by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 32 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 5 mins
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The board of Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) recently permitted the importation of the 48th GM food to Australia. However, there are only two food crops approved for growing in Australia - canola and cotton - and many would like to see no more grown until rigorous safety testing is carried out.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012
Author / Creator
Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Speaker / Narrator
Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012
Topic / Theme
Genetic engineering, Scientific research, Patents, Public health, Food crops
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by ABC Commercial
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Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 32, GM: In The Beginning
presented by Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012; produced by Maryanne Demasi, fl. 2011, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 32 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 5 mins
Genetically modified food is a perplexing issue. Most of what we eat is genetically changed in some way - even organic food. Maryanne Demasi explores the history of various conventional techniques of modifying plant DNA, including cross-breeding, mutational breeding and embryo rescue. It's genetic engineering tech...
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presented by Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012; produced by Maryanne Demasi, fl. 2011, in Catalyst, Series 12, Episode 32 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2011), 5 mins
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Genetically modified food is a perplexing issue. Most of what we eat is genetically changed in some way - even organic food. Maryanne Demasi explores the history of various conventional techniques of modifying plant DNA, including cross-breeding, mutational breeding and embryo rescue. It's genetic engineering techniques that provide the fastest route to crop diversity - and the techniques that generate the most fear amongst consumers.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Maryanne Demasi, fl. 2011
Author / Creator
Graham Phillips, fl. 1984-2012
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Topic / Theme
Genetic engineering, Food crops, Selective breeding, Tomatoes
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by ABC Commercial
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Catalyst, Series 13, Episode 2, Snowy Flows
produced by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012, in Catalyst, Series 13, Episode 2 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2012), 5 mins
How much water is needed to risk your river dying of thirst? How often should it flow and when? Welcome to the Snowy Scheme, the greatest engineering project ever undertaken in Australia.
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produced by Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012, in Catalyst, Series 13, Episode 2 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2012), 5 mins
Description
How much water is needed to risk your river dying of thirst? How often should it flow and when? Welcome to the Snowy Scheme, the greatest engineering project ever undertaken in Australia.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Speaker / Narrator
Mark Horstman, fl. 2009-2012
Topic / Theme
Rivers, Ecosystems, Ecosystem management, Floods, Water resources development, Dams
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by ABC Commercial
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Catalyst, Series 13, Episode 25, Taking Australia's Temperature
presented by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011; produced by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011, in Catalyst, Series 13, Episode 25 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2012), 28 mins
Have you noticed any weird weather round your place lately? And do you ever wonder if it's normal... or not? Earlier this year, as Catalyst reporter Dr Jonica Newby's home flooded for the tenth time in two years, she found herself wondering exactly that - and figured if a science reporter has trouble sorting fact...
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presented by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011; produced by Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011, in Catalyst, Series 13, Episode 25 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2012), 28 mins
Description
Have you noticed any weird weather round your place lately? And do you ever wonder if it's normal... or not? Earlier this year, as Catalyst reporter Dr Jonica Newby's home flooded for the tenth time in two years, she found herself wondering exactly that - and figured if a science reporter has trouble sorting fact from conjecture, then others may too. This was the starting point for what's become a landmark, nationwide investigation into Australia...
Have you noticed any weird weather round your place lately? And do you ever wonder if it's normal... or not? Earlier this year, as Catalyst reporter Dr Jonica Newby's home flooded for the tenth time in two years, she found herself wondering exactly that - and figured if a science reporter has trouble sorting fact from conjecture, then others may too. This was the starting point for what's become a landmark, nationwide investigation into Australia's weather - has it really changed in the last 100 years?
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011
Author / Creator
Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Catalyst
Speaker / Narrator
Jonica Newby, fl. 2001-2011
Topic / Theme
Weather, Climate change, Scientific research, Bioclimatology, Floods
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by ABC Commercial
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Australian Story, Part 1, Something In the Water: Part 1
directed by Trudy McRobert, fl. 2007; produced by Wendy Page, fl. 2000, in Australian Story, Part 1 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2010), 29 mins
This program is about an unlikely alliance between a GP, a group of oyster farmers and a Sydney scientist. They banded together to investigate mysterious water quality issues in one of the most beautiful areas of Tasmania. Faced with what they saw as government indifference, local doctor Alison Bleaney and marine...
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directed by Trudy McRobert, fl. 2007; produced by Wendy Page, fl. 2000, in Australian Story, Part 1 (Ultimo, New South Wales: ABC Commercial, 2010), 29 mins
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This program is about an unlikely alliance between a GP, a group of oyster farmers and a Sydney scientist. They banded together to investigate mysterious water quality issues in one of the most beautiful areas of Tasmania. Faced with what they saw as government indifference, local doctor Alison Bleaney and marine ecologist Dr. Marcus Scammell spent tens of thousands of their own money. What they eventually found was the very opposite of what the...
This program is about an unlikely alliance between a GP, a group of oyster farmers and a Sydney scientist. They banded together to investigate mysterious water quality issues in one of the most beautiful areas of Tasmania. Faced with what they saw as government indifference, local doctor Alison Bleaney and marine ecologist Dr. Marcus Scammell spent tens of thousands of their own money. What they eventually found was the very opposite of what they expected.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Wendy Page, fl. 2000
Author / Creator
Trudy McRobert, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ABC Commercial
Series
Australian Story
Topic / Theme
Aquatic ecology, Scientific research, Ecological integrity, Ecosystems, Cancer, Pollution prevention, Pollution, Pollutants, Clams, oysters and mussels, Australians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by ABC Commercial
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