Hunter Stories
Hunter Stories
Podcast Description
Short audio documentaries from the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores themes of local history, community stories, and music culture, with episodes such as 'Phar Lap of the North' detailing horse racing history and 'Newcastle Under Attack' examining WWII events in Newcastle. Other episodes tackle themes of local identities through sports and music.
Short audio documentaries from the University of Newcastle, Australia.
In May 1974, a massive storm struck the Hunter causing the ship “Sygna” to run aground.
Many people remember the dramatic visuals of the stranded ship, but few know the full story of the extensive and dangerous cleanup efforts that followed.
Clem Doyle, a former member of the Newcastle Civil Defence, reveals how a small group of volunteers worked hard to recover the region from the disaster.
Producer and narrator:
Ben Clifford
Interviewee:
Clem Doyle
Music and sound effects
130BPM Fsh min, loop by 121Ayem. Royalty-free licence via Looperman
mmmmm beer, loop by VladEisch. Royalty-free licence via Looperman
bird chirps.2, sound by keweldog. Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license
“Epic storm. Thunder, rain,wind,waves. (no loops)”, sound by Placidplace.Pixabay Content License Royalty Free.
Archival audio from NBN Television courtesy of NBN News.
Ben Clifford is a recent journalism graduate from the University of Newcastle with a strong passion for multi-platform storytelling. He has experience producing digital, audio, written and broadcast content, crafting stories that engage, inform and spark meaningful conversations.
You can contact Ben via email at bencliffordATgmailDOTcom or connect with him via Linkedin.
Thumbnail image of Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle by Roanish on Flickr, licence CC by 2.0. https://www.flickr.com/photos/49236322@N06/4605602729
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