Australia's fuel reserves, Port Arthur 30 years on + marathon records

About this episode

The episode discusses Australia's fuel reserves, reflects on the legacy of the Port Arthur tragedy, and explores recent marathon records.

The Coalition says Australia should double its fuel reserves, but is that the best way to solve the fuel crisis? And, what lessons have we learnt from the worst mass shooting in Australia's modern history? We reflect on the legacy of Port Arthur 30 years on. Plus, two people broke the two hour barrier at the London Marathon over the weekend, so just how fast can humans go? Listen now: 01:16 - Explaining the Coalition's fuel pitch 06:14 - Remembering Port Arthur 11:15 - How Port Arthur changed Australia 20:20 - Why marathon runners keep getting faster Guests: Dr Glynn Greensmith, author of Mass Shootings, Media and Motive Andy Buchanan, Olympian Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Glynn Greensmith, Andy Buchanan

Topics covered

• fuel crisis
• Port Arthur
• mass shooting
• marathon records
• Australia's history
• human endurance

Keywords

• fuel reserves
• Port Arthur
• mass shooting
• marathon
• London Marathon
• human speed
• Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Coalition

Books & works: Mass Shootings, Media and Motive

Places: Australia

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