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Tug Of War

In the second part of this four-part epic series, Steve Simpson explores our complicated relationship with the natural world. Attracted by its beauty and fearful of its dangers, Australians are forever locked into a battle with the elements. But this isn't just a story about coping with drought, deluge and dangerous animals. Steve looks at how we protect the environment whilst harvesting land and ocean for its resources. In a stunning opening scene we join aerial fire fighter Rob Laver in South Australia's Deep Creek National Park executing a controlled burn - a small fire now, we learn may control a catastrophe later.

English
  • Originally Aired September 30, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network ABC1
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