18 episodes
Brain Fuel Ampol
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Buckle up and join host Amanda Keller on a celebration of great Australian journeys. Fuel your brain with bite-sized stories from the road and beyond as told by truckies, foodies, comedians, historical figures, and many more. Perfect for lovers of large horizons, big open roads, and the quintessentially Aussie moments which happen on them.
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The great Australian tradition of getting lost.
Australia is a big country with plenty of places to get lost. We hear from someone whose narrow escape could have meant never being able to face his dad again.
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Sturt’s Steps has a really “big” environmental message.
Corner Country, in far north-west NSW, played a significant role in Charles Sturt’s pursuit of an inland sea. Now, environmental groups, governments and others are using sculptures to raise the profile of the area – and reintroduce some old friends.
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The Nomad from Newcastle
This vast continent offers plenty of sights and experiences. But what’s it really like to drop everything and head out on the open road to try to see it all?
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Rescuing the Big Potato
Australia is home to more than 150 “big things”, from the Big Prawn to the Big Merino. We meet Melanie Tait, heiress to NSW’s Big Potato, and learn how her family saved it from devastation.
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Taking blind and low-vision travelers on the road.
We talk to a tour guide who is using every sensory input to create a rich road trip experience for blind and low-vision travelers.
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Burke and Wills’ surprising first-day camp
A lot of Australians will know about the famous explorer's Burke and Wills and their ill-fated journey from Melbourne to Central Australia. But what many don’t know is that the first day of their travels ended with a stop in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds.