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Word on the Reef
10. How a Secret Oil Deal Almost Destroyed the Great Barrier Reef – and the Heroes Who Stopped It
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Tanya Murphy
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Season 1
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Episode 10
In the 1960s, the future of the Great Barrier Reef was in jeopardy when a covert deal to drill for oil threatened its survival. A brave group of volunteers took on powerful forces and won, saving the Reef for future generations. Today we're talking with two of those heroes - Eddie Hegerl and Di Tarte. This episode reveals their inspiring fight and why their battle still matters today.
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