The Weather That Changed Us

From ABC Australia, The Weather That Changed Us is a science podcast that examines the nation's complex relationship with extreme conditions. Australia's landscape is routinely shaped by cyclones, fires, floods, and heatwaves-events that are both destructive and strangely unifying. This series moves beyond simply documenting disasters to explore how these profound experiences have collectively altered the country's path. Each episode digs into specific historical events, investigating the tangible changes they sparked in community preparedness, infrastructure, policy, and national identity. The conversation naturally turns toward the future, considering how lessons from the past are applied-or sometimes ignored-in the face of a changing climate. It’s about the social and environmental adaptations forged in the aftermath, asking whether hard-won knowledge can keep pace with new challenges. Listen to The Weather That Changed Us for thoughtful, grounded stories that trace the ripple effects of weather through time, revealing how moments of crisis have quietly sculpted the Australia we live in today and the one we are building for tomorrow.