A Wide Brown Land

‘A Wide Brown Land’ begins in Canberra and ends on the shores of Bibra Lake in Western Australia. We consider the impact of water scarcity and examine ways of living in a dry and drying continent.

Consider the big question

The politics of water in Australia

Are scientific and engineering solutions sufficient to meet the challenge of living in a dry and drying continent? What do you think?

Bonus interview

On the hills overlooking Perth, Susan meets with one of Australia’s leading environmental historians. They discuss the challenges of living in a dry and drying continent.