In this episode we look at the Ash Wednesday bushfires of 1983 in Macedon, the home town of host Kate Lawrence, and the experiences of community leader Morna Kenworthy. We explore the complexities of recovery, the slow, bureaucratic government response and the pivotal role of the local community.  We see how the contrast between the rigid structures of public administration with the flexible, ground-level initiatives led by ordinary people, highlights the clash between established systems and grassroots resilience.

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