Australian Story - Season 18 Episode 24
It's said there’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come... This week's program is about a psychology student and a brainwave that became a phenomenon. As Tasmania's terrifying bushfires took hold in January, Mel Irons set up a a Facebook page... The spur of the moment decision became the start of a social media whirlwind that provided a helping hand to thousands of people isolated by the fires. From generators for oyster breeders, to tin openers for the local Food Bank and even a small armada of boats to ferry supplies to the needy, Mel Irons was at the helm. She admits she took risks and cut corners. But the essence of her approach is now being embraced by the State Government and Emergency Services.
First Air Date : 1996-05-29
Last Air date : 2025-05-26
Runtime : 57 minutes
Genre : Documentary, News
Cast : Leigh Sales
Crew :
Quality : 
Subtitles :
- Season 18 : Episode 12013-02-04
- Season 18 : Episode 22013-02-11
- Season 18 : Episode 32013-02-18
- Season 18 : Episode 42013-02-25
- Season 18 : Episode 52013-03-04
- Season 18 : Episode 62013-03-11
- Season 18 : Episode 72013-03-18
- Season 18 : Episode 82013-03-25
- Season 18 : Episode 92013-04-01
- Season 18 : Episode 102013-04-08
- Season 18 : Episode 112013-04-15
- Season 18 : Episode 122013-04-22
- Season 18 : Episode 132013-04-29
- Season 18 : Episode 142013-05-06
- Season 18 : Episode 152013-05-13
- Season 18 : Episode 162013-05-20
- Season 18 : Episode 172013-05-27
- Season 18 : Episode 182013-06-03
- Season 18 : Episode 192013-06-10
- Season 18 : Episode 202013-06-17
- Season 18 : Episode 212013-06-24
- Season 18 : Episode 222013-07-01
- Season 18 : Episode 232013-07-08
- Season 18 : Episode 242013-07-15
- Season 18 : Episode 252013-07-22
- Season 18 : Episode 262013-07-29
- Season 18 : Episode 272013-08-05
- Season 18 : Episode 282013-08-12
- Season 18 : Episode 292013-08-19
- Season 18 : Episode 302013-08-26
- Season 18 : Episode 312013-09-02
- Season 18 : Episode 322013-09-09
- Season 18 : Episode 332013-09-16
- Season 18 : Episode 342013-09-23
- Season 18 : Episode 352013-09-30
- Season 18 : Episode 362013-10-07
- Season 18 : Episode 372013-10-14
- Season 18 : Episode 382013-10-21
- Season 18 : Episode 392013-10-28
- Season 18 : Episode 402013-11-04
- Season 18 : Episode 412013-11-11
- Season 18 : Episode 422013-11-18
- Season 18 : Episode 432013-11-25
