I Was Actually There Podcast
1) Port Arthur massacre 1996 | Craig Harwood
When the gunman responsible for the Port Arthur massacre staged a siege in the final hours of the incident, he was believed to have taken hostages. Craig Harwood led the Police Special Operations team...Show More
2) PRESENTS — Mushroom Case Daily: The trial begins
The long-awaited trial of Erin Patterson has begun. The ABC's Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears in the courtroom. Follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss a second of what's sure...Show More
3) INTRODUCING — The Weather That Changed Us
Australia is a wild continent with some of the most intense weather on the planet. From massive bushfires to severe cyclones and devastating flooding; extreme weather is becoming part of our everyday ...Show More
4) PRESENTS — Mr Big
On a scratchy recording made in a Melbourne hotel room, a man admits to committing murder. But as journalist Alicia Bridges investigates the man on the tape known as Mr Big, she finds herself in a wor...Show More
5) Boxing Day tsunami 2004 | Rebekah Giles
Rebekah Giles and her boyfriend were enjoying a last-minute Christmas holiday in Thailand when the deadliest tsunami in recorded history struck. Rebekah recounts her remarkable survival, from the mome...Show More
6) Nicky Winmar's stand against racism 1993 | Gilbert McAdam
Former AFL star Gilbert McAdam recalls an incendiary game of footy that was a turning point in the code's history. After the final whistle Gilbert's St Kilda teammate, Nicky Winmar, took a defiant sta...Show More
7) The Beatles' Adelaide visit 1964 | John Law
The Beatles were the brightest part of John Law's young teenage life. At 14, he became a rebel in stovepipe pants — a true fan who did his bit to bring the band to his city. He recounts 1964's brillia...Show More
8) Woomera Detention Centre breakout 2002 | Izzy Brown
When face-to-face with asylum seekers pleading for help, possible arrest was the least of Izzy Brown's concerns. Izzy was among a crowd of protesters at the outback detention centre the weekend the ra...Show More
9) Beaconsfield Mine rescue 2006 | Todd Russell
Todd Russell spent 14 days trapped one kilometre underground with his co-worker Brant Webb after a mine collapse. Until the last minute, they were never certain they'd survive. Todd tells how an ordin...Show More
10) INTRODUCING — I Was Actually There
Gripping stories told by people who witnessed history first-hand. Hear what it was like to be a police sniper tasked with handling the gunman at the Port Arthur massacre; how it felt to be a teenager...Show More