Wanted: Dunnart Alive by Xanthe Smith
This week, a story about searching, both for the elusive Sandhill Dunnart and for a long-lost connection.
Xanthe revisits her childhood memories of meeting ecologist Sue Churchill, whose stories of the rare marsupial stayed with her for decades. From Sue’s years of digging pitfall traps in the desert to becoming the world Dunnart expert, their conversation explores Australia’s fragile biodiversity, the politics of conservation, and the search for something in the unknown – something you might never even find. Produced by Xanthe Smith alongide Supervising Producer was Karla Arnall. For over six months, Xanthe worked with an industry mentor and got access to guest workshops on audiocraft.
This story was made possible by the Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship. Thanks to everyone who participated, and a very special thank you to Jesse Cox’s family and friends, and to the incredible legacy he left.
All The Best Credits
- Host: Kwame Slusher
- Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
- Events and Partnership Coordinator: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
- Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
- Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
- Special shout-out to our volunteers: Ray, Sue, Sharon, Lindsay, Andrew, Ash, and Emma.