How not to cover a radioactive incident
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- Published
- April 27, 2026
- Duration
- 20:00
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- Last updated
- Jun 24, 2026
Discusses In 2003, fire trucks, ambulances and hazmat crews descend on Merewether High School in Newcastle aft…
Summary
In 2003, fire trucks, ambulances and hazmat crews descend on Merewether High School in Newcastle after reports of a radioactive incident. No one is speaking to the media — except a 14-year-old student who’s just been given a mobile phone. Matt Bevan is live on the scene.Recorded live at Newcastle Writers Festival, Matt revisits a mystery from his past: th…
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In 2003, fire trucks, ambulances and hazmat crews descend on Merewether High School in Newcastle after reports of a radioactive incident. No one is speaking to the media — except a 14-year-old student who’s just been given a mobile phone. Matt Bevan is live on the scene.Recorded live at Newcastle Writers Festival, Matt revisits a mystery from his past: the bizarre series of events that led to his first ever live radio cross.Follow If You're Listening on the ABC Listen app.Check out our series on