PRESENTS - A mystery in paradise, before the Franklin River fight
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We're bringing you the first episode of the ABC's newest podcast: Saving the Franklin. This is another epic political saga that played out in the era following Gough Whitlam.
It started with a proposal to dam an inland beach paradise in Tasmania's rugged west. After the mysterious disappearance of one of the activists opposing the scheme, the stage was set for a new wave of politics and protest as the state's Hydroelectric Commission turned to its next target: The Franklin River. Listen to all episodes of Dig - Saving The Franklin now on the ABC listen app.
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