In this final podcast Erica Smyth, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, covers a variety of topics.

She talks about the arrival of the "ladies of the night" in town and how that broke the tensions that had been building, especially in the Union area.

She recalls her visit to Jigalong, where she loved the experience and atmosphere of being there with the community.

She recounts a sad experience in the bush where she came across a suicide.

Erica also recalls a return visit to Newman and her disappointment that she couldn't get in to see Ore Body 29.

She concludes by describing her present day roles.

In this podcast Erica Smyth, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her relationship with Melva Stone, as together they created the book "Red Dust in Her Veins" - a very successful fund raiser for the RFDS.

She also discusses the social divisions in the town - not only for staff and wages, but for the women involved as well.

In this podcast Erica Smyth, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her role in mapping the ore at Marra Mamba. She also describes how she was involved in the beginnings of women's hockey in Newman in 1974.

In this podcast Erica Smyth, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, covers a diverse range of topics, including being stalked in Newman, her response to the gathering in Busselton, Rock Carvings, the Brumbies and Dingoes.

In this podcast Erica Smyth, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, names some of the teachers who were working in Newman in the early 70s. She also describes how she cultivated a relationship with the rough and tumble drillers, who were then happy to share information with her.

In this podcast Erica Smyth, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes what her job entailed as a Geologist working from Newman. She also describes her dislike of exploring via an aeroplane!

In this podcast Erica Smyth  in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her arrival in Newman in March 1974 as a 22 year old, raw, new geology honours graduate from UWA. She was only 4 weeks into the job when she developed Type 1 Diabetes. This podcast explores the challenges that presented to a Geologist who worked in the field.

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about her Father's relationship with the Aboriginal people, and how he could speak 5 different aboriginal dialects. These strong relationships however put some pressure on Charlie's marriage, and Julie's Mum returned to Busselton.

Julie then talks about her own relationships with the Aboriginal people around Busselton and Bunbury - something she may well have inherited from her Father!

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls more memories of her Dad, Charlie Snell. She remembers how he used his bush craft to kill the dingoes, who were very intelligent animals. She also talks about her Dad as "The Snake Man" and how she had to overcome a phobia about snakes.

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, relives a variety of memories from her childhood, including the many ways the kids made their won fun, going out to Homestead Pool or visiting the horse yards, or visiting the pool.

And the annual Christmas party where the whole town was invited to celebrate together, with everything provided by the company.