The Incredible Journey

At 11:02 a.m. on 9 August 1945, an explosion in Nagasaki, Japan, changed the lives of the people here and the world. But it wasn’t meant to be. The bombs were meant for the original target, Kokura, a military and chemical weapons factory city about 160kms or 100miles away. In a split second, the beautiful harbour city of Nagasaki was reduced to rubble and ash. So, what happened? Why Nagasaki? 

In 2025 The Incredible Journey will be re-enacting another incredible journey undertaken 100 years before by young Nevill Westwood, who accidentally achieved the record of being the first person to drive right around Australia. 

Nevill's experience during his right around Australia journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Nevill along with friend Greg Davies were able to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Australia, from its stunning coastlines to its breathtaking outback. Along the way, they encountered friendly locals, experienced the helpful spirit of the people that made their journey truly memorable.

Here is PART SEVEN of his exciting story: Tyre Trouble

In 2025 The Incredible Journey will be re-enacting another incredible journey undertaken 100 years before by young Nevill Westwood, who accidentally achieved the record of being the first person to drive right around Australia. 

Nevill's experience during his right around Australia journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Nevill along with friend Greg Davies were able to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Australia, from its stunning coastlines to its breathtaking outback. Along the way, they encountered friendly locals, experienced the helpful spirit of the people that made their journey truly memorable.

Here is PART SIX of his exciting story: Stuck at Fitzroy Crossing

Butterflies charm our eyes with their captivating colours and graceful dance of their fluttering wings.  Yet their beauty is fragile, and their lives are fleeting, a brief flowering that embodies the ephemeral nature of the seasons. This delicate beauty has made butterflies the most sought-after and studied of all insects. 

In many ancient civilisation’s butterflies were symbols of life, hope, joy, renewal and perfection. They are found in the writings, festivals, and tomb paintings of many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Mayans, Aztecs, and early Europeans.  And they continue to mesmerise and delight us today – and not just by their brilliance and beauty – but also by their amazing miracle of metamorphosis, the terrific transformation that happens as caterpillars change into butterflies.  What happens inside this chrysalis is one of the great mysteries of the natural world. 

In 2025 The Incredible Journey will be re-enacting another incredible journey undertaken 100 years before by young Nevill Westwood, who accidentally achieved the record of being the first person to drive right around Australia. 

Nevill's experience during his right around Australia journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Nevill along with friend Greg Davies were able to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Australia, from its stunning coastlines to its breathtaking outback. Along the way, they encountered friendly locals, experienced the helpful spirit of the people that made their journey truly memorable.

Here is PART FIVE of his exciting story: Leaking Petrol

In this program, we consider a topic that is probably confronting for many of us. When you hear the words fats and oils, you immediately think of French fries, potato chips, cheesy pizzas, onion rings, burgers, and doughnuts—foods that taste great and that we like to eat. 

Though they are tasty, we are often reminded that they are not good for our health. That’s because they tend to be high in calories, fat, and salt and are called refined carbs. The whole matter of fats and oils can be very confusing and raise some important questions.

If fats and oils are said to be bad for you, why do we need fats and oils in our diet? Are there good and bad fats? What does the term saturated or unsaturated fats mean?

Join Gary as we meet Dr Delia McCabe, a nutritional neuroscientist whose research specialises in how the food we eat affects brain functions. In particular, we are going to look at the important topic of fats and oils: Are they good for us, and what effect do they have on our brains?

In 2025 The Incredible Journey will be re-enacting another incredible journey undertaken 100 years before by young Nevill Westwood, who accidentally achieved the record of being the first person to drive right around Australia. 

Nevill's experience during his right around Australia journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Nevill along with friend Greg Davies were able to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Australia, from its stunning coastlines to its breathtaking outback. Along the way, they encountered friendly locals, experienced the helpful spirit of the people that made their journey truly memorable.

Here is PART FOUR of his exciting story: Chased by a Mob

Jerusalem, a city rich in tradition and history, is home to the world's greatest concentration of religious sites, sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. Encircled by walls that have seen countless sieges and reconstructions, it remains the most sacred city in the world. Despite its fortifications, Jerusalem has faced numerous attacks and destructions, the most devastating being Rome’s destruction of the city and its temple. This dark chapter, foretold in the Bible by Jesus through seven chilling predictions, serves as a powerful reminder of lost opportunities and a message that resonates even today. Join Gary in Jerusalem as he explores the city’s tragic past and the enduring lessons it offers.

In 2025 The Incredible Journey will be re-enacting another incredible journey undertaken 100 years before by young Nevill Westwood, who accidentally achieved the record of being the first person to drive right around Australia. 

Nevill's experience during his right around Australia journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Nevill along with friend Greg Davies were able to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Australia, from its stunning coastlines to its breathtaking outback. Along the way, they encountered friendly locals, experienced the helpful spirit of the people that made their journey truly memorable.

Here is PART THREE of his exciting story: Nevill and Bubsie's Adventurers Together

Planet Earth is filled with a dazzling diversity of life, but few animals can compete with the extinct dinosaurs for variety, size, and sheer magnificence. They roamed the earth way back in the ancient past and came in incredible shapes and sizes. Some of them were the most colossal creatures ever to have lived on land, while others were only the size of chickens. Some were fierce and had sharp claws and razor teeth, while others were harmless and docile. But how much do we know about these amazing creatures? Why did they die out? And what do their fossil traces tell us?