In this episode, host Penny Terry takes us on a road trip through George Town and beyond to see the smelter from the outside looking in. From cooking programs and community gardens to bike tracks and emergency services, Penny discovers that the size of a project isn’t always the measure of its impact.

Along the way, she learns how local people and Bell Bay Aluminium have worked side by side to bring ideas to life for people young, old, and everyone in between. These stories reveal more than the projects themselves, they uncover a history of connection, resilience, and community spirit. It’s almost impossible to drive through the region without seeing something touched by the smelter’s hand.