Arrernte and Luritja woman Talia Liddle travels through the Central Australian outback along Larapinta, the oldest river in the world, meeting the people who call the river home and hearing stories of the river.
Talia nears the end of her journey at Kati Thanda. She meets Roxby Downs local Glen Wingfield, who shows her the vast differences in the country and the regeneration of flora and fauna when Indigenous land practices are employed.
The continuation of language is important to the Indigenous people of Central Australia. Talia meets with the Pertame Language School to discover how they're revitalising language and teaching the next generation.
Talia explores the mystery behind Palm Valley, an oasis deep in the heart of the desert, and visits Ntaria, also known as Hermannsburg, the birthplace of artist Albert Namatjira.
Talia sees the work being done to protect Country and create a healthier environment so that species can flourish; ecologist Tim Fernando introduces Talia to the animals only found along the river.
Talia hears how extreme weather and buffel grass have affected Larapinta, and the difficulties Traditional Owners can have accessing their homelands; Uncle Benedict Stevens introduces Talia to the Yeperenye Dreaming.
Talia starts her journey at Glenn Helen, talking to a palaeontologist and a local Elder, giving her a chance to understand the long and powerful history of Larapinta.
Arrernte and Luritja woman Talia Liddle travels through the Central Australian outback along Larapinta, the oldest river in the world, meeting the people who call the river home and hearing stories of the river.
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