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Program: 05: Spies in the Outback | The secrets of Pine Gap

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The terror attacks of September 11, 2001, change the world and cement Pine Gap’s role in wars on the other side of the world.  
 
In the final episode, host Alex Barwick hears just how far Pine Gap’s reach is today, uncovers the secrets of stolen land and explores what it means for Australia to have a spy base hidden in the heart of the country. 
 
To get in touch confidentially, please visit abc.net.au/news/confidential-tips 

Host: Alex Barwick 
Supervising producer: Piia Wirsu 
Sound engineer and producer: Grant Wolter 
Executive producer: Blythe Moore 
Additional production and research: Elsa Silberstein 
Special thanks: Eric George, Robert Mailer, Tim Roxburgh, Jane Connors, Mark Maley, Elizabeth Beal, ABC Alice Springs, and everyone who agreed to speak with us 
 
Further reading: 
David Rosenberg - Inside Pine Gap 
Brian Toohey - Secret 
Kieran Finnane - Peace Crimes 
Desmond Ball - A Suitable Piece of Real Estate

Alice Springs, Defence and National Security, History, Human Interest, Regional Communities

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