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Holly is a social historian, and Matthew is a pop-culture obsessive. Together, they explore the stories Australians have been telling about themselves for generations — from ghosts, monsters, UFOs and true crime to disasters, animals, places, technology, censorship, popular culture and the weird corners of everyday Australian life.

But Weird Crap in Australia isn't just about the weird bit.

Every strange story has a history behind it, and Holly uses each episode to dig into the social history surrounding it: what Australians believed, how we lived, what frightened us, what entertained us, who was being left out of the story, and how the Australia we recognise today was shaped by the people who came before us.

Matthew brings the pop-culture perspective, looking at the way these stories have been transformed through film, television, books, music and the wider culture.

The result is Australian history without the dusty textbook.

Did you know a full firefight between MPs and soldiers took place inside Sydney's Central Station in February 1916 — and you can still find the bullet holes in the pillars?

Did you know one of Australia's convict ships was waylaid by Americans during the aftermath of the American Revolution in 1815?

Did you know Australia has a dinosaur called Qantassaurus, and that many of the fossil expeditions that uncovered Australia's prehistoric past during the 1970s and 1980s were sponsored by corporations rather than the government?

Did you know Chinese Australians played a significant role in the Victorian Gold Rush — and that the goldfields helped introduce Chinese food to Australian communities?

There's a lot of history in this country. Some of it is taught in school. A lot of it isn't.

We think the stories that have been forgotten, ignored or simply never made it into the textbook are worth telling. Because if we're going to understand Australia — and where we're going — we need to understand where we've come from.

New episodes release at 12pm AEST/AEDT every Monday.

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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>enHistoryHolly & Matthew Soallhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/308fb71a8aaf874c8dffd15d6d6358a6.jpghttp://themodernmeltdown.net/aboutwciaMon, 02 Nov 2026 01:00:12 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Modern Meltdownweirdcrapinaustralia@gmail.comWelcome to Weird Crap in Australia, a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew Soall, a husband-and-wife team digging into the strange, fascinating and occasionally downright bizarre history of Australia. Holly is a social historian, and Matthew is a...
Holly is a social historian, and Matthew is a pop-culture obsessive. Together, they explore the stories Australians have been telling about themselves for generations — from ghosts, monsters, UFOs and true crime to disasters, animals, places, technology, censorship, popular culture and the weird corners of everyday Australian life.

But Weird Crap in Australia isn't just about the weird bit.

Every strange story has a history behind it, and Holly uses each episode to dig into the social history surrounding it: what Australians believed, how we lived, what frightened us, what entertained us, who was being left out of the story, and how the Australia we recognise today was shaped by the people who came before us.

Matthew brings the pop-culture perspective, looking at the way these stories have been transformed through film, television, books, music and the wider culture.

The result is Australian history without the dusty textbook.

Did you know a full firefight between MPs and soldiers took place inside Sydney's Central Station in February 1916 — and you can still find the bullet holes in the pillars?

Did you know one of Australia's convict ships was waylaid by Americans during the aftermath of the American Revolution in 1815?

Did you know Australia has a dinosaur called Qantassaurus, and that many of the fossil expeditions that uncovered Australia's prehistoric past during the 1970s and 1980s were sponsored by corporations rather than the government?

Did you know Chinese Australians played a significant role in the Victorian Gold Rush — and that the goldfields helped introduce Chinese food to Australian communities?

There's a lot of history in this country. Some of it is taught in school. A lot of it isn't.

We think the stories that have been forgotten, ignored or simply never made it into the textbook are worth telling. Because if we're going to understand Australia — and where we're going — we need to understand where we've come from.

New episodes release at 12pm AEST/AEDT every Monday.

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All sound and voice clips used are © their respective owners.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Was it a tragic drowning, or is there more to the story? From the circumstances of Holt’s disappearance to the conspiracy theories that have persisted for decades, Holly and Matthew investigate the mystery of Harold Holt.Welcome to Weird Crap in Australia.

This episode was re-recorded for our 200th episode. The original recording is included at the end.
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Music creditsUnless otherwise stated:

• Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
• “Slow Ticking Clock” – Kevin MacLeod

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Sources cited

• Juddery, Bruce. 1967. “Search for P.M. Goes On.” The Canberra Times, December 18: 1. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107037573
• The Canberra Times. 1967. “Menzies: A terrible tragedy.” December 18: 2. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107037590
• Sharp, Annete. 2013. “Silence of Harold Holt's secret lover, Marjorie Gillespie.” The Daily Telegraph, September 14. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/silence-of-harold-holt8217s-secret-lover-marjorie-gillespie/news-story/a2056f3f0105fa73ef3cdc2131d6d9b6
• Simmons, Gary. 2018. The Harold Holt Murder. July 18. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.harold-holt.net/index.htm

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Was it a tragic drowning, or is there more to the story? From the circumstances of Holt’s disappearance to the conspiracy theories that have persisted for decades, Holly and Matthew investigate the mystery of Harold Holt.Welcome to Weird Crap in Australia.

This episode was re-recorded for our 200th episode. The original recording is included at the end.
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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to the podcast, locate our YouTube channel, or find us on social media.
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Music creditsUnless otherwise stated:

• Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
• “Slow Ticking Clock” – Kevin MacLeod

Used under a Creative Commons licence.
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Sources cited

• Juddery, Bruce. 1967. “Search for P.M. Goes On.” The Canberra Times, December 18: 1. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107037573
• The Canberra Times. 1967. “Menzies: A terrible tragedy.” December 18: 2. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107037590
• Sharp, Annete. 2013. “Silence of Harold Holt's secret lover, Marjorie Gillespie.” The Daily Telegraph, September 14. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/silence-of-harold-holt8217s-secret-lover-marjorie-gillespie/news-story/a2056f3f0105fa73ef3cdc2131d6d9b6
• Simmons, Gary. 2018. The Harold Holt Murder. July 18. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.harold-holt.net/index.htm

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What happened to Frederick Valentich? Was it a UFO encounter, a tragic aviation accident, or something else entirely? Holly and Matthew investigate one of Australia's most famous aviation mysteries and the theories surrounding his disappearance.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or find us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned

• Episode 003 – Australian Monsters: The Bunyip and the Yowie
• Episode 040 – The Bass Strait Triangle

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Sources cited

• McGaha, James, and Joe Nickell. 2013. “The Valentich Disappearance: Another UFO cold case solved.” The Skeptical Inquirer, November/December. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://skepticalinquirer.org/2013/11/the-valentich-disappearance-another-ufo-cold-case-solved/?%2Fsi%2Fshow%2Fthe-valentich-disappearance-another-ufo-cold-case-solved%2F
• The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. 1978. “Air crashes mystify searchers.” October 24: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250281863
• AAP. 1978. “UFO 'buzzes' lost pilot.” The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, October 23: 4. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250281609
• Watson, Reg. 1992. “Does Australia have its own Bermuda Triangle?” The Canberra Times, April 8: 23. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122408572
• The Canberra Times. 1978. “Son alive, says pilot's father.” October 29: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110919932
• The Canberra Times. 1978. “Missing pilot reported UFO 'playing with Cessna'.” October 23: 1. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110918336/12383760

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What happened to Frederick Valentich? Was it a UFO encounter, a tragic aviation accident, or something else entirely? Holly and Matthew investigate one of Australia's most famous aviation mysteries and the theories surrounding his disappearance.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or find us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned

• Episode 003 – Australian Monsters: The Bunyip and the Yowie
• Episode 040 – The Bass Strait Triangle

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Sources cited

• McGaha, James, and Joe Nickell. 2013. “The Valentich Disappearance: Another UFO cold case solved.” The Skeptical Inquirer, November/December. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://skepticalinquirer.org/2013/11/the-valentich-disappearance-another-ufo-cold-case-solved/?%2Fsi%2Fshow%2Fthe-valentich-disappearance-another-ufo-cold-case-solved%2F
• The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. 1978. “Air crashes mystify searchers.” October 24: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250281863
• AAP. 1978. “UFO 'buzzes' lost pilot.” The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, October 23: 4. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250281609
• Watson, Reg. 1992. “Does Australia have its own Bermuda Triangle?” The Canberra Times, April 8: 23. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122408572
• The Canberra Times. 1978. “Son alive, says pilot's father.” October 29: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110919932
• The Canberra Times. 1978. “Missing pilot reported UFO 'playing with Cessna'.” October 23: 1. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110918336/12383760

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From historical accounts and reported encounters to strange descriptions of these mysterious beings, Holly and Matthew explore the stories surrounding two of Australia's most famous cryptids. Are they creatures yet to be explained, misidentifications, or legends that have taken on a life of their own?

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Sources cited:

• Cahir, Fred, Ian Clark, and Philip Clarke. 2018. Aboriginal biocultural knowledge in south-eastern Australia : perspectives of early colonists. Clayton South: CSIRO Publishing.
• Riverine Herald. 1872. "What is the Bunyip?" March 27: 3. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/113591026.
• The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News. 1848. "The Marine "Bunyip." October 14: 3. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3170183
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1865. "The Bulla Bulla Bunyip." June 23: 3. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13114981.
• Squatter, A, and E Lloyd. 1846. A Visit to the Antipodes: With Some Reminiscences of a Sojourn in Australia. Adelaide: Public Library of South Australia.
• Tournier, Uncle David. n.d. The Bunyip. Accessed February 19, 2020. http://www.djillong.net.au/traditions/tandops-stories/the-bunyip.html.
• South Australian. 1847. "Port Phillip." March 2: 7. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71607452.
• Barnard, J. 1849. Tasmanian Journal of Natural Science, Agriculture, Statistics, Etc. Vol III. Hobart: Government Printer.
• Patricia Vickers-Rich, Vertebrate Palaeontology of Australasia (1991)

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From historical accounts and reported encounters to strange descriptions of these mysterious beings, Holly and Matthew explore the stories surrounding two of Australia's most famous cryptids. Are they creatures yet to be explained, misidentifications, or legends that have taken on a life of their own?

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Sources cited:

• Cahir, Fred, Ian Clark, and Philip Clarke. 2018. Aboriginal biocultural knowledge in south-eastern Australia : perspectives of early colonists. Clayton South: CSIRO Publishing.
• Riverine Herald. 1872. "What is the Bunyip?" March 27: 3. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/113591026.
• The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News. 1848. "The Marine "Bunyip." October 14: 3. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3170183
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1865. "The Bulla Bulla Bunyip." June 23: 3. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13114981.
• Squatter, A, and E Lloyd. 1846. A Visit to the Antipodes: With Some Reminiscences of a Sojourn in Australia. Adelaide: Public Library of South Australia.
• Tournier, Uncle David. n.d. The Bunyip. Accessed February 19, 2020. http://www.djillong.net.au/traditions/tandops-stories/the-bunyip.html.
• South Australian. 1847. "Port Phillip." March 2: 7. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71607452.
• Barnard, J. 1849. Tasmanian Journal of Natural Science, Agriculture, Statistics, Etc. Vol III. Hobart: Government Printer.
• Patricia Vickers-Rich, Vertebrate Palaeontology of Australasia (1991)

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The investigation took a strange turn when a scrap of paper bearing the words “Tamam Shud” — commonly translated as “ended” or “finished” — was discovered hidden in the man's clothing. The clue led investigators to a copy of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, which contained a mysterious coded message.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the evidence, the leads, and the theories surrounding the Somerton Man, from espionage and black-market dealings to the possibility of a doomed love affair.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.


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Episodes mentioned within: 

• Somerton Man (Episode 4) Case Update

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Sources cited:

• Castello, Renato. 2013. "New twist in Somerton Man mystery as fresh claims emerge." Herald Sun, November 23. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/new-twist-in-somerton-man-mystery-as-fresh-claims-emerge/news-story/18b3fe551a0b50d1adad4b42646a1748.
• The Evening Advocate. 1945. ""Sans Wine, Sans Song"." June 4: 1. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214186187.
• The Adelaide Advertiser. 1949. "Curious Aspects of Unsolved Beach Mystery." June 22: 2. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36373373.
• Watkins, Emily. 2011. "Rau refuses to dig up body of unknown man found dead at Somerton Beach." The Adelaide Advertiser, October 15. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/rau-refuses-to-dig-up-the-unknown-man-found-dead-at-somerton-beach/news-story/9c4bf81107db66ff441708b8
• Debelle, Penelope, and Gabriel Polychronis. 2019. "Somerton Man cold case: SA Attorney-General Vickie Chapman grants conditional approval to exhume body." The Adelaide Advertiser, October 14. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/attorneygeneral-vickie-chapman-wants-to-solve-somerton-man-cold-case-conditional-funding-approved/news-story/6531247eee73fa0e227fe5fd518dc751.

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The investigation took a strange turn when a scrap of paper bearing the words “Tamam Shud” — commonly translated as “ended” or “finished” — was discovered hidden in the man's clothing. The clue led investigators to a copy of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, which contained a mysterious coded message.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the evidence, the leads, and the theories surrounding the Somerton Man, from espionage and black-market dealings to the possibility of a doomed love affair.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.


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Episodes mentioned within: 

• Somerton Man (Episode 4) Case Update

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Sources cited:

• Castello, Renato. 2013. "New twist in Somerton Man mystery as fresh claims emerge." Herald Sun, November 23. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/new-twist-in-somerton-man-mystery-as-fresh-claims-emerge/news-story/18b3fe551a0b50d1adad4b42646a1748.
• The Evening Advocate. 1945. ""Sans Wine, Sans Song"." June 4: 1. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214186187.
• The Adelaide Advertiser. 1949. "Curious Aspects of Unsolved Beach Mystery." June 22: 2. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36373373.
• Watkins, Emily. 2011. "Rau refuses to dig up body of unknown man found dead at Somerton Beach." The Adelaide Advertiser, October 15. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/rau-refuses-to-dig-up-the-unknown-man-found-dead-at-somerton-beach/news-story/9c4bf81107db66ff441708b8
• Debelle, Penelope, and Gabriel Polychronis. 2019. "Somerton Man cold case: SA Attorney-General Vickie Chapman grants conditional approval to exhume body." The Adelaide Advertiser, October 14. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/attorneygeneral-vickie-chapman-wants-to-solve-somerton-man-cold-case-conditional-funding-approved/news-story/6531247eee73fa0e227fe5fd518dc751.

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But how much of their fearsome reputation comes from their actual behaviour, and how much has grown through popular culture and legend?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Australia's aquatic predators, the encounters that made headlines, and the stories that have turned sharks and crocodiles into some of the country's most notorious animals.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 145 - Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee
• Episodes 171 & 172 - The Legend of the Crocodile Hunter
• Episode 200 - Thylarctos plummetus

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Sources cited:

• Birgit Bradtke, Australian Crocodile Attacks Near Misses and Incidents (2005) https://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/crocodile-attacks.html
• AAP. 2016. "MP Warren Entsch blames 'human stupidity' for croc attack on Queensland beach." The Sydney Morning Herald, May 30. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/mp-warren-entsch-blames-human-stupidity-for-croc-attack-on-queensland-beach-20160530-gp6zi1.html.

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But how much of their fearsome reputation comes from their actual behaviour, and how much has grown through popular culture and legend?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Australia's aquatic predators, the encounters that made headlines, and the stories that have turned sharks and crocodiles into some of the country's most notorious animals.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 145 - Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee
• Episodes 171 & 172 - The Legend of the Crocodile Hunter
• Episode 200 - Thylarctos plummetus

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Sources cited:

• Birgit Bradtke, Australian Crocodile Attacks Near Misses and Incidents (2005) https://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/crocodile-attacks.html
• AAP. 2016. "MP Warren Entsch blames 'human stupidity' for croc attack on Queensland beach." The Sydney Morning Herald, May 30. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/mp-warren-entsch-blames-human-stupidity-for-croc-attack-on-queensland-beach-20160530-gp6zi1.html.

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The operation proved far more difficult than expected, as the birds scattered and evaded the soldiers attempting to cull them. What was intended as a practical response to a farming problem became an enduring story of humans struggling against Australia's stubborn wildlife.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Great Emu War, the events behind it, and how a wildlife-control operation earned its place in Australian folklore.

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Sources cited:

•  The Sunday Herald. 1953. "New Strategy in a War on the Emu." July 5: 13. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18516559.

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The operation proved far more difficult than expected, as the birds scattered and evaded the soldiers attempting to cull them. What was intended as a practical response to a farming problem became an enduring story of humans struggling against Australia's stubborn wildlife.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Great Emu War, the events behind it, and how a wildlife-control operation earned its place in Australian folklore.

***

Sources cited:

•  The Sunday Herald. 1953. "New Strategy in a War on the Emu." July 5: 13. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18516559.

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The murders shocked Australia and became infamous internationally, casting a shadow over the country's reputation as a destination for adventurous travellers. The case also inspired Wolf Creek, bringing the story of the backpacker murders to an even wider audience.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the crimes of Ivan Milat, the investigation that brought him to justice, and the real events behind one of Australia's most notorious criminal cases.

***

Sources cited: 

• R v Milat. 1998. Cca 60438/96 [1998] NSWSC 795 (Supreme Court of New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal, February 26). Accessed February 19, 2020. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/1998/795.html.
• Whittaker, M., 1998. Sins of the brother: the definitive story of Ivan Milat and the backpacker murders. Sydney: Pan Macmillan.
• Murray, D., 2019. Ivan Milat: intuition that led to uncovering a serial killer. The Australian, 27 October. Accessed December 18 2022. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/backpacker-serial-killer-ivan-milat-dies-aged-74/news-story/abef165fe89ad3267249da9d21d17eca
• Small, C., 2014. On the trail of a ... serial killer. The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 April.
• Stephens, J., 2019. "A story of unfathomable cruelty." The incriminating photograph found in Ivan Milat's home.. MSN News, 29 May. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.mamamia.com.au/ivan-milat-evidence/
• Sutton, Candace, 2019. Belanglo backpacker murders: Ivan Milat confessed to his mother before her death, News.com.au, August 7. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/belanglo-backpacker-murders-ivan-milat-confessed-to-his-mother-before-her-death/news-story/c56d825d8cde4acd3ce05e7bbeffcfbe
• Anon., 2019. Serial killer Ivan Milat secretly confessed to backpacker murders to his mother before her death. The New Zealand Herald, 7 August. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/serial-killer-ivan-milat-secretly-confessed-to-backpacker-murders-to-his-mother-before-her-death/2DUDEL2PJTPDEEQKLO4NAWYEZM/

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The murders shocked Australia and became infamous internationally, casting a shadow over the country's reputation as a destination for adventurous travellers. The case also inspired Wolf Creek, bringing the story of the backpacker murders to an even wider audience.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the crimes of Ivan Milat, the investigation that brought him to justice, and the real events behind one of Australia's most notorious criminal cases.

***

Sources cited: 

• R v Milat. 1998. Cca 60438/96 [1998] NSWSC 795 (Supreme Court of New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal, February 26). Accessed February 19, 2020. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/1998/795.html.
• Whittaker, M., 1998. Sins of the brother: the definitive story of Ivan Milat and the backpacker murders. Sydney: Pan Macmillan.
• Murray, D., 2019. Ivan Milat: intuition that led to uncovering a serial killer. The Australian, 27 October. Accessed December 18 2022. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/backpacker-serial-killer-ivan-milat-dies-aged-74/news-story/abef165fe89ad3267249da9d21d17eca
• Small, C., 2014. On the trail of a ... serial killer. The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 April.
• Stephens, J., 2019. "A story of unfathomable cruelty." The incriminating photograph found in Ivan Milat's home.. MSN News, 29 May. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.mamamia.com.au/ivan-milat-evidence/
• Sutton, Candace, 2019. Belanglo backpacker murders: Ivan Milat confessed to his mother before her death, News.com.au, August 7. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/belanglo-backpacker-murders-ivan-milat-confessed-to-his-mother-before-her-death/news-story/c56d825d8cde4acd3ce05e7bbeffcfbe
• Anon., 2019. Serial killer Ivan Milat secretly confessed to backpacker murders to his mother before her death. The New Zealand Herald, 7 August. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/serial-killer-ivan-milat-secretly-confessed-to-backpacker-murders-to-his-mother-before-her-death/2DUDEL2PJTPDEEQKLO4NAWYEZM/

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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the disappearance of Peter Falconio, Joanne Lees's account of what happened, and the investigation that followed.

***

Sources cited:

• Murdoch, L., 2005. 28-year minimum sentence for Outback killing. The Age, 16 December. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.theage.com.au/national/28-year-minimum-sentence-for-outback-killing-20051216-ge1frm.html
• Anon., 2005. Lees relives night she feared she'd die. The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 October. Accessed december 18, 2022. https://www.smh.com.au/national/lees-relives-night-she-feared-shed-die-20051019-gdm9z1.html
• Anon., 2005. Outback murder trial begins. The Scotsman, 17 October. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.scotsman.com/news/world/outback-murder-trial-begins-2513474
• Anon., 2006. Lees attacks 'sensational' media. Metro UK, 9 October. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://metro.co.uk/2006/10/09/lees-attacks-sensational-media-255296/

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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the disappearance of Peter Falconio, Joanne Lees's account of what happened, and the investigation that followed.

***

Sources cited:

• Murdoch, L., 2005. 28-year minimum sentence for Outback killing. The Age, 16 December. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.theage.com.au/national/28-year-minimum-sentence-for-outback-killing-20051216-ge1frm.html
• Anon., 2005. Lees relives night she feared she'd die. The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 October. Accessed december 18, 2022. https://www.smh.com.au/national/lees-relives-night-she-feared-shed-die-20051019-gdm9z1.html
• Anon., 2005. Outback murder trial begins. The Scotsman, 17 October. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.scotsman.com/news/world/outback-murder-trial-begins-2513474
• Anon., 2006. Lees attacks 'sensational' media. Metro UK, 9 October. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://metro.co.uk/2006/10/09/lees-attacks-sensational-media-255296/

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The investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of manipulation, torture, and murder that shocked the nation. The case became known as the “bodies in the barrels” murders, and its impact continues to shape how Snowtown is remembered.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Snowtown murders, the investigation, and the events behind one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases.

***

Sources cited:

•  Anderson, P., 2014. How Australia’s worst serial killers John Bunting and Robert Wagner stained Snowtown with their sadistic kill games. Herald Sun, 21 May. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/true-crime-scene/how-australias-worst-serial-killers-john-bunting-and-robert-wagner-stained-snowtown-with-their-sadistic-kill-games/news-story/7a8f5f816349f60b8eeee2e06b23b2a4
• Cawthorne, N., 2014. Bodies in the Back Garden. London: John Blake Publishing Ltd.
• Seven Nightly News (26 May 1999)
• Brook, M., 2019. Snowtown twist, MSN News. 13 March. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6799561/Snowtown-monster-tortured-murdered-10-people-launches-legal-action-bid-secure-release.html
• Anderson, P., 2014. Snowtown stigma lives on years after murders, Herald Sun. 21 May. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/true-crime-scene/how-australias-worst-serial-killers-john-bunting-and-robert-wagner-stained-snowtown-with-their-sadistic-kill-games/news-story/7a8f5f816349f60b8eeee2e06b23b2a4
• R v Bunting & Others (No 3), Supreme Court of South Australia. 2003. Accessed 18 December, 2022. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sign.cgi/au/cases/sa/SASC/2003/251

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The investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of manipulation, torture, and murder that shocked the nation. The case became known as the “bodies in the barrels” murders, and its impact continues to shape how Snowtown is remembered.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Snowtown murders, the investigation, and the events behind one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases.

***

Sources cited:

•  Anderson, P., 2014. How Australia’s worst serial killers John Bunting and Robert Wagner stained Snowtown with their sadistic kill games. Herald Sun, 21 May. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/true-crime-scene/how-australias-worst-serial-killers-john-bunting-and-robert-wagner-stained-snowtown-with-their-sadistic-kill-games/news-story/7a8f5f816349f60b8eeee2e06b23b2a4
• Cawthorne, N., 2014. Bodies in the Back Garden. London: John Blake Publishing Ltd.
• Seven Nightly News (26 May 1999)
• Brook, M., 2019. Snowtown twist, MSN News. 13 March. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6799561/Snowtown-monster-tortured-murdered-10-people-launches-legal-action-bid-secure-release.html
• Anderson, P., 2014. Snowtown stigma lives on years after murders, Herald Sun. 21 May. Accessed December 18, 2022. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/true-crime-scene/how-australias-worst-serial-killers-john-bunting-and-robert-wagner-stained-snowtown-with-their-sadistic-kill-games/news-story/7a8f5f816349f60b8eeee2e06b23b2a4
• R v Bunting & Others (No 3), Supreme Court of South Australia. 2003. Accessed 18 December, 2022. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sign.cgi/au/cases/sa/SASC/2003/251

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The case shocked the nation and raised difficult questions about the violence, the investigation, and the dangers of travelling through remote areas.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the crimes known as the Kimberley Killings and the events behind one of Australia's most notorious outback murder cases.

***

Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned within:

• Episodes 250-252 - The Australians at Waco

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Sources cited:

• Dennis, Anthony, and Michael Perry. 1987. "Outback terror ends in morgue." The Age, June 22. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1300&dat=19870622&id=rnwQAA AAIBAJ&sjid=cpIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4824,22439.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1987. "Not our son, say parents of 'Top-End' gunman." December 18. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19871218&id=ZXVWAA AAIBAJ&sjid=weQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6669,1419801.

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The case shocked the nation and raised difficult questions about the violence, the investigation, and the dangers of travelling through remote areas.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the crimes known as the Kimberley Killings and the events behind one of Australia's most notorious outback murder cases.

***

Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

***

Episodes mentioned within:

• Episodes 250-252 - The Australians at Waco

***

Sources cited:

• Dennis, Anthony, and Michael Perry. 1987. "Outback terror ends in morgue." The Age, June 22. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1300&dat=19870622&id=rnwQAA AAIBAJ&sjid=cpIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4824,22439.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1987. "Not our son, say parents of 'Top-End' gunman." December 18. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19871218&id=ZXVWAA AAIBAJ&sjid=weQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6669,1419801.

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What do the statistics tell us about missing persons in Australia? From disappearances in remote areas to cases that remain unresolved, Holly and Matthew explore the numbers behind missing persons cases and the realities that those figures represent.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 004 - Somerton Man
• Episodes 108-109 - Mr Cruel

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Sources cited:

• 2005. Wolf Creek. Directed by Greg McLean.

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What do the statistics tell us about missing persons in Australia? From disappearances in remote areas to cases that remain unresolved, Holly and Matthew explore the numbers behind missing persons cases and the realities that those figures represent.

***

Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

***

Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 004 - Somerton Man
• Episodes 108-109 - Mr Cruel

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Sources cited:

• 2005. Wolf Creek. Directed by Greg McLean.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of the kickboxing kangaroo, from early references to boxing kangaroos to its place in Australian sporting culture and popular imagination.

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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 006 - The Great Emu War
• Episode 016 - The Phantom Cats of Australia
• Episode 075 - Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
• Episodes 361 & 362 - The Gallipoli Campaign
• Episode 392 - Dot and the Kangaroo

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Sources cited:

• Table Talk. 1891. "The Waxworks." April 3: 13. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147284532.
• Brown, Peter Jensen. 2014. Australia's Boxing Kangaroo - From Philadelphia??? October 24. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2014/10/australias-boxing-kangaroo-from.html.
• Jane, Julia. 2015. Pensive in Port Fairy. April 29. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.juliajanesjournal.com/2015/04/.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of the kickboxing kangaroo, from early references to boxing kangaroos to its place in Australian sporting culture and popular imagination.

***

Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

***

Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 006 - The Great Emu War
• Episode 016 - The Phantom Cats of Australia
• Episode 075 - Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
• Episodes 361 & 362 - The Gallipoli Campaign
• Episode 392 - Dot and the Kangaroo

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Sources cited:

• Table Talk. 1891. "The Waxworks." April 3: 13. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147284532.
• Brown, Peter Jensen. 2014. Australia's Boxing Kangaroo - From Philadelphia??? October 24. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2014/10/australias-boxing-kangaroo-from.html.
• Jane, Julia. 2015. Pensive in Port Fairy. April 29. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.juliajanesjournal.com/2015/04/.

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What does Pine Gap actually do, and what role does it play in international intelligence operations? Holly and Matthew explore the facility's history, its role as a listening post, and the questions surrounding one of Australia's most secretive sites.

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Sources cited:

• Walker, Steven. 2019. "State surveillance and subterfuge increases." The Morning Star, October 6. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/state-surveillance-and-subterfuge-increases.
• The Nautilus Institute. 2016. "Pine Gap: an introduction." February 21. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://nautilus.org/publications/books/australian-forces-abroad/defence-facilities/pine-gap/pine-gap-intro/.
• Cronau, Peter. 2017. "Pine Gap plays crusial role in America's wars, leaked documents reveal." ABC Radio National, August 21. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-20/leaked-documents-reveal-pine-gaps-crucial-role-in-us-drone-war/8815472.

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What does Pine Gap actually do, and what role does it play in international intelligence operations? Holly and Matthew explore the facility's history, its role as a listening post, and the questions surrounding one of Australia's most secretive sites.

***

Sources cited:

• Walker, Steven. 2019. "State surveillance and subterfuge increases." The Morning Star, October 6. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/state-surveillance-and-subterfuge-increases.
• The Nautilus Institute. 2016. "Pine Gap: an introduction." February 21. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://nautilus.org/publications/books/australian-forces-abroad/defence-facilities/pine-gap/pine-gap-intro/.
• Cronau, Peter. 2017. "Pine Gap plays crusial role in America's wars, leaked documents reveal." ABC Radio National, August 21. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-20/leaked-documents-reveal-pine-gaps-crucial-role-in-us-drone-war/8815472.

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Newspaper reports of eerie lights and supposed hauntings offer a glimpse into the stories associated with this vast stretch of Australian bushland. Other accounts describe shadowy figures and large, ape-like creatures said to lurk among the trees.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the legends of Pilliga Forest, the historical reports behind them, and the strange stories that continue to capture the imagination.

***

Sources cited:

•  The North Western Star. 1941. "Ghosts of the Pilliga." August 25: 3. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133516600.
• Windsor and Richmond Gazette. 1932. "Ghostly Lights." January 29: 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/86052613.
• The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate. 1948. "Strange Lights." February 13: 5. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112555913.
• 2010. Pilliga. July 4. Accessed August 25, 2021. Accessed August 15, 2021. https://bitey.com/pilliga/

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Newspaper reports of eerie lights and supposed hauntings offer a glimpse into the stories associated with this vast stretch of Australian bushland. Other accounts describe shadowy figures and large, ape-like creatures said to lurk among the trees.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the legends of Pilliga Forest, the historical reports behind them, and the strange stories that continue to capture the imagination.

***

Sources cited:

•  The North Western Star. 1941. "Ghosts of the Pilliga." August 25: 3. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133516600.
• Windsor and Richmond Gazette. 1932. "Ghostly Lights." January 29: 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/86052613.
• The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate. 1948. "Strange Lights." February 13: 5. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112555913.
• 2010. Pilliga. July 4. Accessed August 25, 2021. Accessed August 15, 2021. https://bitey.com/pilliga/

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The case became one of Australia's most controversial legal proceedings. Lindy's conviction was later quashed, and subsequent findings recognised that Azaria had been taken by a dingo. The case raised enduring questions about public judgement, media coverage, and the justice system.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the death of Azaria Chamberlain, the investigation and trial, and the long fight to clear Lindy Chamberlain's name.

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Sources cited:

• Kim, Jen. 2015. "Is there a right way to grieve?" Psychology Today, August 31. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/valley-girl-brain/201508/is-there-right-way-grieve.
• Johnstone, Brian. 1982. "All the makings of a classic whodunnit." The Age, October 30. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20070904010038/http://150.theage.com.au/view_bestofarticle.asp?straction=update&inttype=1&intid=884.
• Barrington, George. 1801. A Sequel to Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales. London: C. Lowndes.
• AAP. 2014. "US film critical of Chamberlain coverage." The West Australian, November 18. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/movies/us-film-critical-of-chamberlain-coverage-ng-ya-381057.

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The case became one of Australia's most controversial legal proceedings. Lindy's conviction was later quashed, and subsequent findings recognised that Azaria had been taken by a dingo. The case raised enduring questions about public judgement, media coverage, and the justice system.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the death of Azaria Chamberlain, the investigation and trial, and the long fight to clear Lindy Chamberlain's name.

***

Sources cited:

• Kim, Jen. 2015. "Is there a right way to grieve?" Psychology Today, August 31. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/valley-girl-brain/201508/is-there-right-way-grieve.
• Johnstone, Brian. 1982. "All the makings of a classic whodunnit." The Age, October 30. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20070904010038/http://150.theage.com.au/view_bestofarticle.asp?straction=update&inttype=1&intid=884.
• Barrington, George. 1801. A Sequel to Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales. London: C. Lowndes.
• AAP. 2014. "US film critical of Chamberlain coverage." The West Australian, November 18. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/movies/us-film-critical-of-chamberlain-coverage-ng-ya-381057.

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Sightings have been reported across the country, from Victorian forests to remote bushland elsewhere in Australia. But do these elusive felines actually exist, or are the reports a mixture of misidentifications, local folklore, and stories that have grown over time?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Australia's phantom cats, the reported sightings, and the mystery behind these elusive creatures.

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Sources cited:

• Carbonell, Rachel. 2018. "Do big cats really prowl the Australian bush?" ABC Radio Nation, January 22. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-22/do-big-cats-really-prowl-the-australian-bush/9330686.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15792714Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:30:59 +0000The Modern MeltdownReports of large, mysterious cats roaming the Australian bush have persisted for generations. Often described as panther-like, these so-called phantom cats have been blamed on escaped exotic pets, descendants of animals brought to Australia by early...
Sightings have been reported across the country, from Victorian forests to remote bushland elsewhere in Australia. But do these elusive felines actually exist, or are the reports a mixture of misidentifications, local folklore, and stories that have grown over time?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Australia's phantom cats, the reported sightings, and the mystery behind these elusive creatures.

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Sources cited:

• Carbonell, Rachel. 2018. "Do big cats really prowl the Australian bush?" ABC Radio Nation, January 22. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-22/do-big-cats-really-prowl-the-australian-bush/9330686.

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At the heart of the conflict were competing political interests, disputes over authority, and the powerful influence of the rum trade in the young colony. The rebellion resulted in Bligh's removal from office and exposed the tensions shaping early colonial government.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Rum Rebellion, the people involved, and the political conflict that led to the overthrow of New South Wales's governor.

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Sources cited: 

• Evatt, H. V. 1938. Rum Rebellion. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
• Ellis, M. H. 1955. John Macarthur. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
• Bartram, J. 1811. Proceedings of a General Court-Martial, held at Chelsea Hospital. London: Sherwood, Neely & Jones.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2008. "Captain Bligh's other mutiny." January 20. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/captain- blighs-other-mutiny-20080120-gdrxd6.html.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15847788Mon, 01 Oct 2018 06:20:59 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1808, a power struggle between Governor William Bligh and influential figures in the New South Wales colony culminated in the Rum Rebellion. Led by Major George Johnston, members of the New South Wales Corps overthrew Bligh's administration in an...
At the heart of the conflict were competing political interests, disputes over authority, and the powerful influence of the rum trade in the young colony. The rebellion resulted in Bligh's removal from office and exposed the tensions shaping early colonial government.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Rum Rebellion, the people involved, and the political conflict that led to the overthrow of New South Wales's governor.

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Sources cited: 

• Evatt, H. V. 1938. Rum Rebellion. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
• Ellis, M. H. 1955. John Macarthur. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
• Bartram, J. 1811. Proceedings of a General Court-Martial, held at Chelsea Hospital. London: Sherwood, Neely & Jones.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2008. "Captain Bligh's other mutiny." January 20. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/captain- blighs-other-mutiny-20080120-gdrxd6.html.

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After the attack, investigators examining the station found chemical residues and sheep remains that raised suspicions of nerve-agent testing. The group's activities in Australia, its interest in chemical and nuclear weapons, and an unexplained seismic event in the region prompted questions about what had taken place on the isolated property.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the connection between Banjawarn Station and Aum Shinrikyo, the evidence uncovered by authorities, and the unanswered questions surrounding the group's time in the Australian outback.

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Sources cited:

• Broad, William J. 1997. "Seismic Mystery in Australia." The New York Times, January 21. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/1997/01/21/science/seismic-mystery-in-australia- quake-meteor-or-nuclear-blast.html.

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After the attack, investigators examining the station found chemical residues and sheep remains that raised suspicions of nerve-agent testing. The group's activities in Australia, its interest in chemical and nuclear weapons, and an unexplained seismic event in the region prompted questions about what had taken place on the isolated property.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the connection between Banjawarn Station and Aum Shinrikyo, the evidence uncovered by authorities, and the unanswered questions surrounding the group's time in the Australian outback.

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Sources cited:

• Broad, William J. 1997. "Seismic Mystery in Australia." The New York Times, January 21. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/1997/01/21/science/seismic-mystery-in-australia- quake-meteor-or-nuclear-blast.html.

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Witnesses have described lights that appear to move erratically, drift across the horizon, or seem to follow people travelling through the region. Explanations range from atmospheric and optical phenomena to theories that remain unproven.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Min Min Lights and other Australian ghost-light stories, examining the reported sightings, possible explanations, and enduring mystery surrounding these strange phenomena.


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Sources cited:

• Pansen, John. 2019. The Min mIn LIghts of Australia: Fact or Fiction? February 11. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Min-Min-Lights-Fact-of-Fiction-An-Australians-Contribution-to-Halloween.
• Pettigrew, John. 2003. "The Min Min light and the Fata Morgana." Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 109-120. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.uq.edu.au/nuq/jack/MinMinCEO.pdf3.
• Docherty, J.C. 1993. Historical Dictionary of Australia. Sydney: Franklin Watts Australia.

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Witnesses have described lights that appear to move erratically, drift across the horizon, or seem to follow people travelling through the region. Explanations range from atmospheric and optical phenomena to theories that remain unproven.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Min Min Lights and other Australian ghost-light stories, examining the reported sightings, possible explanations, and enduring mystery surrounding these strange phenomena.


***

Sources cited:

• Pansen, John. 2019. The Min mIn LIghts of Australia: Fact or Fiction? February 11. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Min-Min-Lights-Fact-of-Fiction-An-Australians-Contribution-to-Halloween.
• Pettigrew, John. 2003. "The Min Min light and the Fata Morgana." Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 109-120. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.uq.edu.au/nuq/jack/MinMinCEO.pdf3.
• Docherty, J.C. 1993. Historical Dictionary of Australia. Sydney: Franklin Watts Australia.

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Operating around the Sydney region in the colony's earliest years, Caesar repeatedly evaded capture before his life came to a violent end. But who was Black Caesar, and how did he earn his place in Australia's bushranger history?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life of Black Caesar, his escape from captivity, and the story of one of the earliest outlaws in colonial Australia.


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Sources cited:

•  Barrington, George. 1802. The History of New South Wales. London: M. Jones.
• Collins, David. 1801. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales. Sydney: University of Sydney Library.
• Bradley, William. 1969. A voyage to New South Wales : the journal of Lieutenant William Bradley RN of HMS Sirius. Sydney: Trustees of the Public Library of New South Wales.
• Huntington, H. W. H. 1899. "History of Parramatta and District." Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, September 16. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/85777960.
• Collins, David. 1801. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales. Sydney: University of Sydney Library.
• Hunter, John. 1796. "Government General Order." January 29. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://www.ausnc.org.au/corpora/cooee/1-049-original.

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Operating around the Sydney region in the colony's earliest years, Caesar repeatedly evaded capture before his life came to a violent end. But who was Black Caesar, and how did he earn his place in Australia's bushranger history?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life of Black Caesar, his escape from captivity, and the story of one of the earliest outlaws in colonial Australia.


***

Sources cited:

•  Barrington, George. 1802. The History of New South Wales. London: M. Jones.
• Collins, David. 1801. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales. Sydney: University of Sydney Library.
• Bradley, William. 1969. A voyage to New South Wales : the journal of Lieutenant William Bradley RN of HMS Sirius. Sydney: Trustees of the Public Library of New South Wales.
• Huntington, H. W. H. 1899. "History of Parramatta and District." Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, September 16. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/85777960.
• Collins, David. 1801. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales. Sydney: University of Sydney Library.
• Hunter, John. 1796. "Government General Order." January 29. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://www.ausnc.org.au/corpora/cooee/1-049-original.

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After escaping a penal settlement, the men turned to crime as they struggled to survive in the Tasmanian wilderness. Reports of their activities shocked the young colony, and their short but brutal criminal careers ended with their capture and execution.

But what happened out in the bush, and how did these men become known as the Cannibal Bushrangers?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore one of the darkest and most disturbing stories in Australia’s early colonial history.

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Sources cited:

• Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen's Land Advertiser. 1822. "Government and General Orders." May 18. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1089700.
• The Hobart Town Gazette. 1824. "The Supreme Court of Van Diemen's Land." June 25. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1090236.
• Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser. 1826. "Launceston News." January 27. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2447063.
• The Argus. 1905. "Tasmanian Bushrangers." September 27. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9886289.
• Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser. 1826. "The Late Bushrangers." May 5. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2447678.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16071302Mon, 29 Oct 2018 08:01:47 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the rugged wilderness of Van Diemen’s Land, a group of escaped convicts became infamous for a horrifying tale of survival, murder and alleged cannibalism. After escaping a penal settlement, the men turned to crime as they struggled to survive in...
After escaping a penal settlement, the men turned to crime as they struggled to survive in the Tasmanian wilderness. Reports of their activities shocked the young colony, and their short but brutal criminal careers ended with their capture and execution.

But what happened out in the bush, and how did these men become known as the Cannibal Bushrangers?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore one of the darkest and most disturbing stories in Australia’s early colonial history.

***

Sources cited:

• Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen's Land Advertiser. 1822. "Government and General Orders." May 18. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1089700.
• The Hobart Town Gazette. 1824. "The Supreme Court of Van Diemen's Land." June 25. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1090236.
• Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser. 1826. "Launceston News." January 27. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2447063.
• The Argus. 1905. "Tasmanian Bushrangers." September 27. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9886289.
• Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser. 1826. "The Late Bushrangers." May 5. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2447678.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>38931824,1825,australianfolklore,australianhistory,australianoutlaws,bushrangers,cannibalbushrangers,cannibalism,colonialaustralia,colonialcrime,convicthistory,escapedconvicts,historicalcrime,historypodcast,tasmania,tasmanianbushrangers,tasmanianhistory,truecrime,vandiemensland,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-022-the-bathurst-rebellion-convicts-take-up-arms-1830--16116435
Armed with limited weapons, the rebels launched an uprising against the system that controlled them. The revolt was suppressed, but it remains a striking episode in the history of convict-era Australia and the tensions simmering beneath colonial rule.

What drove the convicts to rebellion? How did the uprising unfold, and what happened to those who took part?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Bathurst Rebellion of 1830, examining the convicts’ motivations, the authorities’ response, and the historical record of this early colonial uprising.


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Sources cited:

• R v Entwistle, Gahan, Kearney, Gleeson, Dunn and Stephen. 1830. NSWSupC75 (Supreme Court of of New South Wales, November 11). Accessed August 4, 2021. http://www.law.mq.edu.au/research/colonial_case_law/nsw/cases/case_inde x/1830/r_v_entwistle_gahan_kearney_gleeson_dunn_and_stephen/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16116435Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:55:18 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1830, convicts in Bathurst, New South Wales, rose against the colonial authorities in a desperate bid to challenge the harsh conditions of their lives. Armed with limited weapons, the rebels launched an uprising against the system that controlled...
Armed with limited weapons, the rebels launched an uprising against the system that controlled them. The revolt was suppressed, but it remains a striking episode in the history of convict-era Australia and the tensions simmering beneath colonial rule.

What drove the convicts to rebellion? How did the uprising unfold, and what happened to those who took part?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Bathurst Rebellion of 1830, examining the convicts’ motivations, the authorities’ response, and the historical record of this early colonial uprising.


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Sources cited:

• R v Entwistle, Gahan, Kearney, Gleeson, Dunn and Stephen. 1830. NSWSupC75 (Supreme Court of of New South Wales, November 11). Accessed August 4, 2021. http://www.law.mq.edu.au/research/colonial_case_law/nsw/cases/case_inde x/1830/r_v_entwistle_gahan_kearney_gleeson_dunn_and_stephen/.

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His criminal career included daring robberies, a reputation for defiance, and a final confrontation that ended in his capture and execution. But the story of Captain Moonlite is more complicated than the legend of an outlaw: his motivations, relationships and place in Australian history have all contributed to his enduring reputation.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life of Captain Moonlite, separating the historical record from the legend surrounding one of Australia’s most intriguing bushrangers.

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Sources cited:

• Trinker, Rick. 2012. "Controlling parents more likely to have delinquent chldren, UNH research shows." University of New Hampshire, February 10. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://www.unh.edu/unhtoday/news/release/2012/02/10/controlling- parents-more-likely-have-delinquent-children-unh-research-shows.
• 2017. Lawless: the real bushrangers. Performed by Michael Davie.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• Hill, Suzanne. 2018. "Nightlife: Australia's Bushrangers - Captain Moonlight." ABC Radio. January 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/nightlife/bushrangers---captain- moonlight/9303686.
• You Me and Junee. 2018. Bushrangers. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://www.youmeandjunee.com.au/explore/self-guided-drives/bushrangers.aspx.
• Sparrow, Jeff. 2015. "A Queer Bushranger." The Monthly, November. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2015/november/1446296400/jeff- sparrow/queer-bushranger.
• Richards, Jared. 2017. "On this Day: Captain Moonlite's hanging." Australian Geographic, January 12. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/on-this-day/2017/01/on-this-day-captain-moonlite-hanged/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16116436Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:10:16 +0000The Modern MeltdownBorn in Scotland as Andrew George Scott, Captain Moonlite became one of colonial Australia’s most infamous bushrangers. After arriving in Australia and experiencing the penal system, Scott’s life took a series of turns that eventually led him into...
His criminal career included daring robberies, a reputation for defiance, and a final confrontation that ended in his capture and execution. But the story of Captain Moonlite is more complicated than the legend of an outlaw: his motivations, relationships and place in Australian history have all contributed to his enduring reputation.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life of Captain Moonlite, separating the historical record from the legend surrounding one of Australia’s most intriguing bushrangers.

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Sources cited:

• Trinker, Rick. 2012. "Controlling parents more likely to have delinquent chldren, UNH research shows." University of New Hampshire, February 10. Accessed August 4, 2021. https://www.unh.edu/unhtoday/news/release/2012/02/10/controlling- parents-more-likely-have-delinquent-children-unh-research-shows.
• 2017. Lawless: the real bushrangers. Performed by Michael Davie.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• Hill, Suzanne. 2018. "Nightlife: Australia's Bushrangers - Captain Moonlight." ABC Radio. January 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/nightlife/bushrangers---captain- moonlight/9303686.
• You Me and Junee. 2018. Bushrangers. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://www.youmeandjunee.com.au/explore/self-guided-drives/bushrangers.aspx.
• Sparrow, Jeff. 2015. "A Queer Bushranger." The Monthly, November. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2015/november/1446296400/jeff- sparrow/queer-bushranger.
• Richards, Jared. 2017. "On this Day: Captain Moonlite's hanging." Australian Geographic, January 12. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/on-this-day/2017/01/on-this-day-captain-moonlite-hanged/.

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Mary Ann Bugg, the daughter of an Indigenous woman and a European man, played a role in the criminal activities of her bushranger partner. Jessie Hickman, meanwhile, developed a reputation as a formidable outlaw in her own right, associated with daring escapes and robberies.

Their lives challenge the familiar image of the Australian bushranger. Who were these women, how did they become involved in bushranging, and what do the historical records reveal about their lives?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the stories of Mary Ann Bugg and Jessie Hickman, two women whose lives became part of Australia's bushranging history.


***

Sources cited:

• Burin, Margaret. 2014. "Australia's lady bushranger: the life of Jessie Hickman sparks film industry interest." ABC North Coast, December 3. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/12/03/4141124.htm.
• Scanlon, Mike. 2014. "Out of the mists: Search for the truth about Elizabeth Jessie Hickman." The Newcastle Herald, October 10. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2614913/the-hunters-lady-bushranger/.
• The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser. 1927. "Thunderbolt's Wife." October 13. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/115901446.
• The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. 1866. "Capt. Thunderbolt, alias Ward, the Bushranger." March 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18712031.
• Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative. 1905. "Death of Mrs Burrows." April 27: 13. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157688248.

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Mary Ann Bugg, the daughter of an Indigenous woman and a European man, played a role in the criminal activities of her bushranger partner. Jessie Hickman, meanwhile, developed a reputation as a formidable outlaw in her own right, associated with daring escapes and robberies.

Their lives challenge the familiar image of the Australian bushranger. Who were these women, how did they become involved in bushranging, and what do the historical records reveal about their lives?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the stories of Mary Ann Bugg and Jessie Hickman, two women whose lives became part of Australia's bushranging history.


***

Sources cited:

• Burin, Margaret. 2014. "Australia's lady bushranger: the life of Jessie Hickman sparks film industry interest." ABC North Coast, December 3. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/12/03/4141124.htm.
• Scanlon, Mike. 2014. "Out of the mists: Search for the truth about Elizabeth Jessie Hickman." The Newcastle Herald, October 10. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2614913/the-hunters-lady-bushranger/.
• The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser. 1927. "Thunderbolt's Wife." October 13. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/115901446.
• The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. 1866. "Capt. Thunderbolt, alias Ward, the Bushranger." March 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18712031.
• Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative. 1905. "Death of Mrs Burrows." April 27: 13. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157688248.

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Built in the 1860s, Picton Tunnel has become the focus of stories involving strange noises, unexplained shadows and reported apparitions. Some accounts connect the supposed hauntings to people who died during the tunnel's construction, while other stories suggest a darker history behind the phenomena.

But where did these stories begin, and what have visitors claimed to experience inside the tunnel?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Picton Tunnel, examine reports of paranormal encounters, and investigate the legends surrounding one of New South Wales' best-known haunted locations.

***

Sources cited:

•  The Goulburn Evening Penny Post. 1884. "Town Talk." January 24: 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/98436223.
• The Picton Post. 1916. "Obituary." December 20: 4. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114288162.
• brendan_the_winger. 2010. Picton Tunnels. November 8. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=10262.
• Doug_T13. 2013. Picton Tunnels. February 16. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=10262.

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Built in the 1860s, Picton Tunnel has become the focus of stories involving strange noises, unexplained shadows and reported apparitions. Some accounts connect the supposed hauntings to people who died during the tunnel's construction, while other stories suggest a darker history behind the phenomena.

But where did these stories begin, and what have visitors claimed to experience inside the tunnel?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Picton Tunnel, examine reports of paranormal encounters, and investigate the legends surrounding one of New South Wales' best-known haunted locations.

***

Sources cited:

•  The Goulburn Evening Penny Post. 1884. "Town Talk." January 24: 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/98436223.
• The Picton Post. 1916. "Obituary." December 20: 4. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114288162.
• brendan_the_winger. 2010. Picton Tunnels. November 8. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=10262.
• Doug_T13. 2013. Picton Tunnels. February 16. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=10262.

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Their story sits at the intersection of crime, rebellion and legend. To some, Kelly was a folk hero resisting an oppressive system; to others, he was a violent criminal. His final confrontation at Glenrowan, capture and execution helped cement his place in Australia's folklore.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, examining the events behind the legend and the legacy they left behind.

***

Sources cited: 

• The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal. 1869. "Benalla Police Court." October 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66837804.
• The Argus. 1869. "Country News." October 22: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5832622.
• Kelly, Ned. 1870. Letter to Sgt. James Babington. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly_Letter_to_Sgt._James_Babington.
• Kennedy, Leo. 2018. Black Snake. Melbourne: Affirm Press.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1946. The Complete History of the Kelly Gang and their Pursuers. Melbourne: J. Roy Stevens.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1929. The Inner History of the Kelly Gang. Melbourne: Ruskin Press.
• The Argus. 1878. "The Police Murders." October 30. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5919040.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• The Argus. 1880. "The Kelly Gang." August 10: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5961325.
• The Argus. 1923. "Kelly Gang at Eurora." February 20: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1877492.
• Kelly, N., n.d. "The Jerilderie Letter." State Library of Victoria. Accessed August 6, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/bushrangers/jerilderie-letter.
• 1880. "Destruction of the Kelly Gang." June 29: 5. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5975546.
• FitzSimons, Peter. 2013. "Iron man: the story of Ned Kelly's last stand." The Sydney Morning Herald, November 3. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/iron-man-the-story-of-ned-kellys-last-stand-20131102-2wt5p.html.
• 1878. Sir Redmond Barry in Court. Accessed August 7, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/law-enforcement/sir-redmond-barry-court.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2002. "Ned Kelly shot with his mother - in sepia." March 23. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/ned-kelly-shot-with-his-mother-in-sepia-20020323-gdfd3k.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1907. "The Australian." August 10: 12. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14870716.
• Flanagan, Martin. 2013. "Rebels who knew the end was coming, but stood up anyway." The Age, March 30. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rebels-who-knew-the-end-was-coming-but-stood-up-anyway-20130329-2gz9t.html.

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Their story sits at the intersection of crime, rebellion and legend. To some, Kelly was a folk hero resisting an oppressive system; to others, he was a violent criminal. His final confrontation at Glenrowan, capture and execution helped cement his place in Australia's folklore.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, examining the events behind the legend and the legacy they left behind.

***

Sources cited: 

• The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal. 1869. "Benalla Police Court." October 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66837804.
• The Argus. 1869. "Country News." October 22: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5832622.
• Kelly, Ned. 1870. Letter to Sgt. James Babington. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly_Letter_to_Sgt._James_Babington.
• Kennedy, Leo. 2018. Black Snake. Melbourne: Affirm Press.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1946. The Complete History of the Kelly Gang and their Pursuers. Melbourne: J. Roy Stevens.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1929. The Inner History of the Kelly Gang. Melbourne: Ruskin Press.
• The Argus. 1878. "The Police Murders." October 30. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5919040.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• The Argus. 1880. "The Kelly Gang." August 10: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5961325.
• The Argus. 1923. "Kelly Gang at Eurora." February 20: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1877492.
• Kelly, N., n.d. "The Jerilderie Letter." State Library of Victoria. Accessed August 6, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/bushrangers/jerilderie-letter.
• 1880. "Destruction of the Kelly Gang." June 29: 5. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5975546.
• FitzSimons, Peter. 2013. "Iron man: the story of Ned Kelly's last stand." The Sydney Morning Herald, November 3. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/iron-man-the-story-of-ned-kellys-last-stand-20131102-2wt5p.html.
• 1878. Sir Redmond Barry in Court. Accessed August 7, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/law-enforcement/sir-redmond-barry-court.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2002. "Ned Kelly shot with his mother - in sepia." March 23. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/ned-kelly-shot-with-his-mother-in-sepia-20020323-gdfd3k.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1907. "The Australian." August 10: 12. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14870716.
• Flanagan, Martin. 2013. "Rebels who knew the end was coming, but stood up anyway." The Age, March 30. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rebels-who-knew-the-end-was-coming-but-stood-up-anyway-20130329-2gz9t.html.

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Their story sits at the intersection of crime, rebellion and legend. To some, Kelly was a folk hero resisting an oppressive system; to others, he was a violent criminal. His final confrontation at Glenrowan, capture and execution helped cement his place in Australia's folklore.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, examining the events behind the legend and the legacy they left behind.

***

Sources cited: 

• The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal. 1869. "Benalla Police Court." October 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66837804.
• The Argus. 1869. "Country News." October 22: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5832622.
• Kelly, Ned. 1870. Letter to Sgt. James Babington. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly_Letter_to_Sgt._James_Babington.
• Kennedy, Leo. 2018. Black Snake. Melbourne: Affirm Press.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1946. The Complete History of the Kelly Gang and their Pursuers. Melbourne: J. Roy Stevens.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1929. The Inner History of the Kelly Gang. Melbourne: Ruskin Press.
• The Argus. 1878. "The Police Murders." October 30. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5919040.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• The Argus. 1880. "The Kelly Gang." August 10: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5961325.
• The Argus. 1923. "Kelly Gang at Eurora." February 20: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1877492.
• Kelly, N., n.d. "The Jerilderie Letter." State Library of Victoria. Accessed August 6, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/bushrangers/jerilderie-letter.
• 1880. "Destruction of the Kelly Gang." June 29: 5. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5975546.
• FitzSimons, Peter. 2013. "Iron man: the story of Ned Kelly's last stand." The Sydney Morning Herald, November 3. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/iron-man-the-story-of-ned-kellys-last-stand-20131102-2wt5p.html.
• 1878. Sir Redmond Barry in Court. Accessed August 7, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/law-enforcement/sir-redmond-barry-court.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2002. "Ned Kelly shot with his mother - in sepia." March 23. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/ned-kelly-shot-with-his-mother-in-sepia-20020323-gdfd3k.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1907. "The Australian." August 10: 12. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14870716.
• Flanagan, Martin. 2013. "Rebels who knew the end was coming, but stood up anyway." The Age, March 30. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rebels-who-knew-the-end-was-coming-but-stood-up-anyway-20130329-2gz9t.html.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16312272Sun, 09 Dec 2018 14:30:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownNed Kelly and the Kelly Gang remain among the most famous outlaws in Australian history. Emerging from the struggles of a poor Irish immigrant family in colonial Victoria, the gang became notorious for bank robberies, confrontations with police, and...
Their story sits at the intersection of crime, rebellion and legend. To some, Kelly was a folk hero resisting an oppressive system; to others, he was a violent criminal. His final confrontation at Glenrowan, capture and execution helped cement his place in Australia's folklore.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, examining the events behind the legend and the legacy they left behind.

***

Sources cited: 

• The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal. 1869. "Benalla Police Court." October 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66837804.
• The Argus. 1869. "Country News." October 22: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5832622.
• Kelly, Ned. 1870. Letter to Sgt. James Babington. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly_Letter_to_Sgt._James_Babington.
• Kennedy, Leo. 2018. Black Snake. Melbourne: Affirm Press.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1946. The Complete History of the Kelly Gang and their Pursuers. Melbourne: J. Roy Stevens.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1929. The Inner History of the Kelly Gang. Melbourne: Ruskin Press.
• The Argus. 1878. "The Police Murders." October 30. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5919040.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• The Argus. 1880. "The Kelly Gang." August 10: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5961325.
• The Argus. 1923. "Kelly Gang at Eurora." February 20: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1877492.
• Kelly, N., n.d. "The Jerilderie Letter." State Library of Victoria. Accessed August 6, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/bushrangers/jerilderie-letter.
• 1880. "Destruction of the Kelly Gang." June 29: 5. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5975546.
• FitzSimons, Peter. 2013. "Iron man: the story of Ned Kelly's last stand." The Sydney Morning Herald, November 3. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/iron-man-the-story-of-ned-kellys-last-stand-20131102-2wt5p.html.
• 1878. Sir Redmond Barry in Court. Accessed August 7, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/law-enforcement/sir-redmond-barry-court.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2002. "Ned Kelly shot with his mother - in sepia." March 23. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/ned-kelly-shot-with-his-mother-in-sepia-20020323-gdfd3k.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1907. "The Australian." August 10: 12. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14870716.
• Flanagan, Martin. 2013. "Rebels who knew the end was coming, but stood up anyway." The Age, March 30. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rebels-who-knew-the-end-was-coming-but-stood-up-anyway-20130329-2gz9t.html.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>336019thcentury,australianhistory,australianoutlaws,bushrangerhistory,bushrangers,colonialaustralia,colonialcrime,folkheroes,glenrowan,historypodcast,irishaustralian,jerilderieletter,kellyarmour,kellygang,kellyganghistory,nedkelly,outlawlegends,truehistory,victorianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-028-the-kelly-gang-the-rise-of-australia-s-most-infamous-outlaws-part-3-1869-1880--16284646
Their story sits at the intersection of crime, rebellion and legend. To some, Kelly was a folk hero resisting an oppressive system; to others, he was a violent criminal. His final confrontation at Glenrowan, capture and execution helped cement his place in Australia's folklore.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, examining the events behind the legend and the legacy they left behind.

***

Sources cited: 

• The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal. 1869. "Benalla Police Court." October 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66837804.
• The Argus. 1869. "Country News." October 22: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5832622.
• Kelly, Ned. 1870. Letter to Sgt. James Babington. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly_Letter_to_Sgt._James_Babington.
• Kennedy, Leo. 2018. Black Snake. Melbourne: Affirm Press.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1946. The Complete History of the Kelly Gang and their Pursuers. Melbourne: J. Roy Stevens.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1929. The Inner History of the Kelly Gang. Melbourne: Ruskin Press.
• The Argus. 1878. "The Police Murders." October 30. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5919040.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• The Argus. 1880. "The Kelly Gang." August 10: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5961325.
• The Argus. 1923. "Kelly Gang at Eurora." February 20: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1877492.
• Kelly, N., n.d. "The Jerilderie Letter." State Library of Victoria. Accessed August 6, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/bushrangers/jerilderie-letter.
• 1880. "Destruction of the Kelly Gang." June 29: 5. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5975546.
• FitzSimons, Peter. 2013. "Iron man: the story of Ned Kelly's last stand." The Sydney Morning Herald, November 3. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/iron-man-the-story-of-ned-kellys-last-stand-20131102-2wt5p.html.
• 1878. Sir Redmond Barry in Court. Accessed August 7, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/law-enforcement/sir-redmond-barry-court.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2002. "Ned Kelly shot with his mother - in sepia." March 23. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/ned-kelly-shot-with-his-mother-in-sepia-20020323-gdfd3k.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1907. "The Australian." August 10: 12. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14870716.
• Flanagan, Martin. 2013. "Rebels who knew the end was coming, but stood up anyway." The Age, March 30. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rebels-who-knew-the-end-was-coming-but-stood-up-anyway-20130329-2gz9t.html.

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Their story sits at the intersection of crime, rebellion and legend. To some, Kelly was a folk hero resisting an oppressive system; to others, he was a violent criminal. His final confrontation at Glenrowan, capture and execution helped cement his place in Australia's folklore.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang, examining the events behind the legend and the legacy they left behind.

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Sources cited: 

• The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal. 1869. "Benalla Police Court." October 29: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66837804.
• The Argus. 1869. "Country News." October 22: 2. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5832622.
• Kelly, Ned. 1870. Letter to Sgt. James Babington. Accessed August 5, 2021. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly_Letter_to_Sgt._James_Babington.
• Kennedy, Leo. 2018. Black Snake. Melbourne: Affirm Press.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1946. The Complete History of the Kelly Gang and their Pursuers. Melbourne: J. Roy Stevens.
• Kenneally, J.J. 1929. The Inner History of the Kelly Gang. Melbourne: Ruskin Press.
• The Argus. 1878. "The Police Murders." October 30. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5919040.
• Carmody, Shane. 2004. "Through Green Tinted Glasses: Barry, Kelly and Irish Sentiment." The LaTrobe Journal, Autumn. Accessed August 5, 2021. http://latrobejournal.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-73/t1-g- t4.html.
• The Argus. 1880. "The Kelly Gang." August 10: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5961325.
• The Argus. 1923. "Kelly Gang at Eurora." February 20: 7. Accessed August 6, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1877492.
• Kelly, N., n.d. "The Jerilderie Letter." State Library of Victoria. Accessed August 6, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/bushrangers/jerilderie-letter.
• 1880. "Destruction of the Kelly Gang." June 29: 5. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5975546.
• FitzSimons, Peter. 2013. "Iron man: the story of Ned Kelly's last stand." The Sydney Morning Herald, November 3. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/iron-man-the-story-of-ned-kellys-last-stand-20131102-2wt5p.html.
• 1878. Sir Redmond Barry in Court. Accessed August 7, 2021. http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/law-enforcement/sir-redmond-barry-court.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2002. "Ned Kelly shot with his mother - in sepia." March 23. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/ned-kelly-shot-with-his-mother-in-sepia-20020323-gdfd3k.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1907. "The Australian." August 10: 12. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14870716.
• Flanagan, Martin. 2013. "Rebels who knew the end was coming, but stood up anyway." The Age, March 30. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/rebels-who-knew-the-end-was-coming-but-stood-up-anyway-20130329-2gz9t.html.

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While Christmas in the United States is often pictured as a winter celebration, Australians mark the holiday in the middle of summer. Families might head to the beach, fire up the barbecue, serve cold salads and seafood, or gather outdoors to celebrate.

So how different is an Australian Christmas from the version celebrated in America? And what happens when familiar festive traditions meet an entirely different season?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the differences between Australian and American Christmas traditions, from festive food and summer weather to the ways people celebrate the holiday in the Southern Hemisphere.





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While Christmas in the United States is often pictured as a winter celebration, Australians mark the holiday in the middle of summer. Families might head to the beach, fire up the barbecue, serve cold salads and seafood, or gather outdoors to celebrate.

So how different is an Australian Christmas from the version celebrated in America? And what happens when familiar festive traditions meet an entirely different season?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the differences between Australian and American Christmas traditions, from festive food and summer weather to the ways people celebrate the holiday in the Southern Hemisphere.





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Reports of unusual creatures and mysterious disturbances in the river stretch back to the 19th century. Over the years, sightings and local stories have fuelled speculation about what might be hiding beneath the surface. Possible explanations range from misidentified wildlife to enduring local folklore, but the legend of the Hawkesbury River Monster continues to capture the imagination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the reports, historical accounts and theories surrounding one of Australia's most intriguing aquatic cryptid legends.


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Sources cited:

• Lang, Ruby. 2012. The Hawkesbury River Monster—What lies beneath? Accessed August 25, 2021. http://strangenationaustralia.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-hawkesbury-river-monster-what-lies.html.
• Hawkesbury Regional Museum. 2010. Creatures of myth and legend. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/105961/Myths,-Creatures-and-Legends-2010.pdf.
• The Windsor and Richmond Gazette. 1924. "Seeing things." September 5: 1. Accessed August 25, 201. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/85899247.
• Yahoo News. 2017. "Family films 'strange' creature in Hawkesbury River." December 12. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://au.news.yahoo.com/sydney-family-films-mystery-creature-swimming-in-hawkesbury-river-38255927.html.
• Truth. 1936. "Sharks in the Hawkesbury." December 13: 16. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169591314.
• The Daily Advertiser. 1934. "Huge black cod." January 5: 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/143582247.
• The Newcastle Herald. 2016. "Odd creature washed up at Swansea identified as a pike eel." February 16. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/3732074/messed-up-croc-washes-up-on-nsw-beach/.

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Reports of unusual creatures and mysterious disturbances in the river stretch back to the 19th century. Over the years, sightings and local stories have fuelled speculation about what might be hiding beneath the surface. Possible explanations range from misidentified wildlife to enduring local folklore, but the legend of the Hawkesbury River Monster continues to capture the imagination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the reports, historical accounts and theories surrounding one of Australia's most intriguing aquatic cryptid legends.


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Sources cited:

• Lang, Ruby. 2012. The Hawkesbury River Monster—What lies beneath? Accessed August 25, 2021. http://strangenationaustralia.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-hawkesbury-river-monster-what-lies.html.
• Hawkesbury Regional Museum. 2010. Creatures of myth and legend. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/105961/Myths,-Creatures-and-Legends-2010.pdf.
• The Windsor and Richmond Gazette. 1924. "Seeing things." September 5: 1. Accessed August 25, 201. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/85899247.
• Yahoo News. 2017. "Family films 'strange' creature in Hawkesbury River." December 12. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://au.news.yahoo.com/sydney-family-films-mystery-creature-swimming-in-hawkesbury-river-38255927.html.
• Truth. 1936. "Sharks in the Hawkesbury." December 13: 16. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169591314.
• The Daily Advertiser. 1934. "Huge black cod." January 5: 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/143582247.
• The Newcastle Herald. 2016. "Odd creature washed up at Swansea identified as a pike eel." February 16. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/3732074/messed-up-croc-washes-up-on-nsw-beach/.

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Witnesses described a silver, saucer-shaped object that reportedly hovered before ascending rapidly and disappearing. Decades later, accounts of what happened that day continue to generate debate, with proposed explanations ranging from misidentified aircraft to claims of secret government activity.

What did the witnesses actually see? Why have so many people continued to discuss the incident, and can the mystery of Westall ever be resolved?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine eyewitness accounts, competing explanations and the enduring mystery of the Westall UFO Incident.

Stay until the end to hear audio from two witnesses: Terry Peck and Joy Clarke.

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Sources cited:

•  Dunn, Matthew. 2016. "The Westall 'UFO' incident still remains a mystery 50 years after it occurred." News.com.au, January 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/the-westall-ufo-incident-still-remains-a-mystery-50-years-after-it-occurred/news-story/f002a9da51358af2e9aca4b3d5cd81de.
• Foster, Ally. 2018. "Chilling details of Aussie UFO mystery." The Daily Mercury, August 8. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/audio-reveals-creepy-details-of- australian-ufo-mys/3487466/.
• Dunn, Mark. 2014. "Westall 'UFO' incident was actually government radiation testing, reports reveal." The Herald Sun, August 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/westall-ufo-incident-was-actually-government-radiation-testing-reports-reveal/news-story/b6c6056bf60f378809f19327eb1c23fc.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16625645Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:25:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn April 6, 1966, students and teachers at two schools in Melbourne's south-east reported seeing an unidentified flying object in the sky. The event became known as the Westall UFO Incident, and it remains one of Australia's most talked-about UFO...
Witnesses described a silver, saucer-shaped object that reportedly hovered before ascending rapidly and disappearing. Decades later, accounts of what happened that day continue to generate debate, with proposed explanations ranging from misidentified aircraft to claims of secret government activity.

What did the witnesses actually see? Why have so many people continued to discuss the incident, and can the mystery of Westall ever be resolved?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine eyewitness accounts, competing explanations and the enduring mystery of the Westall UFO Incident.

Stay until the end to hear audio from two witnesses: Terry Peck and Joy Clarke.

***

Sources cited:

•  Dunn, Matthew. 2016. "The Westall 'UFO' incident still remains a mystery 50 years after it occurred." News.com.au, January 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/the-westall-ufo-incident-still-remains-a-mystery-50-years-after-it-occurred/news-story/f002a9da51358af2e9aca4b3d5cd81de.
• Foster, Ally. 2018. "Chilling details of Aussie UFO mystery." The Daily Mercury, August 8. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/audio-reveals-creepy-details-of- australian-ufo-mys/3487466/.
• Dunn, Mark. 2014. "Westall 'UFO' incident was actually government radiation testing, reports reveal." The Herald Sun, August 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/westall-ufo-incident-was-actually-government-radiation-testing-reports-reveal/news-story/b6c6056bf60f378809f19327eb1c23fc.

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Over several decades, people have been found dead or disappeared along this isolated route. Some of the cases date back to the 1970s, leaving families searching for answers and investigators facing unanswered questions.

What happened to the people who vanished? Were these cases connected, or does the highway's grim reputation conceal several separate tragedies?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of the Highway of Death, examining the reported cases, the unanswered questions and the families still seeking justice.

Correction: The Highway of Death runs through the northern half of Queensland, not the southern half.

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Sources cited:

• Sutton, Candace. 2018. "Grisly past of 'highway of death' where missing man vanished." The Courier Mail, January 13. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/grisly-past-of- highway-of-death-where-missing-man-vanished/news-story/21d9c056be9b64ba30cf227fecce26c0.
• The Canberra Times. 1970. "Girls found dead, police seek man." August 6: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110340115.
• The Canberra Times. 1971. "Questions on double murder." August 14: 9. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110673873.
• The Canberra Times. 1975. "Girl's death 'sadistic'crime." August 6: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110651058.
• Jolly, Nathan. 2018. "Clues missed in baffling murder." The Queensland Times, September 23. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.qt.com.au/news/we-want-answers-familys-anguish-over-bungled-inves/3531430/.
• Robson, Frank. 2016. "Mission for justice: what happened to Mick Isles?" The Sydney Morning Herald, January 20. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/mission-for-justice-the-search-for-mick-isles-20151216-gloy1q.html.

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Over several decades, people have been found dead or disappeared along this isolated route. Some of the cases date back to the 1970s, leaving families searching for answers and investigators facing unanswered questions.

What happened to the people who vanished? Were these cases connected, or does the highway's grim reputation conceal several separate tragedies?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of the Highway of Death, examining the reported cases, the unanswered questions and the families still seeking justice.

Correction: The Highway of Death runs through the northern half of Queensland, not the southern half.

***

Sources cited:

• Sutton, Candace. 2018. "Grisly past of 'highway of death' where missing man vanished." The Courier Mail, January 13. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/grisly-past-of- highway-of-death-where-missing-man-vanished/news-story/21d9c056be9b64ba30cf227fecce26c0.
• The Canberra Times. 1970. "Girls found dead, police seek man." August 6: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110340115.
• The Canberra Times. 1971. "Questions on double murder." August 14: 9. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110673873.
• The Canberra Times. 1975. "Girl's death 'sadistic'crime." August 6: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110651058.
• Jolly, Nathan. 2018. "Clues missed in baffling murder." The Queensland Times, September 23. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.qt.com.au/news/we-want-answers-familys-anguish-over-bungled-inves/3531430/.
• Robson, Frank. 2016. "Mission for justice: what happened to Mick Isles?" The Sydney Morning Herald, January 20. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/mission-for-justice-the-search-for-mick-isles-20151216-gloy1q.html.

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But what happened to these giants? Their disappearance remains the subject of scientific debate, with questions about Australia's changing environment and the arrival of humans forming part of the wider discussion.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Australia's lost world of megafauna, the extraordinary creatures that once lived here, the theories surrounding their extinction, and what their fossil remains reveal about prehistoric Australia.


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Sources cited:

• Arthur, Chrissy. 2012. "Giant marsupisals' graveyard unearthed in Queensland." ABC News, June 21. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-21/giant-marsupial-fossils-found-in-queensland/4083158.
• Musser, Anne. 2014. Procoptodon goliah. December 4. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/procoptodon-goliah/.
• Gibbens, Sarah. 2017. "Human arrival in AUstralia pushed back 18,000 years." National Geographic, July 20. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/07/australia-aboriginal-early-human-evolution-spd/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16714790Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:00:14 +0000The Modern MeltdownLong before Australia's familiar wildlife roamed the continent, enormous creatures dominated its ancient landscapes. From giant marsupials to other remarkable megafauna, prehistoric Australia was home to animals far larger than those alive today. But...
But what happened to these giants? Their disappearance remains the subject of scientific debate, with questions about Australia's changing environment and the arrival of humans forming part of the wider discussion.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Australia's lost world of megafauna, the extraordinary creatures that once lived here, the theories surrounding their extinction, and what their fossil remains reveal about prehistoric Australia.


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Sources cited:

• Arthur, Chrissy. 2012. "Giant marsupisals' graveyard unearthed in Queensland." ABC News, June 21. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-21/giant-marsupial-fossils-found-in-queensland/4083158.
• Musser, Anne. 2014. Procoptodon goliah. December 4. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/procoptodon-goliah/.
• Gibbens, Sarah. 2017. "Human arrival in AUstralia pushed back 18,000 years." National Geographic, July 20. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/07/australia-aboriginal-early-human-evolution-spd/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3984ancientaustralia,ancientaustralianmonsters,ancientwildlife,australianfossils,australianmegafauna,australianprehistory,extinctanimals,extinctiontheories,fossildiscoveries,giantmarsupials,historypodcast,iceageanimals,megafauna,naturalhistory,paleontology,prehistoricanimals,prehistoricaustralia,prehistoricgiants,procoptodongoliah,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-034-lasseter-s-reef-australia-s-lost-city-of-gold-1930--16852611
Lasseter's Reef became one of Australia's most enduring treasure-hunting mysteries after Lasseter reported finding an extraordinarily rich deposit of gold. But the discovery was never conclusively verified. When Lasseter returned to search for the reef in 1931, the expedition ended in tragedy, and he disappeared in the desert, presumed dead.

Since then, adventurers and prospectors have continued searching for the elusive reef. Was Lasseter telling the truth, mistaken about what he found, or chasing a legend that never existed?
Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the story of Lasseter's Reef, the expeditions to find it, and the mystery behind Australia's own legendary lost treasure.


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Sources cited:

• Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. 1930. "Gold and Minerals." May 17: 15. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137846460.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1931. "Body found in Central Australia." April 29: 11. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16773293.
• The Evening News. 1931. "Loneliest man in the whole of Aust. just sits and waits." January 21: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201502904.
• The Cairns Post. 1931. "Lure of gold in Central Australia, Explorer found dead." April 29: 5. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/48702672.

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Lasseter's Reef became one of Australia's most enduring treasure-hunting mysteries after Lasseter reported finding an extraordinarily rich deposit of gold. But the discovery was never conclusively verified. When Lasseter returned to search for the reef in 1931, the expedition ended in tragedy, and he disappeared in the desert, presumed dead.

Since then, adventurers and prospectors have continued searching for the elusive reef. Was Lasseter telling the truth, mistaken about what he found, or chasing a legend that never existed?
Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the story of Lasseter's Reef, the expeditions to find it, and the mystery behind Australia's own legendary lost treasure.


***

Sources cited:

• Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. 1930. "Gold and Minerals." May 17: 15. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137846460.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 1931. "Body found in Central Australia." April 29: 11. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16773293.
• The Evening News. 1931. "Loneliest man in the whole of Aust. just sits and waits." January 21: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201502904.
• The Cairns Post. 1931. "Lure of gold in Central Australia, Explorer found dead." April 29: 5. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/48702672.

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Life inside Port Arthur was harsh. The prison's separation system subjected inmates to prolonged isolation, forming part of a penal regime designed to punish and reform through strict discipline. The site's grim history has since become intertwined with reports of unexplained encounters and ghostly activity.

What was life really like behind Port Arthur's prison walls, and how did this historic site become associated with the paranormal?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Port Arthur's convict past, its brutal penal system, and the ghost stories that continue to surround this haunting Tasmanian landmark.

***

Sources cited:

• Convict Records – James Travis (2017)
• The Colonial Times. 1836. "Supreme Court—Criminal Side." January 12: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8648830.
• Katie878. 2009. The Rocking Chair. July 28. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=6759.
• Birch, A.J. 2007. Convict Ghost. March 24. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=526.
• Andy. 2018. Dark Tasmania—Port Arthur Ghost Tours. February 12. Accessed AUgust 24, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=526.

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Life inside Port Arthur was harsh. The prison's separation system subjected inmates to prolonged isolation, forming part of a penal regime designed to punish and reform through strict discipline. The site's grim history has since become intertwined with reports of unexplained encounters and ghostly activity.

What was life really like behind Port Arthur's prison walls, and how did this historic site become associated with the paranormal?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore Port Arthur's convict past, its brutal penal system, and the ghost stories that continue to surround this haunting Tasmanian landmark.

***

Sources cited:

• Convict Records – James Travis (2017)
• The Colonial Times. 1836. "Supreme Court—Criminal Side." January 12: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8648830.
• Katie878. 2009. The Rocking Chair. July 28. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=6759.
• Birch, A.J. 2007. Convict Ghost. March 24. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=526.
• Andy. 2018. Dark Tasmania—Port Arthur Ghost Tours. February 12. Accessed AUgust 24, 2021. https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=526.

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In the aftermath, the Australian government introduced major changes to firearm legislation, including stricter gun regulations and a national gun buyback scheme. The massacre and the response that followed continue to shape discussions about firearms, public safety and Australia's approach to gun control.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Port Arthur Massacre, the people affected by the tragedy, and the legislative changes that followed.


***

Sources cited:

• Valemont, Pamela Lillian. 2018. Martin Bryant: Port Arthur Massacre. North Tamborine: Pamela Lillian Valemont.
• The Age. 1996. "The suspected killer: Young, rich and wild." April 30: 1. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123534116/.
• Castleden, Rodney. 2011. Spree Killers: The Enigma of Mass Murder. London: Canary Press eBooks Ltd.
• The Queen v Martin Bryant. 1996. (Supreme Court of Tasmania, November 19). Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.hoplofobia.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Court_transcript.pdf.

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In the aftermath, the Australian government introduced major changes to firearm legislation, including stricter gun regulations and a national gun buyback scheme. The massacre and the response that followed continue to shape discussions about firearms, public safety and Australia's approach to gun control.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Port Arthur Massacre, the people affected by the tragedy, and the legislative changes that followed.


***

Sources cited:

• Valemont, Pamela Lillian. 2018. Martin Bryant: Port Arthur Massacre. North Tamborine: Pamela Lillian Valemont.
• The Age. 1996. "The suspected killer: Young, rich and wild." April 30: 1. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123534116/.
• Castleden, Rodney. 2011. Spree Killers: The Enigma of Mass Murder. London: Canary Press eBooks Ltd.
• The Queen v Martin Bryant. 1996. (Supreme Court of Tasmania, November 19). Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.hoplofobia.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Court_transcript.pdf.

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In the aftermath, the Australian government introduced major changes to firearm legislation, including stricter gun regulations and a national gun buyback scheme. The massacre and the response that followed continue to shape discussions about firearms, public safety and Australia's approach to gun control.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Port Arthur Massacre, the people affected by the tragedy, and the legislative changes that followed.


***

Sources cited:

• Valemont, Pamela Lillian. 2018. Martin Bryant: Port Arthur Massacre. North Tamborine: Pamela Lillian Valemont.
• The Age. 1996. "The suspected killer: Young, rich and wild." April 30: 1. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123534116/.
• Castleden, Rodney. 2011. Spree Killers: The Enigma of Mass Murder. London: Canary Press eBooks Ltd.
• The Queen v Martin Bryant. 1996. (Supreme Court of Tasmania, November 19). Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.hoplofobia.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Court_transcript.pdf.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17001618Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:45:22 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn April 28, 1996, a mass shooting at the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania killed 35 people and injured 23. The tragedy shocked Australia and became a defining moment in the nation's history. In the aftermath, the Australian government...
In the aftermath, the Australian government introduced major changes to firearm legislation, including stricter gun regulations and a national gun buyback scheme. The massacre and the response that followed continue to shape discussions about firearms, public safety and Australia's approach to gun control.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Port Arthur Massacre, the people affected by the tragedy, and the legislative changes that followed.


***

Sources cited:

• Valemont, Pamela Lillian. 2018. Martin Bryant: Port Arthur Massacre. North Tamborine: Pamela Lillian Valemont.
• The Age. 1996. "The suspected killer: Young, rich and wild." April 30: 1. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123534116/.
• Castleden, Rodney. 2011. Spree Killers: The Enigma of Mass Murder. London: Canary Press eBooks Ltd.
• The Queen v Martin Bryant. 1996. (Supreme Court of Tasmania, November 19). Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.hoplofobia.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Court_transcript.pdf.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>33501996,australiangunlaws,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,crimehistory,firearmslegislation,gunbuyback,gunlaws,historypodcast,massshooting,modernaustralianhistory,nationaltragedy,portarthur,portarthur1996,portarthurmassacre,publicsafety,tasmaniahistory,truecrimehistory,truecrimepodcast,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-038-the-port-arthur-massacre-the-tragedy-that-changed-australia-s-gun-laws-part-3-1996--17124048
In the aftermath, the Australian government introduced major changes to firearm legislation, including stricter gun regulations and a national gun buyback scheme. The massacre and the response that followed continue to shape discussions about firearms, public safety and Australia's approach to gun control.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Port Arthur Massacre, the people affected by the tragedy, and the legislative changes that followed.


***

Sources cited:

• Valemont, Pamela Lillian. 2018. Martin Bryant: Port Arthur Massacre. North Tamborine: Pamela Lillian Valemont.
• The Age. 1996. "The suspected killer: Young, rich and wild." April 30: 1. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123534116/.
• Castleden, Rodney. 2011. Spree Killers: The Enigma of Mass Murder. London: Canary Press eBooks Ltd.
• The Queen v Martin Bryant. 1996. (Supreme Court of Tasmania, November 19). Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.hoplofobia.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Court_transcript.pdf.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17124048Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:10:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn April 28, 1996, a mass shooting at the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania killed 35 people and injured 23. The tragedy shocked Australia and became a defining moment in the nation's history. In the aftermath, the Australian government...
In the aftermath, the Australian government introduced major changes to firearm legislation, including stricter gun regulations and a national gun buyback scheme. The massacre and the response that followed continue to shape discussions about firearms, public safety and Australia's approach to gun control.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Port Arthur Massacre, the people affected by the tragedy, and the legislative changes that followed.


***

Sources cited:

• Valemont, Pamela Lillian. 2018. Martin Bryant: Port Arthur Massacre. North Tamborine: Pamela Lillian Valemont.
• The Age. 1996. "The suspected killer: Young, rich and wild." April 30: 1. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123534116/.
• Castleden, Rodney. 2011. Spree Killers: The Enigma of Mass Murder. London: Canary Press eBooks Ltd.
• The Queen v Martin Bryant. 1996. (Supreme Court of Tasmania, November 19). Accessed December 19, 2022. https://www.hoplofobia.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Court_transcript.pdf.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>33241996,australiangunlaws,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,crimehistory,firearmslegislation,gunbuyback,gunlaws,historypodcast,massshooting,modernaustralianhistory,nationaltragedy,portarthur,portarthur1996,portarthurmassacre,publicsafety,tasmaniahistory,truecrimehistory,truecrimepodcast,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-039-the-marree-man-australia-s-giant-outback-mystery-1998--17124049
The giant figure appeared near the town of Marree, but its creator has never been conclusively identified. Theories about who made it, how they created it, and why it was placed in such a remote location have fuelled speculation for decades.

Despite investigations, competing claims and attempts to uncover its origins, the Marree Man remains one of Australia's most intriguing modern mysteries.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the giant outback geoglyph, explore the theories surrounding its creation, and examine how the mystery has affected the local community and tourism.

***

Sources cited:

• Debelle, Penelope. 2006. "Evidence suggests Marree Man was created by people with expert knowledge of aborigines." The Age. Accessed August 24, 2021. http://www.geocities.ws/curiosities3/evidence.htm.
• Deseret News. 1999. "England could hold answer to giant 'whodunnit'." January 19. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.deseret.com/1999/1/19/19423926/england-could-hold-answer-to-giant-australian-whodunnit-br-large-image-of-aboriginal-man-carved-in-o.
• Powell, Sian. 2018. "Who drew Marree Man?" The Australian, June 25. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/inquirer/the-marree-man-remains-as-much-of-a-mystery-after-20-years/news-story/9644b21addf4541a29479e9fcc3acec6.
• Morgan, Huw, and Bronwyn Hurrell. 1998. "Leave our land alone." The Advertiser, July 17: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.samemory.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=740&mode=singleImage.
• Jones, Erin. 2018. "Alice Springs artist Bardius Goldberg created the Marree Man, another friend says." The Advertiser, October 21. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/alice-springs-artist-bardius-goldberg-created-the-marree-man-another-friend-says/news-story/a5a34ee11a7cc16853eca1c4d639b301.
• Zinn, Christopher. 1998. "Giant carving huge mystery in Australian outback." South Coast Today, July 16. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19980716/News/307169956.
• ABC Radio Adelaide. 2016. "Marree Man restored as outback tourist attraction in far north SA." August 20. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-20/marree-man-restored-as-outback-tourist-attraction/7769006.
• Vyver, James. 2019. "Marree Man: An outback enigma." ABC Radio National, August 24. Accessed AUgust 24, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-24/mystery-of-the-marree-man-in-australian-outback/11310330.

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The giant figure appeared near the town of Marree, but its creator has never been conclusively identified. Theories about who made it, how they created it, and why it was placed in such a remote location have fuelled speculation for decades.

Despite investigations, competing claims and attempts to uncover its origins, the Marree Man remains one of Australia's most intriguing modern mysteries.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the giant outback geoglyph, explore the theories surrounding its creation, and examine how the mystery has affected the local community and tourism.

***

Sources cited:

• Debelle, Penelope. 2006. "Evidence suggests Marree Man was created by people with expert knowledge of aborigines." The Age. Accessed August 24, 2021. http://www.geocities.ws/curiosities3/evidence.htm.
• Deseret News. 1999. "England could hold answer to giant 'whodunnit'." January 19. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.deseret.com/1999/1/19/19423926/england-could-hold-answer-to-giant-australian-whodunnit-br-large-image-of-aboriginal-man-carved-in-o.
• Powell, Sian. 2018. "Who drew Marree Man?" The Australian, June 25. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/inquirer/the-marree-man-remains-as-much-of-a-mystery-after-20-years/news-story/9644b21addf4541a29479e9fcc3acec6.
• Morgan, Huw, and Bronwyn Hurrell. 1998. "Leave our land alone." The Advertiser, July 17: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.samemory.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=740&mode=singleImage.
• Jones, Erin. 2018. "Alice Springs artist Bardius Goldberg created the Marree Man, another friend says." The Advertiser, October 21. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/alice-springs-artist-bardius-goldberg-created-the-marree-man-another-friend-says/news-story/a5a34ee11a7cc16853eca1c4d639b301.
• Zinn, Christopher. 1998. "Giant carving huge mystery in Australian outback." South Coast Today, July 16. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19980716/News/307169956.
• ABC Radio Adelaide. 2016. "Marree Man restored as outback tourist attraction in far north SA." August 20. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-20/marree-man-restored-as-outback-tourist-attraction/7769006.
• Vyver, James. 2019. "Marree Man: An outback enigma." ABC Radio National, August 24. Accessed AUgust 24, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-24/mystery-of-the-marree-man-in-australian-outback/11310330.

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From the wreck of the S.S. Federal in 1901 to reports of missing aircraft and yachts in the decades that followed, the region has accumulated a strange collection of maritime and aviation mysteries. One of its most famous cases is the 1978 disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich, who reported an unidentified craft near his aircraft shortly before he vanished.

What happened to those who disappeared in Bass Strait? Could natural phenomena explain the incidents, or is there more to the stories surrounding this stretch of water?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Bass Strait Triangle, exploring documented disappearances, strange encounters and the enduring mystery of Australia's supposed Bermuda Triangle.

***

Sources cited:

• The Norseman Times. 1901. "The Wreck of the S.S. Federal." April 26: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/149782904.
• The Western Argus. 1934. "Airliner Missing." October 23: 20. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/34641286.
• The Northern Star. 1935. "Crashed in Bass Strait." October 3: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225505598.
• Chalker, Bill. 1996. Project 1947 Forum. Accessed August 24, 2021. http://www.project1947.com/forum/bcoz6.htm.
• The Canberra Times. 1980. "Missing yacht." January 2: 28. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137005903.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17278101Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:15:12 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe mysterious Bass Strait Triangle has long intrigued Australians, encompassing a stretch of water between mainland Australia and Tasmania. Reports of shipwrecks, aircraft disappearances and unexplained encounters have fuelled comparisons with the...
From the wreck of the S.S. Federal in 1901 to reports of missing aircraft and yachts in the decades that followed, the region has accumulated a strange collection of maritime and aviation mysteries. One of its most famous cases is the 1978 disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich, who reported an unidentified craft near his aircraft shortly before he vanished.

What happened to those who disappeared in Bass Strait? Could natural phenomena explain the incidents, or is there more to the stories surrounding this stretch of water?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Bass Strait Triangle, exploring documented disappearances, strange encounters and the enduring mystery of Australia's supposed Bermuda Triangle.

***

Sources cited:

• The Norseman Times. 1901. "The Wreck of the S.S. Federal." April 26: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/149782904.
• The Western Argus. 1934. "Airliner Missing." October 23: 20. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/34641286.
• The Northern Star. 1935. "Crashed in Bass Strait." October 3: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225505598.
• Chalker, Bill. 1996. Project 1947 Forum. Accessed August 24, 2021. http://www.project1947.com/forum/bcoz6.htm.
• The Canberra Times. 1980. "Missing yacht." January 2: 28. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137005903.

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Feral cats, rabbits, foxes, camels, horses, pigs and water buffalo are among the non-native animals that have established wild populations across Australia. Some compete with native species for food and habitat, while others prey directly on vulnerable wildlife. Rabbits, introduced in the 1850s, contributed to widespread grazing pressure, vegetation loss and soil erosion. Feral cats have become notorious for their impact on native birds and small mammals.

But how did these animals arrive in Australia, what damage have they caused, and what can be done about it? The methods used to control feral populations can be as controversial as the problems themselves.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Australia’s feral animal crisis, the ecological consequences of invasive species, and the ongoing struggle to manage them.

***

Sources cited:

NSW Department of Planning and Environment fact sheets: 

• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/cane-toads
• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/feral-cats
• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/wild-horses
• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/rabbits

Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water fact sheets: 

• https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/feral-camel-action-plan.pdf

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Feral cats, rabbits, foxes, camels, horses, pigs and water buffalo are among the non-native animals that have established wild populations across Australia. Some compete with native species for food and habitat, while others prey directly on vulnerable wildlife. Rabbits, introduced in the 1850s, contributed to widespread grazing pressure, vegetation loss and soil erosion. Feral cats have become notorious for their impact on native birds and small mammals.

But how did these animals arrive in Australia, what damage have they caused, and what can be done about it? The methods used to control feral populations can be as controversial as the problems themselves.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Australia’s feral animal crisis, the ecological consequences of invasive species, and the ongoing struggle to manage them.

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Sources cited:

NSW Department of Planning and Environment fact sheets: 

• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/cane-toads
• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/feral-cats
• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/wild-horses
• https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/pest-animals-and-weeds/pest-animals/rabbits

Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water fact sheets: 

• https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/feral-camel-action-plan.pdf

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To the Kuku Yalanji people, Kalkajaka is a sacred and dangerous place. Its imposing appearance has inspired stories of spirits, strange encounters and people who entered its maze of rocks and never returned. Reports of unexplained disappearances and mysterious incidents have helped earn it comparisons to the Bermuda Triangle.

But what lies behind Black Mountain's unsettling reputation? Is its maze of granite boulders dangerous enough to explain the stories, or do the local legends point to something more mysterious?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history, geological features and eerie legends of Kalkajaka, investigating the stories that have made Black Mountain one of Australia's most intriguing natural mysteries.


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Sources cited:

• Queensland Department of Environment and Science. 2017. Black Mountain (Kalkajaka) National Park. March 22. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/black-mountain/.
• Mounter, Brendan, and Adam Stephen. 2018. "'It'll haunt you forever': Traditional owners warn climbers of perils entering FNQ's 'Bermuda Triangle'." ABC Far North, October 21. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-21/mysterious-black-mountain/10067072.
• 'Wayfarer'. 1934. "Unsolved Tragedies of Cooktown's Mystery Mountain." The SUnday Mail, January 28: 14. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/977196053.
• The Brisbane Courier. 1928. "Gunshot in head." September 5: 7. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/21350967.
• 1MAK. 2014. The Mystery of Black Mountain - Cooktown. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.downthunder.com.au/forum/camping-outdoor/trip-tips/The-Mystery-of-Black-Mountain---Cooktown.

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To the Kuku Yalanji people, Kalkajaka is a sacred and dangerous place. Its imposing appearance has inspired stories of spirits, strange encounters and people who entered its maze of rocks and never returned. Reports of unexplained disappearances and mysterious incidents have helped earn it comparisons to the Bermuda Triangle.

But what lies behind Black Mountain's unsettling reputation? Is its maze of granite boulders dangerous enough to explain the stories, or do the local legends point to something more mysterious?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history, geological features and eerie legends of Kalkajaka, investigating the stories that have made Black Mountain one of Australia's most intriguing natural mysteries.


***

Sources cited:

• Queensland Department of Environment and Science. 2017. Black Mountain (Kalkajaka) National Park. March 22. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/black-mountain/.
• Mounter, Brendan, and Adam Stephen. 2018. "'It'll haunt you forever': Traditional owners warn climbers of perils entering FNQ's 'Bermuda Triangle'." ABC Far North, October 21. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-21/mysterious-black-mountain/10067072.
• 'Wayfarer'. 1934. "Unsolved Tragedies of Cooktown's Mystery Mountain." The SUnday Mail, January 28: 14. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/977196053.
• The Brisbane Courier. 1928. "Gunshot in head." September 5: 7. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/21350967.
• 1MAK. 2014. The Mystery of Black Mountain - Cooktown. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.downthunder.com.au/forum/camping-outdoor/trip-tips/The-Mystery-of-Black-Mountain---Cooktown.

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As the days passed, family members were found in different locations, with some reportedly wandering aimlessly and others unable to remember parts of the journey. The family's sudden departure, unusual behaviour and apparent paranoia left police and the public struggling to understand what had happened.

What prompted the Tromps to leave home so suddenly? Why did the family members separate, and what can their experiences tell us about one of Australia's strangest modern disappearance cases?
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Tromp family road trip, exploring the reported details, the family's own accounts and the questions that made this case national news.


***

Sources cited:

• Houghton, Jack. 2016. "Tromp family: Paranoid missing dad planned to flee country with wife and adult children." The Daily Telegraph, September 2. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/tromp-family-paranoid-missing-dad-planned-to-flee-country-with-wife-and-adult-children/news-story/017d3344a04a5cfabf9467f1aa38a48c.
• Johnston, Chris, Tammy Mills, Shana Morgan, and Tom Cowie. 2016. "Tromp Family: Red herrings and disturbing revelations in bizarre tale." The Illawarra Mercury, September 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4139926/tromp-familys-bizarre-tale/?cs=4110.
• Hunt, Elle. 2016. "Mark Tromp sorry for 'hurt and concern' caused by bizarre family road trip." The Guardian, September 6. Accessed AUgust 24, 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/sep/06/mark-tromp-sorry-for-hurt-and-concern-caused-by-bizarre-family-road-trip.
• The Gympie Times. 2016. "Police still baffled about Tromp family trip." September 3: 14. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-gympie-times/20160903/page/14.
• The Age. 2016. "Transcript of Mitchell and Ella Tromp speaking to the media on Sunday." September 4. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/transcript-of-mitchell-and-ella-tromp-speaking-to-the-media-on-sunday-20160904-gr8bcp.html.

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As the days passed, family members were found in different locations, with some reportedly wandering aimlessly and others unable to remember parts of the journey. The family's sudden departure, unusual behaviour and apparent paranoia left police and the public struggling to understand what had happened.

What prompted the Tromps to leave home so suddenly? Why did the family members separate, and what can their experiences tell us about one of Australia's strangest modern disappearance cases?
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the events of the Tromp family road trip, exploring the reported details, the family's own accounts and the questions that made this case national news.


***

Sources cited:

• Houghton, Jack. 2016. "Tromp family: Paranoid missing dad planned to flee country with wife and adult children." The Daily Telegraph, September 2. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/tromp-family-paranoid-missing-dad-planned-to-flee-country-with-wife-and-adult-children/news-story/017d3344a04a5cfabf9467f1aa38a48c.
• Johnston, Chris, Tammy Mills, Shana Morgan, and Tom Cowie. 2016. "Tromp Family: Red herrings and disturbing revelations in bizarre tale." The Illawarra Mercury, September 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4139926/tromp-familys-bizarre-tale/?cs=4110.
• Hunt, Elle. 2016. "Mark Tromp sorry for 'hurt and concern' caused by bizarre family road trip." The Guardian, September 6. Accessed AUgust 24, 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/sep/06/mark-tromp-sorry-for-hurt-and-concern-caused-by-bizarre-family-road-trip.
• The Gympie Times. 2016. "Police still baffled about Tromp family trip." September 3: 14. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-gympie-times/20160903/page/14.
• The Age. 2016. "Transcript of Mitchell and Ella Tromp speaking to the media on Sunday." September 4. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/transcript-of-mitchell-and-ella-tromp-speaking-to-the-media-on-sunday-20160904-gr8bcp.html.

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The case became known as the Family Murders, after the name “The Family” was associated with an alleged network of wealthy and influential individuals suspected of involvement. Although Bevan Spencer von Einem was convicted in connection with one of the murders, questions about whether others were involved have persisted for decades.

As investigators pursued leads, theories emerged about possible connections between the victims, the people responsible and the alleged network surrounding the crimes. The case left behind a trail of unanswered questions, speculation and enduring public fascination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Family Murders, exploring the known crimes, the investigation and the theories that continue to surround one of Australia's most infamous cases.

***

Sources cited:

• Woroni. 1972. "The Duncan Case - Summary." July 31: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140092810.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Mother tells of grief after son's murder." October 13: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110604993.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Body Identified." August 8: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110578907.
• The Canberra Times. 1983. "Gang theory in Adelaide deaths." July 26: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116419816.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man facing two charges." November 14: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120859926.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Convicted killer's denial." August 29: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122279455.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man on murder charge." September 16: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120853015.
• Hunt, Nigel. 2014. "Lost diary gives South Australia police a new lead into Alan Barnes murder by the Family." The Advertiser, February. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/lost-diary-gives-south-australia-police-new-lead-into-alan-barnes-murder-by-the-family/news-story/eaf66c4823f20f55981177c02d2bb657.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17567389Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:33:33 +0000The Modern MeltdownBetween 1979 and 1983, a series of murders in Adelaide became one of Australia's most disturbing criminal cases. Young men aged between 14 and 25 were abducted, abused and killed, with their bodies discovered in various locations around South...
The case became known as the Family Murders, after the name “The Family” was associated with an alleged network of wealthy and influential individuals suspected of involvement. Although Bevan Spencer von Einem was convicted in connection with one of the murders, questions about whether others were involved have persisted for decades.

As investigators pursued leads, theories emerged about possible connections between the victims, the people responsible and the alleged network surrounding the crimes. The case left behind a trail of unanswered questions, speculation and enduring public fascination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Family Murders, exploring the known crimes, the investigation and the theories that continue to surround one of Australia's most infamous cases.

***

Sources cited:

• Woroni. 1972. "The Duncan Case - Summary." July 31: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140092810.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Mother tells of grief after son's murder." October 13: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110604993.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Body Identified." August 8: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110578907.
• The Canberra Times. 1983. "Gang theory in Adelaide deaths." July 26: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116419816.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man facing two charges." November 14: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120859926.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Convicted killer's denial." August 29: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122279455.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man on murder charge." September 16: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120853015.
• Hunt, Nigel. 2014. "Lost diary gives South Australia police a new lead into Alan Barnes murder by the Family." The Advertiser, February. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/lost-diary-gives-south-australia-police-new-lead-into-alan-barnes-murder-by-the-family/news-story/eaf66c4823f20f55981177c02d2bb657.

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The case became known as the Family Murders, after the name “The Family” was associated with an alleged network of wealthy and influential individuals suspected of involvement. Although Bevan Spencer von Einem was convicted in connection with one of the murders, questions about whether others were involved have persisted for decades.

As investigators pursued leads, theories emerged about possible connections between the victims, the people responsible and the alleged network surrounding the crimes. The case left behind a trail of unanswered questions, speculation and enduring public fascination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Family Murders, exploring the known crimes, the investigation and the theories that continue to surround one of Australia's most infamous cases.


***

Sources cited:

• Woroni. 1972. "The Duncan Case - Summary." July 31: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140092810.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Mother tells of grief after son's murder." October 13: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110604993.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Body Identified." August 8: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110578907.
• The Canberra Times. 1983. "Gang theory in Adelaide deaths." July 26: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116419816.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man facing two charges." November 14: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120859926.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Convicted killer's denial." August 29: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122279455.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man on murder charge." September 16: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120853015.
• Hunt, Nigel. 2014. "Lost diary gives South Australia police a new lead into Alan Barnes murder by the Family." The Advertiser, February. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/lost-diary-gives-south-australia-police-new-lead-into-alan-barnes-murder-by-the-family/news-story/eaf66c4823f20f55981177c02d2bb657.

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The case became known as the Family Murders, after the name “The Family” was associated with an alleged network of wealthy and influential individuals suspected of involvement. Although Bevan Spencer von Einem was convicted in connection with one of the murders, questions about whether others were involved have persisted for decades.

As investigators pursued leads, theories emerged about possible connections between the victims, the people responsible and the alleged network surrounding the crimes. The case left behind a trail of unanswered questions, speculation and enduring public fascination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Family Murders, exploring the known crimes, the investigation and the theories that continue to surround one of Australia's most infamous cases.


***

Sources cited:

• Woroni. 1972. "The Duncan Case - Summary." July 31: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140092810.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Mother tells of grief after son's murder." October 13: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110604993.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Body Identified." August 8: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110578907.
• The Canberra Times. 1983. "Gang theory in Adelaide deaths." July 26: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116419816.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man facing two charges." November 14: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120859926.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Convicted killer's denial." August 29: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122279455.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man on murder charge." September 16: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120853015.
• Hunt, Nigel. 2014. "Lost diary gives South Australia police a new lead into Alan Barnes murder by the Family." The Advertiser, February. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/lost-diary-gives-south-australia-police-new-lead-into-alan-barnes-murder-by-the-family/news-story/eaf66c4823f20f55981177c02d2bb657.

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The case became known as the Family Murders, after the name “The Family” was associated with an alleged network of wealthy and influential individuals suspected of involvement. Although Bevan Spencer von Einem was convicted in connection with one of the murders, questions about whether others were involved have persisted for decades.

As investigators pursued leads, theories emerged about possible connections between the victims, the people responsible and the alleged network surrounding the crimes. The case left behind a trail of unanswered questions, speculation and enduring public fascination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Family Murders, exploring the known crimes, the investigation and the theories that continue to surround one of Australia's most infamous cases.


***

Sources cited:

• Woroni. 1972. "The Duncan Case - Summary." July 31: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140092810.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Mother tells of grief after son's murder." October 13: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110604993.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Body Identified." August 8: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110578907.
• The Canberra Times. 1983. "Gang theory in Adelaide deaths." July 26: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116419816.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man facing two charges." November 14: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120859926.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Convicted killer's denial." August 29: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122279455.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man on murder charge." September 16: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120853015.
• Hunt, Nigel. 2014. "Lost diary gives South Australia police a new lead into Alan Barnes murder by the Family." The Advertiser, February. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/lost-diary-gives-south-australia-police-new-lead-into-alan-barnes-murder-by-the-family/news-story/eaf66c4823f20f55981177c02d2bb657.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17707785Sun, 21 Apr 2019 22:55:05 +0000The Modern MeltdownBetween 1979 and 1983, a series of murders in Adelaide became one of Australia's most disturbing criminal cases. Young men aged between 14 and 25 were abducted, abused and killed, with their bodies discovered in various locations around South...
The case became known as the Family Murders, after the name “The Family” was associated with an alleged network of wealthy and influential individuals suspected of involvement. Although Bevan Spencer von Einem was convicted in connection with one of the murders, questions about whether others were involved have persisted for decades.

As investigators pursued leads, theories emerged about possible connections between the victims, the people responsible and the alleged network surrounding the crimes. The case left behind a trail of unanswered questions, speculation and enduring public fascination.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Family Murders, exploring the known crimes, the investigation and the theories that continue to surround one of Australia's most infamous cases.


***

Sources cited:

• Woroni. 1972. "The Duncan Case - Summary." July 31: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140092810.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Mother tells of grief after son's murder." October 13: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110604993.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Body Identified." August 8: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110578907.
• The Canberra Times. 1983. "Gang theory in Adelaide deaths." July 26: 3. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116419816.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man facing two charges." November 14: 12. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120859926.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Convicted killer's denial." August 29: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122279455.
• The Canberra Times. 1989. "Man on murder charge." September 16: 5. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120853015.
• Hunt, Nigel. 2014. "Lost diary gives South Australia police a new lead into Alan Barnes murder by the Family." The Advertiser, February. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/lost-diary-gives-south-australia-police-new-lead-into-alan-barnes-murder-by-the-family/news-story/eaf66c4823f20f55981177c02d2bb657.

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According to Cahill, the encounter became even stranger as they approached the craft. She described a period of lost time, beings with glowing red eyes and a distinctly ominous presence. She later reported physical aftereffects, including a triangular mark on her body. Her account became one of Australia's best-known alleged alien abduction cases, attracting attention from UFO researchers and enthusiasts.

What did Kelly Cahill and the other witnesses experience that night? How has her account changed the way people discuss UFO encounters in Australia, and what explanations might account for the reported events?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Kelly Cahill case, exploring her account, the details reported by researchers and the questions that have kept this encounter in the public imagination.

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The “X-Files” clip within this episode is © 20th Century Fox Television.

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Sources cited:

• The Argus. 1909. "Lights in the Air." August 9: 7. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10725123.
• The Argus. 1909. "Lights in the Air (2)." August 10: 5. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10725369.
• Chalker, Bill. 1994. "An extraordinary encounter in the Dandenong foothills." International UFO Reporter, Sept/Oct. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.auforn.com/KellyCahill.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2016. "X-Files reignites Kelly Cahill mystery." February 1. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/xfiles-reignites-kelly-cahill-mystery-20160201-49u94.html.
• Fahey, Warren. 2014. The Case of Kelly Cahill. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.warrenfahey.com.au/the-case-of-kelly-cahill/.

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According to Cahill, the encounter became even stranger as they approached the craft. She described a period of lost time, beings with glowing red eyes and a distinctly ominous presence. She later reported physical aftereffects, including a triangular mark on her body. Her account became one of Australia's best-known alleged alien abduction cases, attracting attention from UFO researchers and enthusiasts.

What did Kelly Cahill and the other witnesses experience that night? How has her account changed the way people discuss UFO encounters in Australia, and what explanations might account for the reported events?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Kelly Cahill case, exploring her account, the details reported by researchers and the questions that have kept this encounter in the public imagination.

***

The “X-Files” clip within this episode is © 20th Century Fox Television.

***

Sources cited:

• The Argus. 1909. "Lights in the Air." August 9: 7. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10725123.
• The Argus. 1909. "Lights in the Air (2)." August 10: 5. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10725369.
• Chalker, Bill. 1994. "An extraordinary encounter in the Dandenong foothills." International UFO Reporter, Sept/Oct. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.auforn.com/KellyCahill.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2016. "X-Files reignites Kelly Cahill mystery." February 1. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/xfiles-reignites-kelly-cahill-mystery-20160201-49u94.html.
• Fahey, Warren. 2014. The Case of Kelly Cahill. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.warrenfahey.com.au/the-case-of-kelly-cahill/.

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One of the occupants reportedly woke up and entered the lounge room, only to witness her housemate being taken by aliens. Two hours later, the missing woman was found in Mackay, almost 800 kilometres to the north, reportedly dehydrated and lethargic.

How did she get there? What happened on that property near Gundiah? And what can the available accounts tell us about one of Australia's most unusual UFO cases?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Gundiah–Mackay Incident, examining the reported events, the published accounts and the unanswered questions surrounding this extraordinary story.

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Sources cited:

• Chalker, Bill. 2005. The Hair of the Alien. London: Simon & Schuster.
• jkrog08. 2009. Abduction in Australia. October 27. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread514335/pg1#pid7426625.
• Disclosure Australia. 2006. "The Gundiah Queensland Abduction Report FOI Request." AURA, September. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.auforn.com/Newsletter-Twenty-nine.htm.

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One of the occupants reportedly woke up and entered the lounge room, only to witness her housemate being taken by aliens. Two hours later, the missing woman was found in Mackay, almost 800 kilometres to the north, reportedly dehydrated and lethargic.

How did she get there? What happened on that property near Gundiah? And what can the available accounts tell us about one of Australia's most unusual UFO cases?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Gundiah–Mackay Incident, examining the reported events, the published accounts and the unanswered questions surrounding this extraordinary story.

***

Sources cited:

• Chalker, Bill. 2005. The Hair of the Alien. London: Simon & Schuster.
• jkrog08. 2009. Abduction in Australia. October 27. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread514335/pg1#pid7426625.
• Disclosure Australia. 2006. "The Gundiah Queensland Abduction Report FOI Request." AURA, September. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.auforn.com/Newsletter-Twenty-nine.htm.

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In the decades since, the disaster has become surrounded by unsettling stories and speculation. Tales of demons, child sacrifice and a haunted amusement park have grown alongside questions about how the fire started and whether the full story was ever uncovered.

What happened inside the Ghost Train that night? What did the subsequent inquiry establish, and why has the tragedy continued to inspire theories and dark legends?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the history of the Luna Park Ghost Train Fire, the investigation into the deaths and the stories that have become attached to one of Sydney's most infamous tragedies.

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Sources cited:

• Meddows, David. 2015. "Luna Park tragedy: 36th anniversary of the fire that killed seven riders on the Ghost Train in 1979." The Daily Telegraph, June 9. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/luna-park-tragedy-36th-anniversary-of-the-fire-that-killed-seven-riders-on-the-ghost-train-in-1979/news-story/6e70f4ea61959d1d393ce597da253c78.
• 1979. Inquiry into the fire and deaths at Luna Park. Inquest, Sydney: NSW State Coroners Court. Accessed August 24, 2021. http://www.coroners.justice.nsw.gov.au/Documents/luna%20park%20fire%201977%20-%20findings.pdf.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Luna Park Inquest: Court told of weeping boys at Ghost Train." August 17: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110575621.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021. "Luna Park fire: The files that linked a Sydney underworld figure to a tragedy." March 14. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/luna-park-fire-the-files-that-linked-a-sydney-underworld-figure-to-a-tragedy-20210312-p57a5a.html.

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In the decades since, the disaster has become surrounded by unsettling stories and speculation. Tales of demons, child sacrifice and a haunted amusement park have grown alongside questions about how the fire started and whether the full story was ever uncovered.

What happened inside the Ghost Train that night? What did the subsequent inquiry establish, and why has the tragedy continued to inspire theories and dark legends?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the history of the Luna Park Ghost Train Fire, the investigation into the deaths and the stories that have become attached to one of Sydney's most infamous tragedies.

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Sources cited:

• Meddows, David. 2015. "Luna Park tragedy: 36th anniversary of the fire that killed seven riders on the Ghost Train in 1979." The Daily Telegraph, June 9. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/luna-park-tragedy-36th-anniversary-of-the-fire-that-killed-seven-riders-on-the-ghost-train-in-1979/news-story/6e70f4ea61959d1d393ce597da253c78.
• 1979. Inquiry into the fire and deaths at Luna Park. Inquest, Sydney: NSW State Coroners Court. Accessed August 24, 2021. http://www.coroners.justice.nsw.gov.au/Documents/luna%20park%20fire%201977%20-%20findings.pdf.
• The Canberra Times. 1979. "Luna Park Inquest: Court told of weeping boys at Ghost Train." August 17: 7. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110575621.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021. "Luna Park fire: The files that linked a Sydney underworld figure to a tragedy." March 14. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/luna-park-fire-the-files-that-linked-a-sydney-underworld-figure-to-a-tragedy-20210312-p57a5a.html.

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The discovery would launch a mystery that remained unresolved for 25 years. The unidentified man became known as “The Rack Man”, a name associated with the disturbing circumstances in which his remains were found.

Who was the man in the river? How did he end up there, and why did it take so long for investigators to uncover his identity?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Rack Man case, examining the original discovery and the long-running mystery surrounding one of Australia's most unusual unidentified-body cases.

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Sources cited:

• Kennedy, Les. 1994. "Sinister mystery of watery grave." The Daily Telegraph. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://i1.wp.com/unsolvedtruecrime.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/screen-shot-2018-08-31-at-5-48-04-pm.png.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18018811Mon, 20 May 2019 00:45:39 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1994, fishermen trawling for squid in the Hawkesbury River, north of Sydney, snagged their nets on something unusual. Net snags were a familiar nuisance, but what they hauled up from the depths was anything but ordinary. The discovery would launch...
The discovery would launch a mystery that remained unresolved for 25 years. The unidentified man became known as “The Rack Man”, a name associated with the disturbing circumstances in which his remains were found.

Who was the man in the river? How did he end up there, and why did it take so long for investigators to uncover his identity?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Rack Man case, examining the original discovery and the long-running mystery surrounding one of Australia's most unusual unidentified-body cases.

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Sources cited:

• Kennedy, Les. 1994. "Sinister mystery of watery grave." The Daily Telegraph. Accessed August 8, 2021. https://i1.wp.com/unsolvedtruecrime.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/screen-shot-2018-08-31-at-5-48-04-pm.png.

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Known as the Witch of Kings Cross, Norton became associated with pagan rituals, occult practices and a circle of people whose activities scandalised conservative Australian society. As the high priestess of her own coven, she reportedly hosted gatherings that challenged the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in mid-century Australia.

But who was Rosaleen Norton? Was she a genuine practitioner of the occult, an artist exploring taboo subjects, or a woman caught in the crosshairs of a deeply conservative society?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life, art and notoriety of Rosaleen Norton, the Witch of Kings Cross.

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Sources cited:

• The Argus. 1955. "Showing this 'work of art' cost him £5 fine." November 29: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71783000.
• Drury, Nevil Stuart. 2008. Rosaleen Norton's Contribution to the Western Esoteric Tradition. Newcastle: University of Newcastle. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/uon:2752.
• Bartle, Jarryd. 2019. "The Witch of Kings Cross: Kiwi occultist who scandalised Sydney." The New Zealand Herald, January 13. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12189623.
• The Canberra Times. 1955. "Artist charged after raid on flat at 'Cross'." October 4: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/91209847.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18097272Tue, 28 May 2019 00:36:57 +0000The Modern MeltdownDuring the 1950s and 1960s, Sydney's Kings Cross was a haven for artists, musicians, bohemians and people living on the fringes of mainstream society. Among them was Rosaleen Norton, an artist whose occult interests and unconventional lifestyle made...
Known as the Witch of Kings Cross, Norton became associated with pagan rituals, occult practices and a circle of people whose activities scandalised conservative Australian society. As the high priestess of her own coven, she reportedly hosted gatherings that challenged the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in mid-century Australia.

But who was Rosaleen Norton? Was she a genuine practitioner of the occult, an artist exploring taboo subjects, or a woman caught in the crosshairs of a deeply conservative society?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life, art and notoriety of Rosaleen Norton, the Witch of Kings Cross.

***

Sources cited:

• The Argus. 1955. "Showing this 'work of art' cost him £5 fine." November 29: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71783000.
• Drury, Nevil Stuart. 2008. Rosaleen Norton's Contribution to the Western Esoteric Tradition. Newcastle: University of Newcastle. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/uon:2752.
• Bartle, Jarryd. 2019. "The Witch of Kings Cross: Kiwi occultist who scandalised Sydney." The New Zealand Herald, January 13. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12189623.
• The Canberra Times. 1955. "Artist charged after raid on flat at 'Cross'." October 4: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/91209847.

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Beneath the calm surface, powerful currents and swirling water can make these pools extremely dangerous. Reports of people losing their lives here have fuelled local legends, including stories of spirits haunting the water and the ghosts of those who never returned.

With reports documenting deaths across several decades, Babinda Boulders has become a place where natural hazards and local folklore intertwine. What makes the pools so dangerous, and how did the legends surrounding Devil's Pool develop?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history, reported tragedies and legends of Babinda Boulders, investigating the place where tropical beauty meets a fearsome reputation.


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Sources cited:

• The Courier Mail. 1940. "Boy drowned in creek." November 12: 5. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44897411.
• The Brisbane Times. 2008. "The chilling record of lost lives at Devil's Pool." December 1. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/the-chilling-record-of-lost-lives-at-devils-pool-20081201-geam1z.html.
• Anderson, John. 2015. "Swirling mystery." The Townsville Bulletin, January 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/swirling-mystery/news-story/d15226e8a73a9c0e879051567c309f50.
• Stone, Derrick. 2016. Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics. Clayton: CSIRO Publishing.
• Bateman, David. 2019. "Why swimming in this FNQ spot is dicing with death." The Cairns Post, October 15. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/why-swimming-in-this-fnq- spot-is-dicing-with-death/news-story/73c0729cfcfd82a6fa62785cff7f7236.
• Wonga, Annie. 2018. The Boulder's Legend. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.babindainfocentre.com.au/what-to-see/attractions/babinda-boulders/the-boulders-legend/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18154772Mon, 03 Jun 2019 04:41:06 +0000The Modern MeltdownDeep in the rainforests of Far North Queensland lies a place of striking natural beauty and a deadly reputation. Babinda Boulders features clear pools, enormous granite formations and landmarks with ominous names, including Devil's Pool and the...
Beneath the calm surface, powerful currents and swirling water can make these pools extremely dangerous. Reports of people losing their lives here have fuelled local legends, including stories of spirits haunting the water and the ghosts of those who never returned.

With reports documenting deaths across several decades, Babinda Boulders has become a place where natural hazards and local folklore intertwine. What makes the pools so dangerous, and how did the legends surrounding Devil's Pool develop?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history, reported tragedies and legends of Babinda Boulders, investigating the place where tropical beauty meets a fearsome reputation.


***

Sources cited:

• The Courier Mail. 1940. "Boy drowned in creek." November 12: 5. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44897411.
• The Brisbane Times. 2008. "The chilling record of lost lives at Devil's Pool." December 1. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/the-chilling-record-of-lost-lives-at-devils-pool-20081201-geam1z.html.
• Anderson, John. 2015. "Swirling mystery." The Townsville Bulletin, January 2. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/swirling-mystery/news-story/d15226e8a73a9c0e879051567c309f50.
• Stone, Derrick. 2016. Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics. Clayton: CSIRO Publishing.
• Bateman, David. 2019. "Why swimming in this FNQ spot is dicing with death." The Cairns Post, October 15. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/why-swimming-in-this-fnq- spot-is-dicing-with-death/news-story/73c0729cfcfd82a6fa62785cff7f7236.
• Wonga, Annie. 2018. The Boulder's Legend. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.babindainfocentre.com.au/what-to-see/attractions/babinda-boulders/the-boulders-legend/.

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The story follows a group of schoolgirls who disappear during a picnic at Hanging Rock in Victoria. Lindsay claimed the book was inspired by a dream, but her refusal to confirm or deny whether the events were based on real occurrences helped fuel decades of speculation about what really happened.

Hanging Rock itself has its own history, including reports of real-life incidents and mysteries. Meanwhile, questions about the novel's origins have become tangled with the broader fascination surrounding the landmark and its place in Australian storytelling.

So where does fact end and fiction begin? Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the history of Hanging Rock, the origins of Picnic at Hanging Rock, and the real-life mysteries that have helped keep the story alive.

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Sources cited:

• The Argus. 1901. “A Carpenter's Death.” 3 January: 6. Accessed June 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10527990.
• Kennerk, Barry. 2018. “Hanging Rock: real-life mysteries are as fascinating as novel and TV.” The Irish Times, 31 July. Accessed June 4, 2021. https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/hanging-rock-real-life-mysteries-are-as-fascinating-as-novel-and-tv-1.3577022.
• Stephens, Andrew. 2007. “Hanging out for a mystery.” The Age, 21 January. Accessed June 4, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hanging-out-for-a-mystery-20070121-ge40sp.html.
• Lindsay, Joan, interview by John Taylor. 1975. Interview with Joan Lindsay
• McCulloch, Janelle. 2017. “The extraordinary story behind Picnic at Hanging Rock.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 March. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-extraordinary-story-behind-picnic-at-hanging-rock-20170328-gv7upc.html.
• Mitchell, Molli. 2018. “Is Picnic at Hanging Rock a true story?” Express, 18 July. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/990665/picnic-at-hanging-rock-2018-series-bbc-two-amazon-true-story-natalie-dormer-joan-lindsay.
• Vasudevan, Varsha. 2020. Fascinating and eerie: The real-life mystery behind the story of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. 15 January. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://meaww.com/fascinating-and-eerie-what-happened-at-the-picnic-at-hanging-rock-real-of-fiction-natalie-dormer.
• Romensky, Larissa, Fiona Parker, and Jo Printz. 2017. “No picnic at Hanging Rock: Campaign to recognise Aboriginal past rather than 'white myth'.” ABC News, 17 January. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-17/campaign-to-recognise-indigenous-history-hanging-rock/8187942.

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The story follows a group of schoolgirls who disappear during a picnic at Hanging Rock in Victoria. Lindsay claimed the book was inspired by a dream, but her refusal to confirm or deny whether the events were based on real occurrences helped fuel decades of speculation about what really happened.

Hanging Rock itself has its own history, including reports of real-life incidents and mysteries. Meanwhile, questions about the novel's origins have become tangled with the broader fascination surrounding the landmark and its place in Australian storytelling.

So where does fact end and fiction begin? Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the history of Hanging Rock, the origins of Picnic at Hanging Rock, and the real-life mysteries that have helped keep the story alive.

***

Sources cited:

• The Argus. 1901. “A Carpenter's Death.” 3 January: 6. Accessed June 4, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10527990.
• Kennerk, Barry. 2018. “Hanging Rock: real-life mysteries are as fascinating as novel and TV.” The Irish Times, 31 July. Accessed June 4, 2021. https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/hanging-rock-real-life-mysteries-are-as-fascinating-as-novel-and-tv-1.3577022.
• Stephens, Andrew. 2007. “Hanging out for a mystery.” The Age, 21 January. Accessed June 4, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hanging-out-for-a-mystery-20070121-ge40sp.html.
• Lindsay, Joan, interview by John Taylor. 1975. Interview with Joan Lindsay
• McCulloch, Janelle. 2017. “The extraordinary story behind Picnic at Hanging Rock.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 March. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-extraordinary-story-behind-picnic-at-hanging-rock-20170328-gv7upc.html.
• Mitchell, Molli. 2018. “Is Picnic at Hanging Rock a true story?” Express, 18 July. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/990665/picnic-at-hanging-rock-2018-series-bbc-two-amazon-true-story-natalie-dormer-joan-lindsay.
• Vasudevan, Varsha. 2020. Fascinating and eerie: The real-life mystery behind the story of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. 15 January. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://meaww.com/fascinating-and-eerie-what-happened-at-the-picnic-at-hanging-rock-real-of-fiction-natalie-dormer.
• Romensky, Larissa, Fiona Parker, and Jo Printz. 2017. “No picnic at Hanging Rock: Campaign to recognise Aboriginal past rather than 'white myth'.” ABC News, 17 January. Accessed June 5, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-17/campaign-to-recognise-indigenous-history-hanging-rock/8187942.

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Laws governing Aboriginal people gave authorities the power to interfere in family life, separate children from their parents and place them under the control of institutions, missions and non-Indigenous families. The consequences were profound, causing lasting damage to families, communities, cultural connections and individual lives.

How did these policies develop? What reasoning was used to justify them, and how did legislation enable the forced removal of children? And how has Australia confronted this history in the decades since?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the legislation, government policies and historical attitudes behind the Stolen Generations, exploring one of the darkest and most consequential chapters in Australia's history.

***

Sources cited:

• Commonwealth of Australia. 1997. National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Inquiry, Sydney: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/pdf/social_justice/bringing_them_home_report.pdf.
• 1869. “Aboriginal Protection Act.” Victoria. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/vic7i_doc_1869.pdf.
• 1897. “Aboriginals Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Bill.” Queensland. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/qld5_doc_1897.pdf.
• 1886. “Aborigines Protection Act.” Western Australia. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/catalogue_resources/52769.pdf.
• Bates, Daisy. 1938. The Passing of the Aborigines. Sydney.
• Daley, Paul. 2018. The Apology 10 years on. 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.moadoph.gov.au/blog/the-apology-10-years-on/#.
• 1999. “Motion to Parliament.” 26 August. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=(Id:media/pressrel/23e06);rec=0;.
• 2003. International Review of Indigenous issues in 2000: Australia. Inquiry, Canberra: Australian Human Rights Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/international-review-indigenous-issues-2000-australia.
• Wilson, Ronald, interview by Tom Morton. 2000. Background Briefing ABC National. 2 July. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/stolen-generations/3468990.
• 1948. “Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.” United Nations, 9 December. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/atrocity-crimes/Doc.1_Convention%20on%20the%20Prevention%20and%20Punishment%20of%20the%20Crime%20of%20Genocide.pdf.
• Manne, Robert. 2008. “Sorry Business.” The Monthly, March. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.themonthly.com.au/monthly-essays-robert-manne-sorry-business-road-apology-823#mtr.
• Rudd, Kevin. 2008. “Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples.” 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://info.australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-country/our-people/apology-to-australias-indigenous-peoples.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18282528Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:15:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their families, communities and cultures under government policies and legislation. These removals, which took place across Australia from the nineteenth...
Laws governing Aboriginal people gave authorities the power to interfere in family life, separate children from their parents and place them under the control of institutions, missions and non-Indigenous families. The consequences were profound, causing lasting damage to families, communities, cultural connections and individual lives.

How did these policies develop? What reasoning was used to justify them, and how did legislation enable the forced removal of children? And how has Australia confronted this history in the decades since?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the legislation, government policies and historical attitudes behind the Stolen Generations, exploring one of the darkest and most consequential chapters in Australia's history.

***

Sources cited:

• Commonwealth of Australia. 1997. National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Inquiry, Sydney: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/pdf/social_justice/bringing_them_home_report.pdf.
• 1869. “Aboriginal Protection Act.” Victoria. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/vic7i_doc_1869.pdf.
• 1897. “Aboriginals Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Bill.” Queensland. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/qld5_doc_1897.pdf.
• 1886. “Aborigines Protection Act.” Western Australia. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/catalogue_resources/52769.pdf.
• Bates, Daisy. 1938. The Passing of the Aborigines. Sydney.
• Daley, Paul. 2018. The Apology 10 years on. 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.moadoph.gov.au/blog/the-apology-10-years-on/#.
• 1999. “Motion to Parliament.” 26 August. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=(Id:media/pressrel/23e06);rec=0;.
• 2003. International Review of Indigenous issues in 2000: Australia. Inquiry, Canberra: Australian Human Rights Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/international-review-indigenous-issues-2000-australia.
• Wilson, Ronald, interview by Tom Morton. 2000. Background Briefing ABC National. 2 July. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/stolen-generations/3468990.
• 1948. “Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.” United Nations, 9 December. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/atrocity-crimes/Doc.1_Convention%20on%20the%20Prevention%20and%20Punishment%20of%20the%20Crime%20of%20Genocide.pdf.
• Manne, Robert. 2008. “Sorry Business.” The Monthly, March. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.themonthly.com.au/monthly-essays-robert-manne-sorry-business-road-apology-823#mtr.
• Rudd, Kevin. 2008. “Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples.” 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://info.australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-country/our-people/apology-to-australias-indigenous-peoples.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>30201890s,1970s,aboriginalchildren,aboriginalhistory,australiangovernment,australianhistory,australianlegislation,bringingthemhome,childremoval,culturalloss,familyseparation,forcedremoval,historicalinjustice,humanrights,indigenousaustralia,indigenousrights,kevinrudd,nationalapology,stolengenerations,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-055-the-stolen-generations-australia-s-history-of-forced-removal-part-2-1890s-1970s--18356872Laws governing Aboriginal people gave authorities the power to interfere in family life, separate children from their parents and place them under the control of institutions, missions and non-Indigenous families. The consequences were profound, causing lasting damage to families, communities, cultural connections and individual lives.
How did these policies develop? What reasoning was used to justify them, and how did legislation enable the forced removal of children? And how has Australia confronted this history in the decades since?
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the legislation, government policies and historical attitudes behind the Stolen Generations, exploring one of the darkest and most consequential chapters in Australia's history.

***

Sources cited:

• Commonwealth of Australia. 1997. National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Inquiry, Sydney: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/pdf/social_justice/bringing_them_home_report.pdf.
• 1869. “Aboriginal Protection Act.” Victoria. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/vic7i_doc_1869.pdf.
• 1897. “Aboriginals Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Bill.” Queensland. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/qld5_doc_1897.pdf.
• 1886. “Aborigines Protection Act.” Western Australia. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/catalogue_resources/52769.pdf.
• Bates, Daisy. 1938. The Passing of the Aborigines. Sydney.
• Daley, Paul. 2018. The Apology 10 years on. 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.moadoph.gov.au/blog/the-apology-10-years-on/#.
• 1999. “Motion to Parliament.” 26 August. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=(Id:media/pressrel/23e06);rec=0;.
• 2003. International Review of Indigenous issues in 2000: Australia. Inquiry, Canberra: Australian Human Rights Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/international-review-indigenous-issues-2000-australia.
• Wilson, Ronald, interview by Tom Morton. 2000. Background Briefing ABC National. 2 July. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/stolen-generations/3468990.
• 1948. “Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.” United Nations, 9 December. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/atrocity-crimes/Doc.1_Convention%20on%20the%20Prevention%20and%20Punishment%20of%20the%20Crime%20of%20Genocide.pdf.
• Manne, Robert. 2008. “Sorry Business.” The Monthly, March. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.themonthly.com.au/monthly-essays-robert-manne-sorry-business-road-apology-823#mtr.
• Rudd, Kevin. 2008. “Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples.” 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://info.australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-country/our-people/apology-to-australias-indigenous-peoples.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18356872Mon, 24 Jun 2019 04:37:16 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their families, communities and cultures under government policies and legislation. These removals, which took place across Australia from the nineteenth...Laws governing Aboriginal people gave authorities the power to interfere in family life, separate children from their parents and place them under the control of institutions, missions and non-Indigenous families. The consequences were profound, causing lasting damage to families, communities, cultural connections and individual lives.
How did these policies develop? What reasoning was used to justify them, and how did legislation enable the forced removal of children? And how has Australia confronted this history in the decades since?
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the legislation, government policies and historical attitudes behind the Stolen Generations, exploring one of the darkest and most consequential chapters in Australia's history.

***

Sources cited:

• Commonwealth of Australia. 1997. National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Inquiry, Sydney: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/pdf/social_justice/bringing_them_home_report.pdf.
• 1869. “Aboriginal Protection Act.” Victoria. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/vic7i_doc_1869.pdf.
• 1897. “Aboriginals Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Bill.” Queensland. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/qld5_doc_1897.pdf.
• 1886. “Aborigines Protection Act.” Western Australia. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/catalogue_resources/52769.pdf.
• Bates, Daisy. 1938. The Passing of the Aborigines. Sydney.
• Daley, Paul. 2018. The Apology 10 years on. 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.moadoph.gov.au/blog/the-apology-10-years-on/#.
• 1999. “Motion to Parliament.” 26 August. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=(Id:media/pressrel/23e06);rec=0;.
• 2003. International Review of Indigenous issues in 2000: Australia. Inquiry, Canberra: Australian Human Rights Commission. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/international-review-indigenous-issues-2000-australia.
• Wilson, Ronald, interview by Tom Morton. 2000. Background Briefing ABC National. 2 July. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/stolen-generations/3468990.
• 1948. “Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.” United Nations, 9 December. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/atrocity-crimes/Doc.1_Convention%20on%20the%20Prevention%20and%20Punishment%20of%20the%20Crime%20of%20Genocide.pdf.
• Manne, Robert. 2008. “Sorry Business.” The Monthly, March. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://www.themonthly.com.au/monthly-essays-robert-manne-sorry-business-road-apology-823#mtr.
• Rudd, Kevin. 2008. “Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples.” 13 February. Accessed May 9, 2021. https://info.australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-country/our-people/apology-to-australias-indigenous-peoples.

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Some have claimed the carvings are ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, potentially evidence of an Egyptian presence in Australia long before European colonisation. Others have questioned when the engravings were created and whether the claims surrounding them stand up to scrutiny.

Who made the Gosford Glyphs, and why are they there? Are they evidence of an extraordinary historical connection, or a much more recent mystery shaped by speculation and local legend?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Gosford Glyphs, exploring the competing claims, the history of the site and the enduring fascination with Australia's supposed ancient Egyptian connection.

***

Sources cited:

• Gojak, Denis. 2012. Kariong – when were the glyphs found? 22 October. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://secretvisitors.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/kariong-when-were-the-glyphs-found/.
• 2012. Ancient Egyptians in Australia! Could Mysterious Engravings Rewrite our History? 5 June. Accessed May 18, 2021. http://www.zenzoneforum.com/threads/22677-The-Gympie-Pyramid-Evidence-of-an-Ancient-Civilisation-in-Australia.
• Herschel, Wayne. 2009. Gosford Glyphs. 19 December. Accessed May 18, 2021. http://thehiddenrecords.com/Australia-gosford-kariong-egyptian-glyphs-bulgandry-pleiades.php
• Stevens, Kate. 2019. The stories and legends behind the hieroglyphs in Kariong. 21 January. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://www.star1045.com.au/best-of-the-web/stories-and-legends-behind-hieroglyphs-kariong/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18420771Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:50:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownHidden in the bush near Kariong on the New South Wales Central Coast are two lines of unusual carvings cut into sandstone. Known as the Gosford Glyphs, these inscriptions have attracted decades of speculation about their origins and meaning. Some...
Some have claimed the carvings are ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, potentially evidence of an Egyptian presence in Australia long before European colonisation. Others have questioned when the engravings were created and whether the claims surrounding them stand up to scrutiny.

Who made the Gosford Glyphs, and why are they there? Are they evidence of an extraordinary historical connection, or a much more recent mystery shaped by speculation and local legend?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Gosford Glyphs, exploring the competing claims, the history of the site and the enduring fascination with Australia's supposed ancient Egyptian connection.

***

Sources cited:

• Gojak, Denis. 2012. Kariong – when were the glyphs found? 22 October. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://secretvisitors.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/kariong-when-were-the-glyphs-found/.
• 2012. Ancient Egyptians in Australia! Could Mysterious Engravings Rewrite our History? 5 June. Accessed May 18, 2021. http://www.zenzoneforum.com/threads/22677-The-Gympie-Pyramid-Evidence-of-an-Ancient-Civilisation-in-Australia.
• Herschel, Wayne. 2009. Gosford Glyphs. 19 December. Accessed May 18, 2021. http://thehiddenrecords.com/Australia-gosford-kariong-egyptian-glyphs-bulgandry-pleiades.php
• Stevens, Kate. 2019. The stories and legends behind the hieroglyphs in Kariong. 21 January. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://www.star1045.com.au/best-of-the-web/stories-and-legends-behind-hieroglyphs-kariong/.

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John Price's body was discovered in circumstances so disturbing that the case became one of Australia's most infamous crimes. He had been skinned, decapitated and dismembered, leaving investigators to piece together what had happened and why.

The investigation led to a criminal case that would attract national attention and leave a lasting mark on the public consciousness. What happened to John Price, and what could have driven someone to commit such a brutal crime?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the murder of John Price, exploring the investigation, the court proceedings and the disturbing details behind a case that shocked Australia.

***

Sources cited:

• Regina v Knight [2001]. 2001. NSWSC 1011 (New South Wales Supreme Court, 8 November). Accessed March 19, 2020. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2001/1011.html.
• Hanrahan, Josh. 2020. “It is 20 years since Katherine Knight cut off her partner's head and cooked him in a pot with vegetables.” Daily Mail, 29 February. Accessed March 19, 2021. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8050101/Katherine-Knight-killed-John-Price-horror-murder.html.
• Knight v Regina [2006]. 2006. NSWCCA 292 (New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal, 11 September). Accessed March 19, 2020. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWCCA/2006/292.html.
• Burke, Dave. 2019. “Sick crimes of one of world's worst killers who made a meal of boyfriend's body.” The Mirror, 2 June. Accessed March 19, 2020. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/sick-crimes-one-worlds-worst-16232572.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18479755Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:20:11 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn early 2000, Australia was still reeling from the horrific Bodies in the Barrels case when another shocking murder made headlines. John Price's body was discovered in circumstances so disturbing that the case became one of Australia's most infamous...
John Price's body was discovered in circumstances so disturbing that the case became one of Australia's most infamous crimes. He had been skinned, decapitated and dismembered, leaving investigators to piece together what had happened and why.

The investigation led to a criminal case that would attract national attention and leave a lasting mark on the public consciousness. What happened to John Price, and what could have driven someone to commit such a brutal crime?

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the murder of John Price, exploring the investigation, the court proceedings and the disturbing details behind a case that shocked Australia.

***

Sources cited:

• Regina v Knight [2001]. 2001. NSWSC 1011 (New South Wales Supreme Court, 8 November). Accessed March 19, 2020. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2001/1011.html.
• Hanrahan, Josh. 2020. “It is 20 years since Katherine Knight cut off her partner's head and cooked him in a pot with vegetables.” Daily Mail, 29 February. Accessed March 19, 2021. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8050101/Katherine-Knight-killed-John-Price-horror-murder.html.
• Knight v Regina [2006]. 2006. NSWCCA 292 (New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal, 11 September). Accessed March 19, 2020. http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWCCA/2006/292.html.
• Burke, Dave. 2019. “Sick crimes of one of world's worst killers who made a meal of boyfriend's body.” The Mirror, 2 June. Accessed March 19, 2020. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/sick-crimes-one-worlds-worst-16232572.

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Local stories describe a pack of demons rising from the water, their cries earning the place its eerie reputation. Newspaper accounts from the early twentieth century documented reports of the phenomenon, including encounters with a mysterious entity known as the Wailer.

What was responsible for the sounds at Wilga Waterhole? Were witnesses describing something supernatural, or could there be another explanation for the strange cries?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the history and reported encounters at Wilga Waterhole, exploring one of Queensland's more unusual mysteries.

***

Sources Cited:

• Beatty, Bill. 1947. “The Wailing at Wilga Waterhole.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 January: 10. Accessed May 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18004435.
• Breach, T. V. 1927. “The Mystery of Wilga Waterhole.” Smith's Weekly, 31 December: 16. Accessed May 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/234448018.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18549015Sun, 14 Jul 2019 22:23:42 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn northern Queensland, a remote waterhole has a reputation for terrifying sounds that echo through the early hours of the morning. According to reports, strange cries emerge from Wilga Waterhole, loud enough to leave those who hear them deeply...
Local stories describe a pack of demons rising from the water, their cries earning the place its eerie reputation. Newspaper accounts from the early twentieth century documented reports of the phenomenon, including encounters with a mysterious entity known as the Wailer.

What was responsible for the sounds at Wilga Waterhole? Were witnesses describing something supernatural, or could there be another explanation for the strange cries?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the history and reported encounters at Wilga Waterhole, exploring one of Queensland's more unusual mysteries.

***

Sources Cited:

• Beatty, Bill. 1947. “The Wailing at Wilga Waterhole.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 January: 10. Accessed May 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18004435.
• Breach, T. V. 1927. “The Mystery of Wilga Waterhole.” Smith's Weekly, 31 December: 16. Accessed May 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/234448018.

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But the Crystal Highway guards a secret: since the 1960s, people have been found dead or gone missing along that road. Not only have those travelling alone been targeted, but whole families.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine Queensland's second murder road, the Crystal Highway.

***

Sources cited:

• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Switch in hunt for wife.” 26 March. Accessed December 6, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116339773.
• The Canberra Times. 1967. “MP says he carries rifle on highway.” 20 October. Accessed March 19, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106993499.
• McCormack, Madura. 2018. “Murders that Rocked Mackay.” Queensland Times, 18 May. Accessed December 7, 2020. https://www.qt.com.au/news/bodies-in-blackest-crime-were-found-bound-in-wire/3418325/.
• Riga, Rachel. 2018. “Family pleads to find Marilyn Wallman's killer four decades after disappearance.” ABC News, 11 March. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-11/family-pleads-to-find-marilyn-wallmans-killer-mackay-north-qld/9532640.
• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Body of woman found.” 28 March. Accessed March 22, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116340033.
• Archibald-Binge, Ella. 2017. “Flawed investigation in 'redneck town' saw innocent man jailed for 25 years, says family.” SBS, 17 May. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2017/05/15/flawed-investigation-redneck-town-saw-innocent-man-jailed-25-years-says-family.
• Cucchiara, Sam. 2018. “Tourist couple shot at while sleeping in motor home.” 9 News, 13 August. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.9news.com.au/national/tourists-shot-at-in-central-queensland/a4ad22ae-8d0f-4dae-b0dd-8745034c7eaf.
• Clarry, Nigel. 2015. Comment. 7 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://holidayroad.com.au/the-horror-stretch/#comment-35.
• 2011G6E. 2014. Australian Ford Forums. 23 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpost.php?s=98c128cffbacca66dae7285fb7751676&p=5029249&postcount=16.
• myPolice. 2018. “Update – firearm incident, Rockhampton.” myPolice Queensland Police News, 14 August. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2018/08/14/update-firearm-incident-rockhampton/.
• u/Clonyman0. 2012. Reddit : The Marlborough Stretch. 2 May. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/t3862/the_marlborough_stretch/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18610163Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:38:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownJust off the well-beaten track of eastern central Queensland lies the remains of an old highway, one that stretches from the towns of Mackay to Rockhampton. The Old Bruce Highway, as it's officially known, is an easy sightseeing route for families...
But the Crystal Highway guards a secret: since the 1960s, people have been found dead or gone missing along that road. Not only have those travelling alone been targeted, but whole families.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine Queensland's second murder road, the Crystal Highway.

***

Sources cited:

• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Switch in hunt for wife.” 26 March. Accessed December 6, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116339773.
• The Canberra Times. 1967. “MP says he carries rifle on highway.” 20 October. Accessed March 19, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106993499.
• McCormack, Madura. 2018. “Murders that Rocked Mackay.” Queensland Times, 18 May. Accessed December 7, 2020. https://www.qt.com.au/news/bodies-in-blackest-crime-were-found-bound-in-wire/3418325/.
• Riga, Rachel. 2018. “Family pleads to find Marilyn Wallman's killer four decades after disappearance.” ABC News, 11 March. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-11/family-pleads-to-find-marilyn-wallmans-killer-mackay-north-qld/9532640.
• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Body of woman found.” 28 March. Accessed March 22, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116340033.
• Archibald-Binge, Ella. 2017. “Flawed investigation in 'redneck town' saw innocent man jailed for 25 years, says family.” SBS, 17 May. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2017/05/15/flawed-investigation-redneck-town-saw-innocent-man-jailed-25-years-says-family.
• Cucchiara, Sam. 2018. “Tourist couple shot at while sleeping in motor home.” 9 News, 13 August. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.9news.com.au/national/tourists-shot-at-in-central-queensland/a4ad22ae-8d0f-4dae-b0dd-8745034c7eaf.
• Clarry, Nigel. 2015. Comment. 7 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://holidayroad.com.au/the-horror-stretch/#comment-35.
• 2011G6E. 2014. Australian Ford Forums. 23 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpost.php?s=98c128cffbacca66dae7285fb7751676&p=5029249&postcount=16.
• myPolice. 2018. “Update – firearm incident, Rockhampton.” myPolice Queensland Police News, 14 August. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2018/08/14/update-firearm-incident-rockhampton/.
• u/Clonyman0. 2012. Reddit : The Marlborough Stretch. 2 May. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/t3862/the_marlborough_stretch/.

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Known as the Crystal Highway, this stretch of road has become associated with disappearances, murders and disturbing incidents dating back to the 1960s. Reports include people who vanished or were found dead, with some cases involving entire families. The stories have earned the highway a reputation as one of Queensland's most notorious stretches of road.

Who were the victims? What happened to those who disappeared, and how much of the highway's frightening reputation can be traced to documented cases?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Crystal Highway, examining the crimes, disappearances and unsettling stories connected to Queensland's so-called murder road.

***

Sources cited:

• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Switch in hunt for wife.” 26 March. Accessed December 6, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116339773.
• The Canberra Times. 1967. “MP says he carries rifle on highway.” 20 October. Accessed March 19, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106993499.
• McCormack, Madura. 2018. “Murders that Rocked Mackay.” Queensland Times, 18 May. Accessed December 7, 2020. https://www.qt.com.au/news/bodies-in-blackest-crime-were-found-bound-in-wire/3418325/.
• Riga, Rachel. 2018. “Family pleads to find Marilyn Wallman's killer four decades after disappearance.” ABC News, 11 March. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-11/family-pleads-to-find-marilyn-wallmans-killer-mackay-north-qld/9532640.
• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Body of woman found.” 28 March. Accessed March 22, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116340033.
• Archibald-Binge, Ella. 2017. “Flawed investigation in 'redneck town' saw innocent man jailed for 25 years, says family.” SBS, 17 May. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2017/05/15/flawed-investigation-redneck-town-saw-innocent-man-jailed-25-years-says-family.
• Cucchiara, Sam. 2018. “Tourist couple shot at while sleeping in motor home.” 9 News, 13 August. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.9news.com.au/national/tourists-shot-at-in-central-queensland/a4ad22ae-8d0f-4dae-b0dd-8745034c7eaf.
• Clarry, Nigel. 2015. Comment. 7 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://holidayroad.com.au/the-horror-stretch/#comment-35.
• 2011G6E. 2014. Australian Ford Forums. 23 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpost.php?s=98c128cffbacca66dae7285fb7751676&p=5029249&postcount=16.
• myPolice. 2018. “Update – firearm incident, Rockhampton.” myPolice Queensland Police News, 14 August. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2018/08/14/update-firearm-incident-rockhampton/.
• u/Clonyman0. 2012. Reddit : The Marlborough Stretch. 2 May. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/t3862/the_marlborough_stretch/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18652012Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:15:06 +0000The Modern MeltdownRunning through central Queensland between Mackay and Rockhampton, the old Bruce Highway has seen decades of travellers passing through its towns and stretches of open road. For some, it evokes the nostalgia of Australian road trips from the 1950s and...
Known as the Crystal Highway, this stretch of road has become associated with disappearances, murders and disturbing incidents dating back to the 1960s. Reports include people who vanished or were found dead, with some cases involving entire families. The stories have earned the highway a reputation as one of Queensland's most notorious stretches of road.

Who were the victims? What happened to those who disappeared, and how much of the highway's frightening reputation can be traced to documented cases?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Crystal Highway, examining the crimes, disappearances and unsettling stories connected to Queensland's so-called murder road.

***

Sources cited:

• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Switch in hunt for wife.” 26 March. Accessed December 6, 2020. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116339773.
• The Canberra Times. 1967. “MP says he carries rifle on highway.” 20 October. Accessed March 19, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106993499.
• McCormack, Madura. 2018. “Murders that Rocked Mackay.” Queensland Times, 18 May. Accessed December 7, 2020. https://www.qt.com.au/news/bodies-in-blackest-crime-were-found-bound-in-wire/3418325/.
• Riga, Rachel. 2018. “Family pleads to find Marilyn Wallman's killer four decades after disappearance.” ABC News, 11 March. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-11/family-pleads-to-find-marilyn-wallmans-killer-mackay-north-qld/9532640.
• The Canberra Times. 1975. “Body of woman found.” 28 March. Accessed March 22, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116340033.
• Archibald-Binge, Ella. 2017. “Flawed investigation in 'redneck town' saw innocent man jailed for 25 years, says family.” SBS, 17 May. Accessed December 8, 2020. https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2017/05/15/flawed-investigation-redneck-town-saw-innocent-man-jailed-25-years-says-family.
• Cucchiara, Sam. 2018. “Tourist couple shot at while sleeping in motor home.” 9 News, 13 August. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.9news.com.au/national/tourists-shot-at-in-central-queensland/a4ad22ae-8d0f-4dae-b0dd-8745034c7eaf.
• Clarry, Nigel. 2015. Comment. 7 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://holidayroad.com.au/the-horror-stretch/#comment-35.
• 2011G6E. 2014. Australian Ford Forums. 23 February. Accessed April 2, 2021. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpost.php?s=98c128cffbacca66dae7285fb7751676&p=5029249&postcount=16.
• myPolice. 2018. “Update – firearm incident, Rockhampton.” myPolice Queensland Police News, 14 August. Accessed April 2, 2021. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2018/08/14/update-firearm-incident-rockhampton/.
• u/Clonyman0. 2012. Reddit : The Marlborough Stretch. 2 May. Accessed December 9, 2020. https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/t3862/the_marlborough_stretch/.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>33801960s,australiancrime,australiantruecrime,centralqueensland,crystalhighway,crystalhighwaymurders,highwaymysteries,mackay,marilynwallman,missingpersons,murdermystery,murderroad,oldbrucehighway,queenslandcrime,queenslandhistory,roadtripmysteries,rockhampton,truecrimepodcast,unsolvedmurders,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-061-old-melbourne-gaol-australia-s-criminal-past-and-haunted-history-part-1-1839-1924--18719636
The gaol held some of the colony's most notorious criminals, witnessed executions and became the setting for countless stories of crime, punishment and suffering. Over time, its reputation has expanded beyond its documented history, with reports of ghostly encounters and claims that the past has never quite left its walls.

Who passed through the gaol's cells? What happened within its walls, and why has the site become associated with so many ghost stories? And why is it spelled “gaol” rather than “jail”?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the criminals, executions, history and hauntings of the Old Melbourne Gaol complex.

***

Sources cited:

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18719636Sun, 04 Aug 2019 19:15:15 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the heart of Melbourne stands a imposing bluestone complex that seems out of place among the city's modern buildings. Today, parts of the site are associated with RMIT University, while another section operates as the Old Melbourne Gaol Museum. Its...
The gaol held some of the colony's most notorious criminals, witnessed executions and became the setting for countless stories of crime, punishment and suffering. Over time, its reputation has expanded beyond its documented history, with reports of ghostly encounters and claims that the past has never quite left its walls.

Who passed through the gaol's cells? What happened within its walls, and why has the site become associated with so many ghost stories? And why is it spelled “gaol” rather than “jail”?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the criminals, executions, history and hauntings of the Old Melbourne Gaol complex.

***

Sources cited:

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2959aboriginal,bushrangers,deaths,executions,gangsters,gaol,ghosts,graverobbing,history,melbourne,mobsters,nedkelly,souviner,stupidhistory,truecrime,underbelly,weirdhistorytrue29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-062-old-melbourne-gaol-australia-s-criminal-past-and-haunted-history-part-2-1839-1924--18796146
The gaol held some of the colony's most notorious criminals, witnessed executions and became the setting for countless stories of crime, punishment and suffering. Over time, its reputation has expanded beyond its documented history, with reports of ghostly encounters and claims that the past has never quite left its walls.

Who passed through the gaol's cells? What happened within its walls, and why has the site become associated with so many ghost stories? And why is it spelled “gaol” rather than “jail”?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the criminals, executions, history and hauntings of the Old Melbourne Gaol complex.

***

Sources cited: 


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18796146Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:57:36 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the heart of Melbourne stands a imposing bluestone complex that seems out of place among the city's modern buildings. Today, parts of the site are associated with RMIT University, while another section operates as the Old Melbourne Gaol Museum. Its...
The gaol held some of the colony's most notorious criminals, witnessed executions and became the setting for countless stories of crime, punishment and suffering. Over time, its reputation has expanded beyond its documented history, with reports of ghostly encounters and claims that the past has never quite left its walls.

Who passed through the gaol's cells? What happened within its walls, and why has the site become associated with so many ghost stories? And why is it spelled “gaol” rather than “jail”?

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the criminals, executions, history and hauntings of the Old Melbourne Gaol complex.

***

Sources cited: 


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>41641839,1924,australiancriminals,australianhistory,australianprisons,colonialaustralia,crimehistory,executions,ghoststories,hauntedaustralia,hauntedplaces,historicprison,melbournegaol,melbourneghosts,melbournehistory,oldmelbournegaol,paranormalaustralia,prisonhistory,victorianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-063-the-thylacine-the-search-for-australia-s-lost-tiger--18830812
But the thylacine's story goes beyond its distinctive stripes and unusual jaw. What led to its disappearance, and what does its fate tell us about Australia's history of wildlife conservation?

Despite its official extinction, reports of possible sightings continue to emerge, keeping alive the hope that the Tasmanian tiger might still exist somewhere in the wild.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the thylacine's decline, its place in Australian conservation history, and the continuing search for an animal that refuses to disappear from the public imagination.

***

Sources cited: 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18830812Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:40:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe thylacine, better known as the Tasmanian tiger, has become one of Australia's most recognisable symbols of extinction. Once native to Tasmania and mainland Australia, this distinctive carnivorous marsupial was driven to extinction, with the last...
But the thylacine's story goes beyond its distinctive stripes and unusual jaw. What led to its disappearance, and what does its fate tell us about Australia's history of wildlife conservation?

Despite its official extinction, reports of possible sightings continue to emerge, keeping alive the hope that the Tasmanian tiger might still exist somewhere in the wild.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the thylacine's decline, its place in Australian conservation history, and the continuing search for an animal that refuses to disappear from the public imagination.

***

Sources cited: 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>46671936,1982,australianextinction,australianhistory,australianwildlife,beaumariszoo,cryptozoology,endangeredspecies,extinctanimals,extinctionhistory,lostspecies,mysteryanimals,naturalhistory,tasmania,tasmaniantiger,tasmanianwildlife,thylacine,thylacinesightings,weirdcrapinaustralia,wildlifeconservationtrue211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-064-the-battle-of-central-station-sydney-s-forgotten-riot-1916--18910509
Recruits from across the country were sent to major cities, including Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, to train for the war ahead.

But at a training camp in Liverpool, Sydney, frustration was building. An order to march for an additional four and a half hours each week was the final straw for some soldiers, who were already dealing with conditions they considered intolerable.

What followed became known as the Battle of Central Station: a violent confrontation that left casualties and a story that has largely faded from public memory.

Listen to the story of the 1916 Battle of Central Station, and the events that brought it about.

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18910509Sun, 25 Aug 2019 19:00:06 +0000The Modern MeltdownAt the start of the Great War, Australia was gripped by patriotic fervour. Young men signed up in droves to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force, heading overseas to fight in Europe and honour Australia's longstanding ties to Britain. Recruits...
Recruits from across the country were sent to major cities, including Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, to train for the war ahead.

But at a training camp in Liverpool, Sydney, frustration was building. An order to march for an additional four and a half hours each week was the final straw for some soldiers, who were already dealing with conditions they considered intolerable.

What followed became known as the Battle of Central Station: a violent confrontation that left casualties and a story that has largely faded from public memory.

Listen to the story of the 1916 Battle of Central Station, and the events that brought it about.

***

Sources cited: 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>44791916,aif,australia,australianhistory,australianimperialforce,australianmilitary,australianriots,australianstories,battleofcentralstation,forgottenhistory,greatwar,historicalevents,historypodcast,liverpoolnsw,militaryhistory,socialhistory,sydney,sydneyhistory,worldwarone,wwitrue212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-065-the-russell-street-bombing-terror-in-melbourne-part-1-1986--18971215
Violence motivated by hatred of the 'other' is not unique to modern times. In the 1980s, a series of attacks on innocent and unsuspecting people changed how Australians understood and responded to the threat of terrorism.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Melbourne massacres, the people caught up in the violence, and the events that unfolded in the heart of one of Australia's largest cities.

***

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18971215Sun, 01 Sep 2019 19:10:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownThis episode contains a story that hinges on a simple twist of fate: one woman's life ended because she lost a coin toss. Violence motivated by hatred of the 'other' is not unique to modern times. In the 1980s, a series of attacks on innocent and...
Violence motivated by hatred of the 'other' is not unique to modern times. In the 1980s, a series of attacks on innocent and unsuspecting people changed how Australians understood and responded to the threat of terrorism.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Melbourne massacres, the people caught up in the violence, and the events that unfolded in the heart of one of Australia's largest cities.

***

Sources cited: 


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>33881986,australiancrime,australianhistory,australianstories,australiantruecrime,bombing,coldcases,crimehistory,crimestories,criminalinvestigation,historicalcrime,historypodcast,melbourne,melbournehistory,policehistory,russellstreetbombing,terrorism,truecrimepodcast,victoria,wciatrue213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-066-the-russell-street-bombing-terror-in-melbourne-part-2-1986--19017348
Violence motivated by hatred of the 'other' is not unique to modern times. In the 1980s, a series of attacks on innocent and unsuspecting people changed how Australians understood and responded to the threat of terrorism.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Melbourne massacres, the people caught up in the violence, and the events that unfolded in the heart of one of Australia's largest cities.

***

Sources cited:

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19017348Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:10:15 +0000The Modern MeltdownThis episode contains a story that hinges on a simple twist of fate: one woman's life ended because she lost a coin toss. Violence motivated by hatred of the 'other' is not unique to modern times. In the 1980s, a series of attacks on innocent and...
Violence motivated by hatred of the 'other' is not unique to modern times. In the 1980s, a series of attacks on innocent and unsuspecting people changed how Australians understood and responded to the threat of terrorism.

Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the Melbourne massacres, the people caught up in the violence, and the events that unfolded in the heart of one of Australia's largest cities.

***

Sources cited:

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>32221986,australiancrime,australianhistory,australianstories,australiantruecrime,bombing,coldcases,crimehistory,crimestories,criminalinvestigation,historicalcrime,historypodcast,melbourne,melbournehistory,policehistory,russellstreetbombing,terrorism,truecrimepodcast,victoria,wciatrue214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-067-the-frederick-escape-convicts-on-the-high-seas-1834--19038171
But stealing a ship was only the beginning. With the authorities behind them and the ocean ahead, these men had embarked on an adventure that would test their nerve, ingenuity and ability to stay one step ahead of capture.

Join Holly and Matthew as they unravel the theft of the *Frederick*, follow the convicts' escape across the high seas, and explore one of the more audacious escape stories in Australia's convict history.

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19038171Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:05:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1834, ten convicts pulled off an escape that took them far beyond the prison walls and out onto the open sea. Their target? The *Frederick*, a vessel that would become their unlikely ticket to freedom. But stealing a ship was only the beginning....
But stealing a ship was only the beginning. With the authorities behind them and the ocean ahead, these men had embarked on an adventure that would test their nerve, ingenuity and ability to stay one step ahead of capture.

Join Holly and Matthew as they unravel the theft of the *Frederick*, follow the convicts' escape across the high seas, and explore one of the more audacious escape stories in Australia's convict history.

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For almost five hours, the harbour was caught up in the unfolding crisis as naval forces scrambled to respond. The attack brought the war frighteningly close to home, with consequences that extended well beyond the harbour itself.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour, explore the people and ships caught up in the chaos, and ask how close Australia came to facing an even more direct threat.

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For almost five hours, the harbour was caught up in the unfolding crisis as naval forces scrambled to respond. The attack brought the war frighteningly close to home, with consequences that extended well beyond the harbour itself.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour, explore the people and ships caught up in the chaos, and ask how close Australia came to facing an even more direct threat.

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Earlier that night, a young man had been drinking at a pub, trying to get the bartender to talk to him. Rejected by the career he wanted, his girlfriend, his friends and even his mother, he would soon unleash a horrifying attack on Hoddle Street.

As residents went about their lives, a night of terror unfolded in the street, leaving victims and survivors whose lives would never be the same.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Hoddle Street massacre, the events that led up to it, and the lasting impact of the violence that shook Melbourne in 1987.

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Earlier that night, a young man had been drinking at a pub, trying to get the bartender to talk to him. Rejected by the career he wanted, his girlfriend, his friends and even his mother, he would soon unleash a horrifying attack on Hoddle Street.

As residents went about their lives, a night of terror unfolded in the street, leaving victims and survivors whose lives would never be the same.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Hoddle Street massacre, the events that led up to it, and the lasting impact of the violence that shook Melbourne in 1987.

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But how safe was that world, really?

On Australia Day in 1966, three siblings went to the beach at Glenelg, South Australia. They never came home. Their disappearance would become one of the country's most enduring mysteries, challenging public assumptions about childhood safety and changing the way Australians thought about missing children.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the disappearance of the Beaumont children, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling questions that have remained unanswered for decades.

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But how safe was that world, really?

On Australia Day in 1966, three siblings went to the beach at Glenelg, South Australia. They never came home. Their disappearance would become one of the country's most enduring mysteries, challenging public assumptions about childhood safety and changing the way Australians thought about missing children.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the disappearance of the Beaumont children, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling questions that have remained unanswered for decades.

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But how safe was that world, really?

On Australia Day in 1966, three siblings went to the beach at Glenelg, South Australia. They never came home. Their disappearance would become one of the country's most enduring mysteries, challenging public assumptions about childhood safety and changing the way Australians thought about missing children.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the disappearance of the Beaumont children, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling questions that have remained unanswered for decades.


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But how safe was that world, really?

On Australia Day in 1966, three siblings went to the beach at Glenelg, South Australia. They never came home. Their disappearance would become one of the country's most enduring mysteries, challenging public assumptions about childhood safety and changing the way Australians thought about missing children.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the disappearance of the Beaumont children, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling questions that have remained unanswered for decades.


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Its unsettling vocalisations and ferocious reputation helped earn it a name worthy of a creature from a nightmare. Some accounts even describe its cries as enough to drive a person to the brink of insanity.
But is the Tasmanian devil really as fearsome as its reputation suggests?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate one of Australia's most distinctive native animals, the origins of its fearsome name, and the strange sounds that have made it a legend.

Some say the devil haunts Tasmania. Here at Weird Crap in Australia, we're beginning to suspect the whole island is possessed.


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Its unsettling vocalisations and ferocious reputation helped earn it a name worthy of a creature from a nightmare. Some accounts even describe its cries as enough to drive a person to the brink of insanity.
But is the Tasmanian devil really as fearsome as its reputation suggests?

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate one of Australia's most distinctive native animals, the origins of its fearsome name, and the strange sounds that have made it a legend.

Some say the devil haunts Tasmania. Here at Weird Crap in Australia, we're beginning to suspect the whole island is possessed.


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A gunman entered an office building on Queen Street and opened fire, killing eight people and injuring five others. The attack stunned Melbourne and sent shockwaves across the country, leaving victims, survivors and their families to deal with the consequences of an act of extraordinary violence.

The massacre raised difficult questions about firearm access, workplace safety and how such an attack could happen. Its impact would be felt long after the shooting ended.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Queen Street massacre, the events of that December day, and the tragedy that became a defining moment in Melbourne's history.

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A gunman entered an office building on Queen Street and opened fire, killing eight people and injuring five others. The attack stunned Melbourne and sent shockwaves across the country, leaving victims, survivors and their families to deal with the consequences of an act of extraordinary violence.

The massacre raised difficult questions about firearm access, workplace safety and how such an attack could happen. Its impact would be felt long after the shooting ended.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Queen Street massacre, the events of that December day, and the tragedy that became a defining moment in Melbourne's history.

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But on 5 April 1932, while in Menlo Park, California, Phar Lap died suddenly. His death shocked Australia, and the discovery of arsenic in his system fuelled suspicions that the champion had been poisoned by people who feared his dominance on the racetrack.

Was Phar Lap the victim of foul play, or was there another explanation for his untimely death?
Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life, racing triumphs and mysterious death of Australia's most celebrated racehorse—and the legacy that lives on in museums on both sides of the Tasman.

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But on 5 April 1932, while in Menlo Park, California, Phar Lap died suddenly. His death shocked Australia, and the discovery of arsenic in his system fuelled suspicions that the champion had been poisoned by people who feared his dominance on the racetrack.

Was Phar Lap the victim of foul play, or was there another explanation for his untimely death?
Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the life, racing triumphs and mysterious death of Australia's most celebrated racehorse—and the legacy that lives on in museums on both sides of the Tasman.

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"Skippy" became an international sensation, selling to over 100 countries and showcasing the Australian outback and its wildlife to a global audience. The series not only influenced television worldwide but also promoted wildlife conservation awareness and became a cultural touchstone for generations. Today, Skippy remains a cherished figure in Australian pop culture, symbolizing Australia’s adventurous spirit and love for its unique environment.


Join Holly and Matthew for their first foray into the world of Australia's pop culture.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19858700Sun, 10 Nov 2019 18:00:17 +0000The Modern Meltdown"Skippy the Bush Kangaroo," the iconic Australian television series, first hopped onto screens in Australia, capturing hearts around the world. Premiering on February 5, 1968, the show followed the adventures of Skippy, a remarkably clever kangaroo,...
"Skippy" became an international sensation, selling to over 100 countries and showcasing the Australian outback and its wildlife to a global audience. The series not only influenced television worldwide but also promoted wildlife conservation awareness and became a cultural touchstone for generations. Today, Skippy remains a cherished figure in Australian pop culture, symbolizing Australia’s adventurous spirit and love for its unique environment.


Join Holly and Matthew for their first foray into the world of Australia's pop culture.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>45561960stv,1968,aussieclassics,australia1960s,australianculture,australianicons,australianoutback,australiantv,australianwildlife,bushkangaroo,childrenstv,culturalicons,kangaroo,natureandwildlife,outbackadventures,skippythebushkangaroo,tvhistory,waratahnationalpark,weirdcrapinaustralia,wildlifeconservationtrue223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-076-the-walsh-street-shooting-part-1-1988--19957125
The case ignited public outrage, leading to one of Victoria’s largest criminal investigations and a controversial trial that saw all accused ultimately acquitted. The Walsh Street Shooting had a profound impact on law enforcement practices and marked a dark chapter in the history of police-community relations in Australia. The memory of Tynan and Eyre is honored annually by Victoria Police, serving as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by officers in the line of duty.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the case that sent the gangs of Melbourne into war.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19957125Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:07:20 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Walsh Street Shooting shocked Australia on October 12, 1988, when two young police officers, Constables Steven Tynan and Damian Eyre, were ambushed and killed in South Yarra, Melbourne. Lured to Walsh Street with a stolen car left as bait, the...
The case ignited public outrage, leading to one of Victoria’s largest criminal investigations and a controversial trial that saw all accused ultimately acquitted. The Walsh Street Shooting had a profound impact on law enforcement practices and marked a dark chapter in the history of police-community relations in Australia. The memory of Tynan and Eyre is honored annually by Victoria Police, serving as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by officers in the line of duty.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the case that sent the gangs of Melbourne into war.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>32271988,australia1980s,australianhistory,australiantragedies,criminaljustice,criminalunderworld,damianeyre,lawenforcement,melbourne,melbournecrime,policecommunityrelations,policehistory,policeremembrance,publicoutrage,steventynan,truecrimeaustralia,victoriancrime,victoriapolice,walshstshooting,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-077-the-walsh-street-shooting-part-2-1988--20094606
The case ignited public outrage, leading to one of Victoria’s largest criminal investigations and a controversial trial that saw all accused ultimately acquitted. The Walsh Street Shooting had a profound impact on law enforcement practices and marked a dark chapter in the history of police-community relations in Australia. The memory of Tynan and Eyre is honored annually by Victoria Police, serving as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by officers in the line of duty.

Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the case that sent the gangs of Melbourne to war. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20094606Sun, 24 Nov 2019 18:20:06 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Walsh Street Shooting shocked Australia on October 12, 1988, when two young police officers, Constables Steven Tynan and Damian Eyre, were ambushed and killed in South Yarra, Melbourne. Lured to Walsh Street with a stolen car left as bait, the...
The case ignited public outrage, leading to one of Victoria’s largest criminal investigations and a controversial trial that saw all accused ultimately acquitted. The Walsh Street Shooting had a profound impact on law enforcement practices and marked a dark chapter in the history of police-community relations in Australia. The memory of Tynan and Eyre is honored annually by Victoria Police, serving as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by officers in the line of duty.

Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the case that sent the gangs of Melbourne to war. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>31491988,australia1980s,australianhistory,australiantragedies,criminaljustice,criminalunderworld,damianeyre,lawenforcement,melbourne,melbournecrime,policecommunityrelations,policehistory,policeremembrance,publicoutrage,steventynan,truecrimeaustralia,victoriancrime,victoriapolice,walshstshooting,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-078-the-sydney-harbour-bridge--20360181
The bridge's construction during the Great Depression provided much-needed employment and instilled national pride, symbolizing resilience and progress. Today, the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains a vital transport link and a beloved attraction for millions of visitors, with the famous BridgeClimb offering stunning views of Sydney Harbour. It stands as a testament to Australia’s engineering prowess and an unmistakable part of its cultural heritage.


Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the history of Sydney's "Coathanger" and the lives of the men who built it. 



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20360181Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:15:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Sydney Harbour Bridge, an enduring symbol of Australia, officially opened on March 19, 1932. Spanning 503 meters and connecting Sydney's central business district with the North Shore, the "Coathanger" became an iconic landmark and engineering...
The bridge's construction during the Great Depression provided much-needed employment and instilled national pride, symbolizing resilience and progress. Today, the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains a vital transport link and a beloved attraction for millions of visitors, with the famous BridgeClimb offering stunning views of Sydney Harbour. It stands as a testament to Australia’s engineering prowess and an unmistakable part of its cultural heritage.


Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the history of Sydney's "Coathanger" and the lives of the men who built it. 



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>54311932,australiaicons,australianarchitecture,australianheritage,australianhistory,bridgeclimb,bridgeopening,coathanger,engineeringmarvel,francisdegroot,greatdepression,harbourbridge,historicalbuildings,nswhistory,sydney,sydneyattractions,sydneyharbourbridge,sydneylandmarks,symbolofresilience,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-079-the-pebble-cult-part-1-1980-present--20583914
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.


Join Holly & Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20583914Sun, 08 Dec 2019 20:58:36 +0000The Modern MeltdownWilliam Kamm, self-proclaimed as "The Little Pebble," founded a controversial religious group in New South Wales that later became widely known as the "Little Pebble Cult." Kamm claimed to have direct communication with the Virgin Mary and predicted...
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.


Join Holly & Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3777apocalypticprophecies,australia1980s,australianhistory,australianreligion,closedcommunities,coercivecontrol,controversialfigures,criminaljustice,cultconviction,cultpsychology,littlepebble,littlepebblecult,newsouthwales,nswhistory,religiousabuse,religiouscults,socialimpact,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,williamkammtrue227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-080-the-pebble-cult-part-2-1980-present--20766145
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.


Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20766145Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:00:10 +0000The Modern MeltdownWilliam Kamm, self-proclaimed as "The Little Pebble," founded a controversial religious group in New South Wales that later became widely known as the "Little Pebble Cult." Kamm claimed to have direct communication with the Virgin Mary and predicted...
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.


Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3685apocalypticprophecies,australia1980s,australianhistory,australianreligion,closedcommunities,coercivecontrol,controversialfigures,criminaljustice,cultconviction,cultpsychology,littlepebble,littlepebblecult,newsouthwales,nswhistory,religiousabuse,religiouscults,socialimpact,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,williamkammtrue228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-081-bart-vs-australia-christmas-2019--20787240
While the episode remains a fan favorite, it raised eyebrows in Australia, with some viewers taking issue with its broad portrayal of “Aussie” stereotypes. However, the episode has since become a cultural reference point, representing a mix of humorous satire and the sometimes awkward relationship between Australia and American pop culture. The Simpsons' cheeky take on Australia remains memorable, and “Bart vs. Australia” continues to inspire discussions around cultural parody in television.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Simpsons episode S06E16 - Bart vs Australia.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20787240Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:00:10 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe infamous Simpsons episode "Bart vs. Australia" aired on February 19, 1995, and became an iconic, if controversial, depiction of Australian culture in American pop culture. In the episode, Bart prank-calls Australia, racking up a massive phone bill...
While the episode remains a fan favorite, it raised eyebrows in Australia, with some viewers taking issue with its broad portrayal of “Aussie” stereotypes. However, the episode has since become a cultural reference point, representing a mix of humorous satire and the sometimes awkward relationship between Australia and American pop culture. The Simpsons' cheeky take on Australia remains memorable, and “Bart vs. Australia” continues to inspire discussions around cultural parody in television.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Simpsons episode S06E16 - Bart vs Australia.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>53411995,americantv,animation,aussiehumor,australiainamericanmedia,australianhistory,australianpopculture,australiaontv,bartsimpson,bartvsaustralia,culturalparody,culturalstereotypes,iconicepisodes,popculture,satire,simpsonsaustralia,simpsonsfanfavorites,thesimpsons,tvhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-082-the-little-pebble-cult-part-3-1980-present--21150723
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.

Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21150723Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:00:10 +0000The Modern MeltdownWilliam Kamm, self-proclaimed as "The Little Pebble," founded a controversial religious group in New South Wales that later became widely known as the "Little Pebble Cult." Kamm claimed to have direct communication with the Virgin Mary and predicted...
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.

Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3520apocalypticprophecies,australia1980s,australianhistory,australianreligion,closedcommunities,coercivecontrol,controversialfigures,criminaljustice,cultconviction,cultpsychology,littlepebble,littlepebblecult,newsouthwales,nswhistory,religiousabuse,religiouscults,socialimpact,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,williamkammtrue230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bushfire-update-2019-2020-season--21345799
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21345799Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:55:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownSo many of our listeners have expressed concern about the Weird Crap team as Australia goes through its bushfire hellscape, and we thank you for it. In this small bonus episode, Holly and Matthew set out for international and domestic listeners alike...
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.

Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21354294Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:00:18 +0000The Modern MeltdownWilliam Kamm, self-proclaimed as "The Little Pebble," founded a controversial religious group in New South Wales that later became widely known as the "Little Pebble Cult." Kamm claimed to have direct communication with the Virgin Mary and predicted...
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.

Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3462apocalypticprophecies,australia1980s,australianhistory,australianreligion,closedcommunities,coercivecontrol,controversialfigures,criminaljustice,cultconviction,cultpsychology,littlepebble,littlepebblecult,newsouthwales,nswhistory,religiousabuse,religiouscults,socialimpact,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,williamkammtrue231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-084-the-little-pebble-cult-part-5-1980-present--21673114
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.

Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21673114Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:45:35 +0000The Modern MeltdownWilliam Kamm, self-proclaimed as "The Little Pebble," founded a controversial religious group in New South Wales that later became widely known as the "Little Pebble Cult." Kamm claimed to have direct communication with the Virgin Mary and predicted...
In 2005, Kamm was convicted of sexual assault, further exposing the inner workings of the cult and leading to widespread condemnation. The revelations led to legal restrictions and protections for vulnerable members within religious organizations. Kamm’s imprisonment marked a turning point, though the effects of his influence continue to linger, with the case highlighting the psychological and social impact of coercive control within closed religious communities.

Join Holly and Matthew on this multi-part series examining the cult, their practices and their preacher.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4050apocalypticprophecies,australia1980s,australianhistory,australianreligion,closedcommunities,coercivecontrol,controversialfigures,criminaljustice,cultconviction,cultpsychology,littlepebble,littlepebblecult,newsouthwales,nswhistory,religiousabuse,religiouscults,socialimpact,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,williamkammtrue232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-085-the-tully-ufo-nest-incident-1966--21673116
Investigations into the Tully UFO Nests suggested that they might have been the result of an unusual natural occurrence, but to this day, no definitive explanation has been found. The incident remains one of the most well-known UFO cases in Australian history and has contributed to the country’s ongoing fascination with extraterrestrial phenomena. The Tully UFO Nests continue to intrigue and mystify both UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Tully UFO nests.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21673116Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:00:19 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Tully UFO Nests, a baffling phenomenon, were discovered on January 19, 1966, in the small town of Tully, Queensland. A local farmer, George Pedley, reported seeing a flying saucer-like object hovering over his property before it flew away, leaving...
Investigations into the Tully UFO Nests suggested that they might have been the result of an unusual natural occurrence, but to this day, no definitive explanation has been found. The incident remains one of the most well-known UFO cases in Australian history and has contributed to the country’s ongoing fascination with extraterrestrial phenomena. The Tully UFO Nests continue to intrigue and mystify both UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Tully UFO nests.



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It isbelieved that Fisher was murdered by his friend and fellow settler, George Worrall, who was later found disposing of the dead man's belongings. The ghostly element of the story emerged when Fisher’s restless spirit allegedly appeared to a passer by on what is now Fisher's Gost Bridge, to reveal the location of his body. The story of Fisher's ghost remains an enduring reminder of early colonial Australia's eerie mysteries and its deep ties to the unknown.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the ghost story that put Holly's hometown on the map, and spawned a festival still going strong today. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22054639Sun, 26 Jan 2020 18:00:19 +0000The Modern MeltdownFrederick Fisher's Ghost is one of Australia's earliest and most famous ghost stories, dating back to 1826. The tale revolves around the mysterious death of Frederick Fisher, a farmer from New South Wales, whose body was found buried in the swampy...
It isbelieved that Fisher was murdered by his friend and fellow settler, George Worrall, who was later found disposing of the dead man's belongings. The ghostly element of the story emerged when Fisher’s restless spirit allegedly appeared to a passer by on what is now Fisher's Gost Bridge, to reveal the location of his body. The story of Fisher's ghost remains an enduring reminder of early colonial Australia's eerie mysteries and its deep ties to the unknown.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the ghost story that put Holly's hometown on the map, and spawned a festival still going strong today. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>31591826,australia1800s,australianfolklore,colonialhistory,earlycolonialaustralia,famousghoststories,fishersghostfestival,frederickfishersghost,ghosts,ghoststory,hauntedhistory,hauntings,historicalmysteries,johnfarley,murdermystery,newsouthwales,spiritualrevelations,supernatural,truecrimeaustralia,unsolvedmysterytrue234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-087-the-legend-of-fisher-s-ghost-part-2-1826--22143876
It isbelieved that Fisher was murdered by his friend and fellow settler, George Worrall, who was later found disposing of the dead man's belongings. The ghostly element of the story emerged when Fisher’s restless spirit allegedly appeared to a passer by on what is now Fisher's Gost Bridge, to reveal the location of his body. The story of Fisher's ghost remains an enduring reminder of early colonial Australia's eerie mysteries and its deep ties to the unknown.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the ghost story that put Holly's hometown on the map, and spawned a festival still going strong today. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22143876Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:00:18 +0000The Modern MeltdownFrederick Fisher's Ghost is one of Australia's earliest and most famous ghost stories, dating back to 1826. The tale revolves around the mysterious death of Frederick Fisher, a farmer from New South Wales, whose body was found buried in the swampy...
It isbelieved that Fisher was murdered by his friend and fellow settler, George Worrall, who was later found disposing of the dead man's belongings. The ghostly element of the story emerged when Fisher’s restless spirit allegedly appeared to a passer by on what is now Fisher's Gost Bridge, to reveal the location of his body. The story of Fisher's ghost remains an enduring reminder of early colonial Australia's eerie mysteries and its deep ties to the unknown.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the ghost story that put Holly's hometown on the map, and spawned a festival still going strong today. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>42411826,australia1800s,australianfolklore,colonialhistory,earlycolonialaustralia,famousghoststories,frederickfishersghost,ghosts,ghoststory,hauntedhistory,hauntings,historicalmysteries,johnfarley,murdermystery,newsouthwales,spiritualrevelations,supernatural,truecrimeaustralia,unsolvedmystery,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bushfire-update-2019-2020-season-2--22500308

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22500308Fri, 07 Feb 2020 03:25:50 +0000The Modern MeltdownWe were hoping that there wouldn’t be a need for another one of these until our very podcast studio came under threat. In order to answer all your questions in one hit, here is a second update on the ongoing Australian bushfire natural disaster and...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Mungo Man's remains were remarkable not only because of their age but also due to the evidence of early burial practices. His body was cremated, suggesting a complex and ritualistic approach to death by early Aboriginal people. The site has since become a UNESCO World Heritage area, known as the Willandra Lakes Region, which continues to offer valuable insights into the history and culture of Australia's first people.

Mungo Man's discovery provided a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding the deep human history of Australia, challenging previous assumptions about the timeline of human migration across the globe.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of Lake Mungo, its Lady and the Mungo Man.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22565941Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:00:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe discovery of Mungo Man, one of the most significant archaeological finds in Australia, took place near Lake Mungo, New South Wales, on February 26, 1974. Mungo Man is the remains of a man who lived around 42,000 years ago, making him one of the...
Mungo Man's remains were remarkable not only because of their age but also due to the evidence of early burial practices. His body was cremated, suggesting a complex and ritualistic approach to death by early Aboriginal people. The site has since become a UNESCO World Heritage area, known as the Willandra Lakes Region, which continues to offer valuable insights into the history and culture of Australia's first people.

Mungo Man's discovery provided a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding the deep human history of Australia, challenging previous assumptions about the timeline of human migration across the globe.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of Lake Mungo, its Lady and the Mungo Man.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3952aboriginalculture,aboriginalhistory,ancientaustralia,archaeologicaldiscoveries,archaeology,australiahistory,australianaborigines,australianheritage,culturalheritage,earlyhumanmigration,humanorigins,humanremains,lakemungo,mungoman,oldestskeleton,prehistoricaustralia,prehistory,unescoworldheritage,weirdcrapinaustralia,willandralakestrue236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-089-the-moorehouse-murders-part-1-1986--22837787
Their horrific spree came to an end when David Birnie, under pressure, confessed to the murders and led police to the remains of the victims. The killers' actions shocked the nation and drew widespread attention to the dark underbelly of suburban life. Catherine Birnie's involvement, as both an accomplice and a willing participant, was particularly shocking for its rarity in female serial killer cases.

Join Holly & Matthew as they examine the story of these serial killers, and the possible consequences of the killers' continued silence...


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22837787Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Moorehouse Murders became one of the most chilling crime stories in Australian history. In 1986, two killers lured young women into their car before torturing and murdering them in their home in Perth, WA. The couple, who had a history of violent...
Their horrific spree came to an end when David Birnie, under pressure, confessed to the murders and led police to the remains of the victims. The killers' actions shocked the nation and drew widespread attention to the dark underbelly of suburban life. Catherine Birnie's involvement, as both an accomplice and a willing participant, was particularly shocking for its rarity in female serial killer cases.

Join Holly & Matthew as they examine the story of these serial killers, and the possible consequences of the killers' continued silence...


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3561australia1980s,australiancriminalhistory,australiantruecrime,catherinebirnie,crimeinvestigation,criminalpsychology,davidbirnie,femalecriminals,gruesomemurders,horrificcrime,killercouple,moorehousemurders,perthmurders,serialkillerinvestigation,serialkillers,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimefacts,truecrimepodcast,weirdcrapinaustralia,westernaustraliatrue237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-090-the-moorehouse-murders-part-2-1986--23008929
Their horrific spree came to an end when David Birnie, under pressure, confessed to the murders and led police to the remains of the victims. The killers' actions shocked the nation and drew widespread attention to the dark underbelly of suburban life. Catherine Birnie's involvement, as both an accomplice and a willing participant, was particularly shocking for its rarity in female serial killer cases.

Join Holly & Matthew as they examine the story of these serial killers, and the possible consequences of the killers' continued silence...

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23008929Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:00:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Moorehouse Murders became one of the most chilling crime stories in Australian history. In 1986, two killers lured young women into their car before torturing and murdering them in their home in Perth, WA. The couple, who had a history of violent...
Their horrific spree came to an end when David Birnie, under pressure, confessed to the murders and led police to the remains of the victims. The killers' actions shocked the nation and drew widespread attention to the dark underbelly of suburban life. Catherine Birnie's involvement, as both an accomplice and a willing participant, was particularly shocking for its rarity in female serial killer cases.

Join Holly & Matthew as they examine the story of these serial killers, and the possible consequences of the killers' continued silence...

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3351australia1980s,australiancriminalhistory,australiantruecrime,catherinebirnie,crimeinvestigation,criminalpsychology,davidbirnie,femalecriminals,gruesomemurders,horrificcrime,killercouple,moorehousemurders,perthmurders,serialkillerinvestigation,serialkillers,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimefacts,truecrimepodcast,weirdcrapinaustralia,westernaustraliatrue238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-091-saw-2004--23008931
Saw became a cultural phenomenon, spawning a series of sequels, a video game, and even a spinoff. Its impact on the horror genre is undeniable, popularizing the "torture porn" subgenre and influencing countless films and television shows that followed. The film's unique blend of horror, suspense, and moral dilemmas kept viewers on edge and has earned it a lasting place in modern horror history.

Join Holly and Matthew this week as they look into the story behind the Saw franchise, and the effect it had on Australian cinema. 

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To watch Saw 0.5, click here: Saw 0.5 on the Wayback Machine



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23008931Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:00:14 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe iconic horror film Saw was released, making its debut at the Sundance Film Festival before hitting theaters later that year. Directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell, Saw introduced audiences to the twisted genius of John Kramer, also...
Saw became a cultural phenomenon, spawning a series of sequels, a video game, and even a spinoff. Its impact on the horror genre is undeniable, popularizing the "torture porn" subgenre and influencing countless films and television shows that followed. The film's unique blend of horror, suspense, and moral dilemmas kept viewers on edge and has earned it a lasting place in modern horror history.

Join Holly and Matthew this week as they look into the story behind the Saw franchise, and the effect it had on Australian cinema. 

***

To watch Saw 0.5, click here: Saw 0.5 on the Wayback Machine



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>46212000shorror,creepycinema,cultclassic,filmdebuts,filmfranchise,gore,horrorfans,horrorflicks,horrormovies,jameswan,jigsawkiller,leighwhannell,modernhorror,moviehistory,psychologicalhorror,sawmovie,slasherfilm,sundancefilmfestival,tortureporn,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-092-our-own-satanic-panic--23621621
The panic was heavily influenced by international cases, such as the Satanic Ritual Abuse scare in the U.S., and the rise of books and documentaries that warned of secret Satanic cults lurking within communities. In Australia, police investigations, fueled by these sensationalized fears, resulted in cases like the "Satanic abuse" panic in Melbourne, where several individuals were accused, often with little evidence. The damage was done, however, as fear and distrust towards particular groups, including fringe religious communities and alternative subcultures, spread rapidly.

The Australian Satanic Panic left a lasting impact, raising questions about the role of media in shaping public perception and the dangers of moral panics that rely on sensationalism rather than facts. It’s a dark chapter in Australian social history, one that serves as a reminder of how hysteria can distort reality and ruin lives.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the cases that made Australian's panic what it is today.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23621621Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:00:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Australian Satanic Panic reached its peak, with widespread fear and hysteria over supposed Satanic ritual abuse and the influence of dark occult practices infiltrating Australian society. Fueled by sensational media reports and unsubstantiated...
The panic was heavily influenced by international cases, such as the Satanic Ritual Abuse scare in the U.S., and the rise of books and documentaries that warned of secret Satanic cults lurking within communities. In Australia, police investigations, fueled by these sensationalized fears, resulted in cases like the "Satanic abuse" panic in Melbourne, where several individuals were accused, often with little evidence. The damage was done, however, as fear and distrust towards particular groups, including fringe religious communities and alternative subcultures, spread rapidly.

The Australian Satanic Panic left a lasting impact, raising questions about the role of media in shaping public perception and the dangers of moral panics that rely on sensationalism rather than facts. It’s a dark chapter in Australian social history, one that serves as a reminder of how hysteria can distort reality and ruin lives.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the cases that made Australian's panic what it is today.



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4254australia1980s,australianhistory,australiansatanicpanic,criminaljustice,cultconspiracy,falseaccusations,fringecommunities,mediaandfear,mediahysteria,moralpanic,moralpanichistory,occult,psychologicalmanipulation,sataniccults,satanicritualabuse,satanism,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,witchcraft,witchhuntstrue240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-093-eureka-part-1-the-death-of-james-scobie-1854--23895956
The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23895956Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Eureka Stockade, one of the most significant events in Australian colonial history, took place when a group of gold miners, fed up with harsh taxes and unfair treatment, clashed with British soldiers in Ballarat, Victoria. The miners had been...
The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>358019thcenturyaustralia,australiandemocracy,australianhistory,australianlabor,australianuprising,ballarat,civilrights,classstruggle,colonialrebellion,eurekastockade,freedomfighters,goldrush,labormovement,minersrebellion,reformmovement,revolutionaryhistory,secretballot,suffrage,weirdcrapinaustralia,workersrightstrue241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-094-eureka-part-2-the-burning-of-the-eureka-hotel-1854--23895965
The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23895965Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:00:14 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Eureka Stockade, one of the most significant events in Australian colonial history, took place when a group of gold miners, fed up with harsh taxes and unfair treatment, clashed with British soldiers in Ballarat, Victoria. The miners had been...
The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia

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The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia.

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The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia.

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The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24862472Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:55:59 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Eureka Stockade, one of the most significant events in Australian colonial history, took place when a group of gold miners, fed up with harsh taxes and unfair treatment, clashed with British soldiers in Ballarat, Victoria. The miners had been...
The battle lasted only about 20 minutes but resulted in the deaths of at least 22 miners and six soldiers, marking it as one of the bloodiest conflicts in Australia's colonial past. While the uprising was quashed, it became a symbol of the Australian struggle for equality, civil rights, and the fair treatment of workers. The Eureka Stockade is often considered a turning point in the development of Australian democracy, leading to reforms like the introduction of the secret ballot and expanded suffrage.

The story of the Eureka Stockade has been remembered as a pivotal moment in the Australian labor movement and a symbol of resistance against injustice. It remains a key chapter in Australia’s history, representing the fight for fairness and freedom.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the pressure that burnst at the Stockade, as well as the consequences of it across Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>327019thcenturyaustralia,australiandemocracy,australianhistory,australianlabor,australianuprising,ballarat,civilrights,classstruggle,colonialrebellion,eurekastockade,freedomfighters,goldrush,labormovement,minersrebellion,reformmovement,revolutionaryhistory,secretballot,suffrage,weirdcrapinaustralia,workersrightstrue244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-097-the-australian-dinosaurs--25388860
These creatures left behind clues that have helped scientists piece together what life was like during the Mesozoic Era in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia’s fossils are a testament to its once-vibrant and varied ecosystems.

Today, fossil sites like Winton in Queensland and Dinosaur Cove in Victoria continue to yield new discoveries, offering a glimpse into the ancient creatures that once roamed the land. Australia’s dinosaurs are a vital part of our prehistoric past and contribute significantly to our understanding of Earth's evolutionary history.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into 7 of Australia's most interesting native dinosaurs (and marine reptiles). From the Great Inland Sea to the great land of Gondwana, come along for a ride back in time!



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These creatures left behind clues that have helped scientists piece together what life was like during the Mesozoic Era in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia’s fossils are a testament to its once-vibrant and varied ecosystems.

Today, fossil sites like Winton in Queensland and Dinosaur Cove in Victoria continue to yield new discoveries, offering a glimpse into the ancient creatures that once roamed the land. Australia’s dinosaurs are a vital part of our prehistoric past and contribute significantly to our understanding of Earth's evolutionary history.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into 7 of Australia's most interesting native dinosaurs (and marine reptiles). From the Great Inland Sea to the great land of Gondwana, come along for a ride back in time!



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The bombings were believed to be part of a larger, politically motivated campaign, but the exact motives behind the attacks remain unclear, despite the perpetrators being apprehended. The incident prompted increased security measures in public spaces and raised concerns about the vulnerability of urban centers to acts of violence.

The Woolworths bombings left an indelible mark on Sydney, illustrating how fear can ripple through a community when the threat of terrorism is brought into the everyday. It remains a haunting reminder of the sometimes hidden, yet deeply impactful, struggles that play out beneath the surface of society.

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The bombings were believed to be part of a larger, politically motivated campaign, but the exact motives behind the attacks remain unclear, despite the perpetrators being apprehended. The incident prompted increased security measures in public spaces and raised concerns about the vulnerability of urban centers to acts of violence.

The Woolworths bombings left an indelible mark on Sydney, illustrating how fear can ripple through a community when the threat of terrorism is brought into the everyday. It remains a haunting reminder of the sometimes hidden, yet deeply impactful, struggles that play out beneath the surface of society.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3677australian1970s,australiancrime,bombingattacks,cityattacks,corporategreed,domesticterrorism,politicalviolence,publicfear,radicalgroups,radicalmovements,securityconcerns,sydney1978,sydneyexplosions,sydneyhistory,terrorismimpact,terroristattack,urbanchaos,urbanterrorism,weirdcrapinaustralia,woolworthsbombingstrue246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-099-the-nullarbor-plain--26133867
The Nullarbor Plain is not just a desert but a fascinating, ancient landscape that has been shaped by millennia of geological and climatic changes. Its vast, flat terrain includes some of the longest stretches of straight road in the world, making it a significant landmark for those daring enough to cross it. However, the Nullarbor is also home to rare wildlife, including the thorny devil lizard and a variety of bird species, along with historical sites like the world-renowned Nullarbor Caves, where fossils and cave art tell the story of Australia's distant past.

The region also carries a sense of mystery, having been the setting for numerous strange occurrences and ghost stories. From reports of UFO sightings to the eerie silence of its remote stretches, the Nullarbor Plain continues to be a place that inspires both awe and fear.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the strange occurrences on the Nullarbor...



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26133867Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:00:21 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Nullarbor Plain, one of the most iconic and desolate landscapes in Australia, stretches across southern Australia, from South Australia to Western Australia. Its name, derived from the Latin nullus arbor meaning "no trees," is a fitting...
The Nullarbor Plain is not just a desert but a fascinating, ancient landscape that has been shaped by millennia of geological and climatic changes. Its vast, flat terrain includes some of the longest stretches of straight road in the world, making it a significant landmark for those daring enough to cross it. However, the Nullarbor is also home to rare wildlife, including the thorny devil lizard and a variety of bird species, along with historical sites like the world-renowned Nullarbor Caves, where fossils and cave art tell the story of Australia's distant past.

The region also carries a sense of mystery, having been the setting for numerous strange occurrences and ghost stories. From reports of UFO sightings to the eerie silence of its remote stretches, the Nullarbor Plain continues to be a place that inspires both awe and fear.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the strange occurrences on the Nullarbor...



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Forget what little you learned about federation in school - this is the true story!


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Forget what little you learned about federation in school - this is the true story!


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Forget what little you learned about federation in school - this is the true story!


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Forget what little you learned about federation in school - this is the true story!


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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We've covered Bunyips and Yowies in this series (Episode 3). We've covered the monsters that live in our country - or did before they were extinguished (Episodes 5, 16, 19, 30, 33, 58, 63, 97).

Join hosts Holly and Matthew as they explore some of the most fearsome creatures of the Aboriginal Australian Dreamtime, some of their inspirations, and their ranking in danger against the dreaded Drop Bear.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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We've covered Bunyips and Yowies in this series (Episode 3). We've covered the monsters that live in our country - or did before they were extinguished (Episodes 5, 16, 19, 30, 33, 58, 63, 97).

Join hosts Holly and Matthew as they explore some of the most fearsome creatures of the Aboriginal Australian Dreamtime, some of their inspirations, and their ranking in danger against the dreaded Drop Bear.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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In Australia, we don't have a serial killer, but we do have Mr Cruel. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the case, and examine what gives it such longevity.

*contains crimes against children*



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In Australia, we don't have a serial killer, but we do have Mr Cruel. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the case, and examine what gives it such longevity.

*contains crimes against children*



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In Australia, we don't have a serial killer, but we do have Mr Cruel. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the case, and examine what gives it such longevity.

*contains crimes against children*


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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In Australia, we don't have a serial killer, but we do have Mr Cruel. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the case, and examine what gives it such longevity.

*contains crimes against children*


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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But 40 years beforehand, in the 1850s, a convict sentenced to Transportation for thievery began his own tale of daring escapes in Western Australia.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and escapes of Joseph Johns, aka Moondyne Joe.

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But 40 years beforehand, in the 1850s, a convict sentenced to Transportation for thievery began his own tale of daring escapes in Western Australia.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and escapes of Joseph Johns, aka Moondyne Joe.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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While fear of the Red Tide was not as strong in Australia as it was in the USA, the idea that the Russians and other communist nations sought to influence Australia's politics was still strong. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the Red Scare that captured Sydney's imagination - for a couple of days, at least.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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While fear of the Red Tide was not as strong in Australia as it was in the USA, the idea that the Russians and other communist nations sought to influence Australia's politics was still strong. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the Red Scare that captured Sydney's imagination - for a couple of days, at least.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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In 1843, Hyndman was arrested for grandstanding on the edge of a race track, and given a psychological assessment, wherein he was found completely batty.

What difference did this loud man make to the shape of Australian mental health practices? Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the incident and its repercussions!

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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In 1843, Hyndman was arrested for grandstanding on the edge of a race track, and given a psychological assessment, wherein he was found completely batty.

What difference did this loud man make to the shape of Australian mental health practices? Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the incident and its repercussions!

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Whatever the answer, this episode is not about the Whitechapel Murders. These are Deeming's confirmed kills, and the women who loved him...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Whatever the answer, this episode is not about the Whitechapel Murders. These are Deeming's confirmed kills, and the women who loved him...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Starting as a garage band in Sydney in the early 1970s, AC/DC took the world by storm with hit album after hit album, raging their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2010. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the 2nd biggest band on Australian shores, and the journey to the podium.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Starting as a garage band in Sydney in the early 1970s, AC/DC took the world by storm with hit album after hit album, raging their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2010. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the 2nd biggest band on Australian shores, and the journey to the podium.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4045ac/dc,angus,angusyoung,australia,bells,bon,hells,high,international,malcolm,malcolmyoung,music,pub,rock,scott,song,thunderstruck,tour,voltage,youngtrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-ac-dc-part-2-the-brian-johnson-era-1980-2016--40577064
Starting as a garage band in Sydney in the early 1970s, AC/DC took the world by storm with hit album after hit album, raging their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2010. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the 2nd biggest band on Australian shores, and the journey to the podium.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40577064Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:00:15 +0000The Modern MeltdownAmong all the bands to make it out of Australia, only 3 have become international sensations: INXS, The Wiggles... and AC/DC. Starting as a garage band in Sydney in the early 1970s, AC/DC took the world by storm with hit album after hit album,...
Starting as a garage band in Sydney in the early 1970s, AC/DC took the world by storm with hit album after hit album, raging their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2010. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the 2nd biggest band on Australian shores, and the journey to the podium.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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But why do we not speak Dutch? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the Batavia, and the legacy of its wreck...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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But why do we not speak Dutch? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the Batavia, and the legacy of its wreck...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the creature known by the local peoples as the Tingo, and its evolving relationship with modern Australia.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the creature known by the local peoples as the Tingo, and its evolving relationship with modern Australia.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the sightings that rocked the country, one month at a time. This episode, we examine January 1954, and the aliens of Adelaide and Melbourne.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the sightings that rocked the country, one month at a time. This episode, we examine January 1954, and the aliens of Adelaide and Melbourne.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2842australia,blanchard,bomb,bombing,crime,gee,jehovah,murder,mystery,opas,shoot,shooting,solved,sydney,terror,true,watson,wcia,witness,wykestrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-the-family-court-bombings-part-2-1980-9185--41141188jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41141188Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:00:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1970s, the entire institution of marriage in Australia was overhauled. Gone were the days where you had to prove your significant other was beating you, drinking you out of house and home, or just plain old cheating; now, the idea of a...jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4209australia,blanchard,bomb,bombing,crime,gee,jehovah,murder,mystery,opas,shoot,shooting,solved,sydney,terror,true,watson,wcia,witness,wykestrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-the-family-court-bombings-part-3-1980-1985--41401588jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41401588Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:00:14 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1970s, the entire institution of marriage in Australia was overhauled. Gone were the days where you had to prove your significant other was beating you, drinking you out of house and home, or just plain old cheating; now, the idea of a...jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4075australia,blanchard,bomb,bombing,crime,gee,jehovah,murder,mystery,opas,shoot,shooting,solved,sydney,terror,true,watson,wcia,witness,wykestrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-the-family-court-bombings-part-4-1980-1985--41469616jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41469616Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:00:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1970s, the entire institution of marriage in Australia was overhauled. Gone were the days where you had to prove your significant other was beating you, drinking you out of house and home, or just plain old cheating; now, the idea of a...jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4473australia,blanchard,bomb,bombing,crime,gee,jehovah,murder,mystery,opas,shoot,shooting,solved,sydney,terror,true,watson,wcia,witness,wykestrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-the-family-court-bombings-part-5-1980-1985--41469615jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41469615Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:00:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1970s, the entire institution of marriage in Australia was overhauled. Gone were the days where you had to prove your significant other was beating you, drinking you out of house and home, or just plain old cheating; now, the idea of a...jump on it.

However, not everyone was happy. The brand new Family Court was seen as heavily favouring the women in the split in terms of money, property and custody, in spite of the husbands' wishes. Not
everyone backed down and took the decisions of the court; some went so far as to threaten the judges and the court itself for its role in their perceived downfall.

One man would go further than the rest, and act on his threats.

Join Holly and Matthew as they tackle the topic that most couples avoid - divorce - while following this piece of historic true crime to what feels like its inevitable conclusion - 40 years in the making.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3993australia,blanchard,bomb,bombing,crime,gee,jehovah,murder,mystery,opas,shoot,shooting,solved,sydney,terror,true,watson,wcia,witness,wykestrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-the-year-of-the-alien-february-1954--41749978
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the sightings that rocked the country, one month at a time. This episode, we examine January 1954, and the aliens of Adelaide and Melbourne.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41749978Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:00:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1954, the Royal Australian Air Force was faced with a problem: Alien sightings were at an all-time high. What was driving this phenomena? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the sightings that rocked the country, one month at a time. This...
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the sightings that rocked the country, one month at a time. This episode, we examine January 1954, and the aliens of Adelaide and Melbourne.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>31711954,adelaide,air,alien,aliens,australia,australian,culture,force,melbourne,raaf,sightings,society,ufo,ufologytrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-the-huntingdale-prowler-part-1-1988-2019--41844847
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41844847Sun, 08 Nov 2020 23:00:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1990s, a killer prowled amongst the people of Perth, picking up women in the early hours of the morning as they staggered home. However, this was not the first time the perp had committed crimes against women. As far back as the early 1980s, he...
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>38332020,claremont,huntingdale,killer,mystery,perth,serial,solved,stirling highway,unsolved,western australiatrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-the-huntingdale-prowler-part-2-1988-2019--41966646
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41966646Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:00:17 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1990s, a killer prowled amongst the people of Perth, picking up women in the early hours of the morning as they staggered home. However, this was not the first time the perp had committed crimes against women. As far back as the early 1980s, he...
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>41022020,australia,claremont,culture,highway,huntingdale,killer,mystery,perth,serial,society,solved,stirling,unsolved,westerntrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-hey-hey-it-s-saturday-1971-2010--41966645
Join Holly and Matthew as they explore 30 years of Australian TV, and the legacy that came out of it.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they explore 30 years of Australian TV, and the legacy that came out of it.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the Pirates of Venus, a pair of women who stole a ship, raided another, and sailed from Tasmania to New Zealand.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the Pirates of Venus, a pair of women who stole a ship, raided another, and sailed from Tasmania to New Zealand.

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The danger of this history comes in stark relief when fundamentalists and fanatics take control of situations. In 1993, the situation turned deadly for one 49 year old woman in Antwerp, VIC.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the most famous exorcism on Australian shores, and the court case that followed.

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The danger of this history comes in stark relief when fundamentalists and fanatics take control of situations. In 1993, the situation turned deadly for one 49 year old woman in Antwerp, VIC.

Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the most famous exorcism on Australian shores, and the court case that followed.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the ever-present menace that is the Australian serpents, their impacts on Australians and even some notable bite stories.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the ever-present menace that is the Australian serpents, their impacts on Australians and even some notable bite stories.

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Holly & Matthew pull apart the work of Terry Pratchett to examine the different cultural milestones and icons touched on with in the book. We couldn't cover everything, so we covered the most exciting pieces!

Merry Christmas for another year!


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Holly & Matthew pull apart the work of Terry Pratchett to examine the different cultural milestones and icons touched on with in the book. We couldn't cover everything, so we covered the most exciting pieces!

Merry Christmas for another year!


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But what actually happened? With the recent release of the Palace Letters tot he public, more of a clue to the inner workings of the Crisis has been revealed - though whether that makes things clearer or not is another question.

Join Holly and Matthew as they navigate the waters of the Constitutional Crisis, and the events that led up to its necessity.


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But what actually happened? With the recent release of the Palace Letters tot he public, more of a clue to the inner workings of the Crisis has been revealed - though whether that makes things clearer or not is another question.

Join Holly and Matthew as they navigate the waters of the Constitutional Crisis, and the events that led up to its necessity.


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But what actually happened? With the recent release of the Palace Letters tot he public, more of a clue to the inner workings of the Crisis has been revealed - though whether that makes things clearer or not is another question.

Join Holly and Matthew as they navigate the waters of the Constitutional Crisis, and the events that led up to its necessity.


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But what actually happened? With the recent release of the Palace Letters tot he public, more of a clue to the inner workings of the Crisis has been revealed - though whether that makes things clearer or not is another question.

Join Holly and Matthew as they navigate the waters of the Constitutional Crisis, and the events that led up to its necessity.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the weird and wonderful of the town, the mountain and its crater lakes.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the weird and wonderful of the town, the mountain and its crater lakes.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and legacy of Australia's first gangland figures, and the effect he and his friends would have on Melbourne's criminal history.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and legacy of Australia's first gangland figures, and the effect he and his friends would have on Melbourne's criminal history.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and legacy of Australia's first gangland figures, and the effect he and his friends would have on Melbourne's criminal history.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and legacy of Australia's first gangland figures, and the effect he and his friends would have on Melbourne's criminal history.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they go into the history of trains in Australia, and take a closer look at Central Station, Sydney, where ghosts are said to walk...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they go into the history of trains in Australia, and take a closer look at Central Station, Sydney, where ghosts are said to walk...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the events of that night, and the two weeks following...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the events of that night, and the two weeks following...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the events of that night, and the two weeks following...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the events of that night, and the two weeks following...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the link between the Bega Killings, the Russell St Bombings, and the nation's capital, Canberra.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the link between the Bega Killings, the Russell St Bombings, and the nation's capital, Canberra.


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**Listener submitted, thanks to Akarna for her help with the research**

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**Listener submitted - thanks to Akarna for her help with the research**

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**Listener submitted - thanks to Akarna for her help with the research**

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the Wonthaggi Monster, its life in the bush, and possible modern sightings...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the Wonthaggi Monster, its life in the bush, and possible modern sightings...


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Join Holly and Matthew for Year 3's Australian cult, the Family, and the consequences of their actions...

*Warning violence against kids*


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Join Holly and Matthew for Year 3's Australian cult, the Family, and the consequences of their actions...

*Warning violence against kids*


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Join Holly and Matthew for Year 3's Australian cult, the Family, and the consequences of their actions...

*Warning violence against kids*


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Join Holly and Matthew for Year 3's Australian cult, the Family, and the consequences of their actions...

*Warning violence against kids*


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Claude and the dog-faced aliens, and the journey of the Klein family.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Claude and the dog-faced aliens, and the journey of the Klein family.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Claude and the dog-faced aliens, and the journey of the Klein family.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Claude and the dog-faced aliens, and the journey of the Klein family.


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Join Holly and Matthew in welcoming our first guest host, host of Capital Crime Files podcast Nichole Overall, as we look into this case that has fascinated Canberra and surrounds for 50 years. Is there a serial killer on the loose in the ACT? We hope to find out...


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Join Holly and Matthew in welcoming our first guest host, host of Capital Crime Files podcast Nichole Overall, as we look into this case that has fascinated Canberra and surrounds for 50 years. Is there a serial killer on the loose in the ACT? We hope to find out...


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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia in February 2020, the Australian government faced its biggest medical emergency since the 1920s. With 100 years to prepare and refine their responses to the issue, the changes, differences and actions taken by the Australian Government helped us avoid disaster. Thanks to the work of the Lost Generation and their elders, the 2020 government knew exactly what to do and what to avoid, and worked to their greatest strengths.

Only kidding. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the national pandemic response of 1919-1921 in this country, and the differences in policy, action and reaction to the emergency.


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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia in February 2020, the Australian government faced its biggest medical emergency since the 1920s. With 100 years to prepare and refine their responses to the issue, the changes, differences and actions taken by the Australian Government helped us avoid disaster. Thanks to the work of the Lost Generation and their elders, the 2020 government knew exactly what to do and what to avoid, and worked to their greatest strengths.

Only kidding. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the national pandemic response of 1919-1921 in this country, and the differences in policy, action and reaction to the emergency.


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Only kidding. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

What do the Hospital Ship Somali, the Member for Adelaide George Yates, and the Spanish Flu have in common? Listen to this episode to find out!


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Only kidding. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

What do the Hospital Ship Somali, the Member for Adelaide George Yates, and the Spanish Flu have in common? Listen to this episode to find out!


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the national treasure that is the platypus, and it's most unusual features.

**Happy end of Year 3, everyone!**


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the national treasure that is the platypus, and it's most unusual features.

**Happy end of Year 3, everyone!**


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the site, and the stories of ghosts that haunt the island's many buildings.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the site, and the stories of ghosts that haunt the island's many buildings.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Brendan Abbott and his crime-sprees.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Brendan Abbott and his crime-sprees.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the scant and biased histories of the era, and seek out the truth on a 210-year vendetta.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the scant and biased histories of the era, and seek out the truth on a 210-year vendetta.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into one of Australia's most mysterious encounters, and the circumstances surrounding it...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into one of Australia's most mysterious encounters, and the circumstances surrounding it...


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30 years, 3 inquests and a public campaign later, his killer was close to hand. The investigation into Scott Johnson's murder uncovered many other men who lost their lives in similar fashion. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the deaths known as the Sydney Cliff Murders, or the Gay Hate decades.


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30 years, 3 inquests and a public campaign later, his killer was close to hand. The investigation into Scott Johnson's murder uncovered many other men who lost their lives in similar fashion. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the deaths known as the Sydney Cliff Murders, or the Gay Hate decades.


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30 years, 3 inquests and a public campaign later, his killer was close to hand. The investigation into Scott Johnson's murder uncovered many other men who lost their lives in similar fashion. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the deaths known as the Sydney Cliff Murders, or the Gay Hate decades.


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30 years, 3 inquests and a public campaign later, his killer was close to hand. The investigation into Scott Johnson's murder uncovered many other men who lost their lives in similar fashion. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the deaths known as the Sydney Cliff Murders, or the Gay Hate decades.


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30 years, 3 inquests and a public campaign later, his killer was close to hand. The investigation into Scott Johnson's murder uncovered many other men who lost their lives in similar fashion. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the deaths known as the Sydney Cliff Murders, or the Gay Hate decades.


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30 years, 3 inquests and a public campaign later, his killer was close to hand. The investigation into Scott Johnson's murder uncovered many other men who lost their lives in similar fashion. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the deaths known as the Sydney Cliff Murders, or the Gay Hate decades.


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Australia is a land of contrasts: Surf and sand, cold beer and hot days, gay bashings and a cult film about a trio of drag queens...

Wait, what?

In 1994, a small film made by a bunch of guerrilla filmmakers rewrote what being gay, transgender or a drag queen meant to the Australian public at large. From the feather boas to the famous 'Thong Dress', Priscilla made a splash that can be measured on the Australian consciousness, in our tolerance for those of the 'other'.

Join Matthew and Holly as they do a deep-dive into the world of Priscilla, the context of the shoot, and its impact around the world.


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Australia is a land of contrasts: Surf and sand, cold beer and hot days, gay bashings and a cult film about a trio of drag queens...

Wait, what?

In 1994, a small film made by a bunch of guerrilla filmmakers rewrote what being gay, transgender or a drag queen meant to the Australian public at large. From the feather boas to the famous 'Thong Dress', Priscilla made a splash that can be measured on the Australian consciousness, in our tolerance for those of the 'other'.

Join Matthew and Holly as they do a deep-dive into the world of Priscilla, the context of the shoot, and its impact around the world.


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Australia is a land of contrasts: Surf and sand, cold beer and hot days, gay bashings and a cult film about a trio of drag queens...

Wait, what?

In 1994, a small film made by a bunch of guerrilla filmmakers rewrote what being gay, transgender or a drag queen meant to the Australian public at large. From the feather boas to the famous 'Thong Dress', Priscilla made a splash that can be measured on the Australian consciousness, in our tolerance for those of the 'other'.

Join Matthew and Holly as they do a deep-dive into the world of Priscilla, the context of the shoot, and its impact around the world.


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Australia is a land of contrasts: Surf and sand, cold beer and hot days, gay bashings and a cult film about a trio of drag queens...

Wait, what?

In 1994, a small film made by a bunch of guerrilla filmmakers rewrote what being gay, transgender or a drag queen meant to the Australian public at large. From the feather boas to the famous 'Thong Dress', Priscilla made a splash that can be measured on the Australian consciousness, in our tolerance for those of the 'other'.

Join Matthew and Holly as they do a deep-dive into the world of Priscilla, the context of the shoot, and its impact around the world.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep look into the history of the Australian Catholic Church as presented to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and highlight two of the most shocking cases of long-form rape and abuse to come out of the proceedings...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep look into the history of the Australian Catholic Church as presented to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and highlight two of the most shocking cases of long-form rape and abuse to come out of the proceedings...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep look into the history of the Australian Catholic Church as presented to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and highlight two of the most shocking cases of long-form rape and abuse to come out of the proceedings...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep look into the history of the Australian Catholic Church as presented to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and highlight two of the most shocking cases of long-form rape and abuse to come out of the proceedings...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep look into the history of the Australian Catholic Church as presented to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and highlight two of the most shocking cases of long-form rape and abuse to come out of the proceedings...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep look into the history of the Australian Catholic Church as presented to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and highlight two of the most shocking cases of long-form rape and abuse to come out of the proceedings...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the first murder in a government building in Adelaide, and the many voices that saw it happen.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the first murder in a government building in Adelaide, and the many voices that saw it happen.


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These three men are Bob Ross, Fred Rogers, and Steve Irwin.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life of the late, great Steve Irwin, his relationship with animals and people, and his self-proclaimed view of money.


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These three men are Bob Ross, Fred Rogers, and Steve Irwin.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life of the late, great Steve Irwin, his relationship with animals and people, and his self-proclaimed view of money.


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These three men are Bob Ross, Fred Rogers, and Steve Irwin.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life of the late, great Steve Irwin, his relationship with animals and people, and his self-proclaimed view of money.


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These three men are Bob Ross, Fred Rogers, and Steve Irwin.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life of the late, great Steve Irwin, his relationship with animals and people, and his self-proclaimed view of money.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and times of the Governor Clan, and their legacy in the newly-born country.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and times of the Governor Clan, and their legacy in the newly-born country.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and times of the Governor Clan, and their legacy in the newly-born country.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the life and times of the Governor Clan, and their legacy in the newly-born country.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into some of the most interesting spiders on this continent, some interesting stories about them, and maybe learn a thing or two about our little helpful garden mates.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into some of the most interesting spiders on this continent, some interesting stories about them, and maybe learn a thing or two about our little helpful garden mates.


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- The Ghosts of Duntroon House
- The Tuggeranong Yowie


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- The Ghosts of Duntroon House
- The Tuggeranong Yowie


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into this historic effort, its achievements, and the reason why it's sometimes called the "Chicken Little Satellite" in Australia.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into this historic effort, its achievements, and the reason why it's sometimes called the "Chicken Little Satellite" in Australia.


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Considering all this, it's not surprising that Darwin became a target for the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces. Early in the morning of February 19, 1942, four Japanese aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Hiryū, and Sōryū – launched 188 aircraft into the sky, heading south for Darwin.

By the end of the day, the city was gone.


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Considering all this, it's not surprising that Darwin became a target for the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces. Early in the morning of February 19, 1942, four Japanese aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Hiryū, and Sōryū – launched 188 aircraft into the sky, heading south for Darwin.

By the end of the day, the city was gone.


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Considering all this, it's not surprising that Darwin became a target for the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces. Early in the morning of February 19, 1942, four Japanese aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Hiryū, and Sōryū – launched 188 aircraft into the sky, heading south for Darwin.

By the end of the day, the city was gone.


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Considering all this, it's not surprising that Darwin became a target for the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces. Early in the morning of February 19, 1942, four Japanese aircraft carriers - Akagi, Kaga, Hiryū, and Sōryū – launched 188 aircraft into the sky, heading south for Darwin.

By the end of the day, the city was gone.


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With a clear signature, the Granny Killer sought out elderly women he thought would make an easy mark for a fast robbery - and found a thirst for blood along the way.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the Killer and his many attacks on the people of Sydney.


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With a clear signature, the Granny Killer sought out elderly women he thought would make an easy mark for a fast robbery - and found a thirst for blood along the way.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the Killer and his many attacks on the people of Sydney.


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With a clear signature, the Granny Killer sought out elderly women he thought would make an easy mark for a fast robbery - and found a thirst for blood along the way.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the Killer and his many attacks on the people of Sydney.


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With a clear signature, the Granny Killer sought out elderly women he thought would make an easy mark for a fast robbery - and found a thirst for blood along the way.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the history of the Killer and his many attacks on the people of Sydney.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine a creature that has a more dangerous reputation than they deserve, and listen to the reminisce about the before-times (Before the 2019-2020 fire season, and covid, and quarantine, and more covid, and...)


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine a creature that has a more dangerous reputation than they deserve, and listen to the reminisce about the before-times (Before the 2019-2020 fire season, and covid, and quarantine, and more covid, and...)


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A month after departing Ireland, on January 4, 1815, the Francis and Eliza was separated from its convoy by a winter storm near Madeira, an autonomous archipelago officially under the control of Portugal.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the longest trip of a convict ship, and the series of unfortunate events that prolonged its expedition - from pirates to mercenaries to American armsmen.


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A month after departing Ireland, on January 4, 1815, the Francis and Eliza was separated from its convoy by a winter storm near Madeira, an autonomous archipelago officially under the control of Portugal.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the longest trip of a convict ship, and the series of unfortunate events that prolonged its expedition - from pirates to mercenaries to American armsmen.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the cyclone, the wrong turns (on behalf of cyclone and human alike) and the lessons we should have learned decades ago about complacency for Christmas.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the cyclone, the wrong turns (on behalf of cyclone and human alike) and the lessons we should have learned decades ago about complacency for Christmas.


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Join Holly and Matthew as Matthew swoons over Brady, they discuss his history, and his antics.

Happy New Year!


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Join Holly and Matthew as Matthew swoons over Brady, they discuss his history, and his antics.

Happy New Year!


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Join Holly and Matthew as Matthew swoons over Brady, they discuss his history, and his antics.


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Join Holly and Matthew as Matthew swoons over Brady, they discuss his history, and his antics.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the man behind the moniker, the crimes that brought him to the police's attention -- and the court hearing that had him assassinated.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the man behind the moniker, the crimes that brought him to the police's attention -- and the court hearing that had him assassinated.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the man behind the moniker, the crimes that brought him to the police's attention -- and the court hearing that had him assassinated.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the man behind the moniker, the crimes that brought him to the police's attention -- and the court hearing that had him assassinated.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they slip back into nostalgia and enjoy reliving their lives as under-10s.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they slip back into nostalgia and enjoy reliving their lives as under-10s.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Almost a full year later, the same man was seen walking around the streets of Sydney. Who was this man, and what connection did he have to the Mutilator? Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the case, and the man behind the moniker...


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Almost a full year later, the same man was seen walking around the streets of Sydney. Who was this man, and what connection did he have to the Mutilator? Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the case, and the man behind the moniker...


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Almost a full year later, the same man was seen walking around the streets of Sydney. Who was this man, and what connection did he have to the Mutilator? Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the case, and the man behind the moniker...


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Almost a full year later, the same man was seen walking around the streets of Sydney. Who was this man, and what connection did he have to the Mutilator? Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the case, and the man behind the moniker...


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Somewhere along the way, the boat managed to get lost, radioing into Sydney, then requesting directions to the harbour.

Join Matthew and Holly as they examine the missing boat, how it vanished, and what could have happened to it.


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Somewhere along the way, the boat managed to get lost, radioing into Sydney, then requesting directions to the harbour.

Join Matthew and Holly as they examine the missing boat, how it vanished, and what could have happened to it.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they travel through the history of the Asylum, and visit with a few ghosts along the way...


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Join Holly and Matthew as they travel through the history of the Asylum, and visit with a few ghosts along the way...


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they enjoy the serenity of the old 1990s film, the cultural shifts that made it possible, and just how likely it would be for you to have to sue the government out of taking your land. Yep, so much serenity.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they enjoy the serenity of the old 1990s film, the cultural shifts that made it possible, and just how likely it would be for you to have to sue the government out of taking your land. Yep, so much serenity.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the bushfires that shocked the nation, the circumstances that caused them, and the lessons learned - and applied during the 2019-2020 fire season.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the bushfires that shocked the nation, the circumstances that caused them, and the lessons learned - and applied during the 2019-2020 fire season.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the bushfires that shocked the nation, the circumstances that caused them, and the lessons learned - and applied during the 2019-2020 fire season.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the bushfires that shocked the nation, the circumstances that caused them, and the lessons learned - and applied during the 2019-2020 fire season.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the crime that shocked a Queensland community, and the media circus that followed.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the crime that shocked a Queensland community, and the media circus that followed.


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Across Australia, different Nations and Language Groups have different versions of the stories, from the malevelent, to the benevolent, from winged to mountainous.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine some of the different stories, the different reasons for the stories, and the special place the stories of the Rainbow Serpent has in the hearts of the local peoples.


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Across Australia, different Nations and Language Groups have different versions of the stories, from the malevelent, to the benevolent, from winged to mountainous.

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine some of the different stories, the different reasons for the stories, and the special place the stories of the Rainbow Serpent has in the hearts of the local peoples.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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From the Bunyip to the Yowie, Gigantic Cats and Crocodiles hiding in dried-up watering holes, there's a lot of danger in this country. But there is none more dangerous than the Drop Bear.

For Episode 200, we look into the propaganda attempting to fictionalise or mythicise Australia's deadliest native species, and explain how best to avoid becoming its lunch when out walking in the bush.


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From the Bunyip to the Yowie, Gigantic Cats and Crocodiles hiding in dried-up watering holes, there's a lot of danger in this country. But there is none more dangerous than the Drop Bear.

For Episode 200, we look into the propaganda attempting to fictionalise or mythicise Australia's deadliest native species, and explain how best to avoid becoming its lunch when out walking in the bush.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Around 2 a.m., their lives changed forever. Within 20 minutes, 15 people were dead, the club was destroyed, and the Whskey itself became a magnet for conspiracy thought - most of it outlandish, but some of it true.

Join Holly and Matthew as they walk through the fire, the lives of the perpetrators, and the legacy of that night - a legacy that's still being written.


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Around 2 a.m., their lives changed forever. Within 20 minutes, 15 people were dead, the club was destroyed, and the Whskey itself became a magnet for conspiracy thought - most of it outlandish, but some of it true.

Join Holly and Matthew as they walk through the fire, the lives of the perpetrators, and the legacy of that night - a legacy that's still being written.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Around 2 a.m., their lives changed forever. Within 20 minutes, 15 people were dead, the club was destroyed, and the Whskey itself became a magnet for sonsoiracy though - most of it mental, but some of it true.

Join Holly and Matthew as they walk through the fire, the lives of the perpetrators, and the legacy of that night - a legacy that's still being written.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Around 2 a.m., their lives changed forever. Within 20 minutes, 15 people were dead, the club was destroyed, and the Whskey itself became a magnet for sonsoiracy though - most of it mental, but some of it true.

Join Holly and Matthew as they walk through the fire, the lives of the perpetrators, and the legacy of that night - a legacy that's still being written.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Around 2 a.m., their lives changed forever. Within 20 minutes, 15 people were dead, the club was destroyed, and the Whskey itself became a magnet for sonsoiracy though - most of it mental, but some of it true.

Join Holly and Matthew as they walk through the fire, the lives of the perpetrators, and the legacy of that night - a legacy that's still being written.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Around 2 a.m., their lives changed forever. Within 20 minutes, 15 people were dead, the club was destroyed, and the Whskey itself became a magnet for sonsoiracy though - most of it mental, but some of it true.

Join Holly and Matthew as they walk through the fire, the lives of the perpetrators, and the legacy of that night - a legacy that's still being written.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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The reality is a little more nuanced - and ridiculous - than the story we've been told.

Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Bob Burke and Will Wills -and their forgotten companions John King and Charles Gray - as they travel from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and their attempts to return home.


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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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The reality is a little more nuanced - and ridiculous - than the story we've been told.

Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Bob Burke and Will Wills -and their forgotten companions John King and Charles Gray - as they travel from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and their attempts to return home.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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The reality is a little more nuanced - and ridiculous - than the story we've been told.

Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Bob Burke and Will Wills -and their forgotten companions John King and Charles Gray - as they travel from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and their attempts to return home.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49700617Mon, 09 May 2022 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn the night of August 20, 1860, an expedition left Melbourne that would go down in history as a success in spite of the hardships the Australian outback threw at the brave explorers. The reality is a little more nuanced - and ridiculous - than the...
The reality is a little more nuanced - and ridiculous - than the story we've been told.

Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Bob Burke and Will Wills -and their forgotten companions John King and Charles Gray - as they travel from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and their attempts to return home.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2752australia,australiana,comedy,expedition,explorers,history,stupidhistory,true,yesitsreal,youcantmakethisshituptrue4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-play-school-1966-present--49774263
This is not an episode about that show.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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This is not an episode about that show.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look through another nostalgic TV show from their childhood - and possibly yours.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look through another nostalgic TV show from their childhood - and possibly yours.


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Suddenly, without warning, he struck. The attack lasted 10 minutes, influenced so many governmental policies. Regardless, it is all but forgotten by the majority of the Sydney population. Until now.

**This was recorded in late April, and has no reflection on the current situation in America**

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Suddenly, without warning, he struck. The attack lasted 10 minutes, influenced so many governmental policies. Regardless, it is all but forgotten by the majority of the Sydney population. Until now.

**This was recorded in late April, and has no reflection on the current situation in America**

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At the end of WWII, Britain found itself locked out of the nuclear race it had directly contributed to not a few months before. Feeling the pinch, they searched the world for somewhere to test their armaments - and like their ancestors before them, found the Great Southern Land to their liking.

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At the end of WWII, Britain found itself locked out of the nuclear race it had directly contributed to not a few months before. Feeling the pinch, they searched the world for somewhere to test their armaments - and like their ancestors before them, found the Great Southern Land to their liking.

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At the end of WWII, Britain found itself locked out of the nuclear race it had directly contributed to not a few months before. Feeling the pinch, they searched the world for somewhere to test their armaments - and like their ancestors before them, found the Great Southern Land to their liking.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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At the end of WWII, Britain found itself locked out of the nuclear race it had directly contributed to not a few months before. Feeling the pinch, they searched the world for somewhere to test their armaments - and like their ancestors before them, found the Great Southern Land to their liking.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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At the end of WWII, Britain found itself locked out of the nuclear race it had directly contributed to not a few months before. Feeling the pinch, they searched the world for somewhere to test their armaments - and like their ancestors before them, found the Great Southern Land to their liking.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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At the end of WWII, Britain found itself locked out of the nuclear race it had directly contributed to not a few months before. Feeling the pinch, they searched the world for somewhere to test their armaments - and like their ancestors before them, found the Great Southern Land to their liking.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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In the ensuing ~180 years, Callan Park Mental Hospital has had guests of all manner of persuasion, from famous newspaper editors to suffragettes, and surprisingly, was never once considered as an Old Folks Home or Young Girls' School (That's weird for Australia!)

Join Holly and Matthew as they revisit the history of the area, the inmates, and the "breakthrough" medical practices that took place on the Parramatta River.

(Recommended by fan Vanessa P.)

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In the ensuing ~180 years, Callan Park Mental Hospital has had guests of all manner of persuasion, from famous newspaper editors to suffragettes, and surprisingly, was never once considered as an Old Folks Home or Young Girls' School (That's weird for Australia!)

Join Holly and Matthew as they revisit the history of the area, the inmates, and the "breakthrough" medical practices that took place on the Parramatta River.

(Recommended by fan Vanessa P.)

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Generally speaking, they tend not to be as mad as a stuck pig. But there was one bushranger out there who seemed to have no code, other than to cause chaos wherever he trod.

Ladies and gentlemen, we present: Mad Dan Morgan, also known as 'Mad Dog'.

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Generally speaking, they tend not to be as mad as a stuck pig. But there was one bushranger out there who seemed to have no code, other than to cause chaos wherever he trod.

Ladies and gentlemen, we present: Mad Dan Morgan, also known as 'Mad Dog'.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Generally speaking, they tend not to be as mad as a stuck pig. But there was one bushranger out there who seemed to have no code, other than to cause chaos wherever he trod.

Ladies and gentlemen, we present: Mad Dan Morgan, also known as 'Mad Dog'.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Generally speaking, they tend not to be as mad as a stuck pig. But there was one bushranger out there who seemed to have no code, other than to cause chaos wherever he trod.

Ladies and gentlemen, we present: Mad Dan Morgan, also known as 'Mad Dog'.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Lucky it's so dang cute! Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the South Australian Tiger, its history, and its future...

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Lucky it's so dang cute! Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the South Australian Tiger, its history, and its future...

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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What could possibly have happened, and how did phrenology, palmistry and a bunch of radishes play into the story? Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the murder that was, and the games that could be...

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What could possibly have happened, and how did phrenology, palmistry and a bunch of radishes play into the story? Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the murder that was, and the games that could be...

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the dinosaur America took, and its place in history.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the dinosaur America took, and its place in history.

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Using contemporary sources and archival footage, we examine the events leading up to the hoax and its aftermath, exploring the broader cultural context in which it occurred. With a mix of humor, historical insight, and engaging storytelling, this episode offers a unique perspective on one of Australia's most enduring and beloved sporting events.

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Using contemporary sources and archival footage, we examine the events leading up to the hoax and its aftermath, exploring the broader cultural context in which it occurred. With a mix of humor, historical insight, and engaging storytelling, this episode offers a unique perspective on one of Australia's most enduring and beloved sporting events.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they pick apart the case and the problems that come from detective work in the 1930s.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they pick apart the case and the problems that come from detective work in the 1930s.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they pick apart the case and the problems that come from detective work in the 1930s.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they pick apart the case and the problems that come from detective work in the 1930s.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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What we don’t see in this country anymore are the wandering beasts of the larger persuasion. Gone are the Diprotodons and Megalania that called this continent home, buried and missing in action for 40,000 years.

Or are they just playing the longest game of hide and seek the world has ever seen?

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What we don’t see in this country anymore are the wandering beasts of the larger persuasion. Gone are the Diprotodons and Megalania that called this continent home, buried and missing in action for 40,000 years.

Or are they just playing the longest game of hide and seek the world has ever seen?

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the Rebellion that never was, the only one that had the potential to bring the British occupation of Port Jackson to its knees.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the Rebellion that never was, the only one that had the potential to bring the British occupation of Port Jackson to its knees.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Bonus tip: Queen Elizabeth was alive 1926-2022 - which means she's seen almost 80% of Australia's life as "Australia". Her reign lasted just over 57% of the time we've been a nation! She's been alive almost 33% of the time the USA has been a country! Talk about the world's Grandma!

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Bonus tip: Queen Elizabeth was alive 1926-2022 - which means she's seen almost 80% of Australia's life as "Australia". Her reign lasted just over 57% of the time we've been a nation! She's been alive almost 33% of the time the USA has been a country! Talk about the world's Grandma!

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the Rebellion that never was, the only one that had the potential to bring the British occupation of Port Jackson to its knees.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51206232Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1804, the only place you'd find someone prouder to be Irish than those in Ireland was in Australia. When the Irish motherland rebelled against their English overseers (for neither the first nor last time), a section of the burgeoning Australian...
Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the Rebellion that never was, the only one that had the potential to bring the British occupation of Port Jackson to its knees.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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This would be the last weekend away for our older campers. This would also be the story that spread a new legend in the Australian bush to the mainstream: The Button Man.

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This would be the last weekend away for our older campers. This would also be the story that spread a new legend in the Australian bush to the mainstream: The Button Man.

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This would be the last weekend away for our older campers. This would also be the story that spread a new legend in the Australian bush to the mainstream: The Button Man.

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This would be the last weekend away for our older campers. This would also be the story that spread a new legend in the Australian bush to the mainstream: The Button Man.

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What would come is a series of events that seem outlandish and stupid in the 21st Century. Declared insane for rebuffing a return to the Catholic convent, police chased her to Sydney from Wagga Wagga, and had her put on trial.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the story of Brigid Partridge/Sister Mary Liguori, and her brush with fame, kidnapping and insanity.

*

To watch Dr. Jeff Kildea's lecture on Sister Liguori and the Irish Australian experience, head to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbiE6K1TZDE

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What would come is a series of events that seem outlandish and stupid in the 21st Century. Declared insane for rebuffing a return to the Catholic convent, police chased her to Sydney from Wagga Wagga, and had her put on trial.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the story of Brigid Partridge/Sister Mary Liguori, and her brush with fame, kidnapping and insanity.

*

To watch Dr. Jeff Kildea's lecture on Sister Liguori and the Irish Australian experience, head to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbiE6K1TZDE

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The Rocks has a long history with Australia, with convicts, with shipping, and with many other industries besides. Join Holly and Matthew as they look through the area's history, its stories, and the ghosts that continue to haunt this little 2km stretch of Sydney Harbour.


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The Rocks has a long history with Australia, with convicts, with shipping, and with many other industries besides. Join Holly and Matthew as they look through the area's history, its stories, and the ghosts that continue to haunt this little 2km stretch of Sydney Harbour.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine not only the murder, but the trial, the media interference, and the consequences of the entire thing - not just on young women everywhere, but on the media landscape as well.


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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine not only the murder, but the trial, the media interference, and the consequences of the entire thing - not just on young women everywhere, but on the media landscape as well.


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But what else was out there? If you trust the reports, at least a couple of alien visitors...

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But what else was out there? If you trust the reports, at least a couple of alien visitors...

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In the floodwaters, which have been known to host such creatures as bull sharks, crocodiles and other dangerous beasts in Australia, something began preying on the animals that remained in the fields and paddocks around the riverbanks of Lowood. At first, it was supposed that some of the released crocodiles or sharks could be responsible, but the creatures seemed to only vanish at night, and were taken from the riverbank – not while swimming.

Final episode of Spooktober 2022. Matthew is sad.

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In the floodwaters, which have been known to host such creatures as bull sharks, crocodiles and other dangerous beasts in Australia, something began preying on the animals that remained in the fields and paddocks around the riverbanks of Lowood. At first, it was supposed that some of the released crocodiles or sharks could be responsible, but the creatures seemed to only vanish at night, and were taken from the riverbank – not while swimming.

Final episode of Spooktober 2022. Matthew is sad.

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"As we sing the songs night after night, there are lines that pop out which were written 35, 40, maybe even longer, which have more relevance now than when they were written. Even though we don't have any new material that we're playing at the moment, it's interesting how applicable a lot of the old songs are to what's happening in 2017." ~ Rob Hirst


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"As we sing the songs night after night, there are lines that pop out which were written 35, 40, maybe even longer, which have more relevance now than when they were written. Even though we don't have any new material that we're playing at the moment, it's interesting how applicable a lot of the old songs are to what's happening in 2017." ~ Rob Hirst


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"As we sing the songs night after night, there are lines that pop out which were written 35, 40, maybe even longer, which have more relevance now than when they were written. Even though we don't have any new material that we're playing at the moment, it's interesting how applicable a lot of the old songs are to what's happening in 2017." ~ Rob Hirst


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"As we sing the songs night after night, there are lines that pop out which were written 35, 40, maybe even longer, which have more relevance now than when they were written. Even though we don't have any new material that we're playing at the moment, it's interesting how applicable a lot of the old songs are to what's happening in 2017." ~ Rob Hirst


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"As we sing the songs night after night, there are lines that pop out which were written 35, 40, maybe even longer, which have more relevance now than when they were written. Even though we don't have any new material that we're playing at the moment, it's interesting how applicable a lot of the old songs are to what's happening in 2017." ~ Rob Hirst


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"As we sing the songs night after night, there are lines that pop out which were written 35, 40, maybe even longer, which have more relevance now than when they were written. Even though we don't have any new material that we're playing at the moment, it's interesting how applicable a lot of the old songs are to what's happening in 2017." ~ Rob Hirst


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Think you know the story? Guess again. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into one of Australia's most famous depression-era cases, and the twists that kept it in the public eye for decades.


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Think you know the story? Guess again. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into one of Australia's most famous depression-era cases, and the twists that kept it in the public eye for decades.


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The Naked Bunyip was the first truly Australian film released to this country, as recent as 1970. It wasn't an easy ride for the director and his team, however, and to celebrate their achievement, we're going to have a long look into what made The Naked Bunyip so popular, so controversial, and so morally grey.

Warning: This program contains Nude Sex Scenes; Lewd Humour; and a naked dancing bunyip. Viewer discretion is advised.

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The Naked Bunyip was the first truly Australian film released to this country, as recent as 1970. It wasn't an easy ride for the director and his team, however, and to celebrate their achievement, we're going to have a long look into what made The Naked Bunyip so popular, so controversial, and so morally grey.

Warning: This program contains Nude Sex Scenes; Lewd Humour; and a naked dancing bunyip. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Cinema around the world was transitioning from big studio led productions to an "Auteur director"-led model. Young experimental film makers with a little cash and a lot of spirit began to make the movie industry their own. Their creativity was influenced by anti-government sentiment after the disastrous results of the Vietnam War, the second wave feminist movement, and the push for the acceptance of the homosexual community. Young Australian film makers were watching, taking notes and preparing for their first steps into the industry.

Join Holly and Matthew as they talk Australian New Wave Cinema/Ozploitation, the genre, the heavy hitters, and where the industry would go from here...

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Cinema around the world was transitioning from big studio led productions to an "Auteur director"-led model. Young experimental film makers with a little cash and a lot of spirit began to make the movie industry their own. Their creativity was influenced by anti-government sentiment after the disastrous results of the Vietnam War, the second wave feminist movement, and the push for the acceptance of the homosexual community. Young Australian film makers were watching, taking notes and preparing for their first steps into the industry.

Join Holly and Matthew as they talk Australian New Wave Cinema/Ozploitation, the genre, the heavy hitters, and where the industry would go from here...

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3034australia,cinema,film,history,maddogmorgan,madmax,movies,ozploitation,roadgames,sydney,thenakedbunyip,theroadwarriortrue528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-237-summer-of-ozploitation-part-2-australian-new-wave-cinema-part-2--52104943
Cinema around the world was transitioning from big studio led productions to an "Auteur director"-led model. Young experimental film makers with a little cash and a lot of spirit began to make the movie industry their own. Their creativity was influenced by anti-government sentiment after the disastrous results of the Vietnam War, the second wave feminist movement, and the push for the acceptance of the homosexual community. Young Australian film makers were watching, taking notes and preparing for their first steps into the industry.

Join Holly and Matthew as they talk Australian New Wave Cinema/Ozploitation, the genre, the heavy hitters, and where the industry would go from here...

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52104943Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhen many people think of Australia in the 1960s, they picture an era of protests, sexual exploration and counter-revolutions staged namely by what we now call "The Baby Boomer Generation", who began Australia's first timid steps towards cultural...
Cinema around the world was transitioning from big studio led productions to an "Auteur director"-led model. Young experimental film makers with a little cash and a lot of spirit began to make the movie industry their own. Their creativity was influenced by anti-government sentiment after the disastrous results of the Vietnam War, the second wave feminist movement, and the push for the acceptance of the homosexual community. Young Australian film makers were watching, taking notes and preparing for their first steps into the industry.

Join Holly and Matthew as they talk Australian New Wave Cinema/Ozploitation, the genre, the heavy hitters, and where the industry would go from here...

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Join Holly and Matthew as they celebrate Christmas the only way we know how - with a gruesome murder!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Join Holly and Matthew as they celebrate Christmas the only way we know how - with a gruesome murder!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the film, its production, and the reasons behind it conception - and subsequent durability.

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Miller, G. (1971) Violence in Cinema Part 1. Accessed 23 December, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Drn7HQmT8

Miller, G. (1979) Mad Max Trailer (Australian release). Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odsribz_gQ0

Miller, J. (2015) Tom Hardy Publicly Apologizes to Mad Max Director George Miller. 14 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/tom-hardy-mad-max-apology

Morris, C. (2006) Mad Max is dead, says Gibson. 31 October. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20070326054758/http://www.moviehole.net/news/20061031_mad_max_is_dead_says_gibson.html

Ratcliffe, J. (2012). A Step Back in Time with Mad Max 2. 27 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518184922/http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2012/07/27/3555167.htm

Robinson, J. (2015). 8 Reasons Why Mad Max Is the Most Improbable Franchise of All Time. 15 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/mad-max-history

Roach, V. (2019). Mad Max stands the test of time on the 40th anniversary of its cinematic release. 6 April. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mad-max-stands-the-test-of-time-after-40-years/news-story/e40952264728758001776a8d189b6857

Rothkopf. J. (2015) Mad Max: Fury Road's George Miller on his post-apocalyptic classics and Mel Gibson. 11 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.timeout.com/film/max-max-fury-roads-george-miller-on-his-post-apocalyptic-classics-and-mel-gibson

Soall, M. (2015) Mark Sexton Interview - OzComicCon 2015. 3 October. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKsiuF53PY

Specter, M. (1982) Myths Shape a Movie from Australia. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150525072629/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/08/15/movies/myths-shape-a-movie-from-australia.html?pagewanted=2

Starburst (2015) George Miller at the MAD MAX FURY ROAD DVD Launch. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.starburstmagazine.com/features/george-miller-mad-max-dvd

UPI (1983) Byron Kennedy, 33, Producer of Film, 'The Road Warrior'. 20 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/1983/07/20/obituaries/byron-kennedy-33-producer-of-film-the-road-warrior.html



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52262912Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel...
What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the film, its production, and the reasons behind it conception - and subsequent durability.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Sources cited:
-- (1985) Tina Turner to Establish Self as Major Actress. 29 July. Jet Magazine. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://books.google.com.au/books?id=mLQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA30&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

-- James McCausland biography, IMDB. Quotes. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565537/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_qt_sm#quotes

--Mad Max, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079501/

-- Mad Max 2 Trivia, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082694/trivia?item=tr0761718

Barra, A. (1999) Film - A Road Warrior is Still on a Roll. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20141206003256/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/15/movies/film-a-road-warrior-is-still-on-a-roll.html

Beale, L. (2015) Director George Miller talks 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. 8 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/mad-max-fury-road-director-george-miller-talks-c35571

Billington, A. (2009) Rumor: Mad Max 4 is Live Action, Scouting Locations Now? 18 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.firstshowing.net/2009/rumor-mad-max-4-is-live-action-scouting-locations-now/

Blankenship, M. (2020) The Maximum Force of The Future: Celebrating the Legacy of George Miller’s Mad Max. 15 February. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://nofspodcast.com/the-maximum-force-of-the-future-celebrating-40-years-of-george-millers-mad-max

Byrnes, P. (2022) George Miller. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://aso.gov.au/people/George_Miller_1/interview/

Conterio, M. (2019) Mad Max: Constellations. 15 December. ISBN 9781911325864

Conterio, M. (2021) Throwback: Mad Max. 1 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.scifinow.co.uk/interviews/throwback-mad-max/

Eakin, M. (2022) George Miller Knows the Power of a Great Story. August 26. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.wired.com/story/george-miller-three-thousand-years-of-longing-q-a/

Ebert, R. (1985). Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. 10 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. 31221970s,australiana,australianfilm,film,filming,furiosa,history,mad,madmax,max,melgibson,outback,ozploitationtrue531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-240-summer-of-ozploitation-part-3-the-mad-max-effect-part-2--52263200
What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the film, its production, and the reasons behind it conception - and subsequent durability.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Sources cited:
-- (1985) Tina Turner to Establish Self as Major Actress. 29 July. Jet Magazine. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://books.google.com.au/books?id=mLQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA30&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

-- James McCausland biography, IMDB. Quotes. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565537/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_qt_sm#quotes

--Mad Max, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079501/

-- Mad Max 2 Trivia, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082694/trivia?item=tr0761718

Barra, A. (1999) Film - A Road Warrior is Still on a Roll. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20141206003256/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/15/movies/film-a-road-warrior-is-still-on-a-roll.html

Beale, L. (2015) Director George Miller talks 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. 8 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/mad-max-fury-road-director-george-miller-talks-c35571

Billington, A. (2009) Rumor: Mad Max 4 is Live Action, Scouting Locations Now? 18 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.firstshowing.net/2009/rumor-mad-max-4-is-live-action-scouting-locations-now/

Blankenship, M. (2020) The Maximum Force of The Future: Celebrating the Legacy of George Miller’s Mad Max. 15 February. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://nofspodcast.com/the-maximum-force-of-the-future-celebrating-40-years-of-george-millers-mad-max

Byrnes, P. (2022) George Miller. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://aso.gov.au/people/George_Miller_1/interview/

Conterio, M. (2019) Mad Max: Constellations. 15 December. ISBN 9781911325864

Conterio, M. (2021) Throwback: Mad Max. 1 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.scifinow.co.uk/interviews/throwback-mad-max/

Eakin, M. (2022) George Miller Knows the Power of a Great Story. August 26. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.wired.com/story/george-miller-three-thousand-years-of-longing-q-a/

Ebert, R. (1985). Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. 10 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20060110130621/http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19850710/REVIEWS/507100301/1023

Goudry, N. (2013) Namibia Film Commission disputes Mad Max 4 location filming damage claim. 7 March. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518065733/http://www.thelocationguide.com/blog/2013/03/ng-film-namibia-film-commission-disputes-mad-max-4-location-filming-damage-claim/

Hartley, M. (2008) Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!

Maher, D. (1979) We Need George Miller. 1 June. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/213732807

Massoto, E. (2022) ‘Furiosa’: George Miller Casts Bullied Child Who Went Viral In ‘Mad Max’ Prequel. 22 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://collider.com/furiosa-cast-quaden-bayles-viral-george-miller-mad-max/

Miller, G. (1971) Violence in Cinema Part 1. Accessed 23 December, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Drn7HQmT8

Miller, G. (1979) Mad Max Trailer (Australian release). Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odsribz_gQ0

Miller, J. (2015) Tom Hardy Publicly Apologizes to Mad Max Director George Miller. 14 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/tom-hardy-mad-max-apology

Morris, C. (2006) Mad Max is dead, says Gibson. 31 October. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20070326054758/http://www.moviehole.net/news/20061031_mad_max_is_dead_says_gibson.html

Ratcliffe, J. (2012). A Step Back in Time with Mad Max 2. 27 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518184922/http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2012/07/27/3555167.htm

Robinson, J. (2015). 8 Reasons Why Mad Max Is the Most Improbable Franchise of All Time. 15 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/mad-max-history

Roach, V. (2019). Mad Max stands the test of time on the 40th anniversary of its cinematic release. 6 April. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mad-max-stands-the-test-of-time-after-40-years/news-story/e40952264728758001776a8d189b6857

Rothkopf. J. (2015) Mad Max: Fury Road's George Miller on his post-apocalyptic classics and Mel Gibson. 11 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.timeout.com/film/max-max-fury-roads-george-miller-on-his-post-apocalyptic-classics-and-mel-gibson

Soall, M. (2015) Mark Sexton Interview - OzComicCon 2015. 3 October. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKsiuF53PY

Specter, M. (1982) Myths Shape a Movie from Australia. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150525072629/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/08/15/movies/myths-shape-a-movie-from-australia.html?pagewanted=2

Starburst (2015) George Miller at the MAD MAX FURY ROAD DVD Launch. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.starburstmagazine.com/features/george-miller-mad-max-dvd

UPI (1983) Byron Kennedy, 33, Producer of Film, 'The Road Warrior'. 20 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/1983/07/20/obituaries/byron-kennedy-33-producer-of-film-the-road-warrior.html




Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52263200Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel...
What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the film, its production, and the reasons behind it conception - and subsequent durability.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Sources cited:
-- (1985) Tina Turner to Establish Self as Major Actress. 29 July. Jet Magazine. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://books.google.com.au/books?id=mLQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA30&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

-- James McCausland biography, IMDB. Quotes. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565537/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_qt_sm#quotes

--Mad Max, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079501/

-- Mad Max 2 Trivia, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082694/trivia?item=tr0761718

Barra, A. (1999) Film - A Road Warrior is Still on a Roll. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20141206003256/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/15/movies/film-a-road-warrior-is-still-on-a-roll.html

Beale, L. (2015) Director George Miller talks 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. 8 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/mad-max-fury-road-director-george-miller-talks-c35571

Billington, A. (2009) Rumor: Mad Max 4 is Live Action, Scouting Locations Now? 18 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.firstshowing.net/2009/rumor-mad-max-4-is-live-action-scouting-locations-now/

Blankenship, M. (2020) The Maximum Force of The Future: Celebrating the Legacy of George Miller’s Mad Max. 15 February. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://nofspodcast.com/the-maximum-force-of-the-future-celebrating-40-years-of-george-millers-mad-max

Byrnes, P. (2022) George Miller. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://aso.gov.au/people/George_Miller_1/interview/

Conterio, M. (2019) Mad Max: Constellations. 15 December. ISBN 9781911325864

Conterio, M. (2021) Throwback: Mad Max. 1 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.scifinow.co.uk/interviews/throwback-mad-max/

Eakin, M. (2022) George Miller Knows the Power of a Great Story. August 26. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.wired.com/story/george-miller-three-thousand-years-of-longing-q-a/

Ebert, R. (1985). Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. 10 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. 2800australiancinema,cinema,film,filming,furiosa,georgemiller,mad,madmax,max,ozploitation,tarantinotrue532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-241-summer-of-ozploitation-part-3-the-mad-max-effect-part-3--52320043
What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the film, its production, and the reasons behind it conception - and subsequent durability.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Sources cited:
-- (1985) Tina Turner to Establish Self as Major Actress. 29 July. Jet Magazine. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://books.google.com.au/books?id=mLQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA30&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

-- James McCausland biography, IMDB. Quotes. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565537/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_qt_sm#quotes

--Mad Max, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079501/

-- Mad Max 2 Trivia, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082694/trivia?item=tr0761718

Barra, A. (1999) Film - A Road Warrior is Still on a Roll. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20141206003256/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/15/movies/film-a-road-warrior-is-still-on-a-roll.html

Beale, L. (2015) Director George Miller talks 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. 8 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/mad-max-fury-road-director-george-miller-talks-c35571

Billington, A. (2009) Rumor: Mad Max 4 is Live Action, Scouting Locations Now? 18 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.firstshowing.net/2009/rumor-mad-max-4-is-live-action-scouting-locations-now/

Blankenship, M. (2020) The Maximum Force of The Future: Celebrating the Legacy of George Miller’s Mad Max. 15 February. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://nofspodcast.com/the-maximum-force-of-the-future-celebrating-40-years-of-george-millers-mad-max

Byrnes, P. (2022) George Miller. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://aso.gov.au/people/George_Miller_1/interview/

Conterio, M. (2019) Mad Max: Constellations. 15 December. ISBN 9781911325864

Conterio, M. (2021) Throwback: Mad Max. 1 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.scifinow.co.uk/interviews/throwback-mad-max/

Eakin, M. (2022) George Miller Knows the Power of a Great Story. August 26. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.wired.com/story/george-miller-three-thousand-years-of-longing-q-a/

Ebert, R. (1985). Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. 10 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20060110130621/http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19850710/REVIEWS/507100301/1023

Goudry, N. (2013) Namibia Film Commission disputes Mad Max 4 location filming damage claim. 7 March. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518065733/http://www.thelocationguide.com/blog/2013/03/ng-film-namibia-film-commission-disputes-mad-max-4-location-filming-damage-claim/

Hartley, M. (2008) Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!

Maher, D. (1979) We Need George Miller. 1 June. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/213732807

Massoto, E. (2022) ‘Furiosa’: George Miller Casts Bullied Child Who Went Viral In ‘Mad Max’ Prequel. 22 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://collider.com/furiosa-cast-quaden-bayles-viral-george-miller-mad-max/

Miller, G. (1971) Violence in Cinema Part 1. Accessed 23 December, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Drn7HQmT8

Miller, G. (1979) Mad Max Trailer (Australian release). Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odsribz_gQ0

Miller, J. (2015) Tom Hardy Publicly Apologizes to Mad Max Director George Miller. 14 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/tom-hardy-mad-max-apology

Morris, C. (2006) Mad Max is dead, says Gibson. 31 October. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20070326054758/http://www.moviehole.net/news/20061031_mad_max_is_dead_says_gibson.html

Ratcliffe, J. (2012). A Step Back in Time with Mad Max 2. 27 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518184922/http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2012/07/27/3555167.htm

Robinson, J. (2015). 8 Reasons Why Mad Max Is the Most Improbable Franchise of All Time. 15 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/mad-max-history

Roach, V. (2019). Mad Max stands the test of time on the 40th anniversary of its cinematic release. 6 April. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mad-max-stands-the-test-of-time-after-40-years/news-story/e40952264728758001776a8d189b6857

Rothkopf. J. (2015) Mad Max: Fury Road's George Miller on his post-apocalyptic classics and Mel Gibson. 11 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.timeout.com/film/max-max-fury-roads-george-miller-on-his-post-apocalyptic-classics-and-mel-gibson

Soall, M. (2015) Mark Sexton Interview - OzComicCon 2015. 3 October. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKsiuF53PY

Specter, M. (1982) Myths Shape a Movie from Australia. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20150525072629/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/08/15/movies/myths-shape-a-movie-from-australia.html?pagewanted=2

Starburst (2015) George Miller at the MAD MAX FURY ROAD DVD Launch. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.starburstmagazine.com/features/george-miller-mad-max-dvd

UPI (1983) Byron Kennedy, 33, Producer of Film, 'The Road Warrior'. 20 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/1983/07/20/obituaries/byron-kennedy-33-producer-of-film-the-road-warrior.html



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52320043Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel...
What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the film, its production, and the reasons behind it conception - and subsequent durability.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Sources cited:
-- (1985) Tina Turner to Establish Self as Major Actress. 29 July. Jet Magazine. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://books.google.com.au/books?id=mLQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA30&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

-- James McCausland biography, IMDB. Quotes. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565537/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_qt_sm#quotes

--Mad Max, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079501/

-- Mad Max 2 Trivia, IMDB. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082694/trivia?item=tr0761718

Barra, A. (1999) Film - A Road Warrior is Still on a Roll. 15 August. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20141206003256/http://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/15/movies/film-a-road-warrior-is-still-on-a-roll.html

Beale, L. (2015) Director George Miller talks 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. 8 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/mad-max-fury-road-director-george-miller-talks-c35571

Billington, A. (2009) Rumor: Mad Max 4 is Live Action, Scouting Locations Now? 18 May. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.firstshowing.net/2009/rumor-mad-max-4-is-live-action-scouting-locations-now/

Blankenship, M. (2020) The Maximum Force of The Future: Celebrating the Legacy of George Miller’s Mad Max. 15 February. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://nofspodcast.com/the-maximum-force-of-the-future-celebrating-40-years-of-george-millers-mad-max

Byrnes, P. (2022) George Miller. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://aso.gov.au/people/George_Miller_1/interview/

Conterio, M. (2019) Mad Max: Constellations. 15 December. ISBN 9781911325864

Conterio, M. (2021) Throwback: Mad Max. 1 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.scifinow.co.uk/interviews/throwback-mad-max/

Eakin, M. (2022) George Miller Knows the Power of a Great Story. August 26. Accessed 23 December 2022. https://www.wired.com/story/george-miller-three-thousand-years-of-longing-q-a/

Ebert, R. (1985). Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. 10 July. Accessed 23 December 2022. 4259apocalyptic,australia,film,furiosa,georgemiller,mad,madmax,max,ozploitation,sydneytrue533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-242-the-holmes-murders-1950--52488977

What happened to the girls, and is the man charged actually responsible? Join Matthew and Holly as they look into this small Central Coast history, and the ghost story connected to it...

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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/134390304
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A pleading woman and a phantom hitchhiker: The Central Coast's most haunted stretch of road
https://www.mamamia.com.au/jenny-dixon-beach-ghost/

Graves of murdered sisters Kathleen and Grace Holmes to get headstone after 64 years
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/graves-of-murdered-sisters-kathleen-and-grace-holmes-to-get-headstone-after-64-years/news-story/33d812c2455dc805f8d7b9910cd17c54

The Jenny Dixon Beach Ghost
http://www.unexplainedaustralia.com/homepage/21-ghosts-hauntings/45-the-jenny-dixon-beach-ghost


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What happened to the girls, and is the man charged actually responsible? Join Matthew and Holly as they look into this small Central Coast history, and the ghost story connected to it...

Sources Cited:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/134390304
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/143806163
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157875985
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18181676
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201435115
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212066857
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244256184
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/248542739
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/248542739/27466819

A pleading woman and a phantom hitchhiker: The Central Coast's most haunted stretch of road
https://www.mamamia.com.au/jenny-dixon-beach-ghost/

Graves of murdered sisters Kathleen and Grace Holmes to get headstone after 64 years
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/graves-of-murdered-sisters-kathleen-and-grace-holmes-to-get-headstone-after-64-years/news-story/33d812c2455dc805f8d7b9910cd17c54

The Jenny Dixon Beach Ghost
http://www.unexplainedaustralia.com/homepage/21-ghosts-hauntings/45-the-jenny-dixon-beach-ghost


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Join Holly and Matthew as they look into some local (for them) history and dive back into the world of the bushrangers.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52569385Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we take a closer look at the Clarke Brothers, a notorious gang of bushrangers who wreaked havoc in colonial New South Wales during the mid-1800s. We explore the brothers' origins, including their childhoods and early criminal...
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into some local (for them) history and dive back into the world of the bushrangers.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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What followed was an event so infamous that it's not talked about in civilised company, but its ripples continue to be felt today.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52641720Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we delve into the events surrounding the 1996 Parliament House riot in Australia. Sparked by protests against proposed changes to workplace laws, the demonstration turned violent as a group of angry protesters stormed the Parliament...
What followed was an event so infamous that it's not talked about in civilised company, but its ripples continue to be felt today.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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What followed was an event so infamous that it's not talked about in civilised company, but its ripples continue to be felt today.

(As of posting, we're up to 954,000 listens! Listen the whole way through for why that's important!)

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52713826Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:50:42 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we delve into the events surrounding the 1996 Parliament House riot in Australia. Sparked by protests against proposed changes to workplace laws, the demonstration turned violent as a group of angry protesters stormed the Parliament...
What followed was an event so infamous that it's not talked about in civilised company, but its ripples continue to be felt today.

(As of posting, we're up to 954,000 listens! Listen the whole way through for why that's important!)

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>34201990s,actu,australia,cfmeu,john howard,parliament house,riottrue537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-246-the-ideal-human-environment-cult-part-1--52781377
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the world of the Ideal Human Environment/Project 2000, and the brand that made them famous.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52781377Mon, 20 Feb 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the little-known story of the Ideal Human Environment cult, also known as the Ringers Western Cult. Founded in Australia in the 1960s, the cult espoused a philosophy of self-sufficiency and isolation from mainstream...
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the world of the Ideal Human Environment/Project 2000, and the brand that made them famous.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2930cult,environment,human,ideal,ihe,ihecult,ringerswesterncult,salernotrue538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-247-the-ideal-human-environment-cult-part-2--52781494
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the world of the Ideal Human Environment/Project 2000, and the brand that made them famous.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52781494Sun, 26 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the little-known story of the Ideal Human Environment cult, also known as the Ringers Western Cult. Founded in Australia in the 1960s, the cult espoused a philosophy of self-sufficiency and isolation from mainstream...
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the world of the Ideal Human Environment/Project 2000, and the brand that made them famous.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2734cult,environment,human,ideal,ihecult,salernotrue539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-248-the-beaconsfield-mine-disaster-part-1-2006--53085323
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into this gripping story of survival and resilience in the face of tragedy.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.


Sources Cited:

Fears for miners caught in rockfall https://web.archive.org/web/20070814123629/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C10117%2C18932778-1702%2C00.html


Grave concerns held for trapped miners https://web.archive.org/web/20060427214056/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1623633.htm


Miners trapped underground for two weeks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXC-LYD-4LU

Larry Knight’s autopsy https://web.archive.org/web/20110422110334/http://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/120889/alx.016.002.0003_043.pdf


Beaconsfield rescuer relives drama https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gympie/beaconsfield-rescuer-relives-drama/news-story/1b3c0631c130f6c29e492569d93fec2f


New bid to reach missing miners https://www.smh.com.au/national/new-bid-to-reach-missing-miners-20060428-gdnfrw.html


Miners face more delays https://web.archive.org/web/20071117101019/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19063946-1702,00.html


Foo Fighters make good on word to miners https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/foo-fighters-tribute-to-miners/news-story/2c8f6a5f84bedf8aa6fa4a0f7541e9c3


Enough Rope with Andrew Denton https://web.archive.org/web/20070104013731/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1638565.htm


Trapped Australian miners aid their escape https://web.archive.org/web/20060513024304/http://news.monstersandcritics.com/asiapacific/article_1160369.php/Trapped_Australian_miners_aid_their_escape


Journalist Richard Carleton dies http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-07/journalist-richard-carleton-dies/1747538


A disaster waiting to happen https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-disaster-waiting-to-happen-20060516-gdnjvk.html

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53085323Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the harrowing story of the Beaconsfield Mine disaster, a mining accident that occurred in Tasmania, Australia, in 2006. We delve into the events leading up to the collapse of the mine and the subsequent rescue efforts to...
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into this gripping story of survival and resilience in the face of tragedy.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.


Sources Cited:

Fears for miners caught in rockfall https://web.archive.org/web/20070814123629/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C10117%2C18932778-1702%2C00.html


Grave concerns held for trapped miners https://web.archive.org/web/20060427214056/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1623633.htm


Miners trapped underground for two weeks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXC-LYD-4LU

Larry Knight’s autopsy https://web.archive.org/web/20110422110334/http://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/120889/alx.016.002.0003_043.pdf


Beaconsfield rescuer relives drama https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gympie/beaconsfield-rescuer-relives-drama/news-story/1b3c0631c130f6c29e492569d93fec2f


New bid to reach missing miners https://www.smh.com.au/national/new-bid-to-reach-missing-miners-20060428-gdnfrw.html


Miners face more delays https://web.archive.org/web/20071117101019/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19063946-1702,00.html


Foo Fighters make good on word to miners https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/foo-fighters-tribute-to-miners/news-story/2c8f6a5f84bedf8aa6fa4a0f7541e9c3


Enough Rope with Andrew Denton https://web.archive.org/web/20070104013731/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1638565.htm


Trapped Australian miners aid their escape https://web.archive.org/web/20060513024304/http://news.monstersandcritics.com/asiapacific/article_1160369.php/Trapped_Australian_miners_aid_their_escape


Journalist Richard Carleton dies http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-07/journalist-richard-carleton-dies/1747538


A disaster waiting to happen https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-disaster-waiting-to-happen-20060516-gdnjvk.html

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2763beaconsfield,brantwebb,disaster,gold,goldmine,mine,paulfeatherstone,recovery,rescue,rockfall,tasmania,toddrusselltrue540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-249-the-beaconsfield-mine-disaster-part-2-2006--53085322
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into this gripping story of survival and resilience in the face of tragedy.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.



Sources Cited:

Fears for miners caught in rockfall https://web.archive.org/web/20070814123629/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C10117%2C18932778-1702%2C00.html


Grave concerns held for trapped miners https://web.archive.org/web/20060427214056/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1623633.htm


Miners trapped underground for two weeks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXC-LYD-4LU


Larry Knight’s autopsy https://web.archive.org/web/20110422110334/http://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/120889/alx.016.002.0003_043.pdf


Beaconsfield rescuer relives drama https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gympie/beaconsfield-rescuer-relives-drama/news-story/1b3c0631c130f6c29e492569d93fec2f


New bid to reach missing miners https://www.smh.com.au/national/new-bid-to-reach-missing-miners-20060428-gdnfrw.html


Miners face more delays https://web.archive.org/web/20071117101019/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19063946-1702,00.html


Foo Fighters make good on word to miners https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/foo-fighters-tribute-to-miners/news-story/2c8f6a5f84bedf8aa6fa4a0f7541e9c3


Enough Rope with Andrew Denton https://web.archive.org/web/20070104013731/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1638565.htm


Trapped Australian miners aid their escape https://web.archive.org/web/20060513024304/http://news.monstersandcritics.com/asiapacific/article_1160369.php/Trapped_Australian_miners_aid_their_escape


Journalist Richard Carleton dies http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-07/journalist-richard-carleton-dies/1747538


A disaster waiting to happen https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-disaster-waiting-to-happen-20060516-gdnjvk.html

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53085322Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the harrowing story of the Beaconsfield Mine disaster, a mining accident that occurred in Tasmania, Australia, in 2006. We delve into the events leading up to the collapse of the mine and the subsequent rescue efforts to...
Join Holly and Matthew as they look into this gripping story of survival and resilience in the face of tragedy.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.



Sources Cited:

Fears for miners caught in rockfall https://web.archive.org/web/20070814123629/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C10117%2C18932778-1702%2C00.html


Grave concerns held for trapped miners https://web.archive.org/web/20060427214056/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1623633.htm


Miners trapped underground for two weeks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXC-LYD-4LU


Larry Knight’s autopsy https://web.archive.org/web/20110422110334/http://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/120889/alx.016.002.0003_043.pdf


Beaconsfield rescuer relives drama https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gympie/beaconsfield-rescuer-relives-drama/news-story/1b3c0631c130f6c29e492569d93fec2f


New bid to reach missing miners https://www.smh.com.au/national/new-bid-to-reach-missing-miners-20060428-gdnfrw.html


Miners face more delays https://web.archive.org/web/20071117101019/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19063946-1702,00.html


Foo Fighters make good on word to miners https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/foo-fighters-tribute-to-miners/news-story/2c8f6a5f84bedf8aa6fa4a0f7541e9c3


Enough Rope with Andrew Denton https://web.archive.org/web/20070104013731/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1638565.htm


Trapped Australian miners aid their escape https://web.archive.org/web/20060513024304/http://news.monstersandcritics.com/asiapacific/article_1160369.php/Trapped_Australian_miners_aid_their_escape


Journalist Richard Carleton dies http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-07/journalist-richard-carleton-dies/1747538


A disaster waiting to happen https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-disaster-waiting-to-happen-20060516-gdnjvk.html

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3156australia,beaconsfield,beaconsfieldminedisaster,gold,goldmine,mine,miningdisaster,paulfeatherstone,recovery,tasmaniatrue541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-cryptids-of-the-corn--53191980Cryptids of the Corn podcast. The dynamic duo bring us their brand of North American monster with the infamous Mothman - who may not be as fearsome as we have been led to believe. Then once you’ve finished, head over to the Cryptids of the Corn podcast as the cultural exchange continues, with Holly and Matt sharing one of our infamous UFO encounters and plenty of banter!

Looking for the extended, uncut edition of the show? Head on over to weirdcrapinaustralia.com (our patreon page), sign up for $5/month and receive both this and all out ad-free back catalogue as a thank you for being a Patreon subscriber!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53191980Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:37:57 +0000The Modern MeltdownDo we have a treat for all of you! Our first international crossover with famed cyrptid podcast hosts Justin and Jay from the Cryptids of the Corn podcast. The dynamic duo bring us their brand of North American monster with the infamous Mothman - who...Cryptids of the Corn podcast. The dynamic duo bring us their brand of North American monster with the infamous Mothman - who may not be as fearsome as we have been led to believe. Then once you’ve finished, head over to the Cryptids of the Corn podcast as the cultural exchange continues, with Holly and Matt sharing one of our infamous UFO encounters and plenty of banter!

Looking for the extended, uncut edition of the show? Head on over to weirdcrapinaustralia.com (our patreon page), sign up for $5/month and receive both this and all out ad-free back catalogue as a thank you for being a Patreon subscriber!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>5338america,australia,corn,crossover,cryptid,cryptids,dontcallmeakoalabear,episodetruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-250-the-australians-of-the-waco-siege-part-1-1986-1993--53243476
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this often-overlooked aspect of the Waco Siege and the Australian victims who lost their lives in the tragic event.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53243476Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we delve into the little-known story of the Australian victims of the Waco Siege, a 51-day standoff between the US government and a religious group known as the Branch Davidians that culminated in a tragic fire that claimed the lives...
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this often-overlooked aspect of the Waco Siege and the Australian victims who lost their lives in the tragic event.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2556acurrentaffari,aishagyrafas,australia,branchdavidians,craddock,cult,davidians,davidkoresh,gent,gyrafas,koresh,martinking,massacre,netflix,nicholegent,petergent,siege,waco,wacomassacre,wacosiegetrue542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/starship-q-star-interview-preview--53322117
Like what you hear? Head to weirdcrapinaustralia.com and subscribe for $5/month or more to get the full interview, ad-free episodes, plus lots of other audio perks!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53322117Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:33:28 +0000The Modern MeltdownMatthew sat down with three of the lovely team members responsible for the Starship Q Star podcast - Megan May, Lena Moon, and Lauren Anderson - to discuss what it's like to create Australian podcasts, their sense of humour, and their dayjobs -...
Like what you hear? Head to weirdcrapinaustralia.com and subscribe for $5/month or more to get the full interview, ad-free episodes, plus lots of other audio perks!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2234australianpodcast,humour,interview,itssubtlebutitsthere,ladiesandnon-binaries,podcast,q,queer,star,starship,starshipqstar,teamtruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-251-the-australians-of-the-waco-siege-part-2-1986-1993--53257256
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this often-overlooked aspect of the Waco Siege and the Australian victims who lost their lives in the tragic event.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53257256Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we delve into the little-known story of the Australian victims of the Waco Siege, a 51-day standoff between the US government and a religious group known as the Branch Davidians that culminated in a tragic fire that claimed the lives...
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this often-overlooked aspect of the Waco Siege and the Australian victims who lost their lives in the tragic event.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2783atf,australianstriedtostopit,australiawashere,branchdavidians,breault,craddock,davidians,doyle,fireball,gent,gyrfas,inquest,manslaughter,murder,suicide,texas,waco,wacomassacre,wacoseigetrue543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-252-the-australians-of-the-waco-siege-part-3-1986-1993--53411867
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this often-overlooked aspect of the Waco Siege and the Australian victims who lost their lives in the tragic event.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53411867Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we delve into the little-known story of the Australian victims of the Waco Siege, a 51-day standoff between the US government and a religious group known as the Branch Davidians that culminated in a tragic fire that claimed the lives...
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this often-overlooked aspect of the Waco Siege and the Australian victims who lost their lives in the tragic event.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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**

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the ongoing debate over Folbigg's guilt or innocence, with some experts questioning the validity of the evidence against her.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53547590Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we delve into the case of Kathleen Folbigg, an Australian woman convicted of killing her four infant children over the course of a decade. We explore the evidence presented at trial, including Folbigg's own diaries, which contain...


Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the ongoing debate over Folbigg's guilt or innocence, with some experts questioning the validity of the evidence against her.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the ongoing debate over Folbigg's guilt or innocence, with some experts questioning the validity of the evidence against her.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the ongoing debate over Folbigg's guilt or innocence, with some experts questioning the validity of the evidence against her.

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After several attempts, the Australians successfully retrieved the Mephisto tank, and it became a source of controversy between Australia and Germany. The Germans demanded the return of the tank, but the Australians refused.


Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the tale of recovery and adventure of the tank, and go on a mini-rant about British Army commanders.

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After several attempts, the Australians successfully retrieved the Mephisto tank, and it became a source of controversy between Australia and Germany. The Germans demanded the return of the tank, but the Australians refused.


Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the tale of recovery and adventure of the tank, and go on a mini-rant about British Army commanders.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.



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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.



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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53845763Mon, 15 May 2023 02:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the complex and controversial legacy of Truganini, a prominent Tasmanian First Nations figure. We delve into her life as a survivor of European colonization, her involvement in efforts to protect First Nations culture and...
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2059bushranger,colonialisation,firstnations,genocide,massacre,ontherun,palawa,people,slaughter,tasmania,truganini,vandiemenslandtrue551fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-260-truganini-and-the-tasmanian-people-part-4-1828-1876--54012969
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.

Fanny Cochrane Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjX-Id4LaL0

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Episodes mentioned within:
- 26-28 (Ned Kelly)
- 61-62 (Old Melbourne Gaol)
- 186-187 (Matthew Brady)
- 21 (Cannibal Bushrangers)
- 35 (Port Arthur Penal Colony)
- 67 (The Frederick)
- 146-147 (The McMillan Cairns)
- 231-233 (Midnight Oil)
- 54-55 (Stolen Generations)
- 40 (Bass Strait Triangle)
- 132 (Friendly Australian Serpents)



Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54012969Mon, 29 May 2023 02:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the complex and controversial legacy of Truganini, a prominent Tasmanian First Nations figure. We delve into her life as a survivor of European colonization, her involvement in efforts to protect First Nations culture and...
Join Holly and Matthew as they examine her life and seek a deeper understanding of Truganini and her impact on the history and culture of Australia.

Fanny Cochrane Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjX-Id4LaL0

***
Episodes mentioned within:
- 26-28 (Ned Kelly)
- 61-62 (Old Melbourne Gaol)
- 186-187 (Matthew Brady)
- 21 (Cannibal Bushrangers)
- 35 (Port Arthur Penal Colony)
- 67 (The Frederick)
- 146-147 (The McMillan Cairns)
- 231-233 (Midnight Oil)
- 54-55 (Stolen Generations)
- 40 (Bass Strait Triangle)
- 132 (Friendly Australian Serpents)



Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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Join Holly and Matthew as they uncover the secrets and spirits that continue to haunt this iconic Australian landmark.

FremantleGaol WesternAustralia Darkhistory Prison Truecrime Ghoststories Paranormalactivity
Hauntedlocations Australianlandmarks Historicalsites Infamouscriminals Escapeattempts Floggings
Executions Supernaturalphenomena Ghosthunting Spinetingling Eerieencounters Secretsandspirits Australianhistory



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Join Holly and Matthew as they uncover the secrets and spirits that continue to haunt this iconic Australian landmark.

FremantleGaol WesternAustralia Darkhistory Prison Truecrime Ghoststories Paranormalactivity
Hauntedlocations Australianlandmarks Historicalsites Infamouscriminals Escapeattempts Floggings
Executions Supernaturalphenomena Ghosthunting Spinetingling Eerieencounters Secretsandspirits Australianhistory



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3196australia,convicts,fremantle,fremantlegaol,gaol,ghosts,jail,perth,prison,wa,westernaustraliatrue61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-262-the-kidnapping-of-graeme-thorne-1960-part-1--54159500

Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the events leading up to this infamous case and explore the devastating impact it had on the nation, as well as the good it eventually spawned.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54159500Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownEight-year-old Graeme Thorne, a young boy from Sydney, was targeted by a ruthless criminal seeking a hefty ransom. As the Thorne family endured unimaginable anguish, the nation held its breath, waiting for a resolution. Join Holly and Matthew as...

Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the events leading up to this infamous case and explore the devastating impact it had on the nation, as well as the good it eventually spawned.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3256australia,brother,conman,desperation,father,immigration,kidnapping,loss,lottery,manslaughter,mother,murder,racism,true,truecrime,whereisbelinda,winnertrue62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-263-the-kidnapping-of-graeme-thorne-1960-part-2--54497092

Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the events leading up to this infamous case and explore the devastating impact it had on the nation, as well as the good it eventually spawned.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54497092Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownEight-year-old Graeme Thorne, a young boy from Sydney, was targeted by a ruthless criminal seeking a hefty ransom. As the Thorne family endured unimaginable anguish, the nation held its breath, waiting for a resolution. Join Holly and Matthew as...

Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the events leading up to this infamous case and explore the devastating impact it had on the nation, as well as the good it eventually spawned.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3472australia,brother,conman,desperation,father,immigration,kidnapping,loss,lottery,manslaughter,mother,murder,racism,true,truecrime,whereisbelinda,winnertrue63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-264-the-kidnapping-of-graeme-thorne-1960-part-3--54988372

Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the events leading up to this infamous case and explore the devastating impact it had on the nation, as well as the good it eventually spawned.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54988372Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownEight-year-old Graeme Thorne, a young boy from Sydney, was targeted by a ruthless criminal seeking a hefty ransom. As the Thorne family endured unimaginable anguish, the nation held its breath, waiting for a resolution. Join Holly and Matthew as...

Join Holly and Matthew as they recount the events leading up to this infamous case and explore the devastating impact it had on the nation, as well as the good it eventually spawned.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3871australia,brother,conman,desperation,father,immigration,kidnapping,loss,lottery,manslaughter,mother,murder,racism,true,truecrime,whereisbelinda,winnertrue64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-265-the-happy-little-macropod--55729780
Join Matthew and Holly as they bring the joy and wonder of quokkas to life, leaving you with a deep appreciation for these nature's happiest little wonders.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55729780Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the enchanting world of quokkas, the adorable marsupials from Western Australia. Discover the unique features that make quokkas so special, from their contagious smiles to their friendly nature. We discuss the quokkas'...
Join Matthew and Holly as they bring the joy and wonder of quokkas to life, leaving you with a deep appreciation for these nature's happiest little wonders.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2474adorableanimals,animal,animalbehavior,animalfacts,australia,australianwildlife,conservation,ecology,fluffy,macropodf,marsupials,nature,podcas,quokka,quokkas,rottnestisland,westernaustralia,wildlife,wildlifeconservation,wildlifehabitattrue65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-266-the-night-caller-1959-1963-part-1--56031992
What they didn't understand was that this was not the work of a gang; it was all the work of one man.

Join Holly and Matthew as they uncover the bone-chilling case of the Night Caller, his victims, and the lasting impact he had on the world of one particular true-crime author...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56031992Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownPerth went from a community able to sleep with a cool breeze flowing through their homes, to locking the doors and windows in the height of summer. Fear was everywhere as a gunman, a strangler and a stabber swept through the community, setting fires...
What they didn't understand was that this was not the work of a gang; it was all the work of one man.

Join Holly and Matthew as they uncover the bone-chilling case of the Night Caller, his victims, and the lasting impact he had on the world of one particular true-crime author...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3092ambush,arson,crime,gang,kill,murder,perth,reignofterror,swingingsixties,true,truecrimetrue66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-267-the-night-caller-1959-1963-part-2--56116974
Join Holly and Matthew as they uncover the bone-chilling case of the Night Caller, his victims, and the lasting impact he had on the world of one particular true-crime author...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56116974Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownPerth went from a community able to sleep with a cool breeze flowing through their homes, to locking the doors and windows in the height of summer. Fear was everywhere as a gunman, a strangler and a stabber swept through the community, setting fires...
Join Holly and Matthew as they uncover the bone-chilling case of the Night Caller, his victims, and the lasting impact he had on the world of one particular true-crime author...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>39571960s,arson,assault,australia,australian,breakandenter,captialpunishment,crime,execution,fremantleprison,lastmanhanged,murder,perth,theft,true,truecrimetrue67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-268-the-yarri--56184372

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this cryptid, known elsewhere as the Queensland Tiger, and the scientific evidence of its existance.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56184372Mon, 24 Jul 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThis mythical creature, said to prowl the untamed wilderness of northern Queensland, has captured Cryptologists imaginations for decades - They say if any cryptid of Australia exists, it's the Yarri. Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this...

Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this cryptid, known elsewhere as the Queensland Tiger, and the scientific evidence of its existance.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3176australia,cryptid,gilroy,monster,queenslandtiger,rexgilroy,scientificevidence,spottedquoll,yarritrue68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-269-where-is-yahoo-serious-now--56256647


But that's not all he's known for. Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the films, the charities and the appearance that made Serious's 9 years of fame an amazing time in Australian cinema.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56256647Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownYahoo Serious, an Australian actor, director, and producer, gained fame in the late 1980s with "Young Einstein," a comedic take on Albert Einstein. With red hair and slapstick humor, he carved a niche for himself. Though later films fell short, he...


But that's not all he's known for. Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the films, the charities and the appearance that made Serious's 9 years of fame an amazing time in Australian cinema.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3734actor,australiancinema,cinemahistory,comedictalent,director,eccentricpersona,filmindustry,gregpead,internationalfame,podcastepisode,producer,quirkygenius,slapstickhumor,yahooserious,youngeinsteintrue69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-270-australia-s-secret-codebreakers-1939-2023-part-1--56381303

When Australia joined the WWII efforts on Sept 1, 1939, we didn't have a cryptanalyst team, or anything remotely resembling a Bond/Borne/Reacher team of sleuths and codebreakers. But within 3 years, we were out there teaching the rest of the world how it was done.


It was thanks to a group of people stationed across Australia - in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin and other places - that helped the Americans seek vengeance for Pearl Harbor, strike back against the intended invasions, and start intercepting the Japanese fleets closer and closer to home.


But for 30 years, these people were hidden from society, their achievements unrecognised and shredded like 1970s paperwork; some would argue they still are.


Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's own version of Bletchley Park and Alan Turing, or the Manhattan Project and Oppenheimer, complete with geniuses ahead of their time, abandoned and treated like crap after the War by governments desperate to bury their history.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56381303Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThere's a part of modern warfare that is often overlooked by the people on the ground, and that's the communications systems feeding them information. A war can't be fought without orders, and where there's a messenger, there's an enemy looking to...

When Australia joined the WWII efforts on Sept 1, 1939, we didn't have a cryptanalyst team, or anything remotely resembling a Bond/Borne/Reacher team of sleuths and codebreakers. But within 3 years, we were out there teaching the rest of the world how it was done.


It was thanks to a group of people stationed across Australia - in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin and other places - that helped the Americans seek vengeance for Pearl Harbor, strike back against the intended invasions, and start intercepting the Japanese fleets closer and closer to home.


But for 30 years, these people were hidden from society, their achievements unrecognised and shredded like 1970s paperwork; some would argue they still are.


Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's own version of Bletchley Park and Alan Turing, or the Manhattan Project and Oppenheimer, complete with geniuses ahead of their time, abandoned and treated like crap after the War by governments desperate to bury their history.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3174abandoned,bletchley,bletchleypark,centralbureau,codebreakers,enigmamachine,ericnave,hiddenhistory,ignored,japanese,jn-25,mrsmac,oppenheimer,outrage,pacifictheatre,treasoned,turing,war,world,ww2true610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-271-australia-s-secret-codebreakers-1939-2023-part-2--56455078
When Australia joined the WWII efforts on Sept 1, 1939, we didn't have a cryptanalyst team, or anything remotely resembling a Bond/Borne/Reacher team of sleuths and codebreakers. But within 3 years, we were out there teaching the rest of the world how it was done.

It was thanks to a group of people stationed across Australia - in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin and other places - that helped the Americans seek vengeance for Pearl Harbor, strike back against the intended invasions, and start intercepting the Japanese fleets closer and closer to home.


But for 30 years, these people were hidden from society, their achievements unrecognised and shredded like 1970s paperwork; some would argue they still are.


Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's own version of Bletchley Park and Alan Turing, or the Manhattan Project and Oppenheimer, complete with geniuses ahead of their time, abandoned and treated like crap after the War by governments desperate to bury their history.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56455078Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThere's a part of modern warfare that is often overlooked by the people on the ground, and that's the communications systems feeding them information. A war can't be fought without orders, and where there's a messenger, there's an enemy looking to...
When Australia joined the WWII efforts on Sept 1, 1939, we didn't have a cryptanalyst team, or anything remotely resembling a Bond/Borne/Reacher team of sleuths and codebreakers. But within 3 years, we were out there teaching the rest of the world how it was done.

It was thanks to a group of people stationed across Australia - in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin and other places - that helped the Americans seek vengeance for Pearl Harbor, strike back against the intended invasions, and start intercepting the Japanese fleets closer and closer to home.


But for 30 years, these people were hidden from society, their achievements unrecognised and shredded like 1970s paperwork; some would argue they still are.


Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's own version of Bletchley Park and Alan Turing, or the Manhattan Project and Oppenheimer, complete with geniuses ahead of their time, abandoned and treated like crap after the War by governments desperate to bury their history.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3223abandoned,bletchley,bletchleypark,centralbureau,codebreakers,enigmamachine,ericnave,hiddenhistory,ignored,japanese,jn-25,mrsmac,oppenheimer,outrage,pacifictheatre,treasoned,turing,war,world,ww2true611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-272-wolf-creek-a-retroactive-study--56523296
That was until cinema goers worldwide came face-to-face with one of cinema's most ruthless killers: Mick Taylor in his debut film Wolf Creek.

Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep dive in to the creation of this modern Australian exploitation classic, and rant a lot about the state of the modern Australian film industry.


Clip credits:

Mick Taylor from Wolf Creek 2 (2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myF5As9AfM0

Bells of Notre Dame from Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dBwv5_59T8

Talimnavi from the Wolf Creek Original Soundtrack (2005)

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56523296Mon, 21 Aug 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownTo say that the Australian film landscape was limited in the early 2000s would be a gross understatement. Much of the 90s Australian film industry was populated seminal drama films dripping with awards prestige. Occasionally Baz Luhrmann got one out...
That was until cinema goers worldwide came face-to-face with one of cinema's most ruthless killers: Mick Taylor in his debut film Wolf Creek.

Join Holly and Matthew as they take a deep dive in to the creation of this modern Australian exploitation classic, and rant a lot about the state of the modern Australian film industry.


Clip credits:

Mick Taylor from Wolf Creek 2 (2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myF5As9AfM0

Bells of Notre Dame from Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dBwv5_59T8

Talimnavi from the Wolf Creek Original Soundtrack (2005)

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3232acting,australianfilm,australianfilminductry,cinematography,flindersrangers,gregmclean,horror,johnjarratt,micktaylor,soundtrack,westernaustralia,wolfcreektrue612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-273-the-brownout-strangler-1942-part-1--56598597

Until the day he did.


join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial. Get ready for 1940s anti-American sentiments and the historical justifications!

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56598597Mon, 28 Aug 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownAgainst the backdrop of World War II's brownout conditions, Melbourne became a breeding ground for rapists, robbers and murderers. One of them, The Brownout Strangler, became the most notorious serial killer in Australia at the time, because he left...

Until the day he did.


join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial. Get ready for 1940s anti-American sentiments and the historical justifications!

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3434america,australia,australiacrime,brownoutstrangler,execution,generalmacarthur,nedkelly,pacifictheatre,truecrme,war,warcrime,world,worldwar2,ww2true613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-274-the-brownout-strangler-1942-part-2--56674948

Until the day he did.


join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial. Get ready for 1940s anti-American sentiments and the historical justifications!

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56674948Mon, 04 Sep 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownAgainst the backdrop of World War II's brownout conditions, Melbourne became a breeding ground for rapists, robbers and murderers. One of them, The Brownout Strangler, became the most notorious serial killer in Australia at the time, because he left...

Until the day he did.


join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial. Get ready for 1940s anti-American sentiments and the historical justifications!

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3160america,australia,australiacrime,brownoutstrangler,execution,generalmacarthur,nedkelly,pacifictheatre,truecrme,war,warcrime,world,worldwar2,ww2true614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-275-the-brownout-strangler-1942-part-3--56745178
Until the day he did.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56745178Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownAgainst the backdrop of World War II's brownout conditions, Melbourne became a breeding ground for rapists, robbers and murderers. One of them, The Brownout Strangler, became the most notorious serial killer in Australia at the time, because he left...
Until the day he did.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3030america,americans,brownoutstrangler,execution,hanging,history,macarthur,melbourne,rapists,soldiers,two,war,world,ww2,wwiitrue615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-276-the-princess-of-pop-1986-present-part-1--56830175
Join Holly and Matthew as we unravel the strange and captivating aspects of Kylie Minogue's life and career, making her a unique addition to the weird and wonderful tapestry of Australian musical and pop culture history.

***

All song clips property of their owners, not us.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56830175Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhile Kylie is primarily known for her chart-topping music and acting career, there's a peculiar twist to her story, which could have seen her sister Dannii take her crown. We explore her early years growing up in Melbourne, her unexpected transition...
Join Holly and Matthew as we unravel the strange and captivating aspects of Kylie Minogue's life and career, making her a unique addition to the weird and wonderful tapestry of Australian musical and pop culture history.

***

All song clips property of their owners, not us.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3109aussie,disco,export,girlfrommelbourne,kylie,kylieminogue,madonna,minogue,music,neighbours,princessofpoptrue616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-277-the-princess-of-pop-1986-present-part-2--56902139

Join Holly and Matthew as we unravel the strange and captivating aspects of Kylie Minogue's life and career, making her a unique addition to the weird and wonderful tapestry of Australian musical and pop culture history.


***


All song clips property of their owners, not us.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56902139Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhile Kylie is primarily known for her chart-topping music and acting career, there's a peculiar twist to her story, which could have seen her sister Dannii take her crown. We explore her early years growing up in Melbourne, her unexpected transition...

Join Holly and Matthew as we unravel the strange and captivating aspects of Kylie Minogue's life and career, making her a unique addition to the weird and wonderful tapestry of Australian musical and pop culture history.


***


All song clips property of their owners, not us.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4404aussie,disco,export,girlfrommelbourne,kylie,kylieminogue,madonna,minogue,music,neighbours,princessofpoptrue617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-278-the-annie-farinaccio-ufo-encounter-1991--57003048

On the way home, they encountered something that stuck in her mind forever. But not as much as the US-MP visit 2 days later.


Join Holly & Matthew as they look into this encounter in WA, and the cheek the Aussies gave the authorities trying to silence her.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57003048Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownAfter drinking away the redeployed US soldiers at the North West Cape naval base, Annie hitched a ride home with two members of the AFP. On the way home, they encountered something that stuck in her mind forever. But not as much as the US-MP visit 2...

On the way home, they encountered something that stuck in her mind forever. But not as much as the US-MP visit 2 days later.


Join Holly & Matthew as they look into this encounter in WA, and the cheek the Aussies gave the authorities trying to silence her.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>28691990s,australia,base,encounter,farinaccio,military,photos,pinegap,ufo,vanishedphotos,witnessestrue618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-279-the-story-of-the-muldjewangk--57132492

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's own deadly curse-caster, and the stories that gave it its origins...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57132492Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the Murray-Darling river system lives a creature to large as to drag ships down into the depths and so powerful it can curse a man to death. But the Muldjewangk hasn't been seen for more than 30 years - and the river system is suffering because of...

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's own deadly curse-caster, and the stories that gave it its origins...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2640cryptid,curse,dreamtime,firstnationslegends,muldjewangk,muldjewongk,murrayriverbunyip,newsouthwaled,originalpeople,originalstories,shipkiller,victoriatrue619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-280-the-1938-cloncurry-train-heist-1938--57132493

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's DB Cooper and the legacy he left behind.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57132493Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhen the 42-Up train landed at Mt Isa in 1938, there was something strange about the mail cart. One of the locks was different, not regulation, and when they opened the door, they found two bags missing. Join Holly & Matthew as they look into...

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's DB Cooper and the legacy he left behind.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3204australia,coldcase,episode,heist,history,mtisa,queensland,train,unsolvedtrue620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-281-the-singh-family-murders-2003-part-1--57285927
On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's neighbourhood was broken by a discovery that would break their family: someone had taken the lives of Neelma Singh, her brother Kunal Singh, and her sister Sidhi Singh in their family home.

Join us as we explore the enigmatic motives behind this chilling crime, driven by complex personal conflicts and tensions within the family.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57285927Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn the Easter long weekend in 2003, everything seemed cool and normal. The singh parents were overseas in Fiji, and their children remained at home in Brisbane, enjoying the school holidays together. On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's...
On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's neighbourhood was broken by a discovery that would break their family: someone had taken the lives of Neelma Singh, her brother Kunal Singh, and her sister Sidhi Singh in their family home.

Join us as we explore the enigmatic motives behind this chilling crime, driven by complex personal conflicts and tensions within the family.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2918abuse,australia,brisbane,cheating,crime,fight,husband,iwouldhavegottenawaywithit,murder,partner,spa,spadeath,tragedy,truecrimetrue621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-282-the-singh-family-murders-2003-part-2--57302384

On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's neighbourhood was broken by a discovery that would break their family: someone had taken the lives of Neelma Singh, her brother Kunal Singh, and her sister Sidhi Singh in their family home.


Join us as we explore the enigmatic motives behind this chilling crime, driven by complex personal conflicts and tensions within the family.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57302384Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn the Easter long weekend in 2003, everything seemed cool and normal. The Singh parents were overseas in Fiji, and their children remained at home in Brisbane, enjoying the school holidays together. On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's...

On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's neighbourhood was broken by a discovery that would break their family: someone had taken the lives of Neelma Singh, her brother Kunal Singh, and her sister Sidhi Singh in their family home.


Join us as we explore the enigmatic motives behind this chilling crime, driven by complex personal conflicts and tensions within the family.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>34482000s,australia,brisbane,cast,cold,crap,crime,murder,sica,sigh,spamurder,true,truecrime,weirdtrue622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-283-the-trials-of-kokoda-1942-part-1--57304081

The Kokoda Track, a narrow and challenging pathway, became the epicenter of a battle where outnumbered Australian forces, primarily composed of reservists, aided by local Papuan allies, valiantly defended the strategically crucial Port Moresby. Enduring severe hardships, shortages of supplies, and fierce battles, they succeeded in compelling the Japanese to retreat.


Join us as we explore their unwavering determination and sacrifice, which defined this critical victory for the Allies in the Pacific while facing incredible difficulties, and helped to solidify just what it means to be an ANZAC.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57304081Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1942 amidst the rugged terrain of Papua New Guinea, the battle to save the Australian mainland unfolded in treacherous conditions, dense jungles, and steep mountain ranges, shadowed by the constant threat of tropical diseases. The Kokoda Track, a...

The Kokoda Track, a narrow and challenging pathway, became the epicenter of a battle where outnumbered Australian forces, primarily composed of reservists, aided by local Papuan allies, valiantly defended the strategically crucial Port Moresby. Enduring severe hardships, shortages of supplies, and fierce battles, they succeeded in compelling the Japanese to retreat.


Join us as we explore their unwavering determination and sacrifice, which defined this critical victory for the Allies in the Pacific while facing incredible difficulties, and helped to solidify just what it means to be an ANZAC.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2971anzac,anzacs,australia,australiavamerica,australiavstheworld,heroes,homegrownheroes,kokodatrack,kokodatrail,macarthur,rememberanceday,starvation,trials,ww2true623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-284-the-trials-of-kokoda-1942-part-2--57328000

The Kokoda Track, a narrow and challenging pathway, became the epicenter of a battle where outnumbered Australian forces, primarily composed of reservists, aided by local Papuan allies, valiantly defended the strategically crucial Port Moresby. Enduring severe hardships, shortages of supplies, and fierce battles, they succeeded in compelling the Japanese to retreat.


Join us as we explore their unwavering determination and sacrifice, which defined this critical victory for the Allies in the Pacific while facing incredible difficulties, and helped to solidify just what it means to be an ANZAC.

Clips used from Slim Dusty, "Kokoda Track" and Stan Bissett - https://australiansatwarfilmarchive.unsw.edu.au/archive/1223

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

b22NZJqZpC4fPS8dojNa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57328000Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1942 amidst the rugged terrain of Papua New Guinea, the battle to save the Australian mainland unfolded in treacherous conditions, dense jungles, and steep mountain ranges, shadowed by the constant threat of tropical diseases. The Kokoda Track, a...

The Kokoda Track, a narrow and challenging pathway, became the epicenter of a battle where outnumbered Australian forces, primarily composed of reservists, aided by local Papuan allies, valiantly defended the strategically crucial Port Moresby. Enduring severe hardships, shortages of supplies, and fierce battles, they succeeded in compelling the Japanese to retreat.


Join us as we explore their unwavering determination and sacrifice, which defined this critical victory for the Allies in the Pacific while facing incredible difficulties, and helped to solidify just what it means to be an ANZAC.

Clips used from Slim Dusty, "Kokoda Track" and Stan Bissett - https://australiansatwarfilmarchive.unsw.edu.au/archive/1223

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

b22NZJqZpC4fPS8dojNa]]>3596anzac,australia,cannibalism,foundation,history,horrors,kokoda,kokodatrack,starvation,worldwardtwo,ww2,yahooserioustrue624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-285-musquito-the-bushranger-1780-1825--57333505
Their audacious raids terrorized colonists, thanks to Musquito's unrivaled knowledge of the terrain, but he couldn't live forever. His execution in January 1825 marked the end of his unique chapter in Australian bushranging history.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the exciting life of this bushranger and ask: "Bushranger, or Freedom Fighter?"

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57333505Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the early 19th century, Musquito, a First Nations bushranger, defied British colonial rule in Australia. Born around 1780, he was transported to Tasmania as a convict in 1824. Escaping captivity, he joined forces with Black Jack, another warrior,...
Their audacious raids terrorized colonists, thanks to Musquito's unrivaled knowledge of the terrain, but he couldn't live forever. His execution in January 1825 marked the end of his unique chapter in Australian bushranging history.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the exciting life of this bushranger and ask: "Bushranger, or Freedom Fighter?"

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3392bushranger,eoranation,fighting,first,firstfleet,firstnations,nations,portjackson,raiding,sydneytrue625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-286-the-cullawine-coolah-koala--57349843The koala, Australia's beloved marsupial. Master of Camouflage, Marsupial of a Hundred Names, Disqualified Entrant of the "World's Cutest Animal" contest.


Known for its fluffy, gray fur and round face, the koala is an emblem of cuteness. Everyone knows what a Koala is.


But what if we told you that we've been saying its name wrong for decades?



Join us as we examine the Cullawine, Native Bear, Coolah, Koala and Ash-Coloured-Pouch-Bear, and its unique path to an evolutionary dead end.

**

Jingle: Caramello Koala (1997)
Song: Don Spencer - Don't Call Me a Koala Bear

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57349843Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:00:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe koala, Australia's beloved marsupial. Master of Camouflage, Marsupial of a Hundred Names, Disqualified Entrant of the "World's Cutest Animal" contest. Known for its fluffy, gray fur and round face, the koala is an emblem of cuteness. Everyone...The koala, Australia's beloved marsupial. Master of Camouflage, Marsupial of a Hundred Names, Disqualified Entrant of the "World's Cutest Animal" contest.


Known for its fluffy, gray fur and round face, the koala is an emblem of cuteness. Everyone knows what a Koala is.


But what if we told you that we've been saying its name wrong for decades?



Join us as we examine the Cullawine, Native Bear, Coolah, Koala and Ash-Coloured-Pouch-Bear, and its unique path to an evolutionary dead end.

**

Jingle: Caramello Koala (1997)
Song: Don Spencer - Don't Call Me a Koala Bear

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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There were some who were not content with one single Australian offering for our youth and with the help of a little puppet (which some would later describe as nightmare fuel), they would present a new offering for Aussie kids.


Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the world of EC and the memories his horrible, blank face stirs up.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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There were some who were not content with one single Australian offering for our youth and with the help of a little puppet (which some would later describe as nightmare fuel), they would present a new offering for Aussie kids.


Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the world of EC and the memories his horrible, blank face stirs up.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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The Victorian government initiated a Board of Inquiry in 1963, resulting in the banning of Scientology in the state. Similar legal actions occurred in other regions, leading to varying degrees of restrictions. Over time, some of these restrictions were lifted, reflecting a complex and evolving legal history between the Australian government and the Church of Scientology.


Join Holly & Matthew as they dig through the mud for what happened to get the church banned - and how they made their comeback.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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The Victorian government initiated a Board of Inquiry in 1963, resulting in the banning of Scientology in the state. Similar legal actions occurred in other regions, leading to varying degrees of restrictions. Over time, some of these restrictions were lifted, reflecting a complex and evolving legal history between the Australian government and the Church of Scientology.


Join Holly & Matthew as they dig through the mud for what happened to get the church banned - and how they made their comeback.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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As the defection sent shockwaves through international relations, it strained Australia's ties with the Soviet Union. The defection, orchestrated by Western intelligence agencies, shed light on the extent of Soviet espionage in the region. Petrov's revelations reverberated globally, influencing diplomatic strategies and emphasizing the Cold War's covert dimensions.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the circumstances and public opinion of the defection, and the local consequences of one man's choice.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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As the defection sent shockwaves through international relations, it strained Australia's ties with the Soviet Union. The defection, orchestrated by Western intelligence agencies, shed light on the extent of Soviet espionage in the region. Petrov's revelations reverberated globally, influencing diplomatic strategies and emphasizing the Cold War's covert dimensions.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the circumstances and public opinion of the defection, and the local consequences of one man's choice.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2789coldwar,defection,espionage,history,jamesbond,jamesbondyouaint,kgb,petrovaffair,redwave,russians,sovietspies,sovietunion,spynetwork,vladimirpetrovtrue629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-290-the-savoy-hotel-fire-1975--58102392

The Savoy was located on Darlinghurst Road, in the middle of Kings Cross. The building was small, totalling only 5 storeys tall, with a concrete or washed brick exterior and windows that swung out towards the street. There were no balconies, and tragically no fire exits. The building was packed into the surrounding area, sharing external walls with its neighbours, and housing a ‘dollar bargain’ store facing the street.


The Savoy was known for not only short-term stays, but also played host to a select core of ‘guests’ who basically rented a room from the landlord for long term stays.


One of those guests was Reginald Lyttle, a man who would not take his dry Christmas with the grace it deserved.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the fire, the cause, and the case.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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The Savoy was located on Darlinghurst Road, in the middle of Kings Cross. The building was small, totalling only 5 storeys tall, with a concrete or washed brick exterior and windows that swung out towards the street. There were no balconies, and tragically no fire exits. The building was packed into the surrounding area, sharing external walls with its neighbours, and housing a ‘dollar bargain’ store facing the street.


The Savoy was known for not only short-term stays, but also played host to a select core of ‘guests’ who basically rented a room from the landlord for long term stays.


One of those guests was Reginald Lyttle, a man who would not take his dry Christmas with the grace it deserved.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the fire, the cause, and the case.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Over time, heightened awareness of asbestos dangers led to the mine's scrutiny and eventual closure. Join Holly & Matthew as they go through the worker safety debates and the environmental challenges offered by such an event, journeying into the complexities of a community caught between progress and peril.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Over time, heightened awareness of asbestos dangers led to the mine's scrutiny and eventual closure. Join Holly & Matthew as they go through the worker safety debates and the environmental challenges offered by such an event, journeying into the complexities of a community caught between progress and peril.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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By the 1960s, alarming health concerns linked to asbestos emerged. Despite mounting evidence, mining persisted until 1966.


Today, Wittenoom stands as a haunting testament to unchecked industrial ambition, its once-thriving streets now ghostly remnants. Join Matthew and Holly as they delve deeper, and uncover a town erased from maps but not from memory, where prosperity met an unsettling legacy.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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By the 1960s, alarming health concerns linked to asbestos emerged. Despite mounting evidence, mining persisted until 1966.


Today, Wittenoom stands as a haunting testament to unchecked industrial ambition, its once-thriving streets now ghostly remnants. Join Matthew and Holly as they delve deeper, and uncover a town erased from maps but not from memory, where prosperity met an unsettling legacy.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Matthew and Holly as they work their way through the history of the company who has become synonymous with asbestos exposure, their deeds and missteps, court cases and extradition treaties.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Matthew and Holly as they work their way through the history of the company who has become synonymous with asbestos exposure, their deeds and missteps, court cases and extradition treaties.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Matthew and Holly as they work their way through the history of the company who has become synonymous with asbestos exposure, their deeds and missteps, court cases and extradition treaties.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58388265Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownJames Hardie Industries' involvement in the asbestos industry significantly shaped its trajectory from the mid-20th century. By the 1930s, the company had begun producing asbestos-containing products, capitalizing on the material's fire-resistant and...
Join Matthew and Holly as they work their way through the history of the company who has become synonymous with asbestos exposure, their deeds and missteps, court cases and extradition treaties.

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2594100yearsandstillgoingstrong,asbestos,asbestosis,australia,australiana,australiassilentkiller,history,mesothelioma,notoveryet,truecrime,truehistorytrue634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-295-asbestos-australia-part-5-the-move-1990-present--58476537
Join Matthew and Holly as they work their way through the history of the company who has become synonymous with asbestos exposure, their deeds and misste

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Join Matthew and Holly as they work their way through the history of the company who has become synonymous with asbestos exposure, their deeds and misste

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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First, there was Dora the Explorer. Then there was Pepper Pig.

Now, there is Bluey.

Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into world of the Blue Heeler, celebrating the pup's universal appeal and Australian attitude. Explore the show's unique storytelling, blending humor, emotion, and valuable life lessons with their distinct Brisbane-ness.

Join Holly & Matthew as they discover how Bluey transcends generations with relatable family dynamics, from imaginative games to heartfelt conversations, the series captures the essence of family bonding.

Sounds in this episode:
Chip Chilla clip - The Daily Wire
Bluey Theme - Ludo Studios

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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First, there was Dora the Explorer. Then there was Pepper Pig.

Now, there is Bluey.

Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into world of the Blue Heeler, celebrating the pup's universal appeal and Australian attitude. Explore the show's unique storytelling, blending humor, emotion, and valuable life lessons with their distinct Brisbane-ness.

Join Holly & Matthew as they discover how Bluey transcends generations with relatable family dynamics, from imaginative games to heartfelt conversations, the series captures the essence of family bonding.

Sounds in this episode:
Chip Chilla clip - The Daily Wire
Bluey Theme - Ludo Studios

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.

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As his exploits grew in infamy, Donahue became a folk hero to some and a menace to others. His ability to outwit law enforcement and continue his criminal activities captivated the public imagination.


In this episode, we chronicle Donahue's life as a bushranger, highlighting the impact of his actions on Australian society and his enduring legacy as one of the most infamous outlaws in Australian history.

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As his exploits grew in infamy, Donahue became a folk hero to some and a menace to others. His ability to outwit law enforcement and continue his criminal activities captivated the public imagination.


In this episode, we chronicle Donahue's life as a bushranger, highlighting the impact of his actions on Australian society and his enduring legacy as one of the most infamous outlaws in Australian history.

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"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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As investigators delved into the case, suspicions mounted, but the perpetrator remained elusive. Despite attempts to mask the crime as a robbery gone wrong, clues began to unravel the mystery. Strained family dynamics and a cheating husband emerged as potential motives, casting shadows of doubt over the true culprit. So when 17 year-old Matthew de Gruchy was arrested for the murder, the country gasped.

But questions remained as to whether he committed these murders, or whether they were the work of a third party. Was Matthew framed, or was he the unlucky victim of circumstantial evidence?

Join Holly & Matthew as they look through the case, and attempt to figure out why this young man would snap so badly as to kill his mother, brother and sister in their own home.

Sources used: 

• Albion Park Rail teen killer Matthew De Gruchy could snap again, says ex-cop | Cydonee Mardon | 16 Jun 2021 | https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/6094631/id-be-worried-ex-cop-says-killer-could-snap-again/
• Before the High Court | Jeremy Gans | 2002 | Sydney Law Review | Vol 24:123 p123-134 | http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/SydLawRw/2002/4.pdf
• De Gruchy jury is deadlocked | Louise Turk | 14 Oct 1998 | Illawarra Mercury | https://cdn.newsnow.io/35ns5Wme2fedmBqQ6qZE6iD/De%20Gruchy%20IM14Oct1998%20p3.pdf
• De Gruchy v The Queen [2002] HCA 33 | 8 Aug 2002 | NSW Supreme Court | https://staging.hcourt.gov.au/assets/publications/judgments/2002/De%20Gruchy%20v%20The%20Queen%20(S252-2001)%20[2002]%20HCA%2033.pdf
• Killers 'bashed gang rapist brothers'  | Kara Lawrence | The Daily Telegraph | 18 Mar 2009 | https://web.archive.org/web/20090321095455/http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,25205600-2,00.html
• The New Tasmanian Devil — Matthew De Gruchy Massacred His Family | A.W. Naves | 13 Sep 2021 | https://awnaves.com/the-new-tasmanian-devil-matthew-de-gruchy-massacred-his-family-811e79587433
• Triple murderer Matthew De Gruchy working at NSW abattoir | Angela Thompson| Sydney Morning Herald | 22 Apr 2017 | https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/triple-murderer-matthew-de-gruchy-working-at-nsw-abattoir-20170422-gvq5st.html

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58719155Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1996, a crime rocked Australia when a mother, brother, and sister were brutally murdered in their New South Wales home. As investigators delved into the case, suspicions mounted, but the perpetrator remained elusive. Despite attempts to mask the...
As investigators delved into the case, suspicions mounted, but the perpetrator remained elusive. Despite attempts to mask the crime as a robbery gone wrong, clues began to unravel the mystery. Strained family dynamics and a cheating husband emerged as potential motives, casting shadows of doubt over the true culprit. So when 17 year-old Matthew de Gruchy was arrested for the murder, the country gasped.

But questions remained as to whether he committed these murders, or whether they were the work of a third party. Was Matthew framed, or was he the unlucky victim of circumstantial evidence?

Join Holly & Matthew as they look through the case, and attempt to figure out why this young man would snap so badly as to kill his mother, brother and sister in their own home.

Sources used: 

• Albion Park Rail teen killer Matthew De Gruchy could snap again, says ex-cop | Cydonee Mardon | 16 Jun 2021 | https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/6094631/id-be-worried-ex-cop-says-killer-could-snap-again/
• Before the High Court | Jeremy Gans | 2002 | Sydney Law Review | Vol 24:123 p123-134 | http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/SydLawRw/2002/4.pdf
• De Gruchy jury is deadlocked | Louise Turk | 14 Oct 1998 | Illawarra Mercury | https://cdn.newsnow.io/35ns5Wme2fedmBqQ6qZE6iD/De%20Gruchy%20IM14Oct1998%20p3.pdf
• De Gruchy v The Queen [2002] HCA 33 | 8 Aug 2002 | NSW Supreme Court | https://staging.hcourt.gov.au/assets/publications/judgments/2002/De%20Gruchy%20v%20The%20Queen%20(S252-2001)%20[2002]%20HCA%2033.pdf
• Killers 'bashed gang rapist brothers'  | Kara Lawrence | The Daily Telegraph | 18 Mar 2009 | https://web.archive.org/web/20090321095455/http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,25205600-2,00.html
• The New Tasmanian Devil — Matthew De Gruchy Massacred His Family | A.W. Naves | 13 Sep 2021 | https://awnaves.com/the-new-tasmanian-devil-matthew-de-gruchy-massacred-his-family-811e79587433
• Triple murderer Matthew De Gruchy working at NSW abattoir | Angela Thompson| Sydney Morning Herald | 22 Apr 2017 | https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/triple-murderer-matthew-de-gruchy-working-at-nsw-abattoir-20170422-gvq5st.html

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In this episode, join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the whimsical world of "The Magic Pudding" by Norman Lindsay, his lurid past, and the book's legacy.

***

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Sources used: 

• 100 Years Ago: The Magic Pudding | State Library of NSW Magazine | Spring 2018 | Page 16-17 | https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/5197_slmag_spring_web-screen.pdf
• Magic Pudding a Wicked shame | Pierpont | Australian Financial Review | 18 Oct 2002
  https://www.afr.com/politics/magic-pudding-a-wicked-shame-20021018-j79a0
• Motion of Censure: Communist Activities | 7 Apr 1948 | Australian Parliament House, House of Reps | https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/hansard80/hansardr80/1948-04-07/toc_pdf/19480407_reps_18_196.pdf
• The linguistic origins of ‘magic pudding’ economics | Crikey | 15 May 2013| https://www.crikey.com.au/2013/05/15/more-you-eats-the-more-you-gets-linguistic-origins-of-magic-pudding-economics/
• The Magic Pudding | National Trust | 2018 | https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/the-magic-pudding/
• The Magic Pudding: A Mirror of Our Fondest Wishes | Christopher Kelen | University of Macau | http://www.nla.gov.au/openpublish/index.php/jasal/article/view/315/747

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58814813Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownDiscover the tale of Bunyip Bluegum, Bill Barnacle, and Sam Sawnoff as they guard their magical dessert against the devious schemes of Possum and Wombat. Explore the themes of friendship and greed in this beloved Australian classic. Get ready for a...

In this episode, join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the whimsical world of "The Magic Pudding" by Norman Lindsay, his lurid past, and the book's legacy.

***

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Sources used: 

• 100 Years Ago: The Magic Pudding | State Library of NSW Magazine | Spring 2018 | Page 16-17 | https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/5197_slmag_spring_web-screen.pdf
• Magic Pudding a Wicked shame | Pierpont | Australian Financial Review | 18 Oct 2002
  https://www.afr.com/politics/magic-pudding-a-wicked-shame-20021018-j79a0
• Motion of Censure: Communist Activities | 7 Apr 1948 | Australian Parliament House, House of Reps | https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/hansard80/hansardr80/1948-04-07/toc_pdf/19480407_reps_18_196.pdf
• The linguistic origins of ‘magic pudding’ economics | Crikey | 15 May 2013| https://www.crikey.com.au/2013/05/15/more-you-eats-the-more-you-gets-linguistic-origins-of-magic-pudding-economics/
• The Magic Pudding | National Trust | 2018 | https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/the-magic-pudding/
• The Magic Pudding: A Mirror of Our Fondest Wishes | Christopher Kelen | University of Macau | http://www.nla.gov.au/openpublish/index.php/jasal/article/view/315/747

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Thanks for all your support, guys, we love you all!

Head over to this episode of the Dingo Ate My Movie podcast to hear Matthew reminisce about the Australian cult classic, Stone.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58905461Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownJoin Holly & Matthew for our traditional 100-episode celebration! This round, we're publishing an interview previously only seen on Patreon, and answering fan questions! Thanks for all your support, guys, we love you all! Head over to...
Thanks for all your support, guys, we love you all!

Head over to this episode of the Dingo Ate My Movie podcast to hear Matthew reminisce about the Australian cult classic, Stone.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>5911true638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-301-the-voyager-sinking-part-1-1964--58902840The sinking of HMAS Voyager in 1964, following a collision with HMAS Melbourne during a night-time exercise off New South Wales, resulted in 82 fatalities. Miscommunication and poor visibility were identified as primary causes, highlighting deficiencies in naval procedures and equipment. Subsequent reforms were implemented within the Royal Australian Navy to enhance ship-to-ship communication, radar systems, and operational practices, emphasizing the crucial importance of effective communication and safety protocols in maritime operations and the inherent risks involved.


Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the aftermath, where reforms sparked by a Royal Commission reshaped naval protocols.

Sources used:

• ‘The lucky ones died that night’: lies, survivor guilt and the Voyager disaster | Amanda Gearing | 7 Apr 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/apr/07/the-lucky-ones-died-that-night-lies-survivor-guilt-and-the-voyager-disaster
• 3 Victims Of H.M.A.S. Voyager Sinking Buried | The Canberra Times | 15 Feb 1964 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131744045
• Australia’s Worst Disasters, Malcolm Brown HMAS Voyager (II) | Royal Australian Navy | https://seapower.navy.gov.au/hmas-voyager-ii
• Question: Voyager | Edward St John | House of Reps | 16 Jun 1967 | https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/genpdf/hansard80/hansardr80/1967-05-16/0057/hansard_frag.pdf
• Royal Commission Continues | Navy News | 15 May 1964 | Page 9 | https://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/Navy_News-May-15-1964_0.pdf
• Spicer Inquiry, Report of Royal Commissioner on loss of H.M.A.S. "Voyager" : Melbourne | 13 Aug 1964 | Page 38 | https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-492969559/
• Survivors Tell Grim Stories | The Canberra Times | Wed 12 Feb 1964 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131743406
• Voyager disaster: 'The coxswain said "Sorry lads, we're done for" and sang Abide With Me' | Amanda Gearing | The Guardian | 9 Feb 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/feb/09/i-was-last-out-seaman-relives-dramatic-escape-from-australias-naval-disaster
• Voyager Royal Commission —43rd. Day 14 Possible Causes of Collision Listed | The Canberra Times | 12 Jun 1964 | Page 8 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105765709

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Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the aftermath, where reforms sparked by a Royal Commission reshaped naval protocols.

Sources used:

• ‘The lucky ones died that night’: lies, survivor guilt and the Voyager disaster | Amanda Gearing | 7 Apr 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/apr/07/the-lucky-ones-died-that-night-lies-survivor-guilt-and-the-voyager-disaster
• 3 Victims Of H.M.A.S. Voyager Sinking Buried | The Canberra Times | 15 Feb 1964 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131744045
• Australia’s Worst Disasters, Malcolm Brown HMAS Voyager (II) | Royal Australian Navy | https://seapower.navy.gov.au/hmas-voyager-ii
• Question: Voyager | Edward St John | House of Reps | 16 Jun 1967 | https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/genpdf/hansard80/hansardr80/1967-05-16/0057/hansard_frag.pdf
• Royal Commission Continues | Navy News | 15 May 1964 | Page 9 | https://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/Navy_News-May-15-1964_0.pdf
• Spicer Inquiry, Report of Royal Commissioner on loss of H.M.A.S. "Voyager" : Melbourne | 13 Aug 1964 | Page 38 | https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-492969559/
• Survivors Tell Grim Stories | The Canberra Times | Wed 12 Feb 1964 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131743406
• Voyager disaster: 'The coxswain said "Sorry lads, we're done for" and sang Abide With Me' | Amanda Gearing | The Guardian | 9 Feb 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/feb/09/i-was-last-out-seaman-relives-dramatic-escape-from-australias-naval-disaster
• Voyager Royal Commission —43rd. Day 14 Possible Causes of Collision Listed | The Canberra Times | 12 Jun 1964 | Page 8 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105765709

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3308true641fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-302-the-voyager-disaster-1964-part-2--59067744The sinking of HMAS Voyager in 1964, following a collision with HMAS Melbourne during a night-time exercise off New South Wales, resulted in 82 fatalities. Miscommunication and poor visibility were identified as primary causes, highlighting deficiencies in naval procedures and equipment. Subsequent reforms were implemented within the Royal Australian Navy to enhance ship-to-ship communication, radar systems, and operational practices, emphasizing the crucial importance of effective communication and safety protocols in maritime operations and the inherent risks involved.


Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the aftermath, where reforms sparked by a Royal Commission reshaped naval protocols.

Sources used:

• ‘The lucky ones died that night’: lies, survivor guilt and the Voyager disaster | Amanda Gearing | 7 Apr 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/apr/07/the-lucky-ones-died-that-night-lies-survivor-guilt-and-the-voyager-disaster
• 3 Victims Of H.M.A.S. Voyager Sinking Buried | The Canberra Times | 15 Feb 1964 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131744045
• Australia’s Worst Disasters, Malcolm Brown HMAS Voyager (II) | Royal Australian Navy | https://seapower.navy.gov.au/hmas-voyager-ii
• Question: Voyager | Edward St John | House of Reps | 16 Jun 1967 | https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/genpdf/hansard80/hansardr80/1967-05-16/0057/hansard_frag.pdf
• Royal Commission Continues | Navy News | 15 May 1964 | Page 9 | https://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/Navy_News-May-15-1964_0.pdf
• Spicer Inquiry, Report of Royal Commissioner on loss of H.M.A.S. "Voyager" : Melbourne | 13 Aug 1964 | Page 38 | https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-492969559/
• Survivors Tell Grim Stories | The Canberra Times | Wed 12 Feb 1964 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131743406
• Voyager disaster: 'The coxswain said "Sorry lads, we're done for" and sang Abide With Me' | Amanda Gearing | The Guardian | 9 Feb 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/feb/09/i-was-last-out-seaman-relives-dramatic-escape-from-australias-naval-disaster
• Voyager Royal Commission —43rd. Day 14 Possible Causes of Collision Listed | The Canberra Times | 12 Jun 1964 | Page 8 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105765709

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59067744Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe sinking of HMAS Voyager in 1964, following a collision with HMAS Melbourne during a night-time exercise off New South Wales, resulted in 82 fatalities. Miscommunication and poor visibility were identified as primary causes, highlighting...The sinking of HMAS Voyager in 1964, following a collision with HMAS Melbourne during a night-time exercise off New South Wales, resulted in 82 fatalities. Miscommunication and poor visibility were identified as primary causes, highlighting deficiencies in naval procedures and equipment. Subsequent reforms were implemented within the Royal Australian Navy to enhance ship-to-ship communication, radar systems, and operational practices, emphasizing the crucial importance of effective communication and safety protocols in maritime operations and the inherent risks involved.


Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the aftermath, where reforms sparked by a Royal Commission reshaped naval protocols.

Sources used:

• ‘The lucky ones died that night’: lies, survivor guilt and the Voyager disaster | Amanda Gearing | 7 Apr 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/apr/07/the-lucky-ones-died-that-night-lies-survivor-guilt-and-the-voyager-disaster
• 3 Victims Of H.M.A.S. Voyager Sinking Buried | The Canberra Times | 15 Feb 1964 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131744045
• Australia’s Worst Disasters, Malcolm Brown HMAS Voyager (II) | Royal Australian Navy | https://seapower.navy.gov.au/hmas-voyager-ii
• Question: Voyager | Edward St John | House of Reps | 16 Jun 1967 | https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/genpdf/hansard80/hansardr80/1967-05-16/0057/hansard_frag.pdf
• Royal Commission Continues | Navy News | 15 May 1964 | Page 9 | https://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/Navy_News-May-15-1964_0.pdf
• Spicer Inquiry, Report of Royal Commissioner on loss of H.M.A.S. "Voyager" : Melbourne | 13 Aug 1964 | Page 38 | https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-492969559/
• Survivors Tell Grim Stories | The Canberra Times | Wed 12 Feb 1964 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131743406
• Voyager disaster: 'The coxswain said "Sorry lads, we're done for" and sang Abide With Me' | Amanda Gearing | The Guardian | 9 Feb 2018 | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/feb/09/i-was-last-out-seaman-relives-dramatic-escape-from-australias-naval-disaster
• Voyager Royal Commission —43rd. Day 14 Possible Causes of Collision Listed | The Canberra Times | 12 Jun 1964 | Page 8 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105765709

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]]>3592britain,coverup,death,disaster,history,hmasvoyager(ii),inquiry,ironfloatilla,maritime,mayhem,military,ran,royalaustraliannavy,royalnavy,sinking,voyager,voyager2true642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-303-dumb-ways-to-die-2012--59146749
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into its viral success and profound impact on public awareness, illuminating the intersection of creativity and public safety advocacy in contemporary advertising discourse.

Sources Used: 

• “The dumbest way to die is without life insurance”; Empire Life launches new advertising campaign | Empire Life | 29 May 2014 | https://web.archive.org/web/20160805152152/http://www.empire.ca/consumer/about-us/news/news-archive-2014/2014-05-29/en/
• Campaign of the Week: Dumb Ways To Die | Robert Allen | 28 Sep 2018 | https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/campaign-of-the-week-dumb-ways-to-die/
• CASE STUDY: Dumb Ways To Die | Michael Cray |24 Jan 2022 | https://smithbrothersmedia.com.au/get-smarter/case-study-dumb-ways-to-die/
• Culture, Learning and Risk | Human Dymensions Quarterly Newsletter | Jun 2017 | https://spor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/June-2017-compressed.pdf
• Dumb Ways To Die and A Strange Sense of Success | Dr Rob Long | 30 Nov 2016 | Safety Risk | https://web.archive.org/web/20170708111545/https://www.safetyrisk.com.au/dumb-ways-to-die-and-a-strange-sense-of-success/
• Dumb Ways to Die viral ‘leads to 20% drop in dumb behaviour at Melbourne train stations’ | 8 Feb 2013| Robin Hicks | https://mumbrella.com.au/dumb-ways-to-die-viral-leads-to-20-drop-in-dumb-behaviour-at-melbourne-train-stations-138464
• Jewish voice goes viral | Australian Jewish News | 30 Nov 2012 | Tamna Jacks | Page 9 | https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2945979029/view
• Lebedev's blog post was blocked for a clip about stupid methods of suicide | 5 Feb 2013 | Lenta.ru | http://lenta.ru/news/2013/02/05/dumbwaystoblacklist/
• Quirky 'Dumb Ways to Die' campaign sweeps advertising awards | Reuters | 24 Jun 2013 | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-advertising-die-idUSBRE95N03L20130624/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59146749Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe "Dumb Ways to Die" campaign launched in November 2012 by Metro Trains in Melbourne, and by the end of next year, it cemented itself as a legendary advertising campaign. Its viral success not only promoted railway safety, but also earned...
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into its viral success and profound impact on public awareness, illuminating the intersection of creativity and public safety advocacy in contemporary advertising discourse.

Sources Used: 

• “The dumbest way to die is without life insurance”; Empire Life launches new advertising campaign | Empire Life | 29 May 2014 | https://web.archive.org/web/20160805152152/http://www.empire.ca/consumer/about-us/news/news-archive-2014/2014-05-29/en/
• Campaign of the Week: Dumb Ways To Die | Robert Allen | 28 Sep 2018 | https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/campaign-of-the-week-dumb-ways-to-die/
• CASE STUDY: Dumb Ways To Die | Michael Cray |24 Jan 2022 | https://smithbrothersmedia.com.au/get-smarter/case-study-dumb-ways-to-die/
• Culture, Learning and Risk | Human Dymensions Quarterly Newsletter | Jun 2017 | https://spor.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/June-2017-compressed.pdf
• Dumb Ways To Die and A Strange Sense of Success | Dr Rob Long | 30 Nov 2016 | Safety Risk | https://web.archive.org/web/20170708111545/https://www.safetyrisk.com.au/dumb-ways-to-die-and-a-strange-sense-of-success/
• Dumb Ways to Die viral ‘leads to 20% drop in dumb behaviour at Melbourne train stations’ | 8 Feb 2013| Robin Hicks | https://mumbrella.com.au/dumb-ways-to-die-viral-leads-to-20-drop-in-dumb-behaviour-at-melbourne-train-stations-138464
• Jewish voice goes viral | Australian Jewish News | 30 Nov 2012 | Tamna Jacks | Page 9 | https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2945979029/view
• Lebedev's blog post was blocked for a clip about stupid methods of suicide | 5 Feb 2013 | Lenta.ru | http://lenta.ru/news/2013/02/05/dumbwaystoblacklist/
• Quirky 'Dumb Ways to Die' campaign sweeps advertising awards | Reuters | 24 Jun 2013 | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-advertising-die-idUSBRE95N03L20130624/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>35622012,beans,campaign,dumbwaystodie,firstviralad,metrotrains,parodies,psa,sellout,viral,youtubetrue643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-304-agri-tourism-and-the-big-pineapple--59229282
Join Holly & Matthew as they travel back in time to when this spikey hell-plant was considered a treat, and when people would literally travel for days to see a 16ft tall one.

Sources used: 

• Australian Pineapples: History | Hort Innovation | 2017 | https://web.archive.org/web/20220625011401/https://australianpineapples.com.au/about-2/history-2/
• Big Pineapple owners plan revamp of Queensland's iconic tourist attraction | ABC Sunshine Coast | Bruce Atkinson, Annie Gaffney | 27 Jan 2017 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-27/big-pineapple-owners-plan-revamp-of-tourist-attraction/8218384
• Midnight Oil rock through the rain at Big Pineapple| Scronin | Courier Mail | 15 Oct 2017 | https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/midnight-oil-rock-through-the-rain-at-big-pineapple/news-story/ee1505ef9489f2a39321b64ad5daab09#/0
• Queensland heritage register, Queensland government “The Big Pineapple (former Sunshine Plantation” |2009 | https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=602694
• Queensland's First Pineapples Were Grown As Curiosities | The Courier-Mail | Wed 29 Mar 1950 | Page 2 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/49719326
• The Big Pineapple | Noosa News | 19 Aug 1971 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260496486
• Tourist Promotion Plan | Noosa News | 1 Apr 1971 | Page 4 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260495709

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59229282Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Big Pineapple in Queensland, Australia, isn't just a landmark—it's a hub for agri-tourism. Standing tall at sixteen meters, it represents the region's pineapple industry, offering educational tours and entertainment. Through farmer's markets and...
Join Holly & Matthew as they travel back in time to when this spikey hell-plant was considered a treat, and when people would literally travel for days to see a 16ft tall one.

Sources used: 

• Australian Pineapples: History | Hort Innovation | 2017 | https://web.archive.org/web/20220625011401/https://australianpineapples.com.au/about-2/history-2/
• Big Pineapple owners plan revamp of Queensland's iconic tourist attraction | ABC Sunshine Coast | Bruce Atkinson, Annie Gaffney | 27 Jan 2017 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-27/big-pineapple-owners-plan-revamp-of-tourist-attraction/8218384
• Midnight Oil rock through the rain at Big Pineapple| Scronin | Courier Mail | 15 Oct 2017 | https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/midnight-oil-rock-through-the-rain-at-big-pineapple/news-story/ee1505ef9489f2a39321b64ad5daab09#/0
• Queensland heritage register, Queensland government “The Big Pineapple (former Sunshine Plantation” |2009 | https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=602694
• Queensland's First Pineapples Were Grown As Curiosities | The Courier-Mail | Wed 29 Mar 1950 | Page 2 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/49719326
• The Big Pineapple | Noosa News | 19 Aug 1971 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260496486
• Tourist Promotion Plan | Noosa News | 1 Apr 1971 | Page 4 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260495709

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3904agriculturalheritage,australianheritage,australianicon,australianlandmark,australiantourism,bigpineapple,historicalsite,iconiclandmarks,landmark,landmarkaustralia,pineappleindustry,queensland,queenslandattractions,queenslandtourism,tourism,touristattraction,travelaustralia,traveldestinations,visitqueensland,woombyetrue644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-305-the-cowra-breakout-1944-part-1--59320779
The Cowra Breakout. 

The Cowra Breakout remains a special episode in Australia's wartime history, reflecting the complexities of captivity, resistance, and conflict. Its enduring legacy prompts continued examination of the human experience in times of war, offering insights into the psychological, social, and political dynamics that shape such events.

By delving into the motivations, actions, and consequences of both the prisoners and their captors, the Cowra Breakout invites deeper reflection on themes of resilience, identity, and the enduring quest for freedom. In a world still grappling with the scars of war, the Cowra Breakout stands as a reminder of the enduring pursuit of dignity and liberty amidst adversity.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the cause of the breakout, and link the event to 4 different events already covered (with more to come!)

Sources used: 

• 900 Jap Prisoners Mutiny | The Daily News | 8 Sep 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78522978
• Banzai Charge at Cowra | History.net | https://www.historynet.com/banzai-charge-at-cowra/
• Blankets on the Wire (2006), Steven Bullard, Australian War Memorial, ISBN: 9780975190470
• Cowra breakout, 1944 | National Archives of Australia | https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/cowra-breakout-1944
• Cowra Camp. Prisoners of war-Japanese escapees. Prime Minister's statement and diary entries | Nathional Archives of Australia | NAA: SP112/1, M 57 Page 14 of 17 1944 https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=267552&S=14&N=17&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=267552&T=P&S=14
• Cowra prisoner of war breakout remembered | Max Blenkin | 4 Aug 2019 | https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6308887/cowra-prisoner-of-war-breakout-remembered/
• FEATURES: The night the sky was glowing red | The Canberra Times | 9 Jul 1994 | Page 42 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118189979
• Japanese prisoner of war's ashes recovered in historic, emotional repatriation | Hannah Sinclair | SBS | 12 Sep 2015 | https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japanese-prisoner-of-wars-ashes-recovered-in-historic-emotional-repatriation/jqswk5qck
• Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45 Prisoners of War | W. Wynne Mason 1954 | Victoria University of Wellington | https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Pris-_N95664.html
• Prisoners Of War Break From Camp At Cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• Prisoners of war break from camp at cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• The Bugle and the Breakout | Claire Hunter | Australian War Memorial | 30 Jul 2019 | https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-bugle-and-the-breakout
• The Cowra Breakout (2002), Mat McLachlan, Hachette Australia, ISBN: 9780733647628
• War prisoners escape from camp | The Daily Telegraph | 6 Aug 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247871178

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59320779Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhat do the Kokoda Trail, the Bombing of Darwin, the Brownout Strangler and Australian Codebreakers have in commmon? The Cowra Breakout.  The Cowra Breakout remains a special episode in Australia's wartime history, reflecting the complexities of...
The Cowra Breakout. 

The Cowra Breakout remains a special episode in Australia's wartime history, reflecting the complexities of captivity, resistance, and conflict. Its enduring legacy prompts continued examination of the human experience in times of war, offering insights into the psychological, social, and political dynamics that shape such events.

By delving into the motivations, actions, and consequences of both the prisoners and their captors, the Cowra Breakout invites deeper reflection on themes of resilience, identity, and the enduring quest for freedom. In a world still grappling with the scars of war, the Cowra Breakout stands as a reminder of the enduring pursuit of dignity and liberty amidst adversity.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the cause of the breakout, and link the event to 4 different events already covered (with more to come!)

Sources used: 

• 900 Jap Prisoners Mutiny | The Daily News | 8 Sep 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78522978
• Banzai Charge at Cowra | History.net | https://www.historynet.com/banzai-charge-at-cowra/
• Blankets on the Wire (2006), Steven Bullard, Australian War Memorial, ISBN: 9780975190470
• Cowra breakout, 1944 | National Archives of Australia | https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/cowra-breakout-1944
• Cowra Camp. Prisoners of war-Japanese escapees. Prime Minister's statement and diary entries | Nathional Archives of Australia | NAA: SP112/1, M 57 Page 14 of 17 1944 https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=267552&S=14&N=17&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=267552&T=P&S=14
• Cowra prisoner of war breakout remembered | Max Blenkin | 4 Aug 2019 | https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6308887/cowra-prisoner-of-war-breakout-remembered/
• FEATURES: The night the sky was glowing red | The Canberra Times | 9 Jul 1994 | Page 42 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118189979
• Japanese prisoner of war's ashes recovered in historic, emotional repatriation | Hannah Sinclair | SBS | 12 Sep 2015 | https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japanese-prisoner-of-wars-ashes-recovered-in-historic-emotional-repatriation/jqswk5qck
• Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45 Prisoners of War | W. Wynne Mason 1954 | Victoria University of Wellington | https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Pris-_N95664.html
• Prisoners Of War Break From Camp At Cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• Prisoners of war break from camp at cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• The Bugle and the Breakout | Claire Hunter | Australian War Memorial | 30 Jul 2019 | https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-bugle-and-the-breakout
• The Cowra Breakout (2002), Mat McLachlan, Hachette Australia, ISBN: 9780733647628
• War prisoners escape from camp | The Daily Telegraph | 6 Aug 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247871178

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The Cowra Breakout. 

The Cowra Breakout remains a special episode in Australia's wartime history, reflecting the complexities of captivity, resistance, and conflict. Its enduring legacy prompts continued examination of the human experience in times of war, offering insights into the psychological, social, and political dynamics that shape such events.

By delving into the motivations, actions, and consequences of both the prisoners and their captors, the Cowra Breakout invites deeper reflection on themes of resilience, identity, and the enduring quest for freedom. In a world still grappling with the scars of war, the Cowra Breakout stands as a reminder of the enduring pursuit of dignity and liberty amidst adversity.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the cause of the breakout, and link the event to 4 different events already covered (with more to come!)

Sources used: 

• 900 Jap Prisoners Mutiny | The Daily News | 8 Sep 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78522978
• Banzai Charge at Cowra | History.net | https://www.historynet.com/banzai-charge-at-cowra/
• Blankets on the Wire (2006), Steven Bullard, Australian War Memorial, ISBN: 9780975190470
• Cowra breakout, 1944 | National Archives of Australia | https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/cowra-breakout-1944
• Cowra Camp. Prisoners of war-Japanese escapees. Prime Minister's statement and diary entries | Nathional Archives of Australia | NAA: SP112/1, M 57 Page 14 of 17 1944 https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=267552&S=14&N=17&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=267552&T=P&S=14
• Cowra prisoner of war breakout remembered | Max Blenkin | 4 Aug 2019 | https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6308887/cowra-prisoner-of-war-breakout-remembered/
• FEATURES: The night the sky was glowing red | The Canberra Times | 9 Jul 1994 | Page 42 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118189979
• Japanese prisoner of war's ashes recovered in historic, emotional repatriation | Hannah Sinclair | SBS | 12 Sep 2015 | https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japanese-prisoner-of-wars-ashes-recovered-in-historic-emotional-repatriation/jqswk5qck
• Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45 Prisoners of War | W. Wynne Mason 1954 | Victoria University of Wellington | https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Pris-_N95664.html
• Prisoners Of War Break From Camp At Cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• Prisoners of war break from camp at cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• The Bugle and the Breakout | Claire Hunter | Australian War Memorial | 30 Jul 2019 | https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-bugle-and-the-breakout
• The Cowra Breakout (2002), Mat McLachlan, Hachette Australia, ISBN: 9780733647628
• War prisoners escape from camp | The Daily Telegraph | 6 Aug 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247871178

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The Cowra Breakout. 

The Cowra Breakout remains a special episode in Australia's wartime history, reflecting the complexities of captivity, resistance, and conflict. Its enduring legacy prompts continued examination of the human experience in times of war, offering insights into the psychological, social, and political dynamics that shape such events.

By delving into the motivations, actions, and consequences of both the prisoners and their captors, the Cowra Breakout invites deeper reflection on themes of resilience, identity, and the enduring quest for freedom. In a world still grappling with the scars of war, the Cowra Breakout stands as a reminder of the enduring pursuit of dignity and liberty amidst adversity.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the cause of the breakout, and link the event to 4 different events already covered (with more to come!)

Sources used: 

• 900 Jap Prisoners Mutiny | The Daily News | 8 Sep 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78522978
• Banzai Charge at Cowra | History.net | https://www.historynet.com/banzai-charge-at-cowra/
• Blankets on the Wire (2006), Steven Bullard, Australian War Memorial, ISBN: 9780975190470
• Cowra breakout, 1944 | National Archives of Australia | https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/cowra-breakout-1944
• Cowra Camp. Prisoners of war-Japanese escapees. Prime Minister's statement and diary entries | Nathional Archives of Australia | NAA: SP112/1, M 57 Page 14 of 17 1944 https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=267552&S=14&N=17&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=267552&T=P&S=14
• Cowra prisoner of war breakout remembered | Max Blenkin | 4 Aug 2019 | https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6308887/cowra-prisoner-of-war-breakout-remembered/
• FEATURES: The night the sky was glowing red | The Canberra Times | 9 Jul 1994 | Page 42 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118189979
• Japanese prisoner of war's ashes recovered in historic, emotional repatriation | Hannah Sinclair | SBS | 12 Sep 2015 | https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japanese-prisoner-of-wars-ashes-recovered-in-historic-emotional-repatriation/jqswk5qck
• Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45 Prisoners of War | W. Wynne Mason 1954 | Victoria University of Wellington | https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Pris-_N95664.html
• Prisoners Of War Break From Camp At Cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• Prisoners of war break from camp at cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• The Bugle and the Breakout | Claire Hunter | Australian War Memorial | 30 Jul 2019 | https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-bugle-and-the-breakout
• The Cowra Breakout (2002), Mat McLachlan, Hachette Australia, ISBN: 9780733647628
• War prisoners escape from camp | The Daily Telegraph | 6 Aug 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247871178

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TW: Suicide.

Sources used: 

• 900 Jap Prisoners Mutiny | The Daily News | 8 Sep 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78522978
• Banzai Charge at Cowra | History.net | https://www.historynet.com/banzai-charge-at-cowra/
• Blankets on the Wire (2006), Steven Bullard, Australian War Memorial, ISBN: 9780975190470
• Cowra breakout, 1944 | National Archives of Australia | https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/cowra-breakout-1944
• Cowra Camp. Prisoners of war-Japanese escapees. Prime Minister's statement and diary entries | Nathional Archives of Australia | NAA: SP112/1, M 57 Page 14 of 17 1944 https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=267552&S=14&N=17&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=267552&T=P&S=14
• Cowra prisoner of war breakout remembered | Max Blenkin | 4 Aug 2019 | https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6308887/cowra-prisoner-of-war-breakout-remembered/
• FEATURES: The night the sky was glowing red | The Canberra Times | 9 Jul 1994 | Page 42 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118189979
• Japanese prisoner of war's ashes recovered in historic, emotional repatriation | Hannah Sinclair | SBS | 12 Sep 2015 | https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japanese-prisoner-of-wars-ashes-recovered-in-historic-emotional-repatriation/jqswk5qck
• Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45 Prisoners of War | W. Wynne Mason 1954 | Victoria University of Wellington | https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Pris-_N95664.html
• Prisoners Of War Break From Camp At Cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• Prisoners of war break from camp at cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• The Bugle and the Breakout | Claire Hunter | Australian War Memorial | 30 Jul 2019 | https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-bugle-and-the-breakout
• The Cowra Breakout (2002), Mat McLachlan, Hachette Australia, ISBN: 9780733647628
• War prisoners escape from camp | The Daily Telegraph | 6 Aug 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247871178

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TW: Suicide.

Sources used: 

• 900 Jap Prisoners Mutiny | The Daily News | 8 Sep 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78522978
• Banzai Charge at Cowra | History.net | https://www.historynet.com/banzai-charge-at-cowra/
• Blankets on the Wire (2006), Steven Bullard, Australian War Memorial, ISBN: 9780975190470
• Cowra breakout, 1944 | National Archives of Australia | https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/cowra-breakout-1944
• Cowra Camp. Prisoners of war-Japanese escapees. Prime Minister's statement and diary entries | Nathional Archives of Australia | NAA: SP112/1, M 57 Page 14 of 17 1944 https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=267552&S=14&N=17&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=267552&T=P&S=14
• Cowra prisoner of war breakout remembered | Max Blenkin | 4 Aug 2019 | https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6308887/cowra-prisoner-of-war-breakout-remembered/
• FEATURES: The night the sky was glowing red | The Canberra Times | 9 Jul 1994 | Page 42 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118189979
• Japanese prisoner of war's ashes recovered in historic, emotional repatriation | Hannah Sinclair | SBS | 12 Sep 2015 | https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japanese-prisoner-of-wars-ashes-recovered-in-historic-emotional-repatriation/jqswk5qck
• Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45 Prisoners of War | W. Wynne Mason 1954 | Victoria University of Wellington | https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Pris-_N95664.html
• Prisoners Of War Break From Camp At Cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• Prisoners of war break from camp at cowra | The Sun | 5 Aug 1944 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231692065
• The Bugle and the Breakout | Claire Hunter | Australian War Memorial | 30 Jul 2019 | https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/the-bugle-and-the-breakout
• The Cowra Breakout (2002), Mat McLachlan, Hachette Australia, ISBN: 9780733647628
• War prisoners escape from camp | The Daily Telegraph | 6 Aug 1944 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247871178

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Join Holly & Matthew as they wander down Nostalgia Avenue again, and argue about what the Ferals actually were.

Clips copyright of their respective owners. 

Sources Used:

• Feral Minds - Feral TV Ep 2 Series 2 | 11 Jul 2023 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieJsFmsdM64
• Feral TV Intro | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWlx0F0Pd3w
• Obviously Fantasy | Margot Date | The Canberra Times | Mon 13 Mar 1995 | Page 5 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127517655
• Teletubbies: Ned’s Bicycle |Torres News | Feb 13 1998 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/254380345
• The Ferals – An Explosion of Talent | Australian Screen | Tammy Burnstock | https://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/the-ferals-explosion-of-talent/notes/
• The Ferals - S01-E01- An Explosion Of Talent | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4UED_cHDOY
• The Ferals Intro/Opening | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSC4pZBYcsg
• The Ferals were dangerous. We need them on kids' TV more than ever, puppeteer says | Leigh Tonkin, Dave May and Richard Mockler | ABC | 25 Aug 2018| https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-26/the-ferals-puppeteer-tina-matthews/10159876
• Tina Matthew’s creations: The Ferals “spoke what was unspeakable” | Throwback | ABC | 28 Aug 2018 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuEPzwTHrOs
• Toni Collette auditioned for The Ferals…and more things you didn't know about the cult '90s TV show | 9 Honey | Yasmin Vought | April 08, 2016 | https://celebrity.nine.com.au/tv/toni-collette-auditioned-for-the-ferals-and-more-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-cult-90s-tv-show/6f98c5f2-88a7-494c-9061-b4ec02d51fd5

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Join Holly & Matthew as they wander down Nostalgia Avenue again, and argue about what the Ferals actually were.

Clips copyright of their respective owners. 

Sources Used:

• Feral Minds - Feral TV Ep 2 Series 2 | 11 Jul 2023 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieJsFmsdM64
• Feral TV Intro | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWlx0F0Pd3w
• Obviously Fantasy | Margot Date | The Canberra Times | Mon 13 Mar 1995 | Page 5 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127517655
• Teletubbies: Ned’s Bicycle |Torres News | Feb 13 1998 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/254380345
• The Ferals – An Explosion of Talent | Australian Screen | Tammy Burnstock | https://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/the-ferals-explosion-of-talent/notes/
• The Ferals - S01-E01- An Explosion Of Talent | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4UED_cHDOY
• The Ferals Intro/Opening | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSC4pZBYcsg
• The Ferals were dangerous. We need them on kids' TV more than ever, puppeteer says | Leigh Tonkin, Dave May and Richard Mockler | ABC | 25 Aug 2018| https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-26/the-ferals-puppeteer-tina-matthews/10159876
• Tina Matthew’s creations: The Ferals “spoke what was unspeakable” | Throwback | ABC | 28 Aug 2018 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuEPzwTHrOs
• Toni Collette auditioned for The Ferals…and more things you didn't know about the cult '90s TV show | 9 Honey | Yasmin Vought | April 08, 2016 | https://celebrity.nine.com.au/tv/toni-collette-auditioned-for-the-ferals-and-more-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-cult-90s-tv-show/6f98c5f2-88a7-494c-9061-b4ec02d51fd5

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Jean Morris's murder in 1932 remains a haunting enigma with a simple answer. Found stabbed 43 times in her home, suspicions fell on her Italian associates Joe Maganetti and Michael Gudas.

The brutality suggested the involvement of foreign criminal elements, possibly by the notorious Black Hand. Italian national Vincenzo Dagostino emerged as a suspect, allegedly ordering her death for rejecting his advances and knowing too much about Mafia activities. 

As the investigation intensified, the shadows of conspiracy grew darker, leaving Jean Morris's death a chilling tale of crime and secrets.

Join Holly & Matthew as they begin their journey into the secrets of L'Onorata Societa - the Honored Society. 

Sources Used:

• A Ghastly Tragedy | Townsville Daily Bulletin | 5 Oct 1932 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61693594
• Cairns Items | Townsville Daily Bulletin | 31 Mar 1933 | Page 9 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61381289
• From The Vault – Murder of ‘Stiletto Jean’ Morris | QPS Media | Oct 28, 2022 | https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/museum/2022/10/28/vault-murder-stiletto-jean-morris/
• Many Stabs | The Sun | 4 Oct 1932 | Page 9 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229254133
• Murdered sex worker Jean Morris's body lays in an unmarked grave in north Queensland — now locals want to change that | Baz Ruddick and Jessica Naunton | 25 Feb 2024 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-25/jean-morris-murdered-grave-headstone-north-queensland/103503982
• No Fresh Light | Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs Gazette |16 Mar 1933 | Page 7 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/254299139
• Stab Frenzy | The Sun |5 Oct 1932 | Page 15 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229259473
• Terror in the canefields | Georgia Hitch | 27 Jun 2023 | ABC |https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-27/the-black-hand-terror-cane-fields-far-north-queensland/102329810
• The Ayr Murder | Cairns Post | 31 Mar 1933 | Page 8 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41192651
• The O'Driscoll Memoirs | Truth | 30 Jul 1950 | Page 13 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201435822

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Jean Morris's murder in 1932 remains a haunting enigma with a simple answer. Found stabbed 43 times in her home, suspicions fell on her Italian associates Joe Maganetti and Michael Gudas.

The brutality suggested the involvement of foreign criminal elements, possibly by the notorious Black Hand. Italian national Vincenzo Dagostino emerged as a suspect, allegedly ordering her death for rejecting his advances and knowing too much about Mafia activities. 

As the investigation intensified, the shadows of conspiracy grew darker, leaving Jean Morris's death a chilling tale of crime and secrets.

Join Holly & Matthew as they begin their journey into the secrets of L'Onorata Societa - the Honored Society. 

Sources Used:

• A Ghastly Tragedy | Townsville Daily Bulletin | 5 Oct 1932 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61693594
• Cairns Items | Townsville Daily Bulletin | 31 Mar 1933 | Page 9 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61381289
• From The Vault – Murder of ‘Stiletto Jean’ Morris | QPS Media | Oct 28, 2022 | https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/museum/2022/10/28/vault-murder-stiletto-jean-morris/
• Many Stabs | The Sun | 4 Oct 1932 | Page 9 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229254133
• Murdered sex worker Jean Morris's body lays in an unmarked grave in north Queensland — now locals want to change that | Baz Ruddick and Jessica Naunton | 25 Feb 2024 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-25/jean-morris-murdered-grave-headstone-north-queensland/103503982
• No Fresh Light | Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs Gazette |16 Mar 1933 | Page 7 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/254299139
• Stab Frenzy | The Sun |5 Oct 1932 | Page 15 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229259473
• Terror in the canefields | Georgia Hitch | 27 Jun 2023 | ABC |https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-27/the-black-hand-terror-cane-fields-far-north-queensland/102329810
• The Ayr Murder | Cairns Post | 31 Mar 1933 | Page 8 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41192651
• The O'Driscoll Memoirs | Truth | 30 Jul 1950 | Page 13 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201435822

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As whispers of their deeds echo through history, the tale of the Black Hand Gang serves as a cautionary reminder of the lengths to which criminal organizations will go to maintain power and control.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the activity and the consequences of the Gang's reign in Queensland.

Sources used: 

• "Black Hand" In Q'land | Truth| 16 Jun 1935 | Page 24 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169347220
• Black Hand Menace | Truth | 14 Jan 1934 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198667940
• Boogan Murder | The Brisbane Courier | 26 Oct 1928 | Page 16 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/21327815
• Brutal Murder of Queensland Cane Farmer | Truth | 8 Dec 1935 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169352884
• Domenico Antonio Strano (1893-1965) - Mémorial Find a Grave | https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/188401281/domenico-antonio-strano
• Facing Death, Italian Refuses To Speak | Truth | 26 Aug 1928 | Page 17 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206148224
• Girl's Story Of Dread Ordeal | Truth| 12 Feb 1933 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206125350
• House Bombed | The Telegraph | 22 May 1935 |Page 2 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/182431936 
• Italian Murdered | The Mercury | 8 Mar 1934 | Page 11 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24917024
• Mafia in Australia : NDRANGHETA: IL CRIMINE AUSTRALIANO Part 1: The Black Hand | “Steve” | 14 Jul 2023 | https://mafiainaustralia.wordpress.com/the-mafia-in-australia-introduction-early-history-of-italians-down-under/queensland-black-hand/
• 'Oxley's Roads' | The Biz | 27 Mar 1952 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/75594546
• Pay... or else: the Black Hand reaches out again on the canefields | The Daily Telegraph | 17 Dec 1939 | Page 15 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247823119
• Serious Offence | The Central Queensland Herald | 29 Dec 1932 | Page 2 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70304803
• Terror in the cane fields | Georgina Hitch | ABC |27 Jun 2023 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-27/the-black-hand-terror-cane-fields-far-north-queensland/102329810
• The Boogan Murder Left The Police Baffled | Daily Standard | 6 Aug 1932 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/182812777
• Two Italians Charged | The Argus | 18 Dec 1925 | Page 21 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2174136

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As whispers of their deeds echo through history, the tale of the Black Hand Gang serves as a cautionary reminder of the lengths to which criminal organizations will go to maintain power and control.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the activity and the consequences of the Gang's reign in Queensland.

Sources used: 

• "Black Hand" In Q'land | Truth| 16 Jun 1935 | Page 24 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169347220
• Black Hand Menace | Truth | 14 Jan 1934 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198667940
• Boogan Murder | The Brisbane Courier | 26 Oct 1928 | Page 16 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/21327815
• Brutal Murder of Queensland Cane Farmer | Truth | 8 Dec 1935 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/169352884
• Domenico Antonio Strano (1893-1965) - Mémorial Find a Grave | https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/188401281/domenico-antonio-strano
• Facing Death, Italian Refuses To Speak | Truth | 26 Aug 1928 | Page 17 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206148224
• Girl's Story Of Dread Ordeal | Truth| 12 Feb 1933 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206125350
• House Bombed | The Telegraph | 22 May 1935 |Page 2 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/182431936 
• Italian Murdered | The Mercury | 8 Mar 1934 | Page 11 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24917024
• Mafia in Australia : NDRANGHETA: IL CRIMINE AUSTRALIANO Part 1: The Black Hand | “Steve” | 14 Jul 2023 | https://mafiainaustralia.wordpress.com/the-mafia-in-australia-introduction-early-history-of-italians-down-under/queensland-black-hand/
• 'Oxley's Roads' | The Biz | 27 Mar 1952 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/75594546
• Pay... or else: the Black Hand reaches out again on the canefields | The Daily Telegraph | 17 Dec 1939 | Page 15 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247823119
• Serious Offence | The Central Queensland Herald | 29 Dec 1932 | Page 2 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70304803
• Terror in the cane fields | Georgina Hitch | ABC |27 Jun 2023 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-27/the-black-hand-terror-cane-fields-far-north-queensland/102329810
• The Boogan Murder Left The Police Baffled | Daily Standard | 6 Aug 1932 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/182812777
• Two Italians Charged | The Argus | 18 Dec 1925 | Page 21 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2174136

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Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the series of shotgun killings known as the Victoria Market Murders, and their impact on the peace of the city.

Sources used: 

• £5,000 Reward For Murder Evidence | The Canberra Times | 18 Jan 1964 | Page 4 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131739976
• 3rd 'Mafia Type' Killing | The Canberra Times | Fri 17 Jan 1964 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131739820
• Cold Case file remains open on the suspected Mafia slaying of Vincenzo and Alfonso Muratore | Keith Moor | Herald Sun | 25 Mar 2013 | https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/cold-case-files-remain-open-on-vincenzo-and-alfonso-muratore/news-story/33856e7d08d84992001149e86d5eace8
• Coroner commits man over shotgun killing | The Canberra Times | 29 Sep 1964 | Page 17 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131751627
• Denies Any Part in Victoria Market Shooting | The Age | 9 Dec 1964 | Page 15 | https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/128738552/
• Domenico Demarte, victim of the Queen Victoria Market Murders, Melbourne, 1963 | The Age | 7 Feb 2015 | https://consumer.licensing-publishing.nine.com.au/archive/2ITPN4NTR0KS
• Mafia in Australia : NDRANGHETA: IL CRIMINE AUSTRALIANO Part 4: The Market Murders | “Steve” | 25 Apr 2024 | https://mafiainaustralia.wordpress.com/part-4-the-market-murders/
• Market Shooting | The Age | 9 Dec 1964 | Page 15 | https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/128738552/
• Secret dossiers probed Godfathers behind Melbourne's mafia bloodshed in the 1960s | Keith Moor | Herald Sun | 13 Jul 2013 | https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/secret-dossiers-probed-godfathers-behind-melbourne8217s-mafia-bloodshed-in-the-1960s/news-story/94f47899aeb832e720676efa3443d7bd
• Three Men On Murder Charge | The Argus | Wed 21 Nov 1945 | Page 7 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12154422 
• Vincenzo Angilletta (1916-1963) - Find a Grave Memorial | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66110811/vincenzo-angilletta

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Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the series of shotgun killings known as the Victoria Market Murders, and their impact on the peace of the city.

Sources used: 

• £5,000 Reward For Murder Evidence | The Canberra Times | 18 Jan 1964 | Page 4 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131739976
• 3rd 'Mafia Type' Killing | The Canberra Times | Fri 17 Jan 1964 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131739820
• Cold Case file remains open on the suspected Mafia slaying of Vincenzo and Alfonso Muratore | Keith Moor | Herald Sun | 25 Mar 2013 | https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/cold-case-files-remain-open-on-vincenzo-and-alfonso-muratore/news-story/33856e7d08d84992001149e86d5eace8
• Coroner commits man over shotgun killing | The Canberra Times | 29 Sep 1964 | Page 17 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131751627
• Denies Any Part in Victoria Market Shooting | The Age | 9 Dec 1964 | Page 15 | https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/128738552/
• Domenico Demarte, victim of the Queen Victoria Market Murders, Melbourne, 1963 | The Age | 7 Feb 2015 | https://consumer.licensing-publishing.nine.com.au/archive/2ITPN4NTR0KS
• Mafia in Australia : NDRANGHETA: IL CRIMINE AUSTRALIANO Part 4: The Market Murders | “Steve” | 25 Apr 2024 | https://mafiainaustralia.wordpress.com/part-4-the-market-murders/
• Market Shooting | The Age | 9 Dec 1964 | Page 15 | https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/128738552/
• Secret dossiers probed Godfathers behind Melbourne's mafia bloodshed in the 1960s | Keith Moor | Herald Sun | 13 Jul 2013 | https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/secret-dossiers-probed-godfathers-behind-melbourne8217s-mafia-bloodshed-in-the-1960s/news-story/94f47899aeb832e720676efa3443d7bd
• Three Men On Murder Charge | The Argus | Wed 21 Nov 1945 | Page 7 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12154422 
• Vincenzo Angilletta (1916-1963) - Find a Grave Memorial | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66110811/vincenzo-angilletta

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Will he ever be found? That's something only the fishes can answer. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they close out Year 6 with a close look at the case, the suspects, and the trade.

Sources used: 

• Donald Bruce (Don) Mackay (1933–1977) | C. A. Gregory | Australian Dictionary of Biography | 2000 | Volume 15 | https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mackay-donald-bruce-don-10976
• Drug case: $1m reward plan | The Canberra Times | 26 Jul 1977 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110856526 
• Drugs truth will come out: Wran | The Canberra Times | 22 Jul 1977 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110855965
• Forty years after Donald Mackay's murder, the Calabrian mafia still thrives | Lesley Hicks | Sydney Morning Herald | 14 Jul 2017 | https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/organised-crime-thrives-40-years-after-the-donald-mackay-murder-20170709-gx7sg4.html
• Heartache has no end for family of Donald Mackay | Tony Wright | The Age | April 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110510102950/http://www.theage.com.au/national/heartache-has-no-end-for-family-of-donald-mackay-20110429-1e0if.html
• Inquest to be held on Mackay | The Canberra Times | 12 Dec 1981 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126864914
• James 'Machine Gun' Bazley dies with his lips sealed over Donald Mackay murder | Paige Cockburn | 2 Nov 2018 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-02/donald-mackay-murder-james-bazley-dead/10458946
• Mackay case prompts drugs commission call | The Canberra Times| Tue 19 Jul 1977 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110855547
• Mackay was dumped in river, police told | The Canberra Times | 16 Jun 1983 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131849589
• New clues in Donald Mackay murder case | Mark Morris, Clementine Cuneo and Leigh Van Den Broeke | Adelaide Now | 19 Jun 2013 | https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/new-clues-in-donald-mackay-murder-case/news-story/ee4e160ba59520c0860276cf6bc1c8cf
• Notification Of The Appointment Of Trustees Under Section 26 Of The Crown Lands Consolidation Act, 1913 | Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales | 14 Apr 1972 [Issue No.40] | Page 1339 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220140256
• Royal Commission into Drug Trafficking [Woodward Royal Commission] | State Records Archives Investigator | Agency Detail | https://web.archive.org/web/20120411044444/http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/Entity.aspx?Path=%5CAgency%5C2125
• RSL head warns of 'mob rule on grand scale' | The Canberra Times | 20 Jul 1977 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11085578 
• Tale of the Mafia among the vineyards - in Australia | Kathy Marks | The Independent (UK) | 27 Feb 2009 | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/tale-of-the-mafia-among-the-vineyards-in-australia-1634115.html
• Twisting trail that led to Mackay’s murderer | Sydney Morning Herald | Page 7 | 17 Apr 1986 | https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xrcyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eOgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4704%2C607758

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Will he ever be found? That's something only the fishes can answer. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they close out Year 6 with a close look at the case, the suspects, and the trade.

Sources used: 

• Donald Bruce (Don) Mackay (1933–1977) | C. A. Gregory | Australian Dictionary of Biography | 2000 | Volume 15 | https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mackay-donald-bruce-don-10976
• Drug case: $1m reward plan | The Canberra Times | 26 Jul 1977 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110856526 
• Drugs truth will come out: Wran | The Canberra Times | 22 Jul 1977 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110855965
• Forty years after Donald Mackay's murder, the Calabrian mafia still thrives | Lesley Hicks | Sydney Morning Herald | 14 Jul 2017 | https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/organised-crime-thrives-40-years-after-the-donald-mackay-murder-20170709-gx7sg4.html
• Heartache has no end for family of Donald Mackay | Tony Wright | The Age | April 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110510102950/http://www.theage.com.au/national/heartache-has-no-end-for-family-of-donald-mackay-20110429-1e0if.html
• Inquest to be held on Mackay | The Canberra Times | 12 Dec 1981 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126864914
• James 'Machine Gun' Bazley dies with his lips sealed over Donald Mackay murder | Paige Cockburn | 2 Nov 2018 | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-02/donald-mackay-murder-james-bazley-dead/10458946
• Mackay case prompts drugs commission call | The Canberra Times| Tue 19 Jul 1977 | Page 6 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110855547
• Mackay was dumped in river, police told | The Canberra Times | 16 Jun 1983 | Page 3 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/131849589
• New clues in Donald Mackay murder case | Mark Morris, Clementine Cuneo and Leigh Van Den Broeke | Adelaide Now | 19 Jun 2013 | https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/new-clues-in-donald-mackay-murder-case/news-story/ee4e160ba59520c0860276cf6bc1c8cf
• Notification Of The Appointment Of Trustees Under Section 26 Of The Crown Lands Consolidation Act, 1913 | Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales | 14 Apr 1972 [Issue No.40] | Page 1339 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220140256
• Royal Commission into Drug Trafficking [Woodward Royal Commission] | State Records Archives Investigator | Agency Detail | https://web.archive.org/web/20120411044444/http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/Entity.aspx?Path=%5CAgency%5C2125
• RSL head warns of 'mob rule on grand scale' | The Canberra Times | 20 Jul 1977 | Page 10 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11085578 
• Tale of the Mafia among the vineyards - in Australia | Kathy Marks | The Independent (UK) | 27 Feb 2009 | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/tale-of-the-mafia-among-the-vineyards-in-australia-1634115.html
• Twisting trail that led to Mackay’s murderer | Sydney Morning Herald | Page 7 | 17 Apr 1986 | https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xrcyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eOgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4704%2C607758

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In 2000, someone made a film about the unsung heroes. 

NASA's Apollo 11 mission, featuring astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, successfully landed on the moon. Australians played a crucial role in this historic event, with the Parkes Observatory and Honeysuckle Creek tracking station providing vital communication support. These facilities broadcast Armstrong's first steps to the world, symbolizing global unity and the shared human spirit of exploration.

Join Holly and Matthew as they contextualise both the film and the event, their influences on their respective histories, and world around them. Bonus conspiracy theories!ac

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In 2000, someone made a film about the unsung heroes. 

NASA's Apollo 11 mission, featuring astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, successfully landed on the moon. Australians played a crucial role in this historic event, with the Parkes Observatory and Honeysuckle Creek tracking station providing vital communication support. These facilities broadcast Armstrong's first steps to the world, symbolizing global unity and the shared human spirit of exploration.

Join Holly and Matthew as they contextualise both the film and the event, their influences on their respective histories, and world around them. Bonus conspiracy theories!ac

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3231aldrin,apollo,armstrong,australia,broadcast,communication,dish,exploration,film,global,historic,honeysuckle,humor,mission,moon,nasa,parkes,role,space,trackingtrue71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-314-the-disappearance-of-niamh-maye-2002--60322370
Maye's disappearance remains one of Australia's enduring mysteries, fed by small town gossip and uncertain sources. Efforts by law enforcement and appeals for information continue, but her case remains unsolved, leaving her family and friends without closure.

Join Holly and Tumut-area expert Matthew as they look into the case, where it went wrong, ad who might have been responsible for diverting police attention from the more probable killing ground.

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Maye's disappearance remains one of Australia's enduring mysteries, fed by small town gossip and uncertain sources. Efforts by law enforcement and appeals for information continue, but her case remains unsolved, leaving her family and friends without closure.

Join Holly and Tumut-area expert Matthew as they look into the case, where it went wrong, ad who might have been responsible for diverting police attention from the more probable killing ground.

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The Australian branches of the Twelve Tribes have been investigated multiple times for their treatment of children and their isolationist practices. In 2020, their ex-leader was murdered.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the unique branch of the Twelve tribes Cult that calls the Blue Mountains home, their history, and their controversies.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60394274Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Twelve Tribes cult established its first community in Australia in the late 1990s. Known for its communal lifestyle and strict adherence to a unique interpretation of the Bible, the Twelve Tribes attracted followers seeking a close-knit, spiritual...
The Australian branches of the Twelve Tribes have been investigated multiple times for their treatment of children and their isolationist practices. In 2020, their ex-leader was murdered.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into the unique branch of the Twelve tribes Cult that calls the Blue Mountains home, their history, and their controversies.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4004australiancult,australianhistory,australianlaw,crimepodcast,cult,cultlife,cultsurvivors,darkhistory,historicalcrimes,historypodcast,justice,learninghistory,podcast,podcastrecommendations,spiritualabuse,truecrime,truecrimeaustralia,twelvetribes,weirdcrapinaustralia,weirdhistorytrue73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-316-the-whom-batt--60429280
It turns out that Americans might be right after all. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the world of the Wombat, its ancient stories, and some terrifying encounters.

____

The story of Mirram The Kangaroo and Warreen The Wombat can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDJrnldb08o

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It turns out that Americans might be right after all. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the world of the Wombat, its ancient stories, and some terrifying encounters.

____

The story of Mirram The Kangaroo and Warreen The Wombat can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDJrnldb08o

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Three years later, the strike broke, but only through underhanded tactics by the government and farmers put out by the strike. This was a failed strike in terms of their £1 per week demands, but in terms of scaring the Western Australian government and gathering sympathy in the people of Perth, it was a winner.

This was the longest industrial action strike in Australia's history. More would follow, but we pay tributes to the original, and the chain of actions their strike spawned.

Join Holly & Matthew as they read up on the strike, the people, and the repercussions.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60554591Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1946, on the back of decades and generations of racist government and pastoralist policy 800 First Nations people walked off the stations they'd been assigned in the Pilbara Region, risking prosecution and assault by the law-keepers. Three years...
Three years later, the strike broke, but only through underhanded tactics by the government and farmers put out by the strike. This was a failed strike in terms of their £1 per week demands, but in terms of scaring the Western Australian government and gathering sympathy in the people of Perth, it was a winner.

This was the longest industrial action strike in Australia's history. More would follow, but we pay tributes to the original, and the chain of actions their strike spawned.

Join Holly & Matthew as they read up on the strike, the people, and the repercussions.

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Three years later, the strike broke, but only through underhanded tactics by the government and farmers put out by the strike. This was a failed strike in terms of their £1 per week demands, but in terms of scaring the Western Australian government and gathering sympathy in the people of Perth, it was a winner.

This was the longest industrial action strike in Australia's history. More would follow, but we pay tributes to the original, and the chain of actions their strike spawned.

Join Holly & Matthew as they read up on the strike, the people, and the repercussions.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60637200Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:39:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1946, on the back of decades and generations of racist government and pastoralist policy 800 First Nations people walked off the stations they'd been assigned in the Pilbara Region, risking prosecution and assault by the law-keepers. Three years...
Three years later, the strike broke, but only through underhanded tactics by the government and farmers put out by the strike. This was a failed strike in terms of their £1 per week demands, but in terms of scaring the Western Australian government and gathering sympathy in the people of Perth, it was a winner.

This was the longest industrial action strike in Australia's history. More would follow, but we pay tributes to the original, and the chain of actions their strike spawned.

Join Holly & Matthew as they read up on the strike, the people, and the repercussions.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2919true76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-319-the-poltergeist-of-humpty-doo-1998--60683008
Priests, journalists, and police witnessed the chaos, which the residents linked to a deceased friend named 'Troy'. Despite multiple exorcism attempts, the poltergeist's violent behavior persisted until the tenants fled.

Join Holly & Matthew as they examine the Humpty Doo Poltergeist, Australia's most documented poltergeist.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60683008Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:01:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1998, a home in Humpty Doo, NT, became the site of intense paranormal activity. Objects flew through the air, gravel and shells rained from the ceiling, and Scrabble tiles spelled eerie messages. Priests, journalists, and police witnessed the...
Priests, journalists, and police witnessed the chaos, which the residents linked to a deceased friend named 'Troy'. Despite multiple exorcism attempts, the poltergeist's violent behavior persisted until the tenants fled.

Join Holly & Matthew as they examine the Humpty Doo Poltergeist, Australia's most documented poltergeist.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>36471990s,attacking,australia,australianhauntings,humptydoo,humptydoopoltergeist,journalists,messages,northernterritory,paranormal,poltergeist,priests,rentals,tenants,witnessestrue77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-320-the-history-of-the-afl-1859-present-part-1--60751341
 The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expanded nationally in the 1980s and 1990s, evolving into the AFL in 1990.

Today, the AFL is the premier professional Australian Rules Football competition, boasting a passionate fan base and significant cultural impact in Australia. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the League, its past, and its future.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60751341Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe history of the Australian Football League (AFL) is rich and multifaceted, beginning in the mid-19th century. Australian Rules Football was officially codified in Melbourne in 1859, with the establishment of the Melbourne Football Club.  The...
 The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expanded nationally in the 1980s and 1990s, evolving into the AFL in 1990.

Today, the AFL is the premier professional Australian Rules Football competition, boasting a passionate fan base and significant cultural impact in Australia. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the League, its past, and its future.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3024afl,aflhistory,aussierules,australianrulesfootball,australiansports,culturalimpact,footballevolution,footyfans,footyhistory,historicalevents,leagueexpansion,melbournefootballclub,nationalexpansion,podcastepisodes,podcastseries,sportingmilestones,sportshistory,sportspodcast,vfl,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-321-the-history-of-the-afl-1859-present-part-2--60801700
 The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expanded nationally in the 1980s and 1990s, evolving into the AFL in 1990.

Today, the AFL is the premier professional Australian Rules Football competition, boasting a passionate fan base and significant cultural impact in Australia. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the League, its past, and its future.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60801700Mon, 29 Jul 2024 02:00:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe history of the Australian Football League (AFL) is rich and multifaceted, beginning in the mid-19th century. Australian Rules Football was officially codified in Melbourne in 1859, with the establishment of the Melbourne Football Club.  The...
 The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expanded nationally in the 1980s and 1990s, evolving into the AFL in 1990.

Today, the AFL is the premier professional Australian Rules Football competition, boasting a passionate fan base and significant cultural impact in Australia. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the League, its past, and its future.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4522afl,australia,australianfootbal,australianrulesfootball,carlton,collingwood,footyhistory,hawthorne,mcg,melbourne,melbournefootballclub,portadelaide,sportshistory,stkilda,sydneyswans,thegame,vfl,warhistorytrue79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-322-explorers-of-australia-the-european-arrivals--60843106
In this episode, we'll discuss the misconceptions surrounding these pioneers, delving into their voyages, interactions with First Nations peoples, and the profound impacts they had on the New World.

From their motivations and navigational challenges to the lasting effects of their discoveries, we provide a comprehensive look at these adventurers. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction and uncover the true stories behind the legends of the early European explorers to Australian shores.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60843106Mon, 05 Aug 2024 02:00:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownExplore the stories and legacies of the earlier European discoverers who ventured into unknown territories long before Captain Cook. In this episode, we'll discuss the misconceptions surrounding these pioneers, delving into their voyages,...
In this episode, we'll discuss the misconceptions surrounding these pioneers, delving into their voyages, interactions with First Nations peoples, and the profound impacts they had on the New World.

From their motivations and navigational challenges to the lasting effects of their discoveries, we provide a comprehensive look at these adventurers. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction and uncover the true stories behind the legends of the early European explorers to Australian shores.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2981adventures.,colonies,conquest,discoverers,discovery,encounters,europe,exploration,explorers,facts,history,impact,indigenous,interviews,legacy,legends,myths,navigation,newworld,voyagestrue710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-323-explorers-of-australia-captain-james-cook-jnr-1728-1779-part-1--60801701
From his humble beginnings and early naval career that shaped him into a master navigator, his first Pacific expedition where he charted New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia, and common myths about his interactions with indigenous peoples, his supposed brutality, and the true nature of his death in Hawaii,somany stories and legends have popped up, not helped in the least by British propaganda.  

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction, exploring the true story of Captain James Cook, and debunking the myths of his time. 

***
"Great Southern Land" is by Icehouse.
"Bound for Botany Bay" is performed by John Williamson.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60801701Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:00:06 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this series, we take on the truest form of gaslighting history to dive deep into the life and legacy of Captain James Cook, the legendary British explorer known for his voyages to the Pacific. While his adventures and discoveries have been...
From his humble beginnings and early naval career that shaped him into a master navigator, his first Pacific expedition where he charted New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia, and common myths about his interactions with indigenous peoples, his supposed brutality, and the true nature of his death in Hawaii,somany stories and legends have popped up, not helped in the least by British propaganda.  

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction, exploring the true story of Captain James Cook, and debunking the myths of his time. 

***
"Great Southern Land" is by Icehouse.
"Bound for Botany Bay" is performed by John Williamson.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3472australia,brutality,captaincook,death,discovery,exploration,facts,hawaii,history,impact,indigenous,legacy,legend,myths,navigation,newzealand,pacific,science,voyagestrue711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-324-explorers-of-australia-captain-james-cook-jnr-1728-1779-part-2--60801927
From his humble beginnings and early naval career that shaped him into a master navigator, his first Pacific expedition where he charted New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia, and common myths about his interactions with indigenous peoples, his supposed brutality, and the true nature of his death in Hawaii,somany stories and legends have popped up, not helped in the least by British propaganda.  

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction, exploring the true story of Captain James Cook, and debunking the myths of his time. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60801927Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:00:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this series, we take on the truest form of gaslighting history to dive deep into the life and legacy of Captain James Cook, the legendary British explorer known for his voyages to the Pacific. While his adventures and discoveries have been...
From his humble beginnings and early naval career that shaped him into a master navigator, his first Pacific expedition where he charted New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia, and common myths about his interactions with indigenous peoples, his supposed brutality, and the true nature of his death in Hawaii,somany stories and legends have popped up, not helped in the least by British propaganda.  

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction, exploring the true story of Captain James Cook, and debunking the myths of his time. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2901australia,brutality,captaincook,death,discovery,exploration,facts,hawaii,history,impact,indigenous,legacy,legend,myths,navigation,newzealand,pacific,science,voyagestrue712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-325-explorers-of-australia-the-legacy-of-captain-cook--61132897
From his humble beginnings and early naval career that shaped him into a master navigator, his first Pacific expedition where he charted New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia, and common myths about his interactions with indigenous peoples, his supposed brutality, and the true nature of his death in Hawaii, so many stories and legends have popped up, not helped in the least by British propaganda.  

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction, exploring the true story of Captain James Cook, and debunking the myths of his time. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61132897Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this series, we take on the truest form of gaslighting history to dive deep into the life and legacy of Captain James Cook, the legendary British explorer known for his voyages to the Pacific. While his adventures and discoveries have been...
From his humble beginnings and early naval career that shaped him into a master navigator, his first Pacific expedition where he charted New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia, and common myths about his interactions with indigenous peoples, his supposed brutality, and the true nature of his death in Hawaii, so many stories and legends have popped up, not helped in the least by British propaganda.  

Join Holly & Matthew as they separate fact from fiction, exploring the true story of Captain James Cook, and debunking the myths of his time. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2545australia,brutality,captaincook,death,discovery,exploration,facts,hawaii,history,impact,indigenous,legacy,legend,myths,navigation,newzealand,pacific,science,voyagestrue713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-326-the-spiny-anteater--61222332
Join Matthew & Holly as they explore the biology, behavior, and quirks of these spiky monotremes. Learn about the echidna’s incredible adaptations, from their specialized snouts to their unusual reproduction process, and uncover some lesser-known facts that highlight just how extraordinary these animals are.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61222332Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownEchidnas are one of the most distinctive mammals on the planet, belonging to the rare group of monotremes, which also includes the platypus. These spiny creatures are equipped with a long, sticky tongue that they use to capture ants and termites,...
Join Matthew & Holly as they explore the biology, behavior, and quirks of these spiky monotremes. Learn about the echidna’s incredible adaptations, from their specialized snouts to their unusual reproduction process, and uncover some lesser-known facts that highlight just how extraordinary these animals are.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3265australia,australianfauna,australiawildlife,biodiversity,conservation,echidna,endemicspecies,monotremes,nature,naturelovers,naturepodcast,podcast,spinyanteater,truenature,weirdanimals,weirdcrap,weirdcrapinaustralia,wildlife,wildlifeconservation,wildlifepodcasttrue714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-327-the-story-of-chopper-read-part-1--61301079
While his tales were often exaggerated or self-aggrandized, Read's life offered a glimpse into the dark underworld of Australia's crime scene. His candid recounting of his life led to interviews, public appearances, and even a 2000 film, Chopper, where he was portrayed by actor Eric Bana. Read's stories and charisma fascinated many, but his violent legacy also sparked debate on whether criminals should be celebrated in popular culture.

Join Holly & Matthew as they wader through the legacy of Chopper Read, trying to sort fact from fiction, and discuss the morality of venerating a criminal.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61301079Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownMark "Chopper" Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals, was known for his violent past and larger-than-life persona. He was involved in organized crime, including stints as a debt collector, hitman, and underworld enforcer, throughout the...
While his tales were often exaggerated or self-aggrandized, Read's life offered a glimpse into the dark underworld of Australia's crime scene. His candid recounting of his life led to interviews, public appearances, and even a 2000 film, Chopper, where he was portrayed by actor Eric Bana. Read's stories and charisma fascinated many, but his violent legacy also sparked debate on whether criminals should be celebrated in popular culture.

Join Holly & Matthew as they wader through the legacy of Chopper Read, trying to sort fact from fiction, and discuss the morality of venerating a criminal.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2950australiancrime,australianhistory,australiapodcast,chopperread,chopperthemovie,crimeboss,crimepodcast,criminalsofaustralia,criminalunderworld,ericbana,infamouscriminals,markchopperread,organizedcrime,truecrime,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimestories,underworld,violentcriminal,weirdcrap,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-328-the-story-of-chopper-read-part-2--61606755
While his tales were often exaggerated or self-aggrandized, Read's life offered a glimpse into the dark underworld of Australia's crime scene. His candid recounting of his life led to interviews, public appearances, and even a 2000 film, Chopper, where he was portrayed by actor Eric Bana. Read's stories and charisma fascinated many, but his violent legacy also sparked debate on whether criminals should be celebrated in popular culture.

Join Holly & Matthew as they wader through the legacy of Chopper Read, trying to sort fact from fiction, and discuss the morality of venerating a criminal.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61606755Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownMark "Chopper" Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals, was known for his violent past and larger-than-life persona. He was involved in organized crime, including stints as a debt collector, hitman, and underworld enforcer, throughout the...
While his tales were often exaggerated or self-aggrandized, Read's life offered a glimpse into the dark underworld of Australia's crime scene. His candid recounting of his life led to interviews, public appearances, and even a 2000 film, Chopper, where he was portrayed by actor Eric Bana. Read's stories and charisma fascinated many, but his violent legacy also sparked debate on whether criminals should be celebrated in popular culture.

Join Holly & Matthew as they wader through the legacy of Chopper Read, trying to sort fact from fiction, and discuss the morality of venerating a criminal.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3954australiancrime,australianhistory,australiapodcast,chopperread,chopperthemovie,crimeboss,crimepodcast,criminalsofaustralia,criminalunderworld,ericbana,infamouscriminals,markchopperread,organizedcrime,truecrime,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimestories,underworld,violentcriminal,weirdcrap,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-329-the-great-barrier-reef--62061761
Join Holly & Matthew as they look far back into the past to discover this natural wonder anew.

And remember, Just Keep Swimming, Fish are Friends, Not Food. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62061761Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, has long been a marvel of natural beauty and ecological importance. Stretching over 2,300 kilometers, it comprises over 2,900 individual...
Join Holly & Matthew as they look far back into the past to discover this natural wonder anew.

And remember, Just Keep Swimming, Fish are Friends, Not Food. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4269australia,australianature,australianhistory,australianpodcast,australianwonders,climatechangeaustralia,coralbleaching,coralconservation,coralreef,greatbarrierreef,greatbarrierreefthreats,marinebiodiversity,marineecosystem,marinelifeaustralia,marinescience,queenslandtourism,reefconservation,weirdcrap,weirdcrapinaustralia,worldheritagesitetrue717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-330-the-shaft-1973--62144124
The tragedy underscored the extreme dangers of cave diving in Australia. The Shaft, known for its alluring depths and limited visibility, would go on to become a symbol of the deadly potential of underwater exploration. This incident prompted authorities to create a body for training divers, enforce tighter safety measures in the sport, shaping the future of cave diving regulations in the region.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into one of Holly's biggest fears: Drowning alone in the dark, hundreds of feet below water level.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62144124Mon, 30 Sep 2024 02:00:01 +0000The Modern MeltdownLocated along the Limestone Coast, The Shaft is one of the region’s most alluring yet treacherous underwater caves. In 1973, while attempting to explore the sinkhole’s submerged chambers, a group of 9 divers came up against their own mortality - and...
The tragedy underscored the extreme dangers of cave diving in Australia. The Shaft, known for its alluring depths and limited visibility, would go on to become a symbol of the deadly potential of underwater exploration. This incident prompted authorities to create a body for training divers, enforce tighter safety measures in the sport, shaping the future of cave diving regulations in the region.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into one of Holly's biggest fears: Drowning alone in the dark, hundreds of feet below water level.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>39231970saustralia,australianhistory,australianpodcast,australiantragedy,cavediving,cavedivingaccident,cavedivingcommunity,cavedivingdisaster,caveexploration,caveexplorers,cavesafety,dangeroussports,divingtragedy,mountgambier,mountgambierdiving,scubadiving,sinkholeexploration,southaustralia,theshaftsinkhole,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-331-the-may-8-moratoriums-part-1-1962-1975--62249746
The Vietnam War divided Australian society, with many questioning the government’s involvement in a conflict so far from home. The May 8 protests highlighted the growing discontent with the war and contributed to shifting public opinion, which would eventually lead to the end of Australia's direct military involvement in 1972.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's involvement in Vietnam, our changing views on it - and what the Americans did to change our minds.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62249746Mon, 07 Oct 2024 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe May 8 protests, part of the Moratorium to End the Vietnam War movement, saw hundreds of thousands of Australians take to the streets. These demonstrations were some of the largest anti-war protests in the country’s history, and they spanned across...
The Vietnam War divided Australian society, with many questioning the government’s involvement in a conflict so far from home. The May 8 protests highlighted the growing discontent with the war and contributed to shifting public opinion, which would eventually lead to the end of Australia's direct military involvement in 1972.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's involvement in Vietnam, our changing views on it - and what the Americans did to change our minds.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>30351970saustralia,anticonscription,antiwarprotests,australianhistory,australianmilitaryhistory,australianpeacemovement,australianprotests,australiavietnamwar,conscriptionprotests,may8protests,melbourneprotests,moratoriummovement,sydneyprotests,vietnamprotestsaustralia,vietnamwar,vietnamwardebate,vietnamwarmoratorium,vietnamwarprotests,weirdcrapinaustralia,weirdcrappodcasttrue719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-332-the-may-8-moratoriums-part-2-1962-1975--62342031
The Vietnam War divided Australian society, with many questioning the government’s involvement in a conflict so far from home. The May 8 protests highlighted the growing discontent with the war and contributed to shifting public opinion, which would eventually lead to the end of Australia's direct military involvement in 1972.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's involvement in Vietnam, our changing views on it - and what the Americans did to change our minds.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62342031Mon, 14 Oct 2024 01:00:05 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe May 8 protests, part of the Moratorium to End the Vietnam War movement, saw hundreds of thousands of Australians take to the streets. These demonstrations were some of the largest anti-war protests in the country’s history, and they spanned across...
The Vietnam War divided Australian society, with many questioning the government’s involvement in a conflict so far from home. The May 8 protests highlighted the growing discontent with the war and contributed to shifting public opinion, which would eventually lead to the end of Australia's direct military involvement in 1972.

Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's involvement in Vietnam, our changing views on it - and what the Americans did to change our minds.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>40601970saustralia,anticonscription,antiwarprotests,australianhistory,australianmilitaryhistory,australianpeacemovement,australianprotests,australiavietnamwar,conscriptionprotests,may8protests,melbourneprotests,moratoriummovement,sydneyprotests,vietnamprotestsaustralia,vietnamwar,vietnamwardebate,vietnamwarmoratorium,vietnamwarprotests,weirdcrapinaustralia,weirdcrappodcasttrue720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-333-the-west-gate-bridge-collapse-1970-part-1--62420776
The collapse was caused by a combination of design flaws and construction errors, leading to a Royal Commission investigation. The tragedy transformed workplace safety practices, particularly in high-risk industries, and led to stricter regulations for future projects.

Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the causes, both preventable and not, and the consequences of the collapse.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62420776Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownAt 11:50 a.m. on October 15, a 2,000-ton section of the bridge buckled and fell into the Yarra River, along with the workers on site. It remains one of Australia’s worst industrial accidents, leaving a profound impact on construction safety standards...
The collapse was caused by a combination of design flaws and construction errors, leading to a Royal Commission investigation. The tragedy transformed workplace safety practices, particularly in high-risk industries, and led to stricter regulations for future projects.

Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the causes, both preventable and not, and the consequences of the collapse.

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The collapse was caused by a combination of design flaws and construction errors, leading to a Royal Commission investigation. The tragedy transformed workplace safety practices, particularly in high-risk industries, and led to stricter regulations for future projects.

Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the causes, both preventable and not, and the consequences of the collapse.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62508889Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownAt 11:50 a.m. on October 15, a 2,000-ton section of the bridge buckled and fell into the Yarra River, along with the workers on site. It remains one of Australia’s worst industrial accidents, leaving a profound impact on construction safety standards...
The collapse was caused by a combination of design flaws and construction errors, leading to a Royal Commission investigation. The tragedy transformed workplace safety practices, particularly in high-risk industries, and led to stricter regulations for future projects.

Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the causes, both preventable and not, and the consequences of the collapse.


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The show is remembered for its episodes that mixed absurdity with heartfelt moments, tackling issues like adolescence, relationships, and identity in unique and humorous ways. With catchphrases like "Have you ever… ever felt like this?" and its unforgettable theme song, Round the Twist quickly gained a cult following. It was celebrated not only in Australia but also found an audience internationally, thanks to its relatable characters and inventive storytelling.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look in on this quirky series for our contribution to the Halloween spirit, and nostalgia the hell out of some episodes. Without my pants.

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The show is remembered for its episodes that mixed absurdity with heartfelt moments, tackling issues like adolescence, relationships, and identity in unique and humorous ways. With catchphrases like "Have you ever… ever felt like this?" and its unforgettable theme song, Round the Twist quickly gained a cult following. It was celebrated not only in Australia but also found an audience internationally, thanks to its relatable characters and inventive storytelling.

Join Holly and Matthew as they look in on this quirky series for our contribution to the Halloween spirit, and nostalgia the hell out of some episodes. Without my pants.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into the mystery of Big Philou’s last-minute Melbourne Cup removal, the aftermath of the scandal, and how it changed the course of Australian racing history.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into the mystery of Big Philou’s last-minute Melbourne Cup removal, the aftermath of the scandal, and how it changed the course of Australian racing history.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

***

"Cell Block Tango" clip - By John Kander and Fred Ebb
Part of the movie "Chicago" (2002)

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Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

***

"Cell Block Tango" clip - By John Kander and Fred Ebb
Part of the movie "Chicago" (2002)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>31091950saustralia,australiahistory,australiancrimehistory,australiandarkhistory,australianmurders,australiantruecrime,crimecases,crimeinvestigation,forensicscience,historicalcrime,historyofpoisoning,insecticides,poisoningcases,poisonmysteries,thallium,thalliumpoisoning,toxicsubstances,truecrimeaustralia,unexplainedmurders,unsolvedcasestrue725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-338-the-thallium-craze-of-the-1950s-part-2--62976629
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62976629Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1950s, Australia was gripped by a bizarre and terrifying trend of thallium poisoning, one of the most sinister and mysterious poisoning cases in Australian history. Thallium, a highly toxic metal, was used in a range of household items,...
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>31501950saustralia,australiancrime,australiandarkhistory,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,blackwidow,chemicalpoisoning,crimeandpunishment,crimewave,deadlydecade,forensicscience,historicalcrimes,historicalmysteries,poisoncrimes,thalliumpoisonings,toxicology,toxicsubstances,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimestories,unsolvedmysteriestrue726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-339-the-thallium-craze-of-the-1950s-part-3--63072123
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63072123Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1950s, Australia was gripped by a bizarre and terrifying trend of thallium poisoning, one of the most sinister and mysterious poisoning cases in Australian history. Thallium, a highly toxic metal, was used in a range of household items,...
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>27981950saustralia,australiancrime,australiandarkhistory,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,blackwidow,chemicalpoisoning,crimeandpunishment,crimewave,deadlydecade,forensicscience,historicalcrimes,historicalmysteries,poisoncrimes,thalliumpoisonings,toxicology,toxicsubstances,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimestories,unsolvedmysteriestrue727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-340-the-thallium-craze-of-the-1950s-part-4--63233570
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63233570Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:30:20 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the 1950s, Australia was gripped by a bizarre and terrifying trend of thallium poisoning, one of the most sinister and mysterious poisoning cases in Australian history. Thallium, a highly toxic metal, was used in a range of household items,...
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into this shocking chapter of Australian crime history, exploring the chilling details of the poisonings and how they led to greater awareness and safety regulations around toxic substances in Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>26051950saustralia,australiancrime,australiandarkhistory,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,blackwidow,chemicalpoisoning,crimeandpunishment,crimewave,deadlydecade,forensicscience,historicalcrimes,historicalmysteries,poisoncrimes,thalliumpoisonings,toxicology,toxicsubstances,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimestories,unsolvedmysteriestrue628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-341-the-royal-flying-doctor-service-part-1--63315351
The RFDS's impact is profound, delivering essential healthcare, emergency evacuations, and telehealth consultations to areas that would otherwise lack access. Whether reaching a station deep in the Outback or responding to life-threatening accidents far from conventional hospitals, the RFDS remains a lifeline for countless Australians. Its innovation and adaptability have secured its place as a vital part of the nation's heritage.

Join Holly & Matthew as they take to the skies to uncover the history, challenges, and extraordinary feats of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and the people who keep it airborne.

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The RFDS's impact is profound, delivering essential healthcare, emergency evacuations, and telehealth consultations to areas that would otherwise lack access. Whether reaching a station deep in the Outback or responding to life-threatening accidents far from conventional hospitals, the RFDS remains a lifeline for countless Australians. Its innovation and adaptability have secured its place as a vital part of the nation's heritage.

Join Holly & Matthew as they take to the skies to uncover the history, challenges, and extraordinary feats of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and the people who keep it airborne.

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The RFDS's impact is profound, delivering essential healthcare, emergency evacuations, and telehealth consultations to areas that would otherwise lack access. Whether reaching a station deep in the Outback or responding to life-threatening accidents far from conventional hospitals, the RFDS remains a lifeline for countless Australians. Its innovation and adaptability have secured its place as a vital part of the nation's heritage.

Join Holly & Matthew as they take to the skies to uncover the history, challenges, and extraordinary feats of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and the people who keep it airborne.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63427095Mon, 23 Dec 2024 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownAustralia's Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has stood as a beacon of hope for those living in its most remote and unforgiving regions. Founded in 1928 by Reverend John Flynn, the service was born out of the need to provide critical medical care to...
The RFDS's impact is profound, delivering essential healthcare, emergency evacuations, and telehealth consultations to areas that would otherwise lack access. Whether reaching a station deep in the Outback or responding to life-threatening accidents far from conventional hospitals, the RFDS remains a lifeline for countless Australians. Its innovation and adaptability have secured its place as a vital part of the nation's heritage.

Join Holly & Matthew as they take to the skies to uncover the history, challenges, and extraordinary feats of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and the people who keep it airborne.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2375aeromedicalservice,australiaintheair,australianhistory,australianinnovation,aviationhistory,emergencyservices,flywithrfds,healthcareheroes,historicalachievements,johnflynn,medicalaviation,medicalhistory,outbackaustralia,outbacklife,pioneersofflight,remoteaustralia,remotehealthcare,rfds,royalflyingdoctorservice,truestoriesaustraliatrue730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-343-the-1949-coal-miners-strike--63494806
Join Holly & Matthew as they unearth the tensions, key players, and ramifications of the 1949 Coal Miners’ Strike, exploring its profound legacy on Australian industrial relations.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they unearth the tensions, key players, and ramifications of the 1949 Coal Miners’ Strike, exploring its profound legacy on Australian industrial relations.

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This incident, though potentially perilous, endeared the Prince even more to Australians. Known affectionately as the “Digger Prince,” his poise and quick wit during the ordeal reinforced his popularity with the public, already captivated by his tour of the country. The event remains a notable chapter in the history of royal visits to Australia, reflecting both the challenges of travel and the Prince's grace under pressure.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the derailment, the tour, and the wider context of royal visits to Australia.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63573156Mon, 06 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownA Royal Train carrying Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), derailed near Jarnadup, Western Australia, during his Australian tour. The accident occurred when the rails spread, causing the last two carriages, including the Prince’s, to...
This incident, though potentially perilous, endeared the Prince even more to Australians. Known affectionately as the “Digger Prince,” his poise and quick wit during the ordeal reinforced his popularity with the public, already captivated by his tour of the country. The event remains a notable chapter in the history of royal visits to Australia, reflecting both the challenges of travel and the Prince's grace under pressure.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the derailment, the tour, and the wider context of royal visits to Australia.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>19461920saustralia,australianhistory,australianrailways,diggerprince,early20thcentury,edwardviii,greatwarlegacy,historicalevents,princeedward,publicadoration,royalhistory,royaltour,royaltrain,royaltravels,royalty,royalvisit,trainaccident,trainwreck,westernaustralia,yarnaduptrue732fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-345-the-faraday-school-kidnapping--63654442
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the details of the kidnapping, the resilience of the victims, and the enduring impact this crime has had on its victims.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the details of the kidnapping, the resilience of the victims, and the enduring impact this crime has had on its victims.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the details of the kidnapping, the experiences of those involved, and the long-lasting impact this ordeal had on the victims and Mr Lindsay Thompson.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the details of the kidnapping, the experiences of those involved, and the long-lasting impact this ordeal had on the victims and Mr Lindsay Thompson.

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With its preserved heritage buildings and proximity to mass graves, North Head is also notorious for its ghost stories and reported paranormal activity. Stories of shadowy figures, unexplained sounds, and otherworldly encounters are told by staff and visitors alike, cementing its place as a hotspot for both history buffs and ghost hunters.

Join Holly & Matthew as they uncover the harrowing stories of survival, death, and the spectres that linger in the shadows of the North Head Quarantine Station.


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With its preserved heritage buildings and proximity to mass graves, North Head is also notorious for its ghost stories and reported paranormal activity. Stories of shadowy figures, unexplained sounds, and otherworldly encounters are told by staff and visitors alike, cementing its place as a hotspot for both history buffs and ghost hunters.

Join Holly & Matthew as they uncover the harrowing stories of survival, death, and the spectres that linger in the shadows of the North Head Quarantine Station.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2803australianhistory,australianparanormal,colonialaustralia,eerieencounters,ghoststories,ghosttours,hauntedaustralia,hauntedlocations,historicalplague,historicpreservation,massgraves,northheadquarantinestation,paranormalaustralia,quarantinelegacy,quarantinestation,smallpoxoutbreaks,spanishflu,sydneyharbour,sydneyhistory,unsolvedaustraliatrue735fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-348-the-connell-murders-part-1-1978-1979--64120659
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the tragic murders of Valda, Sally, and Damien Connell, and the impact this horrific crime left on Australia.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64120659Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownA mother and her two young children vanished from their home in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, in August 1978. Their disappearance quickly turned into a horrifying crime that shocked the nation. The family had been abducted, taken on a terrifying...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the tragic murders of Valda, Sally, and Damien Connell, and the impact this horrific crime left on Australia.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>28011970scrime,australiahistory,australiancrime,australianjustice,baulkhamhills,connellmurders,crimeandjustice,crimepodcast,crimescene,criminalhistory,darkhistory,historicalcrime,infamouscrimes,justiceserved,murderinvestigation,murdermystery,notoriouscases,policeinvestigation,solvedcase,truecrimetrue736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-349-the-connell-murders-part-2-1978-1979--64268934
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the tragic murders of Valda, Sally, and Damien Connell, and the impact this horrific crime left on Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64268934Mon, 10 Feb 2025 01:00:06 +0000The Modern MeltdownA mother and her two young children vanished from their home in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, in August 1978. Their disappearance quickly turned into a horrifying crime that shocked the nation. The family had been abducted, taken on a terrifying...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the tragic murders of Valda, Sally, and Damien Connell, and the impact this horrific crime left on Australia.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>30861970scrime,australiahistory,australiancrime,australianjustice,baulkhamhills,connellmurders,crimeandjustice,crimepodcast,crimescene,criminalhistory,darkhistory,historicalcrime,infamouscrimes,justiceserved,murderinvestigation,murdermystery,notoriouscases,policeinvestigation,solvedcase,truecrimetrue637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-350-the-adventures-of-blinky-bill-1934-2016-child-friendly--64391166
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the legacy of Blinky Bill and his impact on Australian culture.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the legacy of Blinky Bill and his impact on Australian culture.

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Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the dark world of the Kane brothers and their role in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64509013Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Melbourne gangland war was a brutal chapter in Australia’s criminal history, and the Kane brothers—Brian and Leslie—were right at its core. Known for their violent reputations and deep ties to organised crime, the Kane brothers became infamous...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the dark world of the Kane brothers and their role in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3212aussiecrime,australiancrime,australianhistory,crimefamilies,crimepodcast,crimesyndicates,criminalunderworld,ganglandmurders,gangwars,historicalcrimes,infamousgangs,kanebrothers,melbournecrime,melbourneganglandwar,melbournehistory,mobwars,notoriouscriminals,organisedcrime,truecrime,underworldtrue737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-352-the-melbourne-gangland-wars-1-the-kane-brothers-part-2--64633812
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the dark world of the Kane brothers and their role in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64633812Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe Melbourne gangland war was a brutal chapter in Australia’s criminal history, and the Kane brothers—Brian and Leslie—were right at its core. Known for their violent reputations and deep ties to organised crime, the Kane brothers became infamous...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the dark world of the Kane brothers and their role in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2731aussiecrime,australiancrimetrue740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-353-the-melbourne-gangland-wars-2-the-carlton-crew--64757399
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the rise and fall of the Carlton Crew and their role in Melbourne’s gangland wars.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64757399Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownDuring Melbourne’s infamous gangland wars, one criminal organisation loomed large—the Carlton Crew. Made up of powerful underworld figures, the group controlled illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and extortion throughout the city. Their influence and...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the rise and fall of the Carlton Crew and their role in Melbourne’s gangland wars.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3264aussiecrime,australiancrime,australianhistory,carltoncrew,crimefamilies,crimepodcast,crimesyndicates,criminalunderworld,ganglandaustralia,ganglandmurders,gangwars,historicalcrimes,infamousgangs,melbourneganglandwar,melbournehistory,mobwars,notoriouscriminals,organisedcrime,truecrime,underworldtrue741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-354-the-melbourne-gangland-wars-3-mario-condello-and-mark-moran--64898436
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and death of Mark Moran and his role in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64898436Mon, 17 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownMelbourne’s gangland war claimed many lives, and Mark Moran was one of its most high-profile casualties. A key player in the city’s underworld, Moran was deeply entrenched in organised crime, with connections to drug trafficking and violent turf wars....
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and death of Mark Moran and his role in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Background episodes (chronological order):

• 137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta
• 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 
• 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
• 118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
• 327 & 328 - Chopper Read 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3445aussiecrime,australiancrime,australianhistory,crimefamilies,crimepodcast,crimesyndicates,criminalunderworld,ganglandaustralia,ganglandmurders,gangwars,historicalcrimes,infamousgangs,markmoran,melbourneganglandwar,melbournehistory,mobwars,notoriouscriminals,organisedcrime,truecrime,underworldtrue742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-355-the-melbourne-gangland-wars-3-jason-moran--65031627
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the violent rise and fall of Jason Moran and his part in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65031627Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownJason Moran was a central figure in Melbourne’s gangland war, born into one of the city’s most notorious crime families. Known for his involvement in drug trafficking and violent underworld disputes, Moran’s life was marked by power plays and deadly...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the violent rise and fall of Jason Moran and his part in Melbourne’s gangland war.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3237aussiecrime,australiancrime,australianhistory,crimefamilies,crimepodcast,crimesyndicates,criminalunderworld,ganglandaustralia,ganglandmurders,gangwars,historicalcrimes,infamousgangs,jasonmoran,melbourneganglandwar,melbournehistory,mobwars,notoriouscriminals,organisedcrime,truecrime,underworldtrue743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-356-the-melbourne-gangland-wars-3-les-moran--65216542
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and death of Les Moran and his role in Melbourne’s gangland war. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65216542Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:16:26 +0000The Modern MeltdownLeslie “Les” Moran was a veteran of Melbourne’s underworld, deeply entrenched in the city’s organised crime scene. As a senior figure within the Moran family, he survived the early years of the gangland war, watching as his relatives were picked off...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and death of Les Moran and his role in Melbourne’s gangland war. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2933aussiecrime,australiancrime,australianhistory,crimefamilies,crimepodcast,crimesyndicates,criminalunderworld,ganglandaustralia,ganglandmurders,gangwars,historicalcrimes,infamousgangs,lesmoran,melbourneganglandwar,melbournehistory,mobwars,notoriouscriminals,organisedcrime,truecrime,underworldtrue744fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-357-the-melbourne-gangland-wars-3-judy-and-des-moran--65368260
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the life and legacy of Judy Moran, from family matriarch to convicted murderer, and what her story reveals about the true cost of life in Melbourne’s underworld.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65368260Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownJudy Moran, once known as the matriarch of Melbourne’s most notorious criminal family, became a central figure in the city’s brutal gangland wars. Linked to a string of high-profile murders, Judy’s name was never far from headlines as her...
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the life and legacy of Judy Moran, from family matriarch to convicted murderer, and what her story reveals about the true cost of life in Melbourne’s underworld.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2528australiancrime,australiantruecrime,crimefamily,criminallegacy,desmoran,familybetrayal,ganglandhistory,ganglandmurder,ganglandwars,gangsterdynasty,judymoran,melbournecrime,melbournegangland,melbourneunderworld,moranfamily,murderplot,organisedcrime,truecrimeaustralia,underworldqueen,womenincrimetrue745fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-358-the-melbourne-gangland-wars-4-carl-williams--65551384
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Carl Williams, the man who declared war on Melbourne’s underworld—and paid the price.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65551384Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownCarl Williams rose from small-time drug dealer to one of the most powerful—and dangerous—figures in Melbourne’s gangland wars. Known for his smiling, seemingly unbothered public appearances, Williams was anything but harmless. He orchestrated a bloody...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Carl Williams, the man who declared war on Melbourne’s underworld—and paid the price.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3236australiancrime,australiantruecrime,carlwilliams,carlwilliamsdeath,crimefamily,criminalmastermind,drugkingpin,ganglandmurders,ganglandsaga,ganglandviolence,melbournecrimehistory,melbournegangland,melbourneunderworld,moranfamily,notoriouscriminals,organisedcrime,prisonmurder,truecrimeaustralia,underworldrivalry,underworldwarstrue746fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-359-old-tom-and-the-killers-of-twofold-bay--65630635
This wasn’t legend. It was a documented partnership that spanned generations, built on eerie trust and uncanny understanding. But like many good things, it didn’t last. When Old Tom's body washed ashore in 1930, the bond between species died with him. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the extraordinary story of Old Tom and the Killers of Twofold Bay. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65630635Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the icy waters of Twofold Bay, a strange alliance once thrived between man and whale. At the heart of it was Old Tom, a killer whale unlike any other—who, along with his pod, helped human whalers hunt baleen whales in exchange for first dibs on the...
This wasn’t legend. It was a documented partnership that spanned generations, built on eerie trust and uncanny understanding. But like many good things, it didn’t last. When Old Tom's body washed ashore in 1930, the bond between species died with him. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the extraordinary story of Old Tom and the Killers of Twofold Bay. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2434animalalliances,australiananimals,australianhistory,edennsw,historicalmystery,killerwhales,museumofeden,natureandhumans,oldtom,oldtomthewhale,orcastory,strangebuttrue,truehistorypodcast,twofoldbay,weirdaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,whalestory,whaletales,whaling,whalinghistorytrue747fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-360-the-legend-of-the-anzacs-part-1--65742526
Though the Gallipoli campaign ended in withdrawal, the actions of the ANZACs forged a national identity that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand today. Their story is one of hardship, sacrifice, and a legacy that lives on more than a century later. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the birth of the ANZAC legend and its lasting impact on national memory.


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"The Boys of the Dardanelles" (1916) recorded by Stanley Kirkby. No longer in copyright. 
Boys of the Dardanelles commemorates the sacrifice made by Australians in the Great War. Composition by Marsh Little (1880 - 1958). It was used to encourage recruitment. Performed by English singer Stanley Kirkby (1878 - 1949). 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65742526Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe legend of the ANZACs was born not through victory, but through courage, endurance, and mateship under fire. From the rocky shores of Gallipoli to the muddy battlefields of the Western Front, Australian and New Zealand troops earned a reputation...
Though the Gallipoli campaign ended in withdrawal, the actions of the ANZACs forged a national identity that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand today. Their story is one of hardship, sacrifice, and a legacy that lives on more than a century later. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the birth of the ANZAC legend and its lasting impact on national memory.


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"The Boys of the Dardanelles" (1916) recorded by Stanley Kirkby. No longer in copyright. 
Boys of the Dardanelles commemorates the sacrifice made by Australians in the Great War. Composition by Marsh Little (1880 - 1958). It was used to encourage recruitment. Performed by English singer Stanley Kirkby (1878 - 1949). 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4154anzac,anzaccove,anzacday,anzaclegend,anzacspirit,australianhistory,australianidentity,australianwarhistory,battleofgallipoli,diggers,gallipoli,historynerd,lestweforget,militaryhistory,newzealandhistory,truehistorypodcast,warhistory,weirdcrapinaustralia,westernfront,wwitrue748fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-361-the-legend-of-the-anzacs-part-2--65869704
Though the Gallipoli campaign ended in withdrawal, the actions of the ANZACs forged a national identity that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand today. Their story is one of hardship, sacrifice, and a legacy that lives on more than a century later. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the birth of the ANZAC legend and its lasting impact on national memory.

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"And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" (1971) written and performed by Eric Bogle.

This modern folk ballad reflects on the devastating human cost of war, particularly the Gallipoli campaign, through the eyes of a wounded Australian veteran. Written by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle (b. 1944), the song became a poignant anti-war anthem, contrasting sharply with earlier patriotic tunes. It has been widely covered and remains a powerful meditation on memory, sacrifice, and the price of national mythmaking.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65869704Mon, 05 May 2025 02:00:10 +0000The Modern MeltdownThe legend of the ANZACs was born not through victory, but through courage, endurance, and mateship under fire. From the rocky shores of Gallipoli to the muddy battlefields of the Western Front, Australian and New Zealand troops earned a reputation...
Though the Gallipoli campaign ended in withdrawal, the actions of the ANZACs forged a national identity that continues to shape Australia and New Zealand today. Their story is one of hardship, sacrifice, and a legacy that lives on more than a century later. 

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the birth of the ANZAC legend and its lasting impact on national memory.

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"And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" (1971) written and performed by Eric Bogle.

This modern folk ballad reflects on the devastating human cost of war, particularly the Gallipoli campaign, through the eyes of a wounded Australian veteran. Written by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle (b. 1944), the song became a poignant anti-war anthem, contrasting sharply with earlier patriotic tunes. It has been widely covered and remains a powerful meditation on memory, sacrifice, and the price of national mythmaking.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4405anzac,anzaccove,anzacday,anzaclegend,anzacspirit,australianhistory,australianidentity,australianwarhistory,battleofgallipoli,diggers,gallipoli,historynerd,lestweforget,militaryhistory,newzealandhistory,truehistorypodcast,warhistory,weirdcrapinaustralia,westernfront,wwitrue749fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-362-david-gulpilil--66028656
Off-screen, Gulpilil lived a life as complex as any of his characters—balancing fame with tradition, navigating hardship, and ultimately becoming a national icon whose legacy continues to shape the arts and Indigenous representation in Australia.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the extraordinary life and enduring influence of David Gulpilil.

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All voice clips used come from the My Name is Gulpilil biographical film.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66028656Mon, 12 May 2025 02:00:10 +0000The Modern MeltdownDavid Gulpilil, born in Arnhem Land in 1953, was more than just an actor—he was a cultural bridge, storyteller, and proud Yolŋu man who changed the face of Australian cinema. From his breakout role in Walkabout (1971) to his haunting final performance...
Off-screen, Gulpilil lived a life as complex as any of his characters—balancing fame with tradition, navigating hardship, and ultimately becoming a national icon whose legacy continues to shape the arts and Indigenous representation in Australia.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the extraordinary life and enduring influence of David Gulpilil.

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All voice clips used come from the My Name is Gulpilil biographical film.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3934aboriginalvoices,arnhemland,australiancinema,australianfilm,australianicons,crocodiledundee,culturalstoryteller,davidgulpilil,filmlegend,firstnationsvoices,gulpilil,iconicaustralians,indigenousaustralia,mynameisgulpilil,rabbitprooffence,representationmatters,truehistorypodcast,walkabout,weirdcrapinaustralia,yolŋuculturetrue750fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-363-the-wedge-tail-eagle--66127688
Once hunted by farmers who saw them as threats to livestock, wedge-tails are now protected. Revered in local lore and feared by foxes, drones, and the occasional unlucky hang-glider, the wedge-tailed eagle is a symbol of survival, adaptability, and the wild spirit of Australia.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the biology, history, and cultural legacy of Australia’s wedge-tailed eagles.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66127688Mon, 19 May 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownAustralia’s largest bird of prey, the wedge-tailed eagle , is a creature of raw power and mythic presence. With a piercing gaze adapted for hunting across vast landscapes, these raptors are found soaring over deserts, forests, and farmland alike....
Once hunted by farmers who saw them as threats to livestock, wedge-tails are now protected. Revered in local lore and feared by foxes, drones, and the occasional unlucky hang-glider, the wedge-tailed eagle is a symbol of survival, adaptability, and the wild spirit of Australia.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the biology, history, and cultural legacy of Australia’s wedge-tailed eagles.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3123aquilaaudax,australiananimals,australianbirds,australiannature,birdsofprey,birdwatchingaustralia,bushlandcreatures,eaglefacts,eaglemyths,ecopredator,indigenouslore,nativewildlife,naturepodcast,outbackwildlife,raptors,skyhunter,wedgetailedeagle,weirdcrapinaustralia,wildlifeconservation,wteagletrue751fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-364-sir-douglas-mawson-and-the-home-of-the-blizzard-part-1--66249913
Mawson’s leadership, grit, and heartbreak defined that journey. Stranded alone after the deaths of his companions, he hauled himself across 160 kilometres of ice, surviving crevasses, starvation, and the brutal cold. His story isn't just about endurance—it's about the pursuit of knowledge at the edge of the world.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the trials, triumphs, and enduring legacy of Douglas Mawson—Australia’s Antarctic hero.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66249913Mon, 26 May 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownDouglas Mawson wasn’t just a survivor—he was a scientific powerhouse who helped put Australia on the map of polar exploration. His adventures began with the 1907–1909 Nimrod Expedition under Ernest Shackleton, during which he became one of the first...
Mawson’s leadership, grit, and heartbreak defined that journey. Stranded alone after the deaths of his companions, he hauled himself across 160 kilometres of ice, surviving crevasses, starvation, and the brutal cold. His story isn't just about endurance—it's about the pursuit of knowledge at the edge of the world.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the trials, triumphs, and enduring legacy of Douglas Mawson—Australia’s Antarctic hero.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2858antarcticahistory,antarcticexploration,australasianantarcticexpeditio,australianhistory,australianlegends,coldendurance,douglasmawson,explorerlegacy,frozenwastes,geologicalhero,heroicageofexploration,historicalfigures,historypodcast,mawsonexpedition,mawsonstation,polarhero,scientificdiscovery,southpolestories,survivalstory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-365-sir-douglas-mawson-and-the-home-of-the-blizzard-part-2--66349301
Mawson’s leadership, grit, and heartbreak defined that journey. Stranded alone after the deaths of his companions, he hauled himself across 160 kilometres of ice, surviving crevasses, starvation, and the brutal cold. His story isn't just about endurance—it's about the pursuit of knowledge at the edge of the world.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the trials, triumphs, and enduring legacy of Douglas Mawson—Australia’s Antarctic hero.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66349301Mon, 02 Jun 2025 02:00:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownDouglas Mawson wasn’t just a survivor—he was a scientific powerhouse who helped put Australia on the map of polar exploration. His adventures began with the 1907–1909 Nimrod Expedition under Ernest Shackleton, during which he became one of the first...
Mawson’s leadership, grit, and heartbreak defined that journey. Stranded alone after the deaths of his companions, he hauled himself across 160 kilometres of ice, surviving crevasses, starvation, and the brutal cold. His story isn't just about endurance—it's about the pursuit of knowledge at the edge of the world.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the trials, triumphs, and enduring legacy of Douglas Mawson—Australia’s Antarctic hero.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2675antarcticahistory,antarcticexploration,australasianantarcticexpeditio,australianhistory,australianlegends,coldendurance,douglasmawson,explorerlegacy,frozenwastes,geologicalhero,heroicageofexploration,historicalfigures,historypodcast,mawsonexpedition,mawsonstation,polarhero,scientificdiscovery,southpolestories,survivalstory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-366-sir-douglas-mawson-and-the-home-of-the-blizzard-part-3--66431099
Mawson’s leadership, grit, and heartbreak defined that journey. Stranded alone after the deaths of his companions, he hauled himself across 160 kilometres of ice, surviving crevasses, starvation, and the brutal cold. His story isn't just about endurance—it's about the pursuit of knowledge at the edge of the world.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the trials, triumphs, and enduring legacy of Douglas Mawson—Australia’s Antarctic hero.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66431099Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownDouglas Mawson wasn’t just a survivor—he was a scientific powerhouse who helped put Australia on the map of polar exploration. His adventures began with the 1907–1909 Nimrod Expedition under Ernest Shackleton, during which he became one of the first...
Mawson’s leadership, grit, and heartbreak defined that journey. Stranded alone after the deaths of his companions, he hauled himself across 160 kilometres of ice, surviving crevasses, starvation, and the brutal cold. His story isn't just about endurance—it's about the pursuit of knowledge at the edge of the world.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the trials, triumphs, and enduring legacy of Douglas Mawson—Australia’s Antarctic hero.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3262antarcticahistory,antarcticexploration,australasianantarcticexpeditio,australianhistory,australianlegends,coldendurance,douglasmawson,explorerlegacy,frozenwastes,geologicalhero,heroicageofexploration,historicalfigures,historypodcast,mawsonexpedition,mawsonstation,polarhero,scientificdiscovery,southpolestories,survivalstory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-367-the-story-of-inxs-part-1--66557852
Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into their chart-topping hits, backstage drama, controversies, and lasting legacy. It’s the story of a band that defined a generation and gave Australia its rock’n’roll swagger on the world stage.

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"Just Keep Walking" clip (c) INXS 1980

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Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into their chart-topping hits, backstage drama, controversies, and lasting legacy. It’s the story of a band that defined a generation and gave Australia its rock’n’roll swagger on the world stage.

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"Just Keep Walking" clip (c) INXS 1980

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>362380smusic,aussierock,australianlegends,australianmusichistory,bandhistory,behindthemusic,classicrock,globalsuperstars,hutchence,inxs,inxsforever,kickalbum,michaelhutchence,musicmysteries,newwave,pubrock,rocklegends,sydneybands,trueaussieicons,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-368-the-story-of-inxs-part-2--66667980
Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into their chart-topping hits, backstage drama, controversies, and lasting legacy. It’s the story of a band that defined a generation and gave Australia its rock’n’roll swagger on the world stage.

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Featured music clips (c) INXS


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66667980Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownBefore they were stadium superstars, INXS were just six Aussie blokes carving out a sound in the sweaty pubs of Sydney. In this episode, we chart the meteoric rise of one of Australia’s biggest musical exports—from their gritty early days, to the...
Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into their chart-topping hits, backstage drama, controversies, and lasting legacy. It’s the story of a band that defined a generation and gave Australia its rock’n’roll swagger on the world stage.

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Featured music clips (c) INXS


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>348680smusic,aussierock,australianlegends,australianmusichistory,bandhistory,behindthemusic,classicrock,globalsuperstars,hutchence,inxs,inxsforever,kickalbum,michaelhutchence,musicmysteries,newwave,pubrock,rocklegends,sydneybands,trueaussieicons,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-369-the-story-of-inxs-part-3--66768623
Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into their chart-topping hits, backstage drama, controversies, and lasting legacy. It’s the story of a band that defined a generation and gave Australia its rock’n’roll swagger on the world stage.

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Featured music clips (c) INXS

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66768623Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownBefore they were stadium superstars, INXS were just six Aussie blokes carving out a sound in the sweaty pubs of Sydney. In this episode, we chart the meteoric rise of one of Australia’s biggest musical exports—from their gritty early days, to the...
Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into their chart-topping hits, backstage drama, controversies, and lasting legacy. It’s the story of a band that defined a generation and gave Australia its rock’n’roll swagger on the world stage.

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Featured music clips (c) INXS

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>431580smusic,aussierock,australianlegends,australianmusichistory,bandhistory,behindthemusic,classicrock,globalsuperstars,hutchence,inxs,inxsforever,kickalbum,michaelhutchence,musicmysteries,newwave,pubrock,rocklegends,sydneybands,trueaussieicons,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-370-the-birdman-of-the-coorong--66874141
Was he a real menace to passing coaches, or just a yarn spun to spook travellers on the road to Kingston SE?

Join Holly & Matthew as they dig into the history, rumour, and colonial oddity behind one of Australia’s most curious crime legends.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66874141Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the lonely dunes of South Australia’s Coorong, legend speaks of a bushranger so strange he’s hard to forget: the Birdman of the Coorong. Unlike his horse-riding peers, this eccentric outlaw was rumoured to have galloped through the saltbush atop an...
Was he a real menace to passing coaches, or just a yarn spun to spook travellers on the road to Kingston SE?

Join Holly & Matthew as they dig into the history, rumour, and colonial oddity behind one of Australia’s most curious crime legends.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2799true87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-371-the-cronulla-riots-part-1--66970957
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into an event about fear, blame, and what happens when divisions in the community explode into the public eye.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66970957Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:52:19 +0000The Modern MeltdownHIn this episode, we dive into one of the most confronting chapters of modern Australian history: the Cronulla Riots of December 2005. Sparked by rising tensions, fuelled by alcohol, misinformation, and nationalism, what started as a “community...
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into an event about fear, blame, and what happens when divisions in the community explode into the public eye.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>36332000shistory,australianhistory,australianpodcast,australianpolitics,australiansociety,australianstories,controversialaustralianevents,cronullariots,cultureclash,historicalevents,historypodcast,modernhistory,multiculturalism,racialtensions,riotshistory,socialunrest,sydneyhistory,truecrimeaustralia,weirdaustralianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-372-the-cronulla-riots-part-2--67037211
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into an event about fear, blame, and what happens when divisions in the community explode into the public eye.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67037211Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we dive into one of the most confronting chapters of modern Australian history: the Cronulla Riots of December 2005. Sparked by rising tensions, fuelled by alcohol, misinformation, and nationalism, what started as a “community...
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into an event about fear, blame, and what happens when divisions in the community explode into the public eye.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>37892000shistory,australianhistory,australianpodcast,australianpolitics,australiansociety,australianstories,controversialaustralianevents,cronullariots,cultureclash,historicalevents,historypodcast,modernhistory,multiculturalism,racialtensions,riotshistory,socialunrest,sydneyhistory,truecrimeaustralia,weirdaustralianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-373-the-cronulla-riots-2005-part-3--67129676
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into an event about fear, blame, and what happens when divisions in the community explode into the public eye.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67129676Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this series, we dive into one of the most confronting chapters of modern Australian history: the Cronulla Riots of December 2005. Sparked by rising tensions, fuelled by alcohol, misinformation, and nationalism, what started as a “community protest”...
Join Holly & Matthew as they look into an event about fear, blame, and what happens when divisions in the community explode into the public eye.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>41222000shistory,australianhistory,australianpodcast,australianpolitics,australiansociety,australianstories,controversialaustralianevents,cronullariots,cultureclash,historicalevents,historypodcast,modernhistory,multiculturalism,racialtensions,riotshistory,socialunrest,sydneyhistory,truecrimeaustralia,weirdaustralianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-374-the-bathurst-1000--67225819
This episode, Holly and Matthew take a drive through the history of the Bathurst 1000 — the triumphs, the tragedies, the questionable crowd behaviour — and how this race became one of the most defining events in Australian sporting history.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67225819Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownEvery year, a sleepy New South Wales town gets turned into a pit lane paradise as 150,000 fans descend on Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 1000 — Australia’s most iconic car race. But Bathurst isn’t just about lap times and burnout smoke. Behind the...
This episode, Holly and Matthew take a drive through the history of the Bathurst 1000 — the triumphs, the tragedies, the questionable crowd behaviour — and how this race became one of the most defining events in Australian sporting history.

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When a commuter train derailed and slammed into a road bridge, the collapse that followed trapped dozens in a nightmare of twisted metal and rubble. Rescue crews fought against the clock, and the nation watched in horror as the death toll rose.

Join Holly & Matthew as they revisit the events of that day — what went wrong, the incredible acts of bravery, and the lasting changes it brought to Australian rail safety.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67308942Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn the morning of 18 January 1977, Blue Mountains commuters boarded their usual train, expecting nothing more than another routine ride to work. Instead, the Granville train disaster became Australia’s deadliest rail accident.  When a commuter train...
When a commuter train derailed and slammed into a road bridge, the collapse that followed trapped dozens in a nightmare of twisted metal and rubble. Rescue crews fought against the clock, and the nation watched in horror as the death toll rose.

Join Holly & Matthew as they revisit the events of that day — what went wrong, the incredible acts of bravery, and the lasting changes it brought to Australian rail safety.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3326australiandisasters,australianhistory,australiantragedy,australiantransport,disasterhistory,granvilletraindisaster,historicaldisaster,historypodcast,nswhistoricalevents,podcastaustralia,railwayhistory,rescueefforts,sydneyhistory,trainaccident,traincrash,trainderailment,transporthistory,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,weirdhistorytrue812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-376-the-granville-train-disaster-part-2--67390042
When a commuter train derailed and slammed into a road bridge, the collapse that followed trapped dozens in a nightmare of twisted metal and rubble. Rescue crews fought against the clock, and the nation watched in horror as the death toll rose.

Join Holly & Matthew as they revisit the events of that day — what went wrong, the incredible acts of bravery, and the lasting changes it brought to Australian rail safety.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67390042Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn the morning of 18 January 1977, Blue Mountains commuters boarded their usual train, expecting nothing more than another routine ride to work. Instead, the Granville train disaster became Australia’s deadliest rail accident.  When a commuter train...
When a commuter train derailed and slammed into a road bridge, the collapse that followed trapped dozens in a nightmare of twisted metal and rubble. Rescue crews fought against the clock, and the nation watched in horror as the death toll rose.

Join Holly & Matthew as they revisit the events of that day — what went wrong, the incredible acts of bravery, and the lasting changes it brought to Australian rail safety.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3379australiandisasters,australianhistory,australiantragedy,australiantransport,disasterhistory,granvilletraindisaster,historicaldisaster,historypodcast,nswhistoricalevents,podcastaustralia,railwayhistory,rescueefforts,sydneyhistory,trainaccident,traincrash,trainderailment,transporthistory,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustralia,weirdhistorytrue813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weird-crap-movie-commentary-1-howling-3-the-marsupials-1987--67488072
In this commentary track, join Holly and Matthew as they sit down with this oddball slice of Australian cinema. From the marsupial pouch transformations to the utterly bonkers plot, we’ll laugh, groan, and celebrate everything that makes Howling III a cult classic.

Grab the movie, hit play, and watch along with us — it’s the Weird Crap in Australia way of making even the weirdest flicks a good time.There will be silences, there will be tangents, and there are a few honest reactions. Let us know what you think in the comments!

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In this commentary track, join Holly and Matthew as they sit down with this oddball slice of Australian cinema. From the marsupial pouch transformations to the utterly bonkers plot, we’ll laugh, groan, and celebrate everything that makes Howling III a cult classic.

Grab the movie, hit play, and watch along with us — it’s the Weird Crap in Australia way of making even the weirdest flicks a good time.There will be silences, there will be tangents, and there are a few honest reactions. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>640580smovies,australiancinema,australianfilmhistory,australianhorror,badmovienight,campyhorror,cultfilm,culthorror,horrorcommentary,howlingiii,moviecommentary,moviepodcast,ozhorror,ozploitation,podcastaustralia,themarsupials,weirdcinema,weirdcrapinaustralia,weirdmovies,werewolvestruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-377-cold-chisel-part-1--67561822
In this episode, we dig into the band’s origins, their meteoric rise, the chaos of fame, and the lasting impact they’ve had on Australian music culture. Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to their legacy, Cold Chisel’s story is one of grit, passion, and pure rock ’n’ roll.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Kurralta Park, a small indie band from Adelaide! Head over to their Spotify or their YouTube Channel now to check out their new album, Powell Place! 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67561822Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownFrom smoky pubs in Adelaide to selling out arenas across the country, Cold Chisel became the voice of a generation. Fronted by Jim Barnes, the band’s raw energy and working-class anthems captured the spirit of Australia in the late 70s and 80s, their...
In this episode, we dig into the band’s origins, their meteoric rise, the chaos of fame, and the lasting impact they’ve had on Australian music culture. Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to their legacy, Cold Chisel’s story is one of grit, passion, and pure rock ’n’ roll.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Kurralta Park, a small indie band from Adelaide! Head over to their Spotify or their YouTube Channel now to check out their new album, Powell Place! 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>401670srock,80srock,australianmusic,australianrock,bandhistory,barnsey,chisel,coldchisel,donwalker,flametrees,ianmoss,jimmybarnes,khesanh,ozrock,philsmall,pubrock,rockhistory,steveprestwich,weirdcrapinaustralia,workingclassmantrue814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-378-cold-chisel-part-2--67654686
In this episode, we dig into the band’s origins, their meteoric rise, the chaos of fame, and the lasting impact they’ve had on Australian music culture. Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to their legacy, Cold Chisel’s story is one of grit, passion, and pure rock ’n’ roll.

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All clips used are copyright their respective owners.

The final rendition of "When the War is Over" on this episode was performed by members of the Australian Army. You can watch the full performance here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70JhHnVuBJg

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67654686Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownFrom smoky pubs in Adelaide to selling out arenas across the country, Cold Chisel became the voice of a generation. Fronted by Jim Barnes, the band’s raw energy and working-class anthems captured the spirit of Australia in the late 70s and 80s, their...
In this episode, we dig into the band’s origins, their meteoric rise, the chaos of fame, and the lasting impact they’ve had on Australian music culture. Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to their legacy, Cold Chisel’s story is one of grit, passion, and pure rock ’n’ roll.

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All clips used are copyright their respective owners.

The final rendition of "When the War is Over" on this episode was performed by members of the Australian Army. You can watch the full performance here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70JhHnVuBJg

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>358070srock,80srock,australianmusic,australianrock,bandhistory,barnsey,chisel,coldchisel,donwalker,flametrees,ianmoss,jimmybarnes,khesanh,ozrock,philsmall,pubrock,rockhistory,steveprestwich,weirdcrapinaustralia,workingclassmantrue815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-379-the-barrington-tops-crash--67744986
In this episode, we explore the background of the passengers, the last radio transmissions, the massive search efforts, and the eerie theories that still surround the disappearance. Was it a tragic accident, or is there more to the story hidden in the misty ranges of Barrington Tops?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67744986Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn August 9, 1981, a small Cessna 210 aircraft carrying five men vanished over the rugged wilderness of Barrington Tops, NSW. Despite extensive searches, no wreckage or remains were ever recovered, and the fate of the aircraft remains one of...
In this episode, we explore the background of the passengers, the last radio transmissions, the massive search efforts, and the eerie theories that still surround the disappearance. Was it a tragic accident, or is there more to the story hidden in the misty ranges of Barrington Tops?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>29951980saustralia,aussiehistory,australianbush,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,aviation,aviationdisaster,aviationhistory,aviationmystery,barringtontops,beechcraft58baron,coldcase,disappearance,mysterypodcast,planecrash,truecrimeaustralia,unsolvedmystery,vanished,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-380-the-voyage-of-the-catalpa-1876--67830898
In this episode, we dive into the planning, the escape itself, and how this incredible story still resonates in both Australian and Irish history today.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67830898Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1876, one of the most daring prison escapes in history set sail from Fremantle, Western Australia. The American whaling ship Catalpa was at the heart of the plot, masterminded by Irish Fenians determined to free their comrades from the brutal...
In this episode, we dive into the planning, the escape itself, and how this incredible story still resonates in both Australian and Irish history today.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>28841876,aussiehistory,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,catalpa,colonialaustralia,fenianbrotherhood,fenianescape,fenians,fremantleprison,greatescapes,historypodcast,irishhistory,irishinaustralia,irishpride,maritimehistory,prisonescape,rebellionatsea,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-381-the-lawyer-x-scandal-part-1--67920994
By living a double life, she jeopardised the very foundation of the courts. Convictions were thrown into doubt, appeals were launched, and the credibility of the entire legal system was called into question. The scandal not only exposed corruption and desperation in law enforcement, but also highlighted the dangers of blurred boundaries between lawyers and their clients.

In this series, we dig into how one lawyer’s choices spiraled into one of the biggest legal crises in Australian history. From the underworld connections to the Royal Commission, we explore how the Lawyer X scandal redefined trust, justice, and the rule of law in Victoria.

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Linked Episodes:
- 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, the Calabrian Mafia
- 188 & 189 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
- 351-358 - The Gangland Wars
- 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
- 61 & 62 - Old Melbourne Gaol

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67920994Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownFew scandals have shaken Australia’s justice system like the Lawyer X affair. At the center was a prominent barrister who secretly worked as a police informant, all while representing some of the country’s most notorious criminals. Her name was tied...
By living a double life, she jeopardised the very foundation of the courts. Convictions were thrown into doubt, appeals were launched, and the credibility of the entire legal system was called into question. The scandal not only exposed corruption and desperation in law enforcement, but also highlighted the dangers of blurred boundaries between lawyers and their clients.

In this series, we dig into how one lawyer’s choices spiraled into one of the biggest legal crises in Australian history. From the underworld connections to the Royal Commission, we explore how the Lawyer X scandal redefined trust, justice, and the rule of law in Victoria.

***

Linked Episodes:
- 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, the Calabrian Mafia
- 188 & 189 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
- 351-358 - The Gangland Wars
- 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
- 61 & 62 - Old Melbourne Gaol

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3419australiancourts,australiancrimestories,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,crimeandlaw,crimepodcast,historypodcast,justicesystem,lawandorderaustralia,lawyerx,legalhistory,legalscandal,organisedcrime,policeinformant,royalcommission,scandal,truecrimeaustralia,underworldmelbourne,victoriancrime,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-382-the-lawyer-x-scandal-part-2--68011438
By living a double life, she jeopardised the very foundation of the courts. Convictions were thrown into doubt, appeals were launched, and the credibility of the entire legal system was called into question. The scandal not only exposed corruption and desperation in law enforcement, but also highlighted the dangers of blurred boundaries between lawyers and their clients.

In this series, we dig into how one lawyer’s choices spiraled into one of the biggest legal crises in Australian history. From the underworld connections to the Royal Commission, we explore how the Lawyer X scandal redefined trust, justice, and the rule of law in Victoria.

***

Linked Episodes:
- 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, the Calabrian Mafia
- 188 & 189 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
- 351-358 - The Gangland Wars
- 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
- 61 & 62 - Old Melbourne Gaol


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68011438Mon, 06 Oct 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownFew scandals have shaken Australia’s justice system like the Lawyer X affair. At the center was a prominent barrister who secretly worked as a police informant, all while representing some of the country’s most notorious criminals. Her name was tied...
By living a double life, she jeopardised the very foundation of the courts. Convictions were thrown into doubt, appeals were launched, and the credibility of the entire legal system was called into question. The scandal not only exposed corruption and desperation in law enforcement, but also highlighted the dangers of blurred boundaries between lawyers and their clients.

In this series, we dig into how one lawyer’s choices spiraled into one of the biggest legal crises in Australian history. From the underworld connections to the Royal Commission, we explore how the Lawyer X scandal redefined trust, justice, and the rule of law in Victoria.

***

Linked Episodes:
- 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, the Calabrian Mafia
- 188 & 189 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
- 351-358 - The Gangland Wars
- 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
- 61 & 62 - Old Melbourne Gaol


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3184australiancourts,australiancrimestories,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,crimeandlaw,crimepodcast,historypodcast,justicesystem,lawandorderaustralia,lawyerx,legalhistory,legalscandal,organisedcrime,policeinformant,royalcommission,scandal,truecrimeaustralia,underworldmelbourne,victoriancrime,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-383-the-lawyer-x-scandal-part-3--68099383
By living a double life, she jeopardised the very foundation of the courts. Convictions were thrown into doubt, appeals were launched, and the credibility of the entire legal system was called into question. The scandal not only exposed corruption and desperation in law enforcement, but also highlighted the dangers of blurred boundaries between lawyers and their clients.

In this series, we dig into how one lawyer’s choices spiraled into one of the biggest legal crises in Australian history. From the underworld connections to the Royal Commission, we explore how the Lawyer X scandal redefined trust, justice, and the rule of law in Victoria.

***

Linked Episodes:
- 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, the Calabrian Mafia
- 188 & 189 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
- 351-358 - The Gangland Wars
- 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
- 61 & 62 - Old Melbourne Gaol


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68099383Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownFew scandals have shaken Australia’s justice system like the Lawyer X affair. At the center was a prominent barrister who secretly worked as a police informant, all while representing some of the country’s most notorious criminals. Her name was tied...
By living a double life, she jeopardised the very foundation of the courts. Convictions were thrown into doubt, appeals were launched, and the credibility of the entire legal system was called into question. The scandal not only exposed corruption and desperation in law enforcement, but also highlighted the dangers of blurred boundaries between lawyers and their clients.

In this series, we dig into how one lawyer’s choices spiraled into one of the biggest legal crises in Australian history. From the underworld connections to the Royal Commission, we explore how the Lawyer X scandal redefined trust, justice, and the rule of law in Victoria.

***

Linked Episodes:
- 309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, the Calabrian Mafia
- 188 & 189 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo
- 351-358 - The Gangland Wars
- 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting
- 61 & 62 - Old Melbourne Gaol


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3427australiancourts,australiancrimestories,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,crimeandlaw,crimepodcast,historypodcast,justicesystem,lawandorderaustralia,lawyerx,legalhistory,legalscandal,organisedcrime,policeinformant,royalcommission,scandal,truecrimeaustralia,underworldmelbourne,victoriancrime,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weird-crap-movie-commentary-2-lake-mungo-2008--68187571
In this Spooktober commentary track, join Holly and Matthew as they revisit one of Australia’s most chilling modern horror films. From the eerie performances to the quiet dread that creeps under your skin, we’ll unpack what makes Lake Mungo a masterclass in slow-burn terror — and why it still gets under our skin even 4 viewings later.

Grab the movie (queue it up before you press play on the episode, Matthew forgot to count you in!), hit play, and experience the dread and the goosebumps with us — Weird Crap in Australia style. There will be silences, film-related tangents, and a few genuine shivers. Tell us if you spotted the ghosts before we did!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68187571Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhat happens when you mix grief, ghosts, and grainy home video with a dose of uncanny realism? You get Lake Mungo (2008) — a haunting mockumentary that feels a little too real for comfort - especially for Holly. In this Spooktober commentary track,...
In this Spooktober commentary track, join Holly and Matthew as they revisit one of Australia’s most chilling modern horror films. From the eerie performances to the quiet dread that creeps under your skin, we’ll unpack what makes Lake Mungo a masterclass in slow-burn terror — and why it still gets under our skin even 4 viewings later.

Grab the movie (queue it up before you press play on the episode, Matthew forgot to count you in!), hit play, and experience the dread and the goosebumps with us — Weird Crap in Australia style. There will be silences, film-related tangents, and a few genuine shivers. Tell us if you spotted the ghosts before we did!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>5601aussiecinema,australianhorror,creepymovies,culthorror,foundfootage,ghoststories,hauntedaustralia,horrorfans,horrorpodcast,lakemungo,lakemungo2008,mockumentaryhorror,moviecommentary,ozhorror,paranormalaustralia,psychologicalhorror,spooktober,trueaussiehorror,watchalong,weirdcrapinaustraliatruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-384-mr-jolly-squiggles-the-man-from-the-moon-1959-1999--68275947
Travel back to the earliest age of Australian TV to explore how Norman Hetherington’s quirky puppet became a national treasure. From his humble beginnings on ABC in 1959 to the stories the hosts' own mothers told them about the show, Mr. Jolly Squiggles (Simplified to Mr. Squiggle in later years) wasn’t just a puppet — he was a teacher, an artist, and a friend to millions.

Join Holly & Matthew as they uncover the legacy of Mr Squiggle and Friends, the artistry behind his creation, and the enduring magic of a character who taught Australia that a few squiggles and a bit of imagination could turn into anything at all.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68275947Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:00:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownHe was the upside-down man who brought imagination to life — with nothing more than a pencil for a nose and a blackboard for a stage. Mr Squiggle, the beloved children’s television icon, captured the hearts of generations with his wobbly lines,...
Travel back to the earliest age of Australian TV to explore how Norman Hetherington’s quirky puppet became a national treasure. From his humble beginnings on ABC in 1959 to the stories the hosts' own mothers told them about the show, Mr. Jolly Squiggles (Simplified to Mr. Squiggle in later years) wasn’t just a puppet — he was a teacher, an artist, and a friend to millions.

Join Holly & Matthew as they uncover the legacy of Mr Squiggle and Friends, the artistry behind his creation, and the enduring magic of a character who taught Australia that a few squiggles and a bit of imagination could turn into anything at all.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3056abcclassic,aussieicons,australianculture,australianhistory,australianlegends,australiantv,childrenstelevision,classicabc,historypodcast,kidstv,mrsquiggle,normanhetherington,nostalgia,popcultureaustralia,puppetry,retroaustralia,tvhistory,vintagetv,weirdaustralia,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-385-the-rats-of-tobruk-part-1--68377367
What began as an insult from Nazi radio became a badge of honour. The Australians dug in — literally — carving homes and defenses from the desert rock while withstanding relentless shelling and attacks. Their courage, defiance, and larrikin spirit turned Tobruk into a symbol of Australian resilience under fire.

In this episode, we dig into the siege that defined a generation, the humour that kept the Rats going, and the legacy that cemented their place as one of the fiercest fighting forces of the Second World War.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68377367Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1941, amid the blistering sands of North Africa, a band of Australian soldiers earned one of the most enduring nicknames in military history — The Rats of Tobruk. Besieged by German and Italian forces, these men held the Libyan port town of Tobruk...
What began as an insult from Nazi radio became a badge of honour. The Australians dug in — literally — carving homes and defenses from the desert rock while withstanding relentless shelling and attacks. Their courage, defiance, and larrikin spirit turned Tobruk into a symbol of Australian resilience under fire.

In this episode, we dig into the siege that defined a generation, the humour that kept the Rats going, and the legacy that cemented their place as one of the fiercest fighting forces of the Second World War.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2278anzac,anzacspirit,aussiehistory,australianarmy,australianheroes,australianhistory,australianlegends,australiansoldiers,courageunderfire,desertwar,historydownunder,historypodcast,larrikinspirit,militaryhistory,ratsoftobruk,tobruk,weirdcrapinaustralia,ww2history,wwii,wwiiaustraliatrue822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-386-the-rats-of-tobruk-part-2--68472895
What began as an insult from Nazi radio became a badge of honour. The Australians dug in — literally — carving homes and defenses from the desert rock while withstanding relentless shelling and attacks. Their courage, defiance, and larrikin spirit turned Tobruk into a symbol of Australian resilience under fire.

In this episode, we dig into the siege that defined a generation, the humour that kept the Rats going, and the legacy that cemented their place as one of the fiercest fighting forces of the Second World War.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68472895Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:49:22 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1941, amid the blistering sands of North Africa, a band of Australian soldiers earned one of the most enduring nicknames in military history — The Rats of Tobruk. Besieged by German and Italian forces, these men held the Libyan port town of Tobruk...
What began as an insult from Nazi radio became a badge of honour. The Australians dug in — literally — carving homes and defenses from the desert rock while withstanding relentless shelling and attacks. Their courage, defiance, and larrikin spirit turned Tobruk into a symbol of Australian resilience under fire.

In this episode, we dig into the siege that defined a generation, the humour that kept the Rats going, and the legacy that cemented their place as one of the fiercest fighting forces of the Second World War.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2749anzac,anzacspirit,aussiehistory,australianarmy,australianheroes,australianhistory,australianlegends,australiansoldiers,courageunderfire,desertwar,historydownunder,historypodcast,larrikinspirit,militaryhistory,ratsoftobruk,tobruk,weirdcrapinaustralia,ww2history,wwii,wwiiaustraliatrue823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-387-the-rats-of-tobruk-part-3--68579849
What began as an insult from Nazi radio became a badge of honour. The Australians dug in — literally — carving homes and defenses from the desert rock while withstanding relentless shelling and attacks. Their courage, defiance, and larrikin spirit turned Tobruk into a symbol of Australian resilience under fire.

In this episode, we dig into the siege that defined a generation, the humour that kept the Rats going, and the legacy that cemented their place as one of the fiercest fighting forces of the Second World War.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68579849Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1941, amid the blistering sands of North Africa, a band of Australian soldiers earned one of the most enduring nicknames in military history — The Rats of Tobruk. Besieged by German and Italian forces, these men held the Libyan port town of Tobruk...
What began as an insult from Nazi radio became a badge of honour. The Australians dug in — literally — carving homes and defenses from the desert rock while withstanding relentless shelling and attacks. Their courage, defiance, and larrikin spirit turned Tobruk into a symbol of Australian resilience under fire.

In this episode, we dig into the siege that defined a generation, the humour that kept the Rats going, and the legacy that cemented their place as one of the fiercest fighting forces of the Second World War.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3224anzac,anzacspirit,aussiehistory,australianarmy,australianheroes,australianhistory,australianlegends,australiansoldiers,courageunderfire,desertwar,historydownunder,historypodcast,larrikinspirit,militaryhistory,ratsoftobruk,tobruk,weirdcrapinaustralia,ww2history,wwii,wwiiaustraliatrue824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weird-crap-movie-commentary-3-gallipoli-1981--68692664
Join Holly and Matthew as they revisit one of Australia’s most enduring war dramas. From the larrikin charm of its opening act to the stark, sobering descent into the trenches, we’ll explore what makes Gallipoli such a powerful piece of Australian storytelling — and why its final moments still feel like a kick from a horse you trusted.

So line up your copy of the film (we have a countdown this time!), hit play, and march with us through the humour, the history, and the heavy stuff. Expect pauses, tangents about Australian military myth-making, and the occasional patriotic dig at the British.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68692664Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhat happens when you blend mateship, mud, and the gut-punch of history with a film that refuses to let you stay emotionally upright? You get Gallipoli (1981) — a classic that still knocks the wind out of us every single time we watch it Join Holly...
Join Holly and Matthew as they revisit one of Australia’s most enduring war dramas. From the larrikin charm of its opening act to the stark, sobering descent into the trenches, we’ll explore what makes Gallipoli such a powerful piece of Australian storytelling — and why its final moments still feel like a kick from a horse you trusted.

So line up your copy of the film (we have a countdown this time!), hit play, and march with us through the humour, the history, and the heavy stuff. Expect pauses, tangents about Australian military myth-making, and the occasional patriotic dig at the British.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>70261981,anzac,aussie,australian,cinema,commentary,film,gallipoli,gibson,historical,history,mel,movies,one,peter,war,weir,world,wwitruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-388-the-weightman-murders-2000--68796565
But nothing about the scene truly added up. 

Why were two cautious, routine-driven people out so late? Why did their injuries raise quiet questions no one followed up? And how did a forensic report — later revealed to contain a startling error — help bury the truth for four long years?

In this episode, join Holly & Matthew as they examine the threads of a case that looked simple… until you examine the facts. It’s a story of suspicion, persistence, broken systems, and the unsettling realisation that sometimes the most ordinary tragedies aren’t what they seem.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68796565Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:00:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn January 2000, a car was found at the bottom of an embankment in Heathcote National Park. Inside were Bill and Pam Weightman — a respectable south-west Sydney couple, seemingly the victims of a tragic late-night accident. Police found no skid marks....
But nothing about the scene truly added up. 

Why were two cautious, routine-driven people out so late? Why did their injuries raise quiet questions no one followed up? And how did a forensic report — later revealed to contain a startling error — help bury the truth for four long years?

In this episode, join Holly & Matthew as they examine the threads of a case that looked simple… until you examine the facts. It’s a story of suspicion, persistence, broken systems, and the unsettling realisation that sometimes the most ordinary tragedies aren’t what they seem.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>39152000saustralia,aussietruecrime,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,coldcaseaustralia,crimeandsuspense,crimestory,darkaustralia,forensicinvestigation,heathcotenationalpark,hiddentruths,historypodcast,investigationpodcast,mysterycase,suspiciousdeath,sydneycrime,truecrimepodcast,unsolvedmystery,weightmanmurders,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-389-australia-s-flying-terror--68895873
Join Matthew & Holly as they explore the birds' surprising intelligence, their role in folklore, and the heroic lengths Australians go to simply check the letterbox in spring. Lace up your shoes, keep your eyes front, and join us as we unravel how a beloved national icon also became one of the country’s most efficient airborne menaces.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68895873Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownAustralia has produced many formidable creatures: sharks, snakes, drop bears… but none strike fear into the national heart quite like the humble magpie. We’re diving beak-first into the legend of Australia’s Flying Terror — from swooping season...
Join Matthew & Holly as they explore the birds' surprising intelligence, their role in folklore, and the heroic lengths Australians go to simply check the letterbox in spring. Lace up your shoes, keep your eyes front, and join us as we unravel how a beloved national icon also became one of the country’s most efficient airborne menaces.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2619animal,attacks,aussie,australia,australian,behaviour,bird,crap,flying,in,magpie,season,stories,swoop,swooping,terror,true,urban,weird,wildlifetrue826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-390-the-ben-hall-gang-part-1--69022214
In this episode, we trace the rise and fall of the Ben Hall Gang — the robberies, the manhunts, the myths, and the bloody end that cemented their place in Australian history. It’s a story of mateship, desperation, and a colony determined to make an example of its most famous criminals.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69022214Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the mid-1860s, the goldfields and bush tracks of New South Wales were ruled by one of Australia’s most notorious outlaw groups: the Ben Hall Gang. Led by the charismatic and deeply divisive Ben Hall, the gang carried out a daring string of...
In this episode, we trace the rise and fall of the Ben Hall Gang — the robberies, the manhunts, the myths, and the bloody end that cemented their place in Australian history. It’s a story of mateship, desperation, and a colony determined to make an example of its most famous criminals.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>292819thcenturyaustralia,aussiehistory,australiancrime,australianhistory,australianlegends,australianoutlaws,australiantruecrime,benhallgang,bushrangers,bushranging,colonialaustralia,crimeandpunishment,crimestory,goldrushera,historiccrimes,historypodcast,nswhistory,outlawhistory,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weird-crap-movie-commentary-4-around-the-world-with-dot-1981--69146331
From the peculiar pacing to the international diplomacy-through-cartoon logic, we explore how this film tried to reimagine Dot’s bushland origins on a global stage — and how the hybrid animation style both charmed and bewildered audiences. Was it a heartfelt plea for unity, an ambitious creative experiment, or a fever dream that only Australian children’s cinema could produce? Well, that’s what we’re here to find out.

But really? We mostly talk about our Christmases.

So cue up the film, settle in, and watch along as we dissect, laugh, and marvel at one of the more unusual entries in Australia's animation history.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69146331Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000The Modern MeltdownThis week, we sit down with Around the World with Dot — the animated adventure that whisked an Australian bush child across continents in a strange blend of live-action backdrops, talking animals, and Cold War-era messaging. From the peculiar pacing...
From the peculiar pacing to the international diplomacy-through-cartoon logic, we explore how this film tried to reimagine Dot’s bushland origins on a global stage — and how the hybrid animation style both charmed and bewildered audiences. Was it a heartfelt plea for unity, an ambitious creative experiment, or a fever dream that only Australian children’s cinema could produce? Well, that’s what we’re here to find out.

But really? We mostly talk about our Christmases.

So cue up the film, settle in, and watch along as we dissect, laugh, and marvel at one of the more unusual entries in Australia's animation history.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>54081980smovies,animatedmovies,aroundtheworldwithdot,australiananimation,australiancinema,australianfilm,bushlandtoglobal,childrensfilm,commentarytrack,cultanimation,dotandthekangaroo,filmhistory,historypodcast,moviecommentary,nostalgia,ozcinema,ozploitationera,retrofilms,strangecinema,weirdcrapinaustraliatruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-391-the-ben-hall-gang-part-2--69228066
In this episode, we trace the rise and fall of the Ben Hall Gang — the robberies, the manhunts, the myths, and the bloody end that cemented their place in Australian history. It’s a story of mateship, desperation, and a colony determined to make an example of its most famous criminals.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69228066Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the mid-1860s, the goldfields and bush tracks of New South Wales were ruled by one of Australia’s most notorious outlaw groups: the Ben Hall Gang. Led by the charismatic and deeply divisive Ben Hall, the gang carried out a daring string of...
In this episode, we trace the rise and fall of the Ben Hall Gang — the robberies, the manhunts, the myths, and the bloody end that cemented their place in Australian history. It’s a story of mateship, desperation, and a colony determined to make an example of its most famous criminals.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>356319thcenturyaustralia,aussiehistory,australiancrime,australianhistory,australianlegends,australianoutlaws,australiantruecrime,benhallgang,bushrangers,bushranging,colonialaustralia,crimeandpunishment,crimestory,goldrushera,historiccrimes,historypodcast,nswhistory,outlawhistory,truecrimeaustralia,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-392-dot-and-the-kangaroo--69287567
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the beginnings of Australian identity, the birth of a franchise, and one of the only surviving examples of an extinct animation style — all while riding through the bush on the back of a kangaroo.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69287567Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownLong before the animated adaptation unsettled generations of children, Dot and the Kangaroo began life as an 1898 children’s book by Ethel C. Pedley — a purely Australian story that reflects how we once taught our youngest readers about nature,...
Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the beginnings of Australian identity, the birth of a franchise, and one of the only surviving examples of an extinct animation style — all while riding through the bush on the back of a kangaroo.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2939australianauthors,australianbush,australianculture,australianhistory,australianliterature,bookhistory,bookpodcast,bushstories,childrensbooks,childrensliterature,classicaustralianbooks,colonialaustralia,culturalhistory,dotandthekangaroo,environmentalthemes,ethelcpedley,historypodcast,literaryhistory,nostalgicreads,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-393-the-truro-murders-part-1--69397806
Join Holly & Matthew as they unravel the timeline of the Truro Murders — the victims, the offenders, the police investigation, and the failures that allowed the crimes to continue for so long. They examine how early warning signs were missed, how survivor testimony reshaped the case, and why this remains one of the most confronting chapters in Australian true crime.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69397806Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:59:27 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the late 1970s, a string of disappearances around Adelaide quietly escalated into one of South Australia’s most disturbing serial crime cases. Young women vanished after accepting lifts, their movements barely noticed until the pattern became...
Join Holly & Matthew as they unravel the timeline of the Truro Murders — the victims, the offenders, the police investigation, and the failures that allowed the crimes to continue for so long. They examine how early warning signs were missed, how survivor testimony reshaped the case, and why this remains one of the most confronting chapters in Australian true crime.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3448aussietruecrime,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,coldcasehistory,crimeinvestigation,crimestory,criminalpsychology,darkaustralia,forensicinvestigation,historiccrimes,historypodcast,justicesystem,missingwomen,serialcrimeaustralia,southaustraliacrime,truecrimecommunity,truecrimepodcast,truromurders,victimadvocacy,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue830fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-394-the-truro-murders-part-2--69484221
Join Holly & Matthew as they unravel the timeline of the Truro Murders — the victims, the offenders, the police investigation, and the failures that allowed the crimes to continue for so long. They examine how early warning signs were missed, how survivor testimony reshaped the case, and why this remains one of the most confronting chapters in Australian true crime.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69484221Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn the late 1970s, a string of disappearances around Adelaide quietly escalated into one of South Australia’s most disturbing serial crime cases. Young women vanished after accepting lifts, their movements barely noticed until the pattern became...
Join Holly & Matthew as they unravel the timeline of the Truro Murders — the victims, the offenders, the police investigation, and the failures that allowed the crimes to continue for so long. They examine how early warning signs were missed, how survivor testimony reshaped the case, and why this remains one of the most confronting chapters in Australian true crime.

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Holly & Matthew return to Wolf Creek for a full watch-along commentary, folding in everything they learned while researching Episode 272 — the trivia, the controversies, the odd little production quirks, and the lingering weirdness that’s cropped up since.

If you’ve ever wanted to watch the film armed with far too much context (and a healthy sense of unease), this one’s for you. Hit play, sync up, and come suffer joyfully alongside us.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69570639Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:55:59 +0000The Modern MeltdownYes… we’re doing it again. Holly & Matthew return to Wolf Creek for a full watch-along commentary, folding in everything they learned while researching Episode 272 — the trivia, the controversies, the odd little production quirks, and the...
Holly & Matthew return to Wolf Creek for a full watch-along commentary, folding in everything they learned while researching Episode 272 — the trivia, the controversies, the odd little production quirks, and the lingering weirdness that’s cropped up since.

If you’ve ever wanted to watch the film armed with far too much context (and a healthy sense of unease), this one’s for you. Hit play, sync up, and come suffer joyfully alongside us.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>6833australiancinema,australianhorror,australiantruecrime,basedontrueevents,behindthescenes,cultfilms,filmcommentary,filmcontroversy,filmtrivia,horrorcommentary,horrorfilms,horrorpodcast,movieanalysis,moviewatchalong,outbackhorror,podcastcommentary,truecrimepodcast,weirdcrapinaustralia,weirdmoviehistory,wolfcreektruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-395-the-history-of-australian-film-censorship-part-1--69706603
Join Holly & Matthew as they trace the history of Australian film censorship, from early morality laws and customs seizures to the creation of classification boards and the long fight over violence, sex, and “community standards”. Along the way, we'll examine infamous bans, bizarre edits, and the cultural anxieties that shaped what Australians were allowed to see on screen.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69706603Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:00:08 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor decades, Australian audiences were told what they could and couldn’t watch — often with scissors, black ink, and outright bans. From silent films and imported reels to grindhouse classics and modern cinema, Australia developed a reputation as one...
Join Holly & Matthew as they trace the history of Australian film censorship, from early morality laws and customs seizures to the creation of classification boards and the long fight over violence, sex, and “community standards”. Along the way, we'll examine infamous bans, bizarre edits, and the cultural anxieties that shaped what Australians were allowed to see on screen.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3684aussiehistory,australiancinema,australianculture,australianfilmcensorship,australianhistory,bannedfilms,bannedinaustralia,censorshiphistory,cinemahistory,classificationboard,controversialfilms,culturalhistory,filmclassification,filmhistory,filmpodcast,historypodcast,mediacensorship,moralpanic,popculturehistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue832fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-396-the-history-of-australian-film-censorship-part-2--69860746
Join Holly & Matthew as they trace the history of Australian film censorship, from early morality laws and customs seizures to the creation of classification boards and the long fight over violence, sex, and “community standards”. Along the way, we'll examine infamous bans, bizarre edits, and the cultural anxieties that shaped what Australians were allowed to see on screen.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69860746Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor decades, Australian audiences were told what they could and couldn’t watch — often with scissors, black ink, and outright bans. From silent films and imported reels to grindhouse classics and modern cinema, Australia developed a reputation as one...
Join Holly & Matthew as they trace the history of Australian film censorship, from early morality laws and customs seizures to the creation of classification boards and the long fight over violence, sex, and “community standards”. Along the way, we'll examine infamous bans, bizarre edits, and the cultural anxieties that shaped what Australians were allowed to see on screen.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3997aussiehistory,australiancinema,australianculture,australianfilmcensorship,australianhistory,bannedfilms,bannedinaustralia,censorshiphistory,cinemahistory,classificationboard,controversialfilms,culturalhistory,filmclassification,filmhistory,filmpodcast,historypodcast,mediacensorship,moralpanic,popculturehistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue833fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-397-the-history-of-australian-film-censorship-part-3--70067147
Join Holly & Matthew as they trace the history of Australian film censorship, from early morality laws and customs seizures to the creation of classification boards and the long fight over violence, sex, and “community standards”. Along the way, we'll examine infamous bans, bizarre edits, and the cultural anxieties that shaped what Australians were allowed to see on screen.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70067147Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor decades, Australian audiences were told what they could and couldn’t watch — often with scissors, black ink, and outright bans. From silent films and imported reels to grindhouse classics and modern cinema, Australia developed a reputation as one...
Join Holly & Matthew as they trace the history of Australian film censorship, from early morality laws and customs seizures to the creation of classification boards and the long fight over violence, sex, and “community standards”. Along the way, we'll examine infamous bans, bizarre edits, and the cultural anxieties that shaped what Australians were allowed to see on screen.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>5052aussiehistory,australiancinema,australianculture,australianfilmcensorship,australianhistory,bannedfilms,bannedinaustralia,censorshiphistory,cinemahistory,classificationboard,controversialfilms,culturalhistory,filmclassification,filmhistory,filmpodcast,historypodcast,mediacensorship,moralpanic,popculturehistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue834fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-398-the-history-of-australian-video-game-censorship-part-4--70209638
Titles were banned. Content was refused classification. Games were edited, delayed, or never released at all. For years, we didn’t even have an R18+ category for games — meaning adult players were restricted by a system built for something else entirely.

In this episode, we trace the history of video game censorship in Australia — from early classification battles to moral panics, high-profile bans, and the eventual fight for an R rating. What was actually being censored? Who decided? And why were games singled out?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70209638Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:00:05 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor decades, Australia treated video games differently. Titles were banned. Content was refused classification. Games were edited, delayed, or never released at all. For years, we didn’t even have an R18+ category for games — meaning adult players...
Titles were banned. Content was refused classification. Games were edited, delayed, or never released at all. For years, we didn’t even have an R18+ category for games — meaning adult players were restricted by a system built for something else entirely.

In this episode, we trace the history of video game censorship in Australia — from early classification battles to moral panics, high-profile bans, and the eventual fight for an R rating. What was actually being censored? Who decided? And why were games singled out?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4225aussiehistory,australiancinema,australianculture,australianfilmcensorship,australianhistory,bannedfilms,bannedinaustralia,censorshiphistory,cinemahistory,classificationboard,controversialfilms,culturalhistory,filmclassification,filmhistory,filmpodcast,historypodcast,mediacensorship,moralpanic,popculturehistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue835fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-399-haunted-hills-vic--70359138
In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the origins of the legend, the reported sightings, and the possible explanations behind them. Are the stories tied to tragic accidents, natural phenomena, or something more sinister?

**

One more episode to 400!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70359138Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:09 +0000The Modern MeltdownBetween Morwell and Traralgon in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley lies a stretch of road with a reputation that refuses to fade. Known locally as Haunted Hills, this unassuming patch of bushland has generated decades of whispered stories — strange lights...
In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the origins of the legend, the reported sightings, and the possible explanations behind them. Are the stories tied to tragic accidents, natural phenomena, or something more sinister?

**

One more episode to 400!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3427australianfolklore,australianhistory,australianparanormal,australianpodcast,darkaustralia,ghoststoriesaustralia,hauntedaustralia,hauntedhills,historypodcast,latrobevalley,locallegends,morwell,paranormalpodcast,roadsidemystery,supernaturalaustralia,traralgon,unexplainedaustralia,urbanlegends,victorianghoststories,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue836fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-400-the-wieambilla-shootings-part-1-episode-400-q-a--70523614
In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.

This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.

---

To celebrate episode 400, stick around after the show for a Q&A with Holly & Matthew, featuring questions from you, our listeners!

Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 

• Clarke, H. (2022, December 12). The deep grief felt by Rachel McCrow’s former partner. Country Caller. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://countrycaller.com.au/2022/12/15/the-deep-grief-felt-by-rachel-mccrows-former-partner/
• Sutton, C. (2022, December 15). Wieambilla shooting: Constable Matthew Arnold's girlfriend Arli shares final texts. The Daily Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11537317/Wieambilla-shooting-Constable-Matthew-Arnolds-girlfriend-Arli-shares-final-texts.html
• Read, C. (2023, January 29). Police killers’ daughter tells of phone call hours before parents started shooting. Brisbane Times. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/police-killers-daughter-tells-of-phone-call-hours-before-parents-started-shooting-20230123-p5ceu0.html
• Issa, A. (2022, December 22). Nathaniel Train had warrant for his arrest. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/22/afternoon-update-nathaniel-train-had-warrant-for-his-arrest-teens-unwanted-sex-and-low-quality-apartments-selling-for-a-loss
• Nathaniel Train had warrant out for his arrest at time of Wieambilla shootings, police reveal. (2022, December 22). The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/22/nathaniel-train-had-warrant-out-for-his-arrest-at-time-of-wieambilla-shootings-police-reveal
• Green, E. (2022, December 15). Father of cop killers Nathaniel and Gareth Train breaks silence. Couorier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/father-of-wieambilla-cop-shooters-nathaniel-and-gavin-train-speaks-out/news-story/0c13540084d0e4502ea80fb6259b9d9b
• McMillan, A. (2022, December 13). Rookie officer hid in burning grass, sent goodbye texts to her family. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.smh.com.au/national/slipping-through-the-killers-sights-a-rookie-cop-hid-in-burning-grass-and-sent-goodbye-texts-to-her-family-20221213-p5c5vv.html
• Chamberlin, T., Kyriacou, K., Scott, S., Nolan, M., Philp, J., Devon, E., & Morri, M. (2022, December 17). Qld police shooting: Local cops formed extraction team to save colleagues. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/qld-police-shooting-local-cops-formed-extraction-team-to-save-colleague/news-story/bff3da3bcc6bfa446f9e6ea583f191b1.
• Scott, S. (2022, December 16). Qld police shooting: Alan Dare’s wife recounts last conversation. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/qld-police-shooting-alan-dares-wife-recounts-last-conversation/
• Nolan, M., & Burley, M. (2022, December 18). Mates are raising money for Alan Dare’s partner after he was shot and killed at Wieambilla. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/toowoomba/mates-are-raising-money-for-alan-dares-partner-after-he-was-shot-and-killed-at-wieambilla/news-story/fb4c6301a7dcb8ec5874c7ea7e53cbbb
• Tassell, D. (2022, December 17). Family of Wieambilla shooting victim Alan Dare say he deserved better on Monday night. 7News. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://7news.com.au/news/qld/family-of-wieambilla-shooting-victim-alan-dare-say-he-deserved-better-on-monday-night-c-9160991
• Coroners Court of Queensland. (2025, November 25). Findings of inquest into the deaths at Wieambilla. https://www.coronerscourt.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/888627/Findings-of-inquest-into-the-deaths-at-Wieambilla-Redacted-25.11.2025.pdf
• Wu, D. (2022, December 16). Devastated wife of Alan Dare reveals final words he uttered before he was killed while rushing to investigate sound of gunfire. Sky News. Retrieved January 29, 225, from https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/devastated-wife-of-alan-dare-reveals-final-words-he-uttered-before-he-was-killed-while-rushing-to-investigate-sound-of-gunfire/news-story/b9ac0d0819b4982610b653217b19797a

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70523614Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn December 2022, a routine missing persons check in rural Queensland turned into one of the deadliest attacks on police in recent Australian history. Two officers and a neighbouring resident were killed in a violent ambush at a remote property near...
In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.

This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.

---

To celebrate episode 400, stick around after the show for a Q&A with Holly & Matthew, featuring questions from you, our listeners!

Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 

• Clarke, H. (2022, December 12). The deep grief felt by Rachel McCrow’s former partner. Country Caller. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://countrycaller.com.au/2022/12/15/the-deep-grief-felt-by-rachel-mccrows-former-partner/
• Sutton, C. (2022, December 15). Wieambilla shooting: Constable Matthew Arnold's girlfriend Arli shares final texts. The Daily Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11537317/Wieambilla-shooting-Constable-Matthew-Arnolds-girlfriend-Arli-shares-final-texts.html
• Read, C. (2023, January 29). Police killers’ daughter tells of phone call hours before parents started shooting. Brisbane Times. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/police-killers-daughter-tells-of-phone-call-hours-before-parents-started-shooting-20230123-p5ceu0.html
• Issa, A. (2022, December 22). Nathaniel Train had warrant for his arrest. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/22/afternoon-update-nathaniel-train-had-warrant-for-his-arrest-teens-unwanted-sex-and-low-quality-apartments-selling-for-a-loss
• Nathaniel Train had warrant out for his arrest at time of Wieambilla shootings, police reveal. (2022, December 22). The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/22/nathaniel-train-had-warrant-out-for-his-arrest-at-time-of-wieambilla-shootings-police-reveal
• Green, E. (2022, December 15). Father of cop killers Nathaniel and Gareth Train breaks silence. Couorier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/father-of-wieambilla-cop-shooters-nathaniel-and-gavin-train-speaks-out/news-story/0c13540084d0e4502ea80fb6259b9d9b
• McMillan, A. (2022, December 13). Rookie officer hid in burning grass, sent goodbye texts to her family. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.smh.com.au/national/slipping-through-the-killers-sights-a-rookie-cop-hid-in-burning-grass-and-sent-goodbye-texts-to-her-family-20221213-p5c5vv.html
• Chamberlin, T., Kyriacou, K., Scott, S., Nolan, M., Philp, J., Devon, E., & Morri, M. (2022, December 17). Qld police shooting: Local cops formed extraction team to save colleagues. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/qld-police-shooting-local-cops-formed-extraction-team-to-save-colleague/news-story/bff3da3bcc6bfa446f9e6ea583f191b1.
• Scott, S. (2022, December 16). Qld police shooting: Alan Dare’s wife recounts last conversation. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/qld-police-shooting-alan-dares-wife-recounts-last-conversation/
• Nolan, M., & Burley, M. (2022, December 18). Mates are raising money for Alan Dare’s partner after he was shot and...]]>9324australiancases,australiancrime,australianhistory,australianpolice,australiantruecrime,crimehistory,crimeinvestigation,crimetimeline,criminalcase,historypodcast,moderncrime,policeambush,queenslandcrime,queenslandhistory,ruralaustralia,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimepodcast,violentcrime,weirdcrapinaustralia,wieambillashootingstrue837fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-401-the-wieambilla-shootings-part-2--70634838
  In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.
  
  This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.
  
  ---
  
  Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 
  
  • Smee, B., & Bucci, N. (2022, December 15). God and guns: the strict religious upbringing of the Wieambilla shooters. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/14/god-and-guns-the-strict-religious-upbringing-of-the-wieambilla-shooters
  • Chamberlin, T., Kyriacou, K., & Scott, S. (2022, December 14). Three shot dead by police after two officers, member of public killed in ambush. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/police-shooting-officers-unaccounted-for-after-coming-under-attack/news-story/351e6044ef2050891d4cfefa48005443
  • Baker, J. (2022, December 14). Missing persons report sparked ‘vicious’ fury from killer brother. Brisbane Times. Retrieved Januray 29, 2025, from https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/missing-persons-report-sparked-vicious-fury-from-killer-brother-20221214-p5c6ey.html
  • Callinan, R., & Stone, L. (2022, December 17). Police shooter Nathaniel Train breached Queensland border in a car carrying weapons months after school resignation. ABC News. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-17/qld-police-shooting-nathaniel-train-rammed-border-dumped-guns/101783696
  
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70634838Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn December 2022, a routine missing persons check in rural Queensland turned into one of the deadliest attacks on police in recent Australian history. Two officers and a neighbouring resident were killed in a violent ambush at a remote property near...
  In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.
  
  This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.
  
  ---
  
  Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 
  
  • Smee, B., & Bucci, N. (2022, December 15). God and guns: the strict religious upbringing of the Wieambilla shooters. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/14/god-and-guns-the-strict-religious-upbringing-of-the-wieambilla-shooters
  • Chamberlin, T., Kyriacou, K., & Scott, S. (2022, December 14). Three shot dead by police after two officers, member of public killed in ambush. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/police-shooting-officers-unaccounted-for-after-coming-under-attack/news-story/351e6044ef2050891d4cfefa48005443
  • Baker, J. (2022, December 14). Missing persons report sparked ‘vicious’ fury from killer brother. Brisbane Times. Retrieved Januray 29, 2025, from https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/missing-persons-report-sparked-vicious-fury-from-killer-brother-20221214-p5c6ey.html
  • Callinan, R., & Stone, L. (2022, December 17). Police shooter Nathaniel Train breached Queensland border in a car carrying weapons months after school resignation. ABC News. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-17/qld-police-shooting-nathaniel-train-rammed-border-dumped-guns/101783696
  
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3959australiancases,australiancrime,australianhistory,australianpolice,australiantruecrime,crimehistory,crimeinvestigation,crimetimeline,criminalcase,historypodcast,moderncrime,policeambush,queenslandcrime,queenslandhistory,ruralaustralia,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimepodcast,violentcrime,weirdcrapinaustralia,wieambillashootingstrue838fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-402-the-wieambilla-shootings-part-3--70797104
  In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.
  
  This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.
  
  ---
  
  Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 
  
  • Hinchcliffe, J. (2022, December 16). Wieambilla shooting: Stacey Train had limited contact with family after entering ‘controlling’ relationship with brother-in-law. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/15/wieambilla-shooting-stacey-train-had-limited-contact-with-family-after-entering-controlling-relationship-with-brother-in-law
  • Daily Mail Staff. (2022, December 15). Tracing the Trains. The Daily Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/fb-11540187/TRACING-TRAINS.html
  • Callinan, R., Andre, J., & Stone, L. (2022, December 15). Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train carried out a deadly police shooting. Their twisted backstory is revealed. ABC News. Retrieved january 29, 2025, from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-15/qld-police-shooting-offenders-nathaniel-gareth-stacey-train/101766720
  • Nolan, M., Devon, E., & Burley, M. (2022, December 13). Neighbours describe hearing chilling gun fight 'like World War III.'. The Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.thechronicle.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-toowoomba/residents-in-chinchilla-and-tara-are-coming-to-terms-with-the-horror-events-that-unfolded-last-night/news-story/e4fbe7f031cac6308037fc561a8429d7
  • Smee, B., & Bucci, N. (2022, December 15). God and guns: the strict religious upbringing of the Wieambilla shooters. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/14/god-and-guns-the-strict-religious-upbringing-of-the-wieambilla-shooters
  • Meacham, S., & Walsh, S. (2023, January 22). 'Fear of the unknown' led to Queensland cop slayings, daughter claims. 9 News. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-police-massacre-wieambilla-daughter-madelyn-train-interview-part-one/8e86f5f0-bd2c-4e32-b370
  • Train, G. (2020, November 24). Dodgy Tasmania Police Still Covering Up Port Arthur Scam. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CairnsNews.org: https://cairnsnews.org/2019/11/09/dodgy-tasmania-police-still-covering-up-port-arthur-scam/#comment-119937
  • Train, G. (2020, October 18). Why the Rats are Abandoning Ship. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CIR Now: https://cirnow.com.au/why-the-rats-are-abandoning-ship/#comment-13295
  • Train, G. (2021, May 26). Channel Seven clearly being managed by Deep State after unbelievable Port Arthur segment. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CairnsNews.org:
  
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70797104Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn December 2022, a routine missing persons check in rural Queensland turned into one of the deadliest attacks on police in recent Australian history. Two officers and a neighbouring resident were killed in a violent ambush at a remote property near...
  In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.
  
  This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.
  
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  Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 
  
  • Hinchcliffe, J. (2022, December 16). Wieambilla shooting: Stacey Train had limited contact with family after entering ‘controlling’ relationship with brother-in-law. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/15/wieambilla-shooting-stacey-train-had-limited-contact-with-family-after-entering-controlling-relationship-with-brother-in-law
  • Daily Mail Staff. (2022, December 15). Tracing the Trains. The Daily Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/fb-11540187/TRACING-TRAINS.html
  • Callinan, R., Andre, J., & Stone, L. (2022, December 15). Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train carried out a deadly police shooting. Their twisted backstory is revealed. ABC News. Retrieved january 29, 2025, from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-15/qld-police-shooting-offenders-nathaniel-gareth-stacey-train/101766720
  • Nolan, M., Devon, E., & Burley, M. (2022, December 13). Neighbours describe hearing chilling gun fight 'like World War III.'. The Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.thechronicle.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-toowoomba/residents-in-chinchilla-and-tara-are-coming-to-terms-with-the-horror-events-that-unfolded-last-night/news-story/e4fbe7f031cac6308037fc561a8429d7
  • Smee, B., & Bucci, N. (2022, December 15). God and guns: the strict religious upbringing of the Wieambilla shooters. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/14/god-and-guns-the-strict-religious-upbringing-of-the-wieambilla-shooters
  • Meacham, S., & Walsh, S. (2023, January 22). 'Fear of the unknown' led to Queensland cop slayings, daughter claims. 9 News. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-police-massacre-wieambilla-daughter-madelyn-train-interview-part-one/8e86f5f0-bd2c-4e32-b370
  • Train, G. (2020, November 24). Dodgy Tasmania Police Still Covering Up Port Arthur Scam. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CairnsNews.org: https://cairnsnews.org/2019/11/09/dodgy-tasmania-police-still-covering-up-port-arthur-scam/#comment-119937
  • Train, G. (2020, October 18). Why the Rats are Abandoning Ship. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CIR Now: https://cirnow.com.au/why-the-rats-are-abandoning-ship/#comment-13295
  • Train, G. (2021, May 26). Channel Seven clearly being managed by Deep State after unbelievable Port Arthur segment. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from CairnsNews.org:
  
  
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  In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.
  
  This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.
  
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  Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 
  
  • A Current Affair Staff. (2022, December). Grieving widow remembers hero neighbour husband killed in cop shooting. A Current Affair. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/wieambilla-shooting-grieving-widow-heartbroken-by-treatment-of-husband-s-body-after-police-shooting/9484a2f5-2b10-4fe6-bcc6-d0e410756e76
  • Read, C. (2023, January 22). “Mum didn’t like guns”: Police killers’ daughter says her parents were gentle. Brisbane Times. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/mum-didn-t-like-guns-cop-killers-daughter-says-her-parents-were-gentle-20230122-p5cell.html   Nolan, M., Devon, E., &
  • Burley, M. (2022, December 13). Neighbours describe hearing chilling gun fight “like World War III”. The Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.thechronicle.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-toowoomba/residents-in-chinchilla-and-tara-are-coming-to-terms-with-the-horror-events-that-unfolded-last-night/news-story/e4fbe7f031cac6308037fc561a8429d7  
  • Chamberlin, T., Kyriacou, K., Scott, S., Nolan, M., Philp, J., Devon, E., & Morri, M. (2022, December 17). Qld police shooting: Local cops formed extraction team to save colleagues. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/qld-police-shooting-local-cops-formed-extraction-team-to-save-colleague/news-story/bff3da3bcc6bfa446f9e6ea583f191b1  
  • Brennan, A. (2022, December 14). Cold-blooded cop killers’ twisted final act after shooting police officers dead. News.com.au. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/final-act-of-train-trio-who-executed-police-in-wieambilla-qld-siege/news-story/042ba4f3b07e94ff1c5ffe90f83c49fb  
  • Sutton, C. (2022, December 15). Our daring dozen. The Daily Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11536289/Wieambilla-police-shooting-cops-saved-officer-siege-braved-kill-zones-booby-traps.html  
  • Silk. (2022, December 16). “We killed them”: Chilling video emerges of boasting cop killers. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/we-killed-them-chilling-video-emerges-of-boasting-cop-killers/news-story/a0fcf8635f50851ea14b6b2173cd53b1  
  • Gillespie, E. (2022, December 21). Queensland shooting sparking “false flag” conspiracy theories, experts warn. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/21/conspiracists-create-theories-to-avoid-uncomfortable-truth-about-queensland-shooting-expert-says  
  • AAP. (2022, December 14). Ambushed police thankful to survive attack. Canberra Daily. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://canberradaily.com.au/ambushed-police-thankful-to-survive-attack/  
  • Coroners Court of Queensland. (2025, November 25). Findings of inquest into the deaths at Wieambilla. https://www.coronerscourt.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/888627/Findings-of-inquest-into-the-deaths-at-Wieambilla-Redacted-25.11.2025.pdf  
  • Kruk, C., Read, C., & Atfield, C. (2025, December 5). Wieambilla families launch damages claim against Qld, NSW police. Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/wieambilla-families-launch-damages-claim-against-qld-nsw-police-20251205-p5nl3y.html   6 News Australia. (2022, December 13).
  • Breaking: Anthony Albanese speaks after 6 were killed in Queensland shooting [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://youtu.be/gfjCkH_yxD0  
  • Hitch, G. (2022, December 15). Peter Dutton becomes emotional during condolence motion for Queensland police officers killed in shooting. ABC News. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-15/peter-dutton-emotional-condolence-queensland-police-shooting/101776036  
  • Gillespie, E. (2026, February 13). US man linked to Wieambilla shooting sentenced to three years’ prison. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-13/donald-day-wieambilla-shooting-sentence/106342394
  
  
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  In this episode, Holly and Matthew walk through the events as they unfolded — from the initial police attendance to the hours-long emergency response that followed. As investigators pieced together what had happened, the scale and planning of the attack became increasingly clear.
  
  This is a careful reconstruction of the incident itself: the timeline, the confrontation, and the aftermath of a tragedy that shocked communities across Australia.
  
  ---
  Sources used this episode (in appearance order): 
  
  • A Current Affair Staff. (2022, December). Grieving widow remembers hero neighbour husband killed in cop shooting. A Current Affair. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/wieambilla-shooting-grieving-widow-heartbroken-by-treatment-of-husband-s-body-after-police-shooting/9484a2f5-2b10-4fe6-bcc6-d0e410756e76
  • Read, C. (2023, January 22). “Mum didn’t like guns”: Police killers’ daughter says her parents were gentle. Brisbane Times. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/mum-didn-t-like-guns-cop-killers-daughter-says-her-parents-were-gentle-20230122-p5cell.html   Nolan, M., Devon, E., &
  • Burley, M. (2022, December 13). Neighbours describe hearing chilling gun fight “like World War III”. The Chronicle. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.thechronicle.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-toowoomba/residents-in-chinchilla-and-tara-are-coming-to-terms-with-the-horror-events-that-unfolded-last-night/news-story/e4fbe7f031cac6308037fc561a8429d7  
  • Chamberlin, T., Kyriacou, K., Scott, S., Nolan, M., Philp, J., Devon, E., & Morri, M. (2022, December 17). Qld police shooting: Local cops formed extraction team to save colleagues. The Courier Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.couriermail.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-qld/qld-police-shooting-local-cops-formed-extraction-team-to-save-colleague/news-story/bff3da3bcc6bfa446f9e6ea583f191b1  
  • Brennan, A. (2022, December 14). Cold-blooded cop killers’ twisted final act after shooting police officers dead. News.com.au. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/final-act-of-train-trio-who-executed-police-in-wieambilla-qld-siege/news-story/042ba4f3b07e94ff1c5ffe90f83c49fb  
  • Sutton, C. (2022, December 15). Our daring dozen. The Daily Mail. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11536289/Wieambilla-police-shooting-cops-saved-officer-siege-braved-kill-zones-booby-traps.html  
  • Silk. (2022, December 16). “We killed them”: Chilling video emerges of boasting cop killers. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/we-killed-them-chilling-video-emerges-of-boasting-cop-killers/news-story/a0fcf8635f50851ea14b6b2173cd53b1  
  • Gillespie, E. (2022, December 21). Queensland shooting sparking “false flag” conspiracy theories, experts warn. The Guardian. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/21/conspiracists-create-theories-to-avoid-uncomfortable-truth-about-queensland-shooting-expert-says  
  • AAP. (2022, December 14). Ambushed police thankful to survive attack. Canberra Daily. Retrieved January 29, 2025, from https://canberradaily.com.au/ambushed-police-thankful-to-survive-attack/  
  • Coroners Court of Queensland. (2025, November 25). Findings of inquest into the deaths at Wieambilla....]]>5880australiancases,australiancrime,australianhistory,australianpolice,australiantruecrime,crimehistory,crimeinvestigation,crimetimeline,criminalcase,historypodcast,moderncrime,policeambush,queenslandcrime,queenslandhistory,ruralaustralia,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimepodcast,violentcrime,weirdcrapinaustralia,wieambillashootingstrue840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-404-the-1973-fuel-crisis--71081461
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore how the oil crisis played out in Australia — from petrol rationing and changing driving habits to the political decisions that shaped the nation’s response. What began as an overseas conflict quickly became a local disruption, exposing just how dependent Australia had become on global supply.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71081461Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:34:26 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1973, a global oil shock reached Australian shores and changed everyday life almost overnight. Fuel shortages, price spikes, and uncertainty rippled through the country, forcing governments and communities to rethink how they used energy. In this...
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore how the oil crisis played out in Australia — from petrol rationing and changing driving habits to the political decisions that shaped the nation’s response. What began as an overseas conflict quickly became a local disruption, exposing just how dependent Australia had become on global supply.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>36621970saustralia,1973oilcrisis,australianeconomy,australianevents,australianhistory,australianpolitics,australiansociety,crisishistory,economichistory,economicimpact,energycrisis,energyhistory,fuelcrisis,globalcrisis,historypodcast,oilembargo,oilshortage,petrolshortage,resourcecrisis,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue841fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-405-they-re-bats-man--71265988
    Found along the east coast, these large fruit bats play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal, yet their presence in urban areas has made them the centre of ongoing conflict between conservation and community concerns.
    
    From mass colonies in suburban parks to debates over relocation and protection, it’s a story that sits at the intersection of environment, policy, and everyday life.
    
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the history, behaviour, and ecological importance of grey-headed flying foxes, along with the challenges they present in towns and cities.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71265988Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:00:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownThey’re loud, they’re messy, and they’ve become one of Australia’s most controversial native animals — the grey-headed flying fox. Found along the east coast, these large fruit bats play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal, yet their...
    Found along the east coast, these large fruit bats play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal, yet their presence in urban areas has made them the centre of ongoing conflict between conservation and community concerns.
    
    From mass colonies in suburban parks to debates over relocation and protection, it’s a story that sits at the intersection of environment, policy, and everyday life.
    
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the history, behaviour, and ecological importance of grey-headed flying foxes, along with the challenges they present in towns and cities.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2795australiananimals,australianenvironment,australiannature,australianwildlife,conservationaustralia,eastcoastaustralia,ecologyaustralia,environmentalissues,flyingfoxes,fruitbats,greyheadedflyingfoxes,historypodcast,nativespecies,pollination,protectedspecies,seeddispersal,urbanwildlife,weirdcrapinaustralia,wildlifeconflict,wildlifemanagementtrue842fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-406-cathy-freeman-part-1--71437514
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew trace Freeman’s journey from a young athlete in Queensland to a global symbol of achievement, resilience, and reconciliation. From her early rise in athletics to the cultural significance of her Olympic victory, this is a story about more than sport — it’s about identity, pressure, and a moment that brought a nation to a standstill.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71437514Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn September 2000, on a warm night in Sydney, Cathy Freeman stepped onto the track carrying the weight of expectation — and delivered one of the most iconic moments in Australian sporting history. But her story didn’t begin there. In this episode,...
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew trace Freeman’s journey from a young athlete in Queensland to a global symbol of achievement, resilience, and reconciliation. From her early rise in athletics to the cultural significance of her Olympic victory, this is a story about more than sport — it’s about identity, pressure, and a moment that brought a nation to a standstill.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3655400mfinal,aboriginalrepresentation,athleticsaustralia,athleticsfinal,aussieathletes,cathyfreeman,freemanfinal,freemanflame,goldmedalrun,indigenousaustralian,lanefour,nationalidentity,olympiccauldron,olympicgold,olympichistory,olympicmoments,sydney2000,sydneyolympics,trackandfield,womenssporttrue843fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-407-cathy-freeman-part-2--71632643
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew trace Freeman’s journey from a young athlete in Queensland to a global symbol of achievement, resilience, and reconciliation. From her early rise in athletics to the cultural significance of her Olympic victory, this is a story about more than sport — it’s about identity, pressure, and a moment that brought a nation to a standstill.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71632643Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn September 2000, on a warm night in Sydney, Cathy Freeman stepped onto the track carrying the weight of expectation — and delivered one of the most iconic moments in Australian sporting history. But her story didn’t begin there. In this episode,...
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew trace Freeman’s journey from a young athlete in Queensland to a global symbol of achievement, resilience, and reconciliation. From her early rise in athletics to the cultural significance of her Olympic victory, this is a story about more than sport — it’s about identity, pressure, and a moment that brought a nation to a standstill.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3281400mfinal,aboriginalrepresentation,athleticsaustralia,athleticsfinal,aussieathletes,cathyfreeman,freemanfinal,freemanflame,goldmedalrun,indigenousaustralian,lanefour,nationalidentity,olympiccauldron,olympicgold,olympichistory,olympicmoments,sydney2000,sydneyolympics,trackandfield,womenssporttrue844fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-408-the-gympie-pyramid--71828597
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew dig into the claims, the history, and the investigations surrounding the site. Where did the pyramid theory come from? What evidence has been presented — and what holds up under scrutiny? It’s a story where archaeology, speculation, and local legend collide.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828597Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownHidden in the hills near Gympie, Queensland, sits a structure that has sparked decades of debate: the Gympie Pyramid. To some, it’s evidence of an ancient civilisation or Egyptian contact with Australia. To others, it’s nothing more than a terraced...
    In this episode, Holly and Matthew dig into the claims, the history, and the investigations surrounding the site. Where did the pyramid theory come from? What evidence has been presented — and what holds up under scrutiny? It’s a story where archaeology, speculation, and local legend collide.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3516ancientaustralia,ancientstructures,archaeologydebate,aussiehistory,australianfolklore,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australianmyths,conspiracyhistory,culturaldebate,gympie,gympiepyramid,historicalmystery,historypodcast,lostcivilisations,pseudoarchaeology,queenslandhistory,queenslandmystery,unexplainedaustralia,weirdcrapinaustraliatrue845fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-409-the-meckering-earthquake--71945979
    Roads split open, railway lines twisted, buildings collapsed, and a fault line ripped visibly through the landscape — leaving behind destruction that stunned the nation. In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the events of the Meckering earthquake, the science behind it, and the aftermath for the people who lived through it. 
    
    From the first violent tremors to the massive recovery effort, this is the story of the day Australia was reminded that even this ancient continent can move with terrifying force.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71945979Mon, 11 May 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownOn the morning of October 14, 1968, the small Western Australian town of Meckering was torn apart by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Australia. Roads split open, railway lines twisted, buildings collapsed, and a fault line...
    Roads split open, railway lines twisted, buildings collapsed, and a fault line ripped visibly through the landscape — leaving behind destruction that stunned the nation. In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the events of the Meckering earthquake, the science behind it, and the aftermath for the people who lived through it. 
    
    From the first violent tremors to the massive recovery effort, this is the story of the day Australia was reminded that even this ancient continent can move with terrifying force.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2827australiandisasters,australianevents,australiangeology,australianhistory,australianscience,disasterhistory,earthquakeaustralia,earthquakehistory,emergencyresponse,geologicalhistory,historicdisasters,historypodcast,meckering,meckeringearthquake,naturaldisaster,naturalforces,seismicevent,wahistory,weirdcrapinaustralia,westernaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-410-the-rise-and-fall-of-rolf-harris--72031696
    In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Rolf Harris — from his beginnings in Perth during the Great Depression to becoming one of the most recognisable entertainers in Britain and across the Commonwealth.
    
    Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Harris through the early days of television, novelty music, children’s entertainment, painting, the wobble board, and the strange cultural landscape of post-war Britain, examining how an Australian performer became a trusted household figure for generations of audiences.But alongside that public image ran a much darker story.
    
    This episode also examines the allegations, convictions, and testimonies that emerged later in Harris’s life, including the broader context of Britain’s entertainment industry, Operation Yewtree, and the culture that allowed powerful figures to avoid scrutiny for decades.
    
    This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation.
    
    Music Clips Used:
    
    • The Purple People Eater — performed by Sheb Wooley
    • Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini — performed by Brian Hyland
    • Octopus's Garden — performed by The Beatles
    • Yellow Submarine — performed by The Beatles
    • Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport — performed by Rolf Harris
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72031696Mon, 18 May 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWelcome to the start of Year 9!!!!! In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Rolf Harris — from his beginnings in Perth during the Great Depression to becoming one of the most recognisable entertainers in Britain and across the Commonwealth....
    In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Rolf Harris — from his beginnings in Perth during the Great Depression to becoming one of the most recognisable entertainers in Britain and across the Commonwealth.
    
    Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Harris through the early days of television, novelty music, children’s entertainment, painting, the wobble board, and the strange cultural landscape of post-war Britain, examining how an Australian performer became a trusted household figure for generations of audiences.But alongside that public image ran a much darker story.
    
    This episode also examines the allegations, convictions, and testimonies that emerged later in Harris’s life, including the broader context of Britain’s entertainment industry, Operation Yewtree, and the culture that allowed powerful figures to avoid scrutiny for decades.
    
    This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation.
    
    Music Clips Used:
    
    • The Purple People Eater — performed by Sheb Wooley
    • Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini — performed by Brian Hyland
    • Octopus's Garden — performed by The Beatles
    • Yellow Submarine — performed by The Beatles
    • Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport — performed by Rolf Harris
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>44121960s,1970s,australianhistory,australianpodcast,bbc,britishhistory,celebritycrime,childrenstelevision,commonwealth,conspiracy,crimehistory,historypodcast,jimmysavile,noveltymusic,operationyewtree,popculture,rolfharris,truecrime,weirdcrapinaustralia,wobbleboardtrue91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-411-the-rise-and-fall-of-rolf-harris-part-2--72129592
    Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Harris through the early days of television, novelty music, children’s entertainment, painting, the wobble board, and the strange cultural landscape of post-war Britain, examining how an Australian performer became a trusted household figure for generations of audiences.But alongside that public image ran a much darker story.
    
    This episode also examines the allegations, convictions, and testimonies that emerged later in Harris’s life, including the broader context of Britain’s entertainment industry, Operation Yewtree, and the culture that allowed powerful figures to avoid scrutiny for decades.
    
    This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72129592Mon, 25 May 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Rolf Harris — from his beginnings in Perth during the Great Depression to becoming one of the most recognisable entertainers in Britain and across the Commonwealth. Join Holly and Matthew as they...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Harris through the early days of television, novelty music, children’s entertainment, painting, the wobble board, and the strange cultural landscape of post-war Britain, examining how an Australian performer became a trusted household figure for generations of audiences.But alongside that public image ran a much darker story.
    
    This episode also examines the allegations, convictions, and testimonies that emerged later in Harris’s life, including the broader context of Britain’s entertainment industry, Operation Yewtree, and the culture that allowed powerful figures to avoid scrutiny for decades.
    
    This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>29191960s,1970s,australianhistory,australianpodcast,bbc,britishhistory,celebritycrime,childrenstelevision,commonwealth,conspiracy,crimehistory,historypodcast,jimmysavile,noveltymusic,operationyewtree,popculture,rolfharris,truecrime,weirdcrapinaustralia,wobbleboardtrue92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-412-the-rise-and-fall-of-rolf-harris-part-3--72271188
    Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Harris through the early days of television, novelty music, children’s entertainment, painting, the wobble board, and the strange cultural landscape of post-war Britain, examining how an Australian performer became a trusted household figure for generations of audiences.But alongside that public image ran a much darker story.
    
    This episode also examines the allegations, convictions, and testimonies that emerged later in Harris’s life, including the broader context of Britain’s entertainment industry, Operation Yewtree, and the culture that allowed powerful figures to avoid scrutiny for decades.
    
    This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72271188Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:28:43 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Rolf Harris — from his beginnings in Perth during the Great Depression to becoming one of the most recognisable entertainers in Britain and across the Commonwealth. Join Holly and Matthew as they...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Harris through the early days of television, novelty music, children’s entertainment, painting, the wobble board, and the strange cultural landscape of post-war Britain, examining how an Australian performer became a trusted household figure for generations of audiences.But alongside that public image ran a much darker story.
    
    This episode also examines the allegations, convictions, and testimonies that emerged later in Harris’s life, including the broader context of Britain’s entertainment industry, Operation Yewtree, and the culture that allowed powerful figures to avoid scrutiny for decades.
    
    This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4162true93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-413-the-1971-prosh-day-stunt--72386582
    Part prank, part engineering feat, and entirely Australian, the hanging Holden captured the larrikin spirit of university Prosh Week culture at its peak. But who actually pulled it off? And how did they manage to suspend an entire car over one of Adelaide’s busiest streets without anyone stopping them?
    
    Join Holly & Matthew as they look through the history of pranks in Australian university life - and why they went away.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386582Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1971, Adelaide woke to a bizarre sight: an FJ Holden hanging from a pedestrian footbridge above North Terrace outside the University of Adelaide. The stunt became an instant legend, baffling authorities and sparking a mystery that lingered for...
    Part prank, part engineering feat, and entirely Australian, the hanging Holden captured the larrikin spirit of university Prosh Week culture at its peak. But who actually pulled it off? And how did they manage to suspend an entire car over one of Adelaide’s busiest streets without anyone stopping them?
    
    Join Holly & Matthew as they look through the history of pranks in Australian university life - and why they went away.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>36361971proshday,adelaidehistory,adelaideuniversity,aussiehistory,australianhistory,australianicons,australianlarrikins,australianuniversities,classiccarsaustralia,fjholden,historicpranks,historypodcast,holden,proshweek,retroaustralia,southaustraliahistory,studentculture,universitypranks,urbanlegends,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-414-the-guyra-geist-1921--72512063
    What began as a family disturbance quickly drew neighbours, police, reporters, and sceptics from across the country. Some believed it was a genuine haunting. Others suspected a hoax. But even after investigations, the mystery of the Guyra Poltergeist refused to disappear.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72512063Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1921, the quiet New South Wales town of Guyra became the centre of one of Australia’s strangest paranormal cases. Rocks rained from empty rooms, objects moved on their own, furniture overturned, and terrified witnesses claimed unseen forces were...
    What began as a family disturbance quickly drew neighbours, police, reporters, and sceptics from across the country. Some believed it was a genuine haunting. Others suspected a hoax. But even after investigations, the mystery of the Guyra Poltergeist refused to disappear.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3834aussielegends,australianfolklore,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australianparanormal,ghostphenomena,ghoststoriesaustralia,guyransw,guyrapoltergeist,hauntedaustralia,hauntedhouse,historicmysteries,historypodcast,newsouthwaleshistory,paranormalhistory,paranormalpodcast,poltergeistcase,supernaturalaustralia,unexplainedaustralia,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-415-the-murder-of-jaidyn-leskie-part-1--72610481
    As police worked to piece together Jaidyn’s final hours, conflicting stories, unanswered questions, and a lack of clear evidence complicated the search for justice. Decades later, the case continues to provoke debate, with many believing key questions remain unresolved.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72610481Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn June 1997, the disappearance of 13-month-old Jaidyn Leskie from the small Victorian town of Moe captured the attention of the nation. What began as a frantic search for a missing toddler soon became one of Australia’s most heartbreaking and...
    As police worked to piece together Jaidyn’s final hours, conflicting stories, unanswered questions, and a lack of clear evidence complicated the search for justice. Decades later, the case continues to provoke debate, with many believing key questions remain unresolved.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3287australiancases,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,coldcaseaustralia,crimeinvestigation,crimestory,criminaljustice,historiccases,historypodcast,jaidynleskie,missingchild,moevictoria,policeinvestigation,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimepodcast,unsolvedmystery,victoriacrime,victorianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-416-the-murder-of-jaidyn-leskie-part-2--72715081
    As police worked to piece together Jaidyn’s final hours, conflicting stories, unanswered questions, and a lack of clear evidence complicated the search for justice. Decades later, the case continues to provoke debate, with many believing key questions remain unresolved.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72715081Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:00:05 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn June 1997, the disappearance of 13-month-old Jaidyn Leskie from the small Victorian town of Moe captured the attention of the nation. What began as a frantic search for a missing toddler soon became one of Australia’s most heartbreaking and...
    As police worked to piece together Jaidyn’s final hours, conflicting stories, unanswered questions, and a lack of clear evidence complicated the search for justice. Decades later, the case continues to provoke debate, with many believing key questions remain unresolved.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4059australiancases,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,coldcaseaustralia,crimeinvestigation,crimestory,criminaljustice,historiccases,historypodcast,jaidynleskie,missingchild,moevictoria,policeinvestigation,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimepodcast,unsolvedmystery,victoriacrime,victorianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-417-ted-noffs-and-life-education-part-1--72813181
    Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the origins of Life Education, the creation of Healthy Harold, and how one long-necked puppet became one of Australia's most beloved educational icons. 
    
    From its beginnings in the late 1970s to its evolution for a new generation, discover how Healthy Harold helped shape childhoods across the country. Take a trip back to the classroom and revisit one of Australia's most enduring educational success stories.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72813181Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor generations of Australian schoolchildren, a visit from Healthy Harold was a highlight of the school year. Whether it arrived in a brightly coloured caravan or at a dedicated education centre, Life Education taught millions of children about...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the origins of Life Education, the creation of Healthy Harold, and how one long-necked puppet became one of Australia's most beloved educational icons. 
    
    From its beginnings in the late 1970s to its evolution for a new generation, discover how Healthy Harold helped shape childhoods across the country. Take a trip back to the classroom and revisit one of Australia's most enduring educational success stories.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>34101980saustralia,1990saustralia,aussiechildhood,australianchildhood,australianculture,australianeducation,australianhistory,australianicons,australianschools,childhoodaustralia,drugeducation,educationhistory,healtheducation,healthyharold,healthyharoldgiraffe,historypodcast,lifeeducation,nostalgia,schoolmemories,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-418-ted-noffs-and-life-education-part-2--72927908
    Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the origins of Life Education, the creation of Healthy Harold, and how one long-necked puppet became one of Australia's most beloved educational icons. 
    
    From its beginnings in the late 1970s to its evolution for a new generation, discover how Healthy Harold helped shape childhoods across the country. Take a trip back to the classroom and revisit one of Australia's most enduring educational success stories.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72927908Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:04 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor generations of Australian schoolchildren, a visit from Healthy Harold was a highlight of the school year. Whether it arrived in a brightly coloured caravan or at a dedicated education centre, Life Education taught millions of children about...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the origins of Life Education, the creation of Healthy Harold, and how one long-necked puppet became one of Australia's most beloved educational icons. 
    
    From its beginnings in the late 1970s to its evolution for a new generation, discover how Healthy Harold helped shape childhoods across the country. Take a trip back to the classroom and revisit one of Australia's most enduring educational success stories.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>28811980saustralia,1990saustralia,aussiechildhood,australianchildhood,australianculture,australianeducation,australianhistory,australianicons,australianschools,childhoodaustralia,drugeducation,educationhistory,healtheducation,healthyharold,healthyharoldgiraffe,historypodcast,lifeeducation,nostalgia,schoolmemories,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-419-fred-nile-australia-s-moral-crusader-part-1--73043791
    Join Holly and Matthew as they trace Fred Nile's political career, from his early activism and election to the Legislative Council through to the campaigns, controversies, and social debates that made him a fixture of Australian public life. Whether opposing censorship, gambling, abortion, same-sex relationships, or changing social attitudes, Nile remained one of the country's most persistent political campaigners.
    
    Love him or loathe him, Fred Nile left an undeniable mark on New South Wales politics. This episode explores the man, the movement, and the legacy of one of Australia's longest-serving parliamentarians.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73043791Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor more than four decades, Fred Nile was one of the most recognisable and controversial figures in Australian politics. As the founder of the Call to Australia Party, later the Christian Democratic Party, he built a career campaigning on conservative...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they trace Fred Nile's political career, from his early activism and election to the Legislative Council through to the campaigns, controversies, and social debates that made him a fixture of Australian public life. Whether opposing censorship, gambling, abortion, same-sex relationships, or changing social attitudes, Nile remained one of the country's most persistent political campaigners.
    
    Love him or loathe him, Fred Nile left an undeniable mark on New South Wales politics. This episode explores the man, the movement, and the legacy of one of Australia's longest-serving parliamentarians.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3569aussiehistory,australianculture,australianhistory,australianpoliticians,australianpolitics,australiansociety,christiandemocraticparty,christianpolitics,frednile,historypodcast,legislativecouncil,modernaustralianhistory,newsouthwalespolitics,nswhistory,nswparliament,politicalcontroversy,politicalhistory,publicpolicy,socialconservatism,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-420-fred-nile-australia-s-moral-crusader-part-2--73165448
    Join Holly and Matthew as they trace Fred Nile's political career, from his early activism and election to the Legislative Council through to the campaigns, controversies, and social debates that made him a fixture of Australian public life. Whether opposing censorship, gambling, abortion, same-sex relationships, or changing social attitudes, Nile remained one of the country's most persistent political campaigners.
    
    Love him or loathe him, Fred Nile left an undeniable mark on New South Wales politics. This episode explores the man, the movement, and the legacy of one of Australia's longest-serving parliamentarians.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73165448Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor more than four decades, Fred Nile was one of the most recognisable and controversial figures in Australian politics. As the founder of the Call to Australia Party, later the Christian Democratic Party, he built a career campaigning on conservative...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they trace Fred Nile's political career, from his early activism and election to the Legislative Council through to the campaigns, controversies, and social debates that made him a fixture of Australian public life. Whether opposing censorship, gambling, abortion, same-sex relationships, or changing social attitudes, Nile remained one of the country's most persistent political campaigners.
    
    Love him or loathe him, Fred Nile left an undeniable mark on New South Wales politics. This episode explores the man, the movement, and the legacy of one of Australia's longest-serving parliamentarians.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3010aussiehistory,australianculture,australianhistory,australianpoliticians,australianpolitics,australiansociety,christiandemocraticparty,christianpolitics,frednile,historypodcast,legislativecouncil,modernaustralianhistory,newsouthwalespolitics,nswhistory,nswparliament,politicalcontroversy,politicalhistory,publicpolicy,socialconservatism,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-421-fred-nile-australia-s-moral-crusader-part-3--73313084
    Join Holly and Matthew as they trace Fred Nile's political career, from his early activism and election to the Legislative Council through to the campaigns, controversies, and social debates that made him a fixture of Australian public life. Whether opposing censorship, gambling, abortion, same-sex relationships, or changing social attitudes, Nile remained one of the country's most persistent political campaigners.
    
    Love him or loathe him, Fred Nile left an undeniable mark on New South Wales politics. This episode explores the man, the movement, and the legacy of one of Australia's longest-serving parliamentarians.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73313084Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor more than four decades, Fred Nile was one of the most recognisable and controversial figures in Australian politics. As the founder of the Call to Australia Party, later the Christian Democratic Party, he built a career campaigning on conservative...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they trace Fred Nile's political career, from his early activism and election to the Legislative Council through to the campaigns, controversies, and social debates that made him a fixture of Australian public life. Whether opposing censorship, gambling, abortion, same-sex relationships, or changing social attitudes, Nile remained one of the country's most persistent political campaigners.
    
    Love him or loathe him, Fred Nile left an undeniable mark on New South Wales politics. This episode explores the man, the movement, and the legacy of one of Australia's longest-serving parliamentarians.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3773aussiehistory,australianculture,australianhistory,australianpoliticians,australianpolitics,australiansociety,christiandemocraticparty,christianpolitics,frednile,historypodcast,legislativecouncil,modernaustralianhistory,newsouthwalespolitics,nswhistory,nswparliament,politicalcontroversy,politicalhistory,publicpolicy,socialconservatism,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-422-the-case-of-mr-stinky--73663588
    Join Holly and Matthew as they unravel the remarkable investigation that linked the murders to a series of violent sexual assaults across Melbourne, and discover how police finally identified the man known as "Mr Stinky." It's a story of old-fashioned detective work, painstaking fingerprint analysis, and a breakthrough that nobody saw coming
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73663588Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:05 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1966, teenagers Garry Heywood and Abina Madill disappeared after leaving a dance in Shepparton. Weeks later, their bodies were discovered in bushland, launching one of Victoria's longest-running murder investigations. Detectives had fingerprints...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they unravel the remarkable investigation that linked the murders to a series of violent sexual assaults across Melbourne, and discover how police finally identified the man known as "Mr Stinky." It's a story of old-fashioned detective work, painstaking fingerprint analysis, and a breakthrough that nobody saw coming
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4068abinamadill,australiancases,australianhistory,australiantruecrime,coldcaseaustralia,crimeinvestigation,fingerprintevidence,forensicscience,garryheywood,historicalcrime,historypodcast,melbournecrime,mrstinky,raymondedmunds,sheppartonmurders,truecrimepodcast,unsolvedmurders,victoriacrime,victorianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-423-death-cap-mushrooms--74055572
    Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the mysterious Canberra poisonings of 2012 and 2014 before turning to the case that captivated the world: the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch. They explore the biology of Amanita phalloides, how these toxic mushrooms found their way into Australia, the investigations that followed, and why a simple foraging mistake can have devastating consequences. 
    
    From accidental poisonings to one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, this episode uncovers the deadly history of the world's most notorious mushroom.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74055572Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor decades, death cap mushrooms were regarded as a rare but deadly hazard, claiming lives through tragic mistakes and misidentification. But in recent years, two Australian cases thrust these lethal fungi into the national spotlight for very...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the mysterious Canberra poisonings of 2012 and 2014 before turning to the case that captivated the world: the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch. They explore the biology of Amanita phalloides, how these toxic mushrooms found their way into Australia, the investigations that followed, and why a simple foraging mistake can have devastating consequences. 
    
    From accidental poisonings to one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, this episode uncovers the deadly history of the world's most notorious mushroom.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3774acthistory,amanitaphalloides,australiancases,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,canberrapoisonings,criminalcases,deathcapmushrooms,erinpatterson,foodsafety,foraging,historypodcast,medicalmysteries,mushroompoisoning,poisonings,toxicmushrooms,truecrimepodcast,victoriacrime,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-424-the-deadly-beef-wellington-part-1--74521841
    Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the mysterious Canberra poisonings of 2012 and 2014 before turning to the case that captivated the world: the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch. They explore the biology of Amanita phalloides, how these toxic mushrooms found their way into Australia, the investigations that followed, and why a simple foraging mistake can have devastating consequences.
    
    From accidental poisonings to one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, this episode uncovers the deadly history of the world's most notorious mushroom.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74521841Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFor decades, death cap mushrooms were regarded as a rare but deadly hazard, claiming lives through tragic mistakes and misidentification. But in recent years, two Australian cases thrust these lethal fungi into the national spotlight for very...
    Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the mysterious Canberra poisonings of 2012 and 2014 before turning to the case that captivated the world: the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch. They explore the biology of Amanita phalloides, how these toxic mushrooms found their way into Australia, the investigations that followed, and why a simple foraging mistake can have devastating consequences.
    
    From accidental poisonings to one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, this episode uncovers the deadly history of the world's most notorious mushroom.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3412acthistory,amanitaphalloides,australiancases,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,canberrapoisonings,criminalcases,deathcapmushrooms,erinpatterson,foodsafety,foraging,historypodcast,medicalmysteries,mushroompoisoning,poisonings,toxicmushrooms,truecrimepodcast,victoriacrime,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-425-the-deadly-beef-wellington-part-2--74746208
    Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the mysterious Canberra poisonings of 2012 and 2014 before turning to the case that captivated the world: the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch. They explore the biology of Amanita phalloides, how these toxic mushrooms found their way into Australia, the investigations that followed, and why a simple foraging mistake can have devastating consequences.
    
    From accidental poisonings to one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, this episode uncovers the deadly history of the world's most notorious mushroom.
    
    
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    Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the mysterious Canberra poisonings of 2012 and 2014 before turning to the case that captivated the world: the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch. They explore the biology of Amanita phalloides, how these toxic mushrooms found their way into Australia, the investigations that followed, and why a simple foraging mistake can have devastating consequences.
    
    From accidental poisonings to one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, this episode uncovers the deadly history of the world's most notorious mushroom.
    
    
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    The Henley-on-Todd Regatta.
    
    Join Holly & Matthew as they head to Alice Springs to explore one of Australia's strangest sporting traditions, where competitors race across the dry Todd River in boats that never actually touch the water. What started as a joke has become an annual event featuring everything from bottomless boats to elaborate costumes, ridiculous races, and a very Australian willingness to commit to a terrible idea.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74746409Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhat do you get when a bunch of Australians decide to hold a boat race in the middle of the desert, where there isn't actually any water? The Henley-on-Todd Regatta. Join Holly & Matthew as they head to Alice Springs to explore one of...
    The Henley-on-Todd Regatta.
    
    Join Holly & Matthew as they head to Alice Springs to explore one of Australia's strangest sporting traditions, where competitors race across the dry Todd River in boats that never actually touch the water. What started as a joke has become an annual event featuring everything from bottomless boats to elaborate costumes, ridiculous races, and a very Australian willingness to commit to a terrible idea.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2873alicesprings,aussiesport,australianculture,australianevents,australianhistory,australianquirks,australiansport,australiantraditions,boatrace,desertaustralia,dryriver,henleyontodd,henleyontoddregatta,northernterritory,outbackaustralia,outbacktraditions,toddriver,unusualsports,weirdaustralianhistory,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movie-commentary-6-looking-for-alibrandi-2000--74755453
    Join us as we watch Looking for Alibrandi (2000), the Australian film adaptation of Melina Marchetta's much-loved novel. Along the way, we talk about family, identity, growing up, Italian-Australian culture, class, religion, and all the other things this film manages to cram into the life of one teenager.
    
    We'll also be doing what we always do with these commentary tracks: stopping to talk about the history, the cultural references, the filmmaking, the things that have aged beautifully, the things that haven't, and probably several things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film.
    
    Grab a copy of the movie, press play, and watch along with us.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74755453Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWhat happens when you take one of Australia's most beloved coming-of-age stories and put Holly & Matthew in a room with it?You're about to find out. Join us as we watch Looking for Alibrandi (2000), the Australian film adaptation of Melina...
    Join us as we watch Looking for Alibrandi (2000), the Australian film adaptation of Melina Marchetta's much-loved novel. Along the way, we talk about family, identity, growing up, Italian-Australian culture, class, religion, and all the other things this film manages to cram into the life of one teenager.
    
    We'll also be doing what we always do with these commentary tracks: stopping to talk about the history, the cultural references, the filmmaking, the things that have aged beautifully, the things that haven't, and probably several things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film.
    
    Grab a copy of the movie, press play, and watch along with us.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>66322000saustraliancinema,aussiecinema,australiancinema,australianculture,australianfilm,australianhistory,australianliterature,australianmovies,australianteenfilms,comingofage,filmcommentary,filmhistory,historypodcast,italianaustralian,lookingforalibrandi,melinamarchetta,moviecommentary,moviepodcast,watchalong,weirdcrapinaustraliatruebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-427-the-life-and-controversies-of-fred-hollows-part-1--75234524
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Fred Hollows, from his early career in ophthalmology and his work with FIrst Nations communities in Australia to the international foundation that continues his mission today. It's a story about medicine, social justice, and one very stubborn Australian who decided that preventable blindness shouldn't be something people simply had to accept.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75234524Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownFred Hollows was a surgeon who believed that eyesight shouldn't be determined by where you were born or how much money you had. His work took him from Australia to some of the world's poorest communities, where he helped establish eye-care programs...
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Fred Hollows, from his early career in ophthalmology and his work with FIrst Nations communities in Australia to the international foundation that continues his mission today. It's a story about medicine, social justice, and one very stubborn Australian who decided that preventable blindness shouldn't be something people simply had to accept.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4563aboriginalhealth,aussiehistory,australianculture,australiandoctors,australianhistory,australianhistorypodcast,australianicons,australianlegends,australianmedicalhistory,australianphilanthropy,eyehealth,fredhollows,healthcareaustralia,historypodcast,indigenoushealth,medicalhistory,medicalpioneers,ophthalmology,socialjustice,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-428-the-life-and-controversies-of-fred-hollows-part-2--75377651
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Fred Hollows, from his early career in ophthalmology and his work with FIrst Nations communities in Australia to the international foundation that continues his mission today. It's a story about medicine, social justice, and one very stubborn Australian who decided that preventable blindness shouldn't be something people simply had to accept.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75377651Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:00:03 +0000The Modern MeltdownFred Hollows was a surgeon who believed that eyesight shouldn't be determined by where you were born or how much money you had. His work took him from Australia to some of the world's poorest communities, where he helped establish eye-care programs...
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life and legacy of Fred Hollows, from his early career in ophthalmology and his work with FIrst Nations communities in Australia to the international foundation that continues his mission today. It's a story about medicine, social justice, and one very stubborn Australian who decided that preventable blindness shouldn't be something people simply had to accept.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4981aboriginalhealth,aussiehistory,australianculture,australiandoctors,australianhistory,australianhistorypodcast,australianicons,australianlegends,australianmedicalhistory,australianphilanthropy,eyehealth,fredhollows,healthcareaustralia,historypodcast,indigenoushealth,medicalhistory,medicalpioneers,ophthalmology,socialjustice,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-429-fred-mcdermott-murderer-without-a-corpse-part-1--75546824
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the disappearance of Harry Lavers, the investigation that followed, and the extraordinary case against Fred McDermott. With conflicting evidence, unanswered questions and a murder that seemed to have no body, the case would become one of the more remarkable chapters in Australia's criminal justice history.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75546824Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1936, a man disappeared from the small New South Wales town of Grenfell. More than a decade later, a travelling shearer named Fred McDermott found himself at the centre of a murder investigation that would change his life forever. Join Holly &...
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the disappearance of Harry Lavers, the investigation that followed, and the extraordinary case against Fred McDermott. With conflicting evidence, unanswered questions and a murder that seemed to have no body, the case would become one of the more remarkable chapters in Australia's criminal justice history.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>2525australiancrime,australianhistory,australianjustice,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,coldcase,criminaljustice,fredmcdermott,grenfell,harrylavers,historicalcrime,historypodcast,missingman,missingperson,murdermystery,newsouthwales,nswhistory,unsolvedmystery,weirdcrapinaustralia,wrongfulconvictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-430-fred-mcdermott-murderer-without-a-corpse-part-2--75686861
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the disappearance of Harry Lavers, the investigation that followed, and the extraordinary case against Fred McDermott. With conflicting evidence, unanswered questions and a murder that seemed to have no body, the case would become one of the more remarkable chapters in Australia's criminal justice history.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75686861Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownIn 1936, a man disappeared from the small New South Wales town of Grenfell. More than a decade later, a travelling shearer named Fred McDermott found himself at the centre of a murder investigation that would change his life forever. Join Holly &...
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the disappearance of Harry Lavers, the investigation that followed, and the extraordinary case against Fred McDermott. With conflicting evidence, unanswered questions and a murder that seemed to have no body, the case would become one of the more remarkable chapters in Australia's criminal justice history.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4000australiancrime,australianhistory,australianjustice,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,coldcase,criminaljustice,fredmcdermott,grenfell,harrylavers,historicalcrime,historypodcast,missingman,missingperson,murdermystery,newsouthwales,nswhistory,unsolvedmystery,weirdcrapinaustralia,wrongfulconvictiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weird-crap-movie-commentary-7-wolf-creek-2-2013--75836539
    Join Holly & Matthew as they watch Wolf Creek 2 (2013), Greg McLean's sequel to the Australian horror film that gave a whole generation of travellers another reason to be nervous about taking a wrong turn in the outback.
    
    Expect outback horror, questionable tourist decisions, an uncomfortably familiar brand of Australian hospitality, and our usual commentary as we talk through the film, its place in Australian horror, and the things that catch our attention along the way.
    
    Because watching a horror film about an Australian serial killer in the outback is one thing. Watching it with us talking over the top is another.
    
    Grab your copy of Wolf Creek 2, press play, and watch along!
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75836539Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownWe're heading back into the Australian outback, and this time, Mick Taylor is waiting. Join Holly & Matthew as they watch Wolf Creek 2 (2013), Greg McLean's sequel to the Australian horror film that gave a whole generation of travellers another...
    Join Holly & Matthew as they watch Wolf Creek 2 (2013), Greg McLean's sequel to the Australian horror film that gave a whole generation of travellers another reason to be nervous about taking a wrong turn in the outback.
    
    Expect outback horror, questionable tourist decisions, an uncomfortably familiar brand of Australian hospitality, and our usual commentary as we talk through the film, its place in Australian horror, and the things that catch our attention along the way.
    
    Because watching a horror film about an Australian serial killer in the outback is one thing. Watching it with us talking over the top is another.
    
    Grab your copy of Wolf Creek 2, press play, and watch along!
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>7210australiancinema,australianfilm,australianhorror,australianmovies,filmcommentary,filmhistory,gregmclean,horrorcommentary,horrorfilm,horrormovies,johnjarratt,micktaylor,moviecommentary,moviepodcast,outbackaustralia,outbackhorror,watchalong,weirdcrapinaustralia,wolfcreek,wolfcreek2truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-431-back-to-the-files-updates-to-our-oldest-cases--75963841
    In this episode, Holly & Matthew revisit some of our older episodes to catch up on the developments that have happened since we first covered them. New evidence, fresh investigations, court developments and discoveries can change how we understand a case, sometimes years after the original story made headlines.
    
    We’re digging back through the archives to see what’s changed, what’s been uncovered, and which questions are still unanswered.
    
    Because covering a story once doesn't mean it's finished.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75963841Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:54:15 +0000The Modern MeltdownWe’ve been telling you weird Australian stories for years, but what happens when the story keeps going after we’ve finished recording? In this episode, Holly & Matthew revisit some of our older episodes to catch up on the developments that have...
    In this episode, Holly & Matthew revisit some of our older episodes to catch up on the developments that have happened since we first covered them. New evidence, fresh investigations, court developments and discoveries can change how we understand a case, sometimes years after the original story made headlines.
    
    We’re digging back through the archives to see what’s changed, what’s been uncovered, and which questions are still unanswered.
    
    Because covering a story once doesn't mean it's finished.
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>4274australiancases,australianhistory,australianmysteries,australiantruecrime,backtothefiles,caserevisited,caseupdates,coldcases,crimeupdates,criminaljustice,forensicevidence,historicalcrime,historypodcast,newevidence,policeinvestigations,recentdevelopments,truecrimeaustralia,truecrimepodcast,unsolvedmysteries,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-432-the-legend-of-breaker-morant-part-1--76108909
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life of Breaker Morant, the events surrounding his court martial and execution in 1902, and the legacy of a man whose story has been retold, debated and reinterpreted for more than a century.
    
    Was he a ruthless soldier who crossed the line, or a convenient target for an empire trying to distance itself from its own conduct? The story is more complicated than the legend.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76108909Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:00:02 +0000The Modern MeltdownHarry Harbord Morant is one of the most controversial figures in Australian military history. A soldier, horseman, poet and convicted war criminal, his name has become synonymous with the brutality of the Boer War and the question of whether he was a...
    Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the life of Breaker Morant, the events surrounding his court martial and execution in 1902, and the legacy of a man whose story has been retold, debated and reinterpreted for more than a century.
    
    Was he a ruthless soldier who crossed the line, or a convenient target for an empire trying to distance itself from its own conduct? The story is more complicated than the legend.
    
    
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.]]>3141australianhistory,australianmilitaryhistory,australiansoldiers,australiantruehistory,boerwar,breakermorant,britishempire,bushveldtcarbineers,colonialhistory,courtmartial,harrymorant,historicalcontroversies,historypodcast,militaryhistory,militaryjustice,secondboerwar,southafricanwar,warcrimes,warcriminals,weirdcrapinaustraliatruefull