A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:12:21 – The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to tax the family home. 00:46:52 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Ha…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Woomera (Part 2), South Australia from the 14 Aug 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. First British atomic bomb test on Montebello Islands – documentary Operation Hurricane Wikipedia - Operation Hurricane Wikipedia - British nuclear tests at Maralinga Wikipedia - RAAF Woomera range complex Wikipedia - …

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:36 – ‘If the reef had a voice, it would sing’: could legal personhood help the Great Barrier Reef? 00:31:32 – Two Ticks Town …

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Halls Creek (Part 1), Western Australia from the 7 Aug 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Halls Creek, Western Australia Purnululu National Park Wikipedia - Purnululu National Park Wikipedia - Bungle Bungle range Bungle Bungle Wikipedia - Wolfe Creek Crater Aussietowns - Halls Cre…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:14:28 – ASIO disrupted 24 'major' espionage operations in three years, spy chief reveals 00:46:58 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Halls …

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Silverton, New South Wales segment from the 2025 Special Episode 1 of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Aussie Towns - Silverton, NSW Wikipedia - Silverton, NSW Movie Locations - Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior Wikipedia - The Battle of Broken Hill Museums of History NSW - The battle of Broken Hill Wikipedia - 1992 in Austr…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:40 – Dangerous Australian animals Part 1 00:35:27 – Silverton, New South Wales 00:49:07 – Dangerous Australian animals Part 2…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Woomera, South Australia from the 24 Jul 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. RAAF Woomera Range Complex Wikipedia - Woomera, South Australia Aussietowns - Woomera, SA Wikipedia - British nuclear tests at Maralinga Woomera Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Anger erupts after Canadian tourist's 'di…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:24 – Croc watch: Dickhead of the month 00:20:11 – Independent MP to push a lowering of Australian’s voting age after UK decis…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Burra, South Australia from the 17 Jul 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Burra Charter Aussietowns - Burra, SA How Essington Lewis pulled off an industrial miracle Wikipedia - Essington Lewis Essington Lewis (1881–1961) Wikipedia - Breaker Morant (film) Wikipedia - Burra, South A…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:57 – Victoria's draconian new anti-protest laws will have a chilling effect on free speech -- and won't keep anyone safe 00:3…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Acland, Queensland from the 10 Jul 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Acland, Queensland The coal mine's neighbour: Remembering Acland before its ghost town status The last man in Acland: How mining turned a booming community into a ghost town Aussietowns - Oakey QLD Trove New Acl…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:11:05 – Calls for an Australia wide crackdown on real estate ads using artificial intelligence to hide faults and falsely lure i…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Marrabel, South Australia from the 3 Jul 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Marrabel, South Australia APRA Rodeo Event list South Australia, Marrabel Rodeo Bull Ride 2024 Marrabel PBR Bull Ride Monument Australia - Curio Trove - 1946 newspaper article #Australia #Australian…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:12:38 – Australia deepens collaboration with NATO and takes further action to hold Russia to account. Also to deploy 100 soldier…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk ACT Part 2, Australian Capital Territory segment from the 26 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Jervis Bay territory Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915 (Cth) Museum of Australian Democracy Booderee National Park Jervis Bay Nuclear Power Plant Jervis Bay Jervis Bay - picture 1 Jervi…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:48 – Croc Watch 00:20:34 – Australia’s first lab-grown meat will be on the menu within weeks 00:51:08 – Two Ticks Town Talk –…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Portsea, Victoria from the 19 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: The Death of Harold Holt Mystery of missing PM finally solved How Australia’s PM went swimming 50 years ago and vanished forever From the Archives, 1967: Harold Holt vanishes during Portsea swim Inside the disappearance of H…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:59 – Northern Territory to trial legal pepper spray for self-defence 00:25:40 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Portsea, Victoria 00:48…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on the ACT, Australian Capital Territory from the 12 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Pine Island Reserve Canberra & District Historical Society Wikipedia - History of Canberra Wikipedia - Murrumbidgee river Parks ACT - Pine Island Wikipedia - Echium plantagineum in Australia #…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:23 – Australian container return schemes are a booming good news story 00:22:37 – Two Ticks Town Talk - ACT, Australian Capit…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Canowindra, New South Wales from the 5 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Aussietowns - Canowindra State Library NSW - Ben Hall, Australian Bushranger Australian Dictionary of Biography - Ben Hall (1837-1865) Wikipedia - Ben Hall (bushranger) Ben Hall bushranger #Australia #Australian…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:08 – Chinese ambassador blasts Darwin Port lease plan as ‘ethically questionable’ 00:33:54 – Two Ticks Town Talk - Canowindra…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Ball's Pyramid, New South Wales from 29 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Diving Ball’s Pyramid … is it all it’s cracked up to be? Lord Howe Island - Points of interest Wikipedia - Ball's pyramid Lord How Island - Return of the tree lobster Giant stick insect rediscovered Dryococelus australis (…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:53 – Croc watch 00:11:53 – There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutua…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Camden, New South Wales from the 22 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: John Macarthur (wool pioneer) Wikipedia - Camden, New South Wales Camden Park House Australian Dictionary of Biography - John Macarthur #Australia #AustralianBy DK and Ardeet

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:52 – The Albanese government will accelerate the development of loitering munitions 00:29:40 – Camden, New South Wales 00:51:…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on South West Tasmania, Tasmania from the 15 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Lomatia tasmanica Botanists' bid to save King's Holly, 'world's oldest living plant', from extinction #Australia #AustralianBy DK and Ardeet

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:57 – Regional city of Orange is planning on becoming the next Silicon Valley 00:27:21 – South West Tasmania, Tasmania 00:48:4…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Junee, New South Wales from the 8 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Aussietowns - Junee, New South Wales The Little house of Horrors - Monte Cristo homestead Ghost tour operator vows to continue legacy after famous Junee ‘haunted house’ closes to public #Australia #Australian…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:55 – Australian Federal elections 2025 00:29:44 – Junee, New South Wales 00:52:58 – The fight against fire ants and allegatio…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Budj Bim, Victoria from the 1 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: World heritage Places - Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Wikipedia - Budj Bim National Park Parks Victoria - Budj Bim National Park Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Two Ticks Town Talk on Mt Gambier, South Australia from the 6 Feb 2024 episod…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:34 – China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up. Critical minerals in hot demand but governments have a hard …

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Geraldton Part 2, Western Australia from the 24 Apr 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: National museum Australia - Wreck of the Batavia Australian National Maritime Museum - The Batavia shipwreck disaster Wikipedia - Batavia (1628 ship) Western Australian Museum - Batavia's history Australian…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:15 – Croc watch 00:06:09 – Catchup 00:11:30 – Australian neighbours’ defence decisions (Indonesia and Timor-Leste) 00:35:59 –…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Simpson, Northern Territory from the 17 Apr 2025' full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Poeppel Corner Wikipedia - Simpson, Northern Territory Wikipedia - Simpson desert Simpson desert ABS - Simpson, NT Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park Australia Talks - Birdsville, Queensland 20 Feb 2025…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:10 – Donald Trump’s tariff war with China could see Australians pay less for Chinese-made products 00:24:06 – Simpson, Northe…

This the Two Ticks Town Talk on Warrnambool, Victoria from the 10 Apr 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Aussie Towns - Warrnambool, Victoria Middle island penguins Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog An Australian Town’s Identity Rests on a Ship That May Not Exist Wikipedia - Mahogany ship Wikipedia - Pierre Desceliers #Australia #Australia…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:48 – Trump’s tariffs and the impact on Australia 00:38:49 – Warrnambool, Victoria 01:03:12 – Strategic warning on Aust…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Hahndorf, South Australia from the 3 Apr 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks' Sources: Hahndorf State Heritage Area Hahndorf Aussietowns - Hahndorf, South Australia Peramangk Wikipedia - Hans Heysen Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries #Australia #AustralianBy DK and Ardeet

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:16:02 – Federal Budget winners and losers 00:51:12 – Hahndorf, South Australia 01:07:44 – What happens to Olympic venues …

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Windsor (Part 2), New South Wales from 27 Mar 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Aussietowns - Windsor, NSW Wikipedia - Windsor, New South Wales Windsor Heritage Walk map A handy guide to measuring the sky [with your body] Hawkesbury Regional Museum - Starry night The world of John Tebbutt Wikipedia …

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:53– Croc watch 00:18:39 – Bushland the size of New Zealand to be protected under federal budget boost 00:35:35 – Winds…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Boydtown, New South Wales from the 20 Mar 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Benjamin (Ben) Boyd (1801–1851) Wikipedia - Boydtown, New South Wales Aussietowns - Boydtown #Australia #AustralianBy DK and Ardeet

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:33 – ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars 00:41:03 – Boydtown, New Sout…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Bermagui, New South Wales from the 13 Mar 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Aussie Towns - Bermagui Wikipedia - Bermagui, New South Wales The mysterious disappearance of the Bermagui Five - Graham's blog What happened to Lamont Young? The Mystery of the Bermagui Five Sculpture Bermagui Berma…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:11:29 – ‘Five Eyes alliance’ crumbling after UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada give US the cold shoulder 00:37:19 – B…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Lake George, New South Wales from the 6 Mar 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Wikipedia - Lake George, New South Wales The amazing disappearing lake Lake George pictures Lake George picture Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries #Australia #Australian…

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at [email protected] DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:59 – China tells Australia to expect more warship visits but insists its navy poses ‘no threat’ 00:31:17 – Lake George…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Derrinallum, Victoria from the 27 Feb 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Recent Heritage - Mt Elephant Forged by fire: Volcanoes in Victoria Would the volcanoes in Victoria really ever erupt like those in Hawaii? Australia’s volcanic history is a lot more recent than you think Wikipedia - New…