Weird Crap In Australia

It's commonly known that the Dutch arrived at Australia long before the British "discovered" the continent. They even have the distinction of claiming ownership over the first permanent European inhabitants of the land. 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 MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Among 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, 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 MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Among 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, 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 MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In the 1990s, Peter Khoury was already worried about strange encounters felt by both himself and his family. From strange men standing at second-storey windows, to footsteps with no owner, he thought he'd "seen" it all. Nothing would prepare him for his next encounter with aliens, right in his bedroom one July morning...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In the 1990s, Peter Khoury was already worried about strange encounters felt by both himself and his family. From strange men standing at second-storey windows, to footsteps with no owner, he thought he'd "seen" it all. Nothing would prepare him for his next encounter with aliens, right in his bedroom one July morning...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In 1888, as Gentleman Jack stalked the nights in the East End, people grew terrified and suspected everyone, from a Prince of Windsor to the local hairdresser. Thousands of miles away, Fred Deeming was on the hunt for his own victims. Or was he? Sources indicate that Deeming may have been in London at the time those murders took place. 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 MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Captain Charles Hyndman was known for making himself a nuisance around Sydney in whatever way he could manage during the 1840s. An opponent of such horrible ideas as education for all and abolishing Squatters' rights, he took to explaining his political ideas to large audiences, wherever they had gathered. 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 MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

On the evening of Aug 6, 1949, a sensational story appeared on page 1, next to news of a deadly quake in Ecuador; the headline read, Thrown into sea by Reds! 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 MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Renowned illusionist Harry Houdini started his career back in the 1890s, forging a path to fame through his ability to escape any situation unharmed. 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.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Around the world, there are cases that have gone unsolved so long that they enter the realm of mythology, rather than history. In the UK, Jack the Ripper fascinates true crime buffs. In the USA, it's the Zodiac killer. 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*Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Around the world, there are cases that have gone unsolved so long that they enter the realm of mythology, rather than history. In the UK, Jack the Ripper fascinates true crime buffs. In the USA, it's the Zodiac killer. 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*Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In the middle of the Rocks, Sydney, lives a building that has stood the test of time. Originally constructed by convicts for convicts, the Barracks has a long, colourful history, and a few ghosts to boot. Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Barracks, its ghosts and its history!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

When Europeans came to Australia, they brought with them their monsters - demons, devils and starving men. What they didn't know was that monsters already stalked the Australian landscape, targeting people for their dinner. 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.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

As Rosaleen Norton was exhibiting her artwork and being raided for obscenity, a young man indulged in the black market of pornographic art - while making a living as a children's comic book illustrator. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the story of the Lone Avenger, his creator, and the justification for Australian comics' censorship.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

As Rosaleen Norton was exhibiting her artwork and being raided for obscenity, a young man indulged in the black market of pornographic art - while making a living as a children's comic book illustrator. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the story of the Lone Avenger, his creator, and the justification for Australian comics' censorship.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

The legend of Crocodile Dundee has melted into the pop culture collective of the Australian stereotype. Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the man who inspired the legend of Crocodile Dundee, and other parts of Australia's reputation.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

There are a few places put forward as the "MOST HAUNTED" places in Australia. We looked into the one most cited (and requested) amongst experts and fans alike...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

A massive part of Australian history has been ignored and forgotten by most of Australia in the last 120 years. The story of Federation started in the 1860s, not long after the famous Eureka Riots, and took until September 1900 to get ratified.Forget what little you learned about federation in school - this is the true story!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Welcome to episode 100! To celebrate the milestone, we're covering a massive part of Australian history that has been ignored and forgotten by most of Australia in the last 120 years. The story of Federation started in the 1860s, not long after the famous Eureka Riots, and took until September 1900 to get ratified.Forget what little you learned about federation in school - this is the true story!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In the south-west of this continent lies a stretch of land like no other. Made of limestone formed during the Age of Dinosaurs, the Nullarbor Plains attracts all kinds of strange phenomena, from ufo sightings to a magnetic field measurable by science and strong enough to attract meteorites. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the strange occurrences on the Nullarbor...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod“Slow Ticking Clock” – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.