Weird Crap In Australia

Over the years, many people, planes and boats have vanished into the waters of Bass Strait, some found, some never seen again. Fred Valentich (Episode 2) was only one of many... Join Holly and Matthew as they visit some notable cases, including the S.S. Federal in 1901, the Miss Hobart in 1934, and the Charleston in 1979.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In the middle of nowhere, hidden behind mountains and close to an army station point, there dwells a shape carved into the bedrock. An 2.5km-tall aboriginal man hunts with a stick, amazing pilots who fly over him daily. But how did Marree Man come to be, seemingly overnight in 1998, without anyone seeing the artist? Where are the tracks to get the heavy machinery in or out? And just who is responsible for the Marree Man?Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

On April 28, 1996, a man intent on blood entered the Port Arthur Historical Site, which was filled with tourists. He parked his car, ate lunch at the cafe...And committed the biggest post-Federation massacre on Australian soil within the space of about 15 minutes, before taking his guns on the road. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the massacre that shaped Australia's relation to guns, tourism, conspiracy theories and mental health. In this episode, they examine the impact the Massacre had on the Australian legislation, mental space and psyche. Part 3 of 3Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

On April 28, 1996, a man intent on blood entered the Port Arthur Historical Site, which was filled with tourists. He parked his car, ate lunch at the cafe...And committed the biggest post-Federation massacre on Australian soil within the space of about 15 minutes, before taking his guns on the road. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the massacre that shaped Australia's relation to guns, tourism, conspiracy theories and mental health.**WARNING: Contains deaths of children and graphic content, listen at own risk**Part 2 of 3Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

On April 28, 1996, a man intent on blood entered the Port Arthur Historical Site, which was filled with tourists. He parked his car, ate lunch at the cafe...And committed the biggest post-Federation massacre on Australian soil within the space of about 15 minutes, before taking his guns on the road. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the massacre that shaped Australia's relation to guns, tourism, conspiracy theories and mental health.**WARNING: Contains deaths of children and graphic content, listen at own risk**Part 1 of 3Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In the early days of Tasmania's history, Port Arthur was known as a prison colony that catered for secondary offenders - people who committed crimes once brought to Australia were sent to Port Arthur to see out their sentences. Touted as being escape-proof, the prison was surrounded by bush, bugs and sharks. The prison itself was no picnic - history tells us that a third of the people sent to Port Arthur went mad within its cells. Why did such a phenomena occur? Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the history of Port Arthur Historical Site, both the good... and the bad.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

On July 21, 1930, an expedition set out from Alice Springs, NT, equipped with jeeps, camels and aircraft (a new invention at the time), in search of a gold haul long enough to set up the team and their patrons for the rest of their lives. The man leading the expedition claimed to have found the gold years prior, and remembered the way. A few months later, however, the expedition returned without the guide, cranky and annoyed. Where was the gold they set out to find? And where was their guide, Mr. Harold Lasseter?Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

When Indigenous Australians crossed from the Indonesian peninsula to the Australia/Papua New Guinea continent ~50,000 years ago, they were confronted with a sight to behold: carnivorous kangaroos, birds taller than a man, and a 6m-long snake that regularly took on marsupial lions in combat. Over the millennia, however, circumstances led to the deaths of hundreds of species across the Australian continent, leaving only the ones we know today. Join Holly and Matthew as they explore the world of Upper Paleolithic Australia, and the monsters that once roamed our land...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

An 800km stretch of highway runs almost directly west from Townsville, Queensland, before heading through Charters Towers and straight on to Mt Isa. This stretch of road, known as the Flinders and Barkly Highways, has seen more than its fair share of disappearances and deaths over the last 30 years. Locals call it the Townsville Killing Fields. We call it the Highway of Death...**Correction: The Highway of Death runs through the top half of Queensland, not the bottom half.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

In April 1966, more than 300 people witnessed an unidentified flying craft buzzing over their heads. Contrary to most UFO sightings, this happened at 11am, over a built-up area, and involved multiple witnesses. So what really happened?Includes audio from two witnesses: Terry Peck and Joy Clarke, so listen to the end!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Just south of Sydney lies one of Australia's biggest river systems, the Hawkesbury-Nepean River. And within the waters of the Hawkesbury lies a creature of both legend and fear, Australia's own answer to the Loch Ness Monster: The Hawkesbury River Monster.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Join Holly and Matthew as they celebrate Christmas the Australian way - with a mishmash collection of traditions gathered from across the globe, all served beside a swimming pool. They discuss the differences between an "American" Christmas and an Australian Christmas, and offer insight as to why we have to be different.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Ned Kelly is a figure that divides the views of a lot of Australians. Was he a villain, killing cops left and right for some perceived vendetta against his family? Was he a hero, standing up for the downtrodden every-man of the last 1800s? Or has his legend taken over, wiping the slate clean and leaving only his final, police-defying last stand at Glenrowan, VIC, to grace the pages of our collective history?How much do you really know about Ned Kelly? Join Holly and Matthew as they look over the Kelly Gang's story, and examine every factor in their legend. Were they Heroes or Villains? Listen to the whole story, and make up your mind...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Ned Kelly is a figure that divides the views of a lot of Australians. Was he a villain, killing cops left and right for some perceived vendetta against his family? Was he a hero, standing up for the downtrodden every-man of the last 1800s? Or has his legend taken over, wiping the slate clean and leaving only his final, police-defying last stand at Glenrowan, VIC, to grace the pages of our collective history?How much do you really know about Ned Kelly? Join Holly and Matthew as they look over the Kelly Gang's story, and examine every factor in their legend. Were they Heroes or Villains? Listen to the whole story, and make up your mind...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Ned Kelly is a figure that divides the views of a lot of Australians. Was he a villain, killing cops left and right for some perceived vendetta against his family? Was he a hero, standing up for the downtrodden every-man of the last 1800s? Or has his legend taken over, wiping the slate clean and leaving only his final, police-defying last stand at Glenrowan, VIC, to grace the pages of our collective history?How much do you really know about Ned Kelly? Join Holly and Matthew as they look over the Kelly Gang's story, and examine every factor in their legend. Were they Heroes or Villains? Listen to the whole story, and make up your mind...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Nestled in the South-West of Sydney, NSW, lies a small town called Picton. Picton has long been in the running for the Most Haunted Town in Australia, with ghosts seen all over the place. This episode, however, we're focusing on only one part of the hauntings: The Redbank Tunnel. Suicide, murder, rape, accidents, assaults... the list goes on. Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the history and the legends of this small, 180m tunnel in the depths of the Blue Mountains.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

Well, a challenge was issued, and had to be answered. After a bit of research, Holly managed to find two female 'bushrangers', presented here for your delight and amusement. Both rustled cattle, one enjoyed the company of more than a couple of men - one a bushranger in his own right - and both were arrested more than once for their craft.Who are these society-snubbing ladies who took up the male-dominated art of bushranging? Listen in and find out...*Since settlement in 1788, the bushrangers of Australia have long been a part of our collective history - dashing young men that rob from the rich to feed both themselves and their families, and who openly defy the law in a larikin kind of way.But there is much more to Australia's bushranger past than even Australians realise. Join Holly and Matthew as they explore some of the most ... outstanding examples of bushranger kind, both on the mainland, and in Tassie. Part 5 of 8.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative

In May 1869, a priest was hauled before the court, accused of robbing a bank. Andrew Scott - Captain Moonlight to his friends-in-arms - denied the accusations, even when a note was waved in front of him. I hereby certify that L.W. Bruun has done everything within his power to withstand this intrusion and the taking of money which was done with firearms.Captain Moonlite, Sworn.Affronted at the inappropriate use of his nickname, Scott pointed the police towards two suspects, including the man named in the note.As the police closed in on them, Captain Moonlight took his chance and bolted for Sydney... *Since settlement in 1788, the bushrangers of Australia have long been a part of our collective history - dashing young men that rob from the rich to feed both themselves and their families, and who openly defy the law in a larikin kind of way.But there is much more to Australia's bushranger past than even Australians realise. Join Holly and Matthew as they explore some of the most ... outstanding examples of bushr

In 1830, a pair of convicts tasked with the driving of some sheep pelts to Sydney stopped off in the November Australian heat to go for a quick dip in a local creek. A few visiting dignitaries saw them, and had them hauled before the governor. Less than 12 months later, six men would hang, including Ralph Entwhistle, one of the bathers on that fateful November day, leaving his bushranger army leaderless...*Since settlement in 1788, the bushrangers of Australia have long been a part of our collective history - dashing young men that rob from the rich to feed both themselves and their families, and who openly defy the law in a larikin kind of way.But there is much more to Australia's bushranger past than even Australians realise. Join Holly and Matthew as they explore some of the most ... outstanding examples of bushranger kind, both on the mainland, and in Tassie. Part 3 of 8.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.

The Australian bush can house a delightful bounty, if you know where to look. The Aboriginal peoples of the Australian landscape ate well for 40,000 years before white man settled its shores, after all. But when those white man did settle, and found themselves without supplies or farms, some of them found it very hard to cope. A few of them, fleeing authorities and trying out outrun death, turned on each other in the most intimate way...*Since settlement in 1788, the bushrangers of Australia have long been a part of our collective history - dashing young men that rob from the rich to feed both themselves and their families, and who openly defy the law in a larikin kind of way. But there is much more to Australia's bushranger past than even Australians realise. Join Holly and Matthew as they explore 5 of the most ... outstanding examples of bushranger kind, both on the mainland, and in Tassie. Part 2 of 8. Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons licens