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 2024 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…

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 00:01:04 – Croc Watch 00:15:34 – Industry backs Labor plans for ‘pseudo-nationalisation’ of Whyalla 00:35:39 – Derrinallum, …

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Birdsville, Queensland from the 20 Feb 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: Climate Active - Certificaton Big Red Sand Dune, Simpson Desert Wikipedia - Birdsville races 10 things to do in Birdsville Wikipedia - Birdsville, Queensland Birdsville Big Red Bash #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 00:06:33 – Chinese fighter deployed flares within 30m of RAAF jet in South China Sea 00:28:16 - Two Ticks Town Talk – Birdsv…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Boulder, Western Australia from the 13 Feb 2025 full episode of Australia Talks. Sources: WA Police historical society - 1942 Boulder & Kalgoorlie Bombings by Peter Skehan The day terror struck Boulder: Why is WA's worst mass bombing long forgotten? Trove - Boulder bombings Wikipedia - Boulder, Western Aus…

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 00:07:41 – DeepSeek banned from Australian government devices amid national security concerns 00:21:53 - Two Ticks Town Talk…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Banana, Queensland from the 6 Feb 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: AngloAmerican Wikipedia - Banana, Queensland Wikipedia - Dawson coal mine Trove - Rannes Queensland Government - Banana #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 00:10:37 – Former Army Chief Peter Leahy tells government to consider conscription to boost service numbers 00:31:50 - Two T…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Dumbleyung, Western Australia from the 30 Jan 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: AussieTowns - Dumbleyung Wikipedia - Donald Cambell Wikipedia - Dumbleyung, Western Australia Hockey-like sport 'dumbung' played by Indigenous Australians lays the field for Kookaburras-Dutch clash Western Australia Heri…

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 00:12:36 – Woolworths and Coles top Australia’s most distrusted brands list 00:37:37 - Two Ticks Town Talk – Dumbleyung, Wes…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Wingen, New South Wales from 23 Jan 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources Wikipedia - Burning Mountain Aussie Towns - Burning Mountain, NSW Burning Mountain Nature Reserve #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 00:07:39 – Croc watch 00:11:23 – Federal Labor to pledge $2 billion for ‘green aluminium’ in new election pitch 00:24:39 - T…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Mittagong, New South Wales from the 16 Jan 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: The 19th century Iron Making Process Aussie Towns - Mittagong, NSW Fitzroy Iron Works Highlands Market Place Wikipedia - Fitzroy Iron Works Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association - Fitz Roy Iron Works 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 00:05:44 - Genetically modified mosquitoes planned for release in Queensland early this year 00:24:13 - Two Ticks Town Talk …

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on White Cliffs, New South Wales from the 9 Dec 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: White Cliffs Solar Power Station White Cliffs, New South Wales Aussie Towns - White Cliffs, NSW #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 00:06:19 - The world in 2025 is bigger, smarter and more conflicted than ever - and Australia could be left behind 00:39:04 …

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk - New Year Repeat 2025 of the segment on Wittenoom, Western Australia from 2 Nov 2023 full episode of Australia Talks. Sources: Wikipedia - Wittenoom #Australian #AustraliaBy 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 wish all of our gracious listeners a Happy and Successful New Year. We'll resume our regular programming on 9 Jan 2025.…

This is the Christmas Repeat of the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Balladonia, Western Australia from 16 Jan 2024 full episode of Australia Talks. Sources: Wikipedia - Balladonia AussieTowns.com.au Wikipedia - Skylab NASA's Skylab met its demise in Australia more than 40 years ago — but was it really an accident? Family Music Group - The Ballad of …

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 wish all of our listeners a Merry Christmas. We really appreciate the support over the year. We'll be back on deck for regular programming 9 Jan 2025. #Austr…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Chute, Victoria from the full 19 Dec 2024 episode of Australia Talks. #Australia #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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 00:08:17 - "Ripping off customers" - Energy utilities force households to pay more than double busines…

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Eastwood, New South Wales from the 14 Dec 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #Australia #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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 00:09:04 - Missiles launched from Bushmaster vehicles could soon be operated by the Australian army 00:28:38 - Two Ticks Tow…