Weird Crap in Australia

There is a tiny creature dwelling in the south-west or this nation, which strikes fear into the hearts of the hard-working communities it preys on. The South Australian Tiger is known to consume 20,000 members of society a day, causing mayhem, devastation and destruction in its hunting grounds. Lucky it's so dang cute! Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the South Australian Tiger, its history,...

Bushrangers can be many things: pious priests (Captain Moonlight), womanisers (Captain Thunderbolt and Matthew Brady), scoundrels (The Kelly Gang and the Ben Hall Gang), or even slippery (Moondyne Joe and the Tasmanian Cannibals). 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 t...

Bushrangers can be many things: pious priests (Captain Moonlight), womanisers (Captain Thunderbolt and Matthew Brady), scoundrels (The Kelly Gang and the Ben Hall Gang), or even slippery (Moondyne Joe and the Tasmanian Cannibals). 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 t...

Along the Parramatta River, extending out from the area now known as Petersham, was a large area of land that was part of the lands under the management of the Wangal people. Between 1789 and 1821, 15 land grands were made by the European settlers regarding the area, but with them being so far away from the then-town centre, they were slower to develop. Garry Owen House was built in 1839 for the e...

The 1950s were a glorious time! UFO sightings, post-War trauma and nuclear sunsets for everyone! 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 Th...

The 1950s were a glorious time! UFO sightings, post-War trauma and nuclear sunsets for everyone! 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 Th...

The 1950s were a glorious time! UFO sightings, post-War trauma and nuclear sunsets for everyone! 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 Th...

On a Saturday afternoon in 1991, a man sat alone in a cafe in inner Sydney, drinking coffee after coffee as he watched the people around him. Beside him sat a bag that contained only a few items, each perfectly designed for their purpose. Suddenly, without warning, he struck. The attack lasted 10 minutes, influenced so many governmental policies. Regardless, it is all but forgotten by the majority...

A beloved children's poem was turned into a freaky-looking animation short for Play School. A soft toy was created out of that animation, and proved popular on the show. The popularity of that toy then spawned a new show for children, featuring three teddies, two bananas and a rat. Join Holly and Matthew as they look through another nostalgic TV show from their childhood - and possibly yours. Main...

On April 21, 1964, a program aired on television with themes that would be very recognisable to about 80% of Australian adults today. This breakout children's edutainment hit was aimed at pre-school children, and included a cast of characters, mostly stuffed toys, including Jemima, Humpty, Big Ted and Little Ted. This is not an episode about that show. Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Tickin...

On 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 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 t...

On 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 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 t...

In early March, 1973, a collection if people from all walks of life - farmers, military police, police officers, criminals and laypeople - gathered at the Whiskey Au-Go-Go Brisbane for a night of fun, passion and music. 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...

In early March, 1973, a collection if people from all walks of life - farmers, military police, police officers, criminals and laypeople - gathered at the Whiskey Au-Go-Go Brisbane for a night of fun, passion and music. 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...

In early March, 1973, a collection if people from all walks of life - farmers, military police, police officers, criminals and laypeople - gathered at the Whiskey Au-Go-Go Brisbane for a night of fun, passion and music. 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 i...

Australia is home to some pretty unbelievable creatures, from the mighty platypus to to the Tasmanian Devil. When Europeans settled on the land, they heard stories of creatures dangerous to the human population, and which could strike at any time. 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...

When most people think of the Dreamtime, the first story that usually comes to mind is the Rainbow Serpent. The story of the Rainbow Serpent, however, suffers the same fate as the bunyip, the yowie, and many other Dreamtime creatures. Across Australia, different Nations and Language Groups have different versions of the stories, from the malevelent, to the benevolent, from winged to mountainous. J...

As stumbled his way home, a green Holden Commodore pulled up nearby, calling him over. Inside were four young women, including 23-year-old Tracey Wigginton, Kim Jervis, Tracey Waugh, and Lisa Ptaschinski. The girls offered the inebriated man a lift, and he happily accepted. After all why would a grown man be afraid to get a lift from four young women? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the c...

In the far-away days summer of 2009, a collection of bad luck, climate issues and circumstances led to the deadliest single day of bushfires to ever overcome the continent, 173 people died and more than 3500 buildings were razed. 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-...

In the far-away days summer of 2009, a collection of bad luck, climate issues and circumstances led to the deadliest single day of bushfires to ever overcome the continent, 173 people died and more than 3500 buildings were razed. 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-...

Dale Kerrigan is to Australia what Homer Simpson is to America: a 1980s/90s parody of the trashes levels of society, that has become someone you can only aspire to financially mulate. 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,...

Built in the early 1800s, the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum, like most of Australia's colonial buildings, has held a number of occupations since its initial completion: Asylum, Gaol, Girls' school, Old Women's Home, and more. Join Holly and Matthew as they travel through the history of the Asylum, and visit with a few ghosts along the way... Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin...

On October 16, 1988, a 63ft schooner called the Patanela set off on a voyage from Fremantle, to the south of Perth, WA, heading to Airlie Beach, QLD, in the Whitsundays region. 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...

In the 1960s, a man terrorised the Sydney night time, attacking lone, drunken men, mutilating their corpses, and taking trophies home. When a body was found under a delicatessen, he was identified and buried, as so many people are. 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...

In the 1960s, a man terrorised the Sydney night time, attacking lone, drunken men, mutilating their corpses, and taking trophies home. When a body was found under a delicatessen, he was identified and buried, as so many people are. 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...