Town Criers

How could an Irishman who couldn't swim,  one day become a surf lifesaving captain? This is a short but sweet episode featuring a much loved Koroit local Mick McGoldrick.  Originally from County Cavan, Ireland, Mick came out to Australia for the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and then decided he wanted to stay. Mick is involved in many local clubs. But his most prominent role would have to be the Po...

We're off to the little Irish town where even the soil and beer at Mickey Bourke's Hotel have been known to shine green!  Koroit, in south-west Victoria is steeped in Irish history, with a tight-knit community, legendary football team (6 wins in a row!) and impressive music and arts scene. Damian and Kirsten uncover Koroit's fine sporting history of Ferret Racing, the community&apos...

We begin by diving into the history of Grampians towns, Willaura and Moyston... from the early days of wheat cropping to the wool boom of the 1950s and 60s when the towns reached their peak population. Damian gets a tour of the Willaura Historical Society building, and discovers the beloved Dr Cyril Checci,  a WWI doctor, who went on to deliver about 2000 babies in the region.  We uncover a hilari...

We head to Moyston and Willaura, two towns in the Grampians region of western Victoria. Both towns have populations of around 500 and have recently merged their football teams to become “the Pumas”. Despite neither town having a pub, they have each become tourist attractions in their own right!  This episode has been recorded live on stage at the Willaura Town Hall.  Damian and Kirsten discover:  ...

We continue our adventure through Portland, this time getting into the sport of the town. Whether you’re into footy, basketball, surfing… or even walking, Portland does it better than most. The surf beaches are so good, Damian gets put in a car boot for a secret tour from a local surfer, who cannot be named, for fear of retribution. While Kirsten goes to Cape Bridgewater to experience the Great So...

We’ve stopped in Portland, on the south-west coast of Victoria. On this adventure, Damian and Kirsten gain access to the Port of Portland, learn about Portland’s very own Town Crier and in an exclusive, find out about a Premier who had a rather embarrassing moment at a 1984 parade. We learn about the fierce women of the Digby Rifle Club, zoom around town on the Portland Cable Tram (at the speed of...

Hey there, we’re Kirsten and Damian! Join us as we embark on a road trip to discover Australia’s hidden gems. From tiny towns with just a hall and footy field to larger rural communities with arts centres and multiple Aldis, each episode offers a humorous, yet insightful look into the unique stories and characters that make these places tick. With Damian Callinan's comedian knack for finding...