Untold Territory

In part 2 of Damian Duffy's interview, he begins to give you an idea of how Wildman Adventures came about. After years of turmoil in his younger years, Damo is at the happiest part of his life with a woman he loves in a way he never knew was possible. As a kid that loved all the 'scary and unlovable' creatures like crocodiles and a deep admiration for Steve Irwin, Damo's first gig at Hartley's Cro...

This episode comes with all the trigger warnings. He describes his story as a trauma factory - and he did not use that word out of context. As the final drop for the year, we decided that we would release the interview with no editing of our conversation or anything else within it- I promise we sound checked it a hundred times, so why the Crow Gals are so quiet, we have no idea! Damo wanted everyt...

Crow Corner gals, Toni and Megan, do their first zoom in the lead up to the final interview release of Untold Territory - season 1, 2024. An unedited yarn about a few of the hurdles faced during the first year, an update on guests and the weighing up of whether to do a season 2 or not! Cheers, from the couch at Crow Corner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carney wholly represents the saying 'a life well lived’ and there is still a lot more to come. We pick up from Carney's early beginnings as a Northern Territory Police Officer in Alice Springs - which he was not enjoying so much. A chance position opening at the outback Police Station in the remote Aboriginal Community of Kintore changed all that for Carney. Over 20 years in remote policing takes...

Toni had the pleasure of going on a journey with Carney Ganley who was born in the desert country, at Woomera, the rocket launching capital of Australia. In part one we will hear his story and adventures, of signing up to a course at the Katherine Rural College after his father heard a story about it on the radio to becoming a 'ringer'. He has worked on cattle stations and helped his parents run a...

In Kim's second episode, Kim delves into the steep learning curve of having a neurodivergent and epileptic son. She juggles motherhood, work and volunteering - we are yet to determine how she slept! Part of Kim's written response was something we loved so much as it summed up what we all think of the NT: "It's the cool dry season mornings with the smell of fresh bushfire smoke early in the fire se...

Kim grew up in a rugged part of the Northern Territory with no power, no phone and no siblings! She had a wild and free childhood with parents she fondly calls 'misfits' and the influx of visitors in the dry, particularly 'Nanna' Doreen Waldock, an Aboriginal elder from the lands of what is now known as Kakadu National Park. There is no doubt that it was a tough upbringing, one that the majority o...

Who knew that some great life advice would come in the form of a washing machine analogy? What a story! Kate Ganley, a girl that grew up in rural New South Wales and attended one of Australia’s top boarding schools. A cheeky kid and a rowing champion, who did well at university, Kate signed tup o do a medical degree. The Northern Territory was a place she had hardly heard of and was...

In Part Two, John shares his rollercoaster of adventures around the top end that include surviving two major disasters - Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Day in Darwin 1974 and the Katherine Floods on Australia Day 1998.  Never one to shy from a challenge, he has not only worked for many years as a Surveyor, but has also worked in childcare, aged care, and the Department of Public Housing, fin...

John King dreamed of being an Astronomer - but ended up being a surveyor! A career that has led him to play a major role in documenting and charting our vast Northern Territory landscape. In Part One, John takes us along on his journey of growing up in the 1950s, 60s and 70s in the hot tropics of a post-war outpost that is fast developing into a city in the top end of Australia. Sultry nights...

Rob's life journey began in Adelaide growing up in an academic and musical family. He studied Agricultural Science and ended up in the Northern Territory in the mid 1960’s working for the NT Government Department of Primary Industries at a research farm at Tortilla Flats, an hour or two South of Darwin. Whilst growing rice and working with buffaloes, Rob soon became involved in activism, in partic...

Deb is suddenly single with a baby girl with serious health issues. She tries to make it work with co-parenting but living in a very Caucasian town rural Australia with a Chinese daughter proved very tough. A 5 day holiday in Darwin changed her path again and becomes what Deb believes to be he best thing that could of happened to her and Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Debra Moore has been a social worker for most of her life and currently works as a Senior Adoption Practitioner, helping over 110 families adopt! She adopted a baby girl of Chinese heritage with a multitude of serious health issues. Her daughter's life expectancy was not the best, but Deb loved her to her hearts capacity and Mai has recently turned 25! Deb has travelled the world, volunteered in T...

*It is recommended you listen to Part One first* 'Shaz' continues to take us on her life journey in part two! She talks about the people that inspire her, the importance of having a life plan and letting go of the small stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for part one of Shazza's story! Sharon Hillen tells her life story with a grin across her face the whole time. Despite the many tragedies she has faced, she has lived a life she loves and is proud of it. 'Shaz' was the famous snake lady at Expo '88 and has been to some of the most remote parts of the NT with her work. Currently the CEO of a local regional council, the environment remains a...

We took a different road in the story telling at Crow Corner because it was an opportunity too good to miss. We attended the annual Katherine Show, established in 1966, to have quick chats with attendees. This is an outback Country Show that has been integral in our family since its inception, so we took Crow Corner to the Show and talked to random people passing by about their experiences and wha...

We took a different road in the story telling at Crow Corner because it was an opportunity too good to miss. We attended the annual Katherine Show, established in 1966, to have quick chats with attendees. This is an outback Country Show that has been integral in our family since its inception, so we took Crow Corner to the Show and talked to random people passing by about their experiences and wha...

Toni sat down with Ingrid Stonhill for a cracking yarn recently! Ingrid is the current CEO of Katherine Town Council. Born in the 'Land of the Log White Cloud' she now counts herself as a proud Aussie! From Mooloolaba to Maningrida, Christchurch to Fiji and everywhere in between, this dynamic lady leads a life of passion and convistion. While attending University in New Zealand, a tragedy changed...

Alice Beilby is the Managing Director of Savannah Solutions, a consultancy and workforce development company, which she proudly founded in 2008. Alice is of Gungarri/Kamilaroi descent and has lived in the NT since 1982. Growing up in Outback Queensland, along with her seven brothers and sisters, she was driving bulldozers for her hard working Father as soon as her feet could touch the pedals. She...

Mia Carey is an 11 year old that knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up. While interviewing Mia's mum, Romy Carey, Megan took the opportunity to have a quick chat with Mia about her life so far. With crickets chirping in the background, she records some great life advice for her future self and tells a cracking yarn! There is no doubt that Mia has her mums spirit, tenacity and beauti...

Romy hosted Megan at her rural block outside Darwin, Northern Territory. The poddy calf, that was now a cow, had pushed over the table and pooped on the beautifully laid out mat. At least the wine was still intact! As a recent winner of the Colemans Contracting and Earthmoving Agriculture award at the NT Young Achiever Awards night, Romy was recognised for the dynamo she is! Born in Darwin, growin...

Des has been a remote school principal and a stockman .. some would say they are the same thing! He takes us on a journey as a teacher to some of the far reaching schools all over the Northern Territory. His love for this land is at the forefront and his mischievous nature is just as evident. Come with us on this ride with Des Barritt from Little Roper Stockcamp, Mataranka, Northern Territory! Hos...

Part two in Amber Sayers-Hunt's story signals her arrival in the NT. If you haven't listened to part one, we urge you to do so now to get the whole story! It's the day after Australia Day 2002 and Amber and Kirsty have landed in Darwin after packing up and heading North for the great Australian dream - new adventures and a new life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of Pride 2024, we are bringing you the first part of the story that is Amber Sayers-Hunt, former Chair of the Tope End Pride (TEP) Committee. As a young lady, Amber experienced a terrible event at the hands of a trusted adult but has overcome the trauma to build a life with her wife and daughter that she truly loves. Her journey takes in the emotional job of working in an immigration det...

If you haven't listened to part one, we strongly urge you to go back and wrap your ears around it to get the full story! This yarn has so much Territory history in it, you will be surprised at what Darwin was like not so long ago! Kezia Purick is well known as the Member for Goyder, however we delve into Kezia's life told in her true style - no fear of telling it like it is! A woman who always wan...