Australia Talks
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a trivia question
Australia Talks – 5 Nov 2026: Sunscreens fail SPF testing + Who decides what music we listen to?
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:10:55 – Sunscreens fail SPF ratings
00:37:09 – Denmark, Western Australia
00:58:52 – Who decides what music we listen to?
01:31:21 – This week in Australian history 30-31 Oct & 1-5 Nov
01:41:23 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
How Australian music will battle the age of algorithms and AI...
Australia Talks – 2 Nov 2026: Tom Trumble interview (Historian, Author, Podcaster, Speaker)
A special episode this week as DK and Ardeet interview Tom Trumble.
Tom is an Australian historian, author, podcaster and speaker with a knack for bringing out the humanity and tension in stories of people in extreme situations.
We focus on the story of his grandfather Brian Rofe and his role in a remarkable rescue from Timor during the Second World War.
Doing an interview was something new for us. Let us know what you think at [email protected]
Details and links for Tom:
...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Port Essington, Northern Territory (from 29 Oct 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Port Essington, Northern Territory from the 29 Oct 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Port Essington, NT - Aussie Towns
Historical Australian Towns: Victoria Settlement, Port Essington, Northern Territory: Remote Ruins
The History of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington
Port Essington - Wikipedia
The doomed attempt to claim Australia's north for the British Empire - ABC News
#Australian
Australia Talks – 29 Oct 2026: Defence Roundup + Less alcohol changes nightlife
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:34 – Croc watch – mystery ring found in enormous crocodile poo
00:18:14 – Defence roundup – Ghost Shark, Recruitment numbers and PNG recruiting
00:54:34 – Port Essington, Northern Territory
01:12:14 – Nightlife changing due to falling alcohol consumption
01:27:42 – This week in Australian history 23-29 Oct
01:45:00 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sou...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Cairns, Queensland (from 22 Oct 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Cairns, Queensland from the 22 Oct 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Rock balancing - Wikipedia
Balancing Rocks: Gatz Piles in Cairns | The Travel Tart Blog
Cairns Adventure Tours - The Gatz Balancing Rocks
Two Ticks Town Talk - Cape Otway, Victoria (from 30 Oct 2025 Australia Talks) | Australia Talks
#Australian
Australia Talks – 22 Oct 2026: Greens to license landlords + Dingoes eating feral cats
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:11:34 – Greens propose a plan to license landlords
00:33:08 – Cairns, Queensland
00:45:47 – Dingoes eating feral cats
01:02:26 – This week in Australian history 16-22 Oct
01:13:24 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Housing and Homelessness Policy | Australian Greens Victoria
Victoria’s three strikes landlor...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Deloraine, Tasmania (from 15 Oct 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Deloraine, Tasmania from the 15 Oct 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Deloraine, TAS - Aussie Towns
Deloraine | Discover Tasmania
Deloraine, Tasmania – Wikipedia
Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Inc. - 2026 Hanami Trail
The surprising origin of Tasmania's cherry blossom festival - ABC News
Tommeginne language – Wikipedia
Buckwheat exports to Japan |2024
Australia's soba noodle source | SBS Food
Two Ticks Town Talk - Bermagui, New South...
Australia Talks – 15 Oct 2026: Hunter coal mine + Nationalising supermarkets
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:11:53 – Hunter coal mine’s Green High Court decision
00:38:01 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Deloraine, Tasmania
00:50:10 – Forcibly nationalising Australian supermarkets
01:22:15 – This week in Australian history 9-15 Oct
01:30:30 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
High Court rules in favour of climate group in Hunte...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Laura (part 2), Queensland (from 8 Oct 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Laura (part 2), Queensland from the 8 Oct 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Two Ticks Town Talk - Laura, Queensland (from 7 Nov 2023 Australia Talks) | Australia Talks
Edmund Kennedy - Wikipedia
Jackey Jackey - Wikipedia
Jackey Jackey – Harry Gentle Resource Centre
Biography - Jackey Jackey - Australian Dictionary of Biography
Our Global Neighbours: Galmarra’s Breast Plate - The Australian Museum Blog
Queensland Places - Cape York - Edmu...
Australia Talks – 8 Oct 2026: Amazon drones in Aus + Bushfire control with green zones
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:10:56 – Amazon considering drone deliveries for Australia
00:38:52 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Laura (part 2), Queensland
01:00:32 – Bushfire control with irrigated green zones
01:17:07 – This week in Australian history 2-8 Oct
01:30:32 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Amazon evaluating drone deliveries in Australia, Asia
...Two Ticks Town Talk – Gwalia (part 2), Western Australia (from 1 Oct 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Gwalia (part 2), Western Australia from the 1 Oct 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Home » Gwalia Ghost Town & Museum
Land You Stand On | Discover the Heritage and History of Indigenous Lands
Gwalia, Western Australia - Wikipedia
Gwalia Gold Mine - Wikipedia
Outback WA ghost town of Gwalia to live on thanks to multi-million dollar preservation effort - ABC News
A Brief History Of Gwalia And The Sons Of Gwa...
Australia Talks – 1 Oct 2026: Does your magpie like you? + Indian mynas are a feral pest
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:08:08 – Why magpies sing to humans
00:23:51 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Gwalia (part 2), WA
00:48:26 – Indian mynas are now a feral pest
01:10:48 – This week in Australian history 25-30 Sep & 1 Oct
01:20:40 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Animal Behaviouralist: Talking magpies, grieving tawny...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Gwalia (part 1), Western Australia (from 24 Sep 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Gwalia, Western Australia from the 24 Sep 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Home » Gwalia Ghost Town & Museum: https://www.gwalia.org.au/
Land You Stand On | Discover the Heritage and History of Indigenous Lands: https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/info/Land-you-Stand-on/state/western-australia/lga/shire-of-leonora
Gwalia, Western Australia - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwalia,_Western_Australia
Gwalia Gold Mine - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwalia_Gold_Mine
...Australia Talks – 24 Sep 2026: A Swiss style militia for Aus + Where in the world are the wallabies?
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:50 – Croc watch
00:18:16 – A Swiss style militia for Australia?
00:56:14 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Gwalia (part 1), Western Australia
01:24:22 – Where in the world are all the wallabies?
01:44:20 – This week in Australian history 18-24 Sep
01:56:53 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
129,000 years of crocodiles: what we know abou...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Three Springs, Western Australia (from 13 Sep 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Three Springs, Western Australia from the 13 Sep 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Three Springs, WA - Aussie Towns: https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/three-springs-wa
Local Attractions and Places of Interest: https://www.threesprings.wa.gov.au/index.php/visitors/places-of-interest
Talc - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc
Three Springs Mine - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Springs_Mine
<...
Australia Talks – 13 Sep 2026: Coles ditches Palantir + US military bases in Australia
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:11:06 – Coles ditches Palantir
00:31:16 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Three Springs, Western Australia
00:47:41 – Do more US bases in Australia make us more vulnerable to attack?
01:11:58 – This week in Australian history 11-17 Sep
01:22:16 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Coles Palantir contract...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Anna Creek Station, South Australia (from 10 Sep 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Anna Creek Station, South Australia from the 10 Sep 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Native title granted over Lake Eyre | SBS News
Scott Morrison knocks back sale of S. Kidman & Co due to 'national interest' - ABC News
Anna Creek — Williams Cattle Company’
About Anna Creek Painted Hills
#Australian
Australia Talks – 10 Sep 2026: Mining the deep sea + A new world map
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:11:08 – Deep sea mining
00:32:51 – Two Ticks Town Talk - Anna Creek Station, South Australia
00:54:05 – A new world map
01:19:00 – This week in Australian history 4-10 Sep
01:32:07 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Africa and Australia bigger, US smaller as UN votes to adopt...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Shepparton, Victoria (from 3 Sep 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Shepparton, Victoria from the 3 Sep 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Shepparton, VIC - Aussie Towns: https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/shepparton-vic
Goulburn Valley - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goulburn_Valley
Shepparton - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepparton
Shepparton | Victorian Places: https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/shepparton
RiverConnect in Action - RiverConnect: https://riverconnect.com.au/about...
Australia Talks – 3 Sep 2026: Mandatory e-bike licences + A tax on sugar
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:11:15 – Licencing e-bikes in Queensland
00:37:37 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Shepparton, Victoria
00:58:33 – Taxing sugary drinks
01:30:19 – This week in Australian history 28-31 August & 1-3 Sep
01:40:56 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
E-Bike rules in Queensland - qld.gov.au
Driver's licence...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland (from 27 Aug 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland from the 27 Aug 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Mount Bartle Frere - Wikipedia
Nature, culture and history | Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National Park | Parks and forests | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Taxon - Eucryphia wilkiei (Wilkie's leatherwood) | WildNet
Techmarscincus - Wikipedia
Queensland mountain tied to African history - The Junction
Camping | Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National Park | Parks and forests | Department o...
Australia Talks – 27 Aug 2026: El Niño and it’s impact on Australia + AI data centre energy rules
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:02 – Croc watch
00:18:20 – El Niño and its impact on Australia
00:41:27 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland
01:07:06 – AI data centre energy rules
01:33:45 – This week in Australian history 21-27 August
01:39:47 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Climbing crocs survey...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Pukatja (Part 2), South Australia (from 20 Aug 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Pukatja (Part 2), South Australia from the 20 Aug 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
John Friedrich (fraudster) - Wikipedia
Biography - John Friedrich - Australian Dictionary of Biography
Australia’s Greatest Conman?: Marc Fennell investigates John Friedrich and the National Safety Council of Australia fraud
27 Jul 1991 - John Friedrich, 41, takes his secrets to the grave - Trove
John Friedrich and the National Safety Council | Graham's Blog
Two Ticks Town...
Australia Talks – 20 Aug 2026: EV trucks for fuel security + China “researching” Palau
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:14:11 – EV trucks as fuel security
00:51:07 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Pukatja (Part 2), South Australia
01:16:08 – China “researching” Palau
01:41:58 – This week in Australian history 14-20 August
01:50:26 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Australia is spending billions on fuel security. What if some of that went t...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Tantanoola, South Australia (from 12 Aug 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Tantanoola, South Australia from the 12 Aug 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Tantanoola, South Australia - Wikipedia
Questions remain over Tantanoola tiger 130 years after it was shot dead - ABC News
Tantanoola Tiger: The mystery of murderous Australian animal | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines
Tantanoola | Wattle Range Council
#Australian
Australia Talks – 12 Aug 2026: Beer tax + Bird flu
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:10:41 – Excise duty rates for alcohol
00:29:55 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Tantanoola, South Australia
00:49:50 – The risks of bird flu to Australia
01:06:00 – This week in Australian history 7-13 August
01:20:12 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
If we scrap the 'beer tax' for five yea...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Pukatja, South Australia Part 1 (from 5 Aug 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Pukatja, South Australia (Part 1) from the 5 Aug 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Pukatja, South Australia - Wikipedia
Charles Duguid - Wikipedia
Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara - Wikipedia
Musgrave Ranges - Wikipedia
Ernabella Arts: The oldest art centre
Landscape South Australia - Alinytjara Wilurara | Passes and permits
#Australian
Australia Talks – 5 Aug 2026: Glass fertiliser + Legal pepper spray
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:10:41 – Using ground glass for fertiliser
00:29:55 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Pukatja, South Australia
00:49:50 – Northern Territory is legalising pepper spray
01:06:00 – This week in Australian history 31 July and 1-6 August
01:20:12 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Pulverised recycled glass helps boost farm produc...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Dirk Hartog island, Western Australia (from 30 Jul 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Dirk Hartog island, Western Australia from the 30 Jul 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Dirk Hartog Landing Site 1616 - Cape Inscription Area - DCCEEW
Dirk Hartog and the Tale of Two Plates | National Library of Australia (NLA)
Dirk Hartog Island | Western Australian Museum
Dirk Hartog Island - Wikipedia
Dirk Hartog and the Tale of Two Plates | National Library of Australia (NLA)
#Australian
Australia Talks – 30 Jul 2026: Fake and dirty food + AusAlert test and future
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:12 – Croc watch
00:20:57 – Fake and dirty food. Chinese tomatoes and horse meat
00:57:20 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Dirk Hartog island, WA
01:25:00 – AusAlert test and future
01:43:36 – This week in Australian history 24-30 July
01:54:02 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Croc Wise Safety Inf...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Eildon, Victoria (from 25 Jul 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Eildon, Victoria from the 25 Jul 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Murrindindi is the freshwater fishing jewel of Victoria | Murrindindi Guide
Goulburn-Eildon Region Fisheries Management Plan - VFA
The changing face of Lake Eildon - Fishing Monthly
Lake Eildon - VFA
The history of trout and their introduction to Lake Eildon
Lake Pondage Eildon Fishing Guide | Fishing Melbourne & Victori
Eildon Dam - Wikipedia
Ei...
Australia Talks – 25 Jul 2026: AI traffic lights + Albo eyes off our superannuation
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:08:10 – AI traffic light trial
00:32:02 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Eildon, Victoria
00:49:32 – Albanese has his eyes on our superannuation
01:18:26 – This week in Australian history 17-23 July
01:26:56 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Surtrac Allows Traffic To Move at the Speed of Technology...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Useless Loop, Western Australia (from 16 Jul 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Useless Loop, Wester Australia from the 16 Jul 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
Sources:
Useless Loop, Western Australia - Wikipedia
Heirisson Prong - Wikipedia
Entangled Southern Right whale dies in Head of Bight whale sanctuary
Baudin expedition to Australia - Wikipedia
Shark Bay Salt
Shark Bay Salt: Mining salt in World Heritage area - ABC News
Hom...
Australia Talks – 16 Jul 2026: Growing Aussie coffee + Workers paid less than productivity gains
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:14:13 – Growing Aussie coffee
00:32:14 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Useless Loop, Western Australia
00:56:35 – Workers paid less than productivity gains
01:19:50 – This week in Australian history 11-16 July
01:26:44 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Increased demand and new varieties set Australian coffee indus...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Stanley (Part 2), Tasmania (from 9 Jul 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Stanley (Part 2), Tasmania from the 9 Jul 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
The Nut in Stanley, Tasmania – Iconic Volcanic Landmark with Panoramic Views
Two Ticks Town Talk – Stanley (Part 1), Tasmania (from 25 Jun 2026 Australia Talks) | Australia Talks
6 Permaculture Techniques Beyond Gardening - Hobby Farms
Stanley, Tasmania - Wikipedia
Stanley, TAS - Aussie Towns
Permaculture | Description, Principles, & Facts | Britannica
Permaculture - Wikipedia
Bill Mollison - Wikipedia
Wag...
Australia Talks – 9 Jul 2026: Oceania defence round up + Varroa mite & spider venom
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:13:14 – Oceania defence round up
00:44:28 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Stanley (Part 2), Tasmania
01:12:45 – Combatting varroa mites with spider venom
01:29:39 – This week in Australian history 3-9 July
01:37:33 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs Ocean of Peace Alliance with...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Salem Bay, Tasmania (from 2 Jul 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Salem Bay, Tasmania from the 2 Jul 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Neil the Seal - Wikipedia
Let's go back to the convict days in Tasmania to untangle the early drainage history of Burdens Marsh - Nature Glenelg Trust
Stay Clear Of Neil The Seal - Tasmanian Times
Tasmanian woman tells office she can't come in as 600kg 'Neil the seal' is blocking her car - ABC News
Neil th...
Australia Talks – 2 Jul 2026: Keeping Devils and Koalas safe + More social media ban powers
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:15:21 – Keeping Devils and Koalas safe
00:38:54 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Salem Bay, Tasmania
00:55:25 – More social media ban powers
01:21:58 – This week in Australian history 26-30 June & 1-2 July
01:35:20 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Improved For...
Two Ticks Town Talk – Stanley (Part 1), Tasmania (from 25 Jun 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Stanley (Part 1), Tasmania from the 25 Jun 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Stanley, Tasmania - Wikipedia
Van Diemen's Land Company - Wikipedia
Van Diemen's Land Company
Van Diemen's Land Company
Stanley, TAS - Aussie Towns
Cape Grim massacre - Wikipedia
Thylacine - Wikipedia
Tasmanian emu - Wikipedia
#Australian #Australia
Australia Talks – 25 Jun 2026: Live facial recognition + Defence sales to Canada and US storage in Aus
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at [email protected]
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:09 – Croc Watch
00:13:11 – Live facial recognition in Western Australia
00:46:25 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Stanley (Part 1), Tasmania
01:07:54 – Defence sales to Canada and local US stockpile
01:32:26 – This week in Australian history 19-25 June
01:47:48 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
New crocodile killin...
