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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me

DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:38 – Croc watch

00:14:42 – Australians increasingly staying put when it comes to jobs and housing

00:34:35 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Sorrento, Victoria

01:01:21 – One Nation and a new Independents party

01:26:24 – This week in Australian history 22-28 May

01:36:03 – XXXX bottle top quiz

Sources:

Two Ticks Town Talk – Bunbury, Western Australia (from 30 Apr 2026 Australia Talks) | Australia Talks

Australians increasingly staying put when it comes to jobs and housing, economic data suggests - ABC News

Moving to the country: Analysing regional migrant outcomes – e61 INSTITUTE

Death of a Salesperson: The decline in self-employment in the 21st century – e61 INSTITUTE

One Nation would become federal opposition if election held today, poll forecasts - ABC News

Independent senator David Pocock won't rule out starting party of independents in response to One Nation - ABC News

Independents confirm they are in talks to form alternative party - ABC News

Settlement at Sullivan Bay | Ergo

Sullivan Bay, Victoria - Wikipedia

Collins 1803 Settlement | Nepean Historical Society

Sorrento, Victoria - Wikipedia

Sorrento, VIC - Aussie Towns

Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries

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