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  • Australia’s First Step into World War I: Why It Mattered

    Australia’s First Step into World War I: Why It Mattered
    2026/11/02
    From Andrew Fisher’s swift pledge of support to the bloody trenches of Gallipoli, this episode traces how Australia’s entry into WWI reshaped its national identity, politics, society and global standing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Mary MacKillop: Australia’s First Saint & Education Trailblazer

    Mary MacKillop: Australia’s First Saint & Education Trailblazer
    2026/11/01
    The episode traces Mary MacKillop’s journey from a modest Melbourne upbringing to founding the Sisters of St Joseph and pioneering inclusive education across colonial Australia. It explores her battles with ecclesiastical power, her pioneering schooling model for girls and Indigenous children, and her lasting legacy in modern Australian society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • Cannibalism on the Frontier: How Alexander Pearce Sparked Colonial Sensationalism

    Cannibalism on the Frontier: How Alexander Pearce Sparked Colonial Sensationalism
    2026/10/31
    This episode examines the story of Alexander Pearce, a convict whose claims of cannibalism shocked 19th‑century Australia and fed a wave of sensational journalism. We explore how his tale reflected the brutal conditions at Port Arthur, influenced public attitudes toward Indigenous peoples and colonial punishment, and left an enduring legacy in Australian memory and media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • Breaker Morant: Soldier, Myth and Australia’s Struggle with Empire

    Breaker Morant: Soldier, Myth and Australia’s Struggle with Empire
    2026/10/30
    In this episode we trace Harry “Breaker” Morant’s journey from Queensland horseman to the most controversial Australian in a British war crimes trial, examining how his story sparked debates over empire loyalty, moral duty and national identity. From court martial drama to modern reinterpretation, we uncover why Morant remains a potent symbol of Australia’s search for an independent conscience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • Broken Hill’s Silver Boom: From Rasp’s 1883 Discovery to Australia’s Mining Megacity

    Broken Hill’s Silver Boom: From Rasp’s 1883 Discovery to Australia’s Mining Megacity
    2026/10/29
    The episode traces the spark that ignited Broken Hill—from Charles Rasp’s silver discovery in 1883 to the city’s rise as a mining powerhouse, union stronghold, and cultural beacon—highlighting the social, economic, and environmental shifts that continue to shape the region. Listeners will learn how isolation forged collective action, how BHP built on local roots, and how Broken Hill is pivoting toward solar energy while preserving its mining heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 分
  • Liverpool Plains: Frontier Expansion and the Cost of Colonial Pastoral Power

    Liverpool Plains: Frontier Expansion and the Cost of Colonial Pastoral Power
    2026/10/28
    From the lush floodplains of Yuwaalaraay and Ngan'giyandi homelands to a colonial pastoral powerhouse, this episode examines how early squatter licences turned fertile land into a frontier battleground. We explore the brutal clashes that shaped Australia’s first frontier wars, the policies that codified dispossession, and their lasting legacy in modern native‑title debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • 26 January 1788 – Australia’s Dual Legacy: Celebration and Invasion

    26 January 1788 – Australia’s Dual Legacy: Celebration and Invasion
    2026/10/27
    We trace the First Fleet's arrival, the clash between colonial ambition and Indigenous sovereignty, and why January 26 remains both a national celebration and a day of mourning in modern Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • The Crocodile Hunter: How Steve Irwin Shaped Australia’s Global Wildlife Brand

    The Crocodile Hunter: How Steve Irwin Shaped Australia’s Global Wildlife Brand
    2026/10/26
    This episode examines how Steve Irwin’s magnetic personality transformed Australian wildlife into a global icon, boosted tourism, influenced conservation policy and fostered Indigenous partnerships, leaving a complex legacy that still echoes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 分