Australia Talks
Australia Talks is a weekly podcast hosted by DK and Ardeet that offers a relaxed, conversational look at Australian topics. Each episode touches on Australian history and culture, and typically features a spotlight on a particular town from around the country. The hosts also include a trivia question for listeners to test their knowledge. The tone is casual and chatty rather than formal, aimed at anyone curious about Australia.
Episodes
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 t
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 f
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-o
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 – W
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
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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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 base
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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
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 | Vict
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 drin
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 lea
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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, Quee
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
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 “res
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 hea
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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
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 Wilur
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 Ter
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
Dir
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 Ha
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 introduct
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 su
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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
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
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 m
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
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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 ba
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 - Wikiped
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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
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
Two Ticks Town Talk – Korumburra, Victoria (from 18 Jun 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Korumburra, Victoria from the 18 Jun 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Korumburra Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Stay and Play | Visit Gippsland
Korumburra - Travel Victoria: accommodation & visitor guide
Korumburra - Wikipedia
Giant Gippsland earthworm - Wikipedia
National Recovery Plan for the Giant Gipps
Australia Talks – 18 Jun 2026: Chinese missiles to Australia + Huge whale graveyard
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
00:08:40 – China missiles to Australia
00:28:58 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Korumburra, Victoria
00:45:43 – Huge whale graveyard
Two Ticks Town Talk – Sorrento (Part 2), Victoria (from 11 Jun 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Sorrento (Part 2), Victoria from the 11 Jun 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Two Ticks Town Talk – Sorrento, Victoria (from 28 May 2026 Australia Talks) | Australia Talks
William Buckley (convict) - Wikipedia
Wadawurrung - Wikipedia
William Buckley's escape | Ergo
29 Jan 1935 - COLONY OF VICTORIA - Trov
Australia Talks – 11 Jun 2026: Defence strategy with NZ and the Solomon Islands + our driverless 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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:07:33 – Defence strategy with NZ and the Solomon Islands
00:27:30 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Sorrento (Part 2), Victoria
00:47
Two Ticks Town Talk – Australian submarine fleets (from 4 Jun 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Australian submarine fleets from the 4 Jun 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Two Ticks Town Talk – HMQS Gayundah, Queensland (from 22 Apr 2026 Australia Talks) | Australia Talks
Royal Australian Navy Submarine Force - Wikipedia
HMAS AE1 - Wikipedia
HMAS AE2 - Wikipedia
J-class submarine - Wikipedia
HMS J
Australia Talks – 4 Jun 2026: AUKUS update + Sea urchin harvesting instead of court
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
00:05:44 – AUKUS update
00:38:50 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Australian submarine fleets
01:10:37 – Avoiding arrest by harvesting
Two Ticks Town Talk – Sorrento, Victoria (from 28 May 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Sorrento, Victoria from the 28 May 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
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
#Australia #
Australia Talks – 28 May 2026: Australians staying put + One Nation and a new Independents party
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 T
Two Ticks Town Talk – Sandy Island, Australia (from 21 May 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Sandy Island, Australia from the 21 May 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
The disappearing Sandy Island - Scientist may have the answer.
Sandy Island, New Caledonia - Wikipedia
South Pacific Sandy Island 'proven not to exist' - BBC News
Sandy Island does exist - on a 1908 chart
This floating pumice raft in t
Australia Talks – 21 May 2026: 1 in 3 adults are illiterate & ISIS brides 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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:10:21 – 1 in 3 adults are illiterate
00:32:25 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Sandy Island, Australia
00:49:10 – ISIS brides in Au
Two Ticks Town Talk – Cunnamulla, Queensland (from 14 May 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Cunnamulla, Queensland from the 14 May 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Cunnamulla, QLD - Aussie Towns
James Tyson - Wikipedia
Biography - James Tyson - Australian Dictionary of Biography
Outback Queensland Cunnamulla - Outback Queensland
Cunnamulla - Wikipedia
Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary
Currawinya Nati
Australia Talks – 14 May 2026: The 2026 Federal Budget
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
00:13:17 – The 2026 Budget, Part 1
00:55:22 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Cunnamulla, Queensland
01:20:04 – The 2026 Budget, Part 2
Two Ticks Town Talk – Yea, Victoria (from 7 May 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Yea, Victoria from the 7 May 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Flora Fossil Site - Yea - DCCEEW
Yea Fossil Time Path - Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre
Yea and Yea Shire | Victorian Places
Yea, Victoria - Wikipedia
Baragwanathia - Wikipedia
History - Town | Rotary Club of Yea
Wikipedia - Australian annivers
Australia Talks – 7 May 2026: PM Takaishi’s visit & New fossil fuel exploration
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
00:06:57 – PM Takaishi’s visit to Aus and the Trade agreement
00:27:58 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Yea, Victoria
00:49:40 – New fo
Two Ticks Town Talk – Bunbury, Western Australia (from 30 Apr 2026 Australia Talks)
his is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Bunbury, Western Australia from the 30 April 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
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
Australia Talks - 30 Apr 2026: Gas tax! & NDIS cuts
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
00:01:06 – Croc watch - Croc farming in Australia Part 1
00:17:55 – Gas Tax!
00:45:04 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Bunbury, Western
Two Ticks Town Talk – HMQS Gayundah, Queensland (from 22 Apr 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on HMQS Gayundah, Queensland from the 22 April 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Colonial navies of Australia - Wikipedia
HMQS Gayundah - Wikipedia
HMQS Gayundah – The gunboats Gayundah, Paluma & Queensland's colonial navy.
HMAS Gayundah | Sea Power Centre
H.M.Q.S. Gayundah | Moreton Bay Our Story
HMQS
Australia Talks - 22 Apr 2026: New warship and Defence budget & Homegrown biofuels
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
00:10:14 – New warship and Defence budget
00:37:27 – Two Ticks Town Talk – HMQS Gayundah, Queensland
01:08:50 – Homegrown biof
Two Ticks Town Talk – Toowoomba, Queensland (from 16 Apr 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Toowoomba, Queensland from the 16 April 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
18 May 2012 - Multuggerah - Monument Australia (www.monumentaustralia.org.au) - Trove
Battle of One Tree Hill - Wikipedia
Multuggerah - Wikipedia
Toowoomba, QLD - Aussie Towns
Toowoomba - Wikipedia
Toowoomba — Grokipedia
Battle o
Australia Talks - 16 Apr 2026: Seeking urea & BYD's big Aussie month
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
00:12:30 – Australia Establishes Fertilizer Coordination Body, Seeks New Urea Supply Sources
00:42:05 – Two Ticks Town Talk – To
Two Ticks Town Talk – Mallee Cliffs National Park, New South Wales (from 9 Apr 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Mallee Cliffs National Park, New South Wales from the 9 April 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Numbats reintroduced to NSW National Park | Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Mallee Cliffs National Park | NSW National Parks
Review of Environmental Factors
Wikipedia - Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area
Mallee
Australia Talks – 9 Apr 2026: Bilby increase & Ebikes and the Straight of Hormuz
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
00:13:39 – Bilby populations
00:39:13 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Mallee Cliffs National Park, New South Wales
01:00:07 – Ebikes a
Two Ticks Town Talk – Leeton, New South Wales (from 2 Apr 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Leeton, New South Wales from the 2 April 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Wikipedia - Leeton, New South Wales: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeton,_New_South_Wales
Wikipedia - Riverina: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverina
Wikipedia - Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murru
Australia Talks – 2 Apr 2026: Aussie fuel security & Pauline Hanson’s ABC plan
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
00:07:53 – Fuel security
00:35:37 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Leeton, New South Wales
00:55:22 – Pauline Hanson’s ABC plan
01:22
Two Ticks Town Talk – Gawler Ranges, South Australia (from 22 Mar 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Gawler Ranges from the 22 Mar 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Gawler Ranges National Park - Gawler Ranges
Gawler Ranges - Wikipedia
Gawler Ranges… - National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
Gawler Ranges National Park Management Plan 2017
Gawler Ranges National Park
#Australia #Austral
Australia Talks – 22 Mar 2026: Police drones & $1B unused medical research funds
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
00:00:53 – Croc watch
00:15:10 – Police drones in Australia
00:40:32 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Gawler Ranges, South Australia
Two Ticks Town Talk – Kiama, New South Wales (from 19 Mar 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Kiama, New South Wales from the 19 Mar 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Aussietowns - Kiama, NSW
Kiama baker Les Warby was jailed for baking bread at weekends
Wikipedia - Kiama New South Wales
Wikipedia - Kiama blowhole
NSW Legislation - Bread Act 1969 No 54
#Australia #Australian
Australia Talks – 19 Mar 2026: Aussie fuel problems & Have we joined the Iran war?
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
00:08:34 – Australian fuel supply issues and challenges
00:43:04 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Kiama, New South Wales
00:57:44 – Has
Two Ticks Town Talk – Streaky Bay, South Australia (from 12 Mar 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Streaky Bay, South Australia from the 12 Mar 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Wikipedia - Streaky Bay, South Australia
Streaky Bay - Our History
Australia Talks – 12 Mar 2026: Fornightly rubbish collection & Military alliance with Canada
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
00:12:58 – Fortnightly rubbish collection ‘inevitable’ as waste costs mount
00:37:48 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Streaky Bay, South
Two Ticks Town Talk – Moruya, New South Wales (from 5 Mar 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Moruya, New South Wales from the 5 Mar 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Aussietowns - Moruya
John Gilmore, Quarry Manager
Moruya granite and the Harbour Bridge
The Significant Legacy of Moruya Granite
‘Quarry Scotties’: the story of the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s forgotten migrant workers
Moruya: a
Australia Talks – 5 Mar 2026: AI psychosis & High speed rail for 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 AustraliaTalks@proton.me
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:11:14 – Signs of psychosis seen in Australian users’ interactions with AI chatbots, expert warns
00:41:16 – Two Ticks Town Ta
Two Ticks Town Talk – Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales (from 26 Feb 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales from the 26 Feb 2026 full podcast of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Wikipedia - Bald Rock National Park
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service - Bald Rock National Park
#Australia #Australian
Australia Talks – 26 Feb 2026: Do we want humanoid robots & Pensioner sues bank for $379 million
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
00:00:55 – Croc watch
00:19:17 – Humanoid home robots are on the market – but do we really want them?
00:49:59 – Two Ticks Tow
Two Ticks Town Talk – Tennant Creek (part 2) Northern Territory (from 19 Feb 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk – Tennant Creek (part 2) Northern Territory segment from the 19 Feb 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
In the Australian outback, we're listening for nuclear tests. What we hear matters more than ever
Warramunga Seismic and Infrasound Research Station
Wikipedia - Tennant Creek
Wikipedia - Warumungu
The Compreh
Australia Talks – 19 Feb 2026: Australian firearms laws & Fortescue’s electric locomotives
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
00:10:01 – Australian firearms laws developments
00:38:53 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Tennant Creek (part 2), Northern Territory
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Two Ticks Town Talk – Mount Coolum, Queensland (from 12 Feb 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Mount Coolum, Queensland from the 12 Feb 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Wikipedia - Mount Coolum, Queensland
Trove - Mt Coolun Ore samples go to Melbourne
Trove - No uranium at Mount Coolum
Climb Mount Coolum
Wikipedia - Laccolith
Mount Coolum National Park
Coolum Advertiser
Australia's nuclear age & the uns
Australia Talks – 12 Feb 2026: Albo selling Defence properties & Bunnings allowed to use facial recognition
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
00:07:35 – Albanese government fire sale of Defence properties
00:36:57 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Mount Coolum, Queensland
00:53
Two Ticks Town Talk – Humpty Doo, Northern Territory (from 5 Feb 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Humpty Doo, Northern Territory from the 5 Feb 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Aussietowns - Humpty Doo, NT
The only way is up? The northern Australian food bowl fantasy
Aussietowns Facebook - Humpty Doo
YouTube - The Darwin Stubby drinking competition (1988)
Norman the beer drinking bull
Dar
Australia Talks – 5 Feb 2026: Chinese Darwin port warning & Trump Board of Peace rejection
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
00:07:08 – China’s ambassador warns Albanese reclaiming Port of Darwin will force Beijing to intervene
00:30:54 – Two Ticks Town
Two Ticks Town Talk – Lightning Ridge, New South Wales (from 29 Jan 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Lightning Ridge, New South Wales from the 29 Jan 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Personal histories/collective biography: ideas for a biography of place suggested by two local exhibitions of personal migration histories
The history of the black soil plains
Lightning Ridge Opal company
Lightning Ri
Australia Talks – 29 Jan 2026: Coalition split & Crown of thorns starfish
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
00:00:59 – Croc watch
00:13:26 – Coalition splits for second time since election after Nationals quit shadow cabinet
00:38:46
Two Ticks Town Talk - Geeveston, Tasmania (from 22 Jan 2026 Australia Talks).mp3
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Geeveston, Tasmania from the 22 Jan 2026 full episode of Australia Talks with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources
Aussietowns - Geeveston, TAS
Tahune Adventures
Geeveston Gateway to the southern forests
Geeveston
Wikipedia - Geeveston
Grokipedia - Geeveston
#Australia #Australian
Australia Talks – 22 Jan 2026: AI Blackface & Reconsidering our Alliance
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
00:07:45 – AI Blackface
00:53:25 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Geeveston, Tasmania
01:15:29 – Reconsidering our US alliance
01:42:
Two Ticks Town Talk - Rainbow Beach, Queensland (from 15 Jan 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Rainbow Beach, Queensland from the 15 Jan 2026 full episode of Australia Talks with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Wikipedia - Rainbow beach, Queensland
History of Cooloola
Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands Legend
Welcome to Rainbow Beach and Gympie
Gympie regional memories
#Australia #Australian
Australia Talks - 15 Jan 2026: Victorian bushfires & Underfunded Aussie Arts
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
00:12:31 – Victorian bushfires
00:31:15 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Rainbow Beach, Queensland
00:52:55 – A nation of rich cowards’
Two Ticks Town Talk - Northam, Western Australia (from 8 Jan 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Northam, Western Australia (from the 8 Jan 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.
Contact us at AustraliaTalks@proton.me
Sources:
Australia your way
A Guide to the Best Silo Art Locations in the Outback Loop
Australian Silo Art Trail
The Australian Silo Art Trail – Ultimate Guide
Australian Silo Art
Wikipedia - Northam, Western Australia
Public
Australia Talks - 8 Jan 2026: NSW Firearm laws & Aussie backyards disappearing
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions.
Contact us at AustraliaTalks@proton.me
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:10 – NSW gun laws
00:46:54 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Northam, Western Australia
01:01:39 – Once the great Australian dream, backyards are vanishing from
Two Ticks Town Talk - New Year Repeat 2025 Mittagong, New South Wales (from 16 Jan 2025 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk - New Year Repeat 2025 on Mittagong, New South Wales from 16 Jan 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.
Sources:
The 19th century Iron Making Process
Aussie Towns - Mittagong, NSW
Fitzroy Iron Works
Highlands Market Place
Wikipedia - Fitzroy Iron Works
Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association - Fitz Roy Iron Works
Wikipedia - Mittagong
#Australian #Australia
Australia Talks - 1 Jan 2026: Happy New Year, back on 8 Jan 2026
DarkestKnight and Ardeet wish all of our gracious listeners a Happy and Successful New Year. We'll resume our regular programming on 8 Jan 2026.
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