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Weird Crap in Australia

The Modern Meltdown

Welcome to "Weird Crap in Australia," a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew, a husband and wife team with a passion for all things strange and unusual in the land down under.Each episode, Holly, a trained historian, and Matthew, a pop-culture enthusiast, dive into the weird and wacky aspects of Australian history and society. From the colonial era to the present day, they explore topics such as aliens, monsters, ghosts, and true crime, uncovering the stories and legends that have fascinated

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Episode 249 - The Beaconsfield Mine Disaster Part 2...

Weird Crap in Australia ·

2023/03/13

In this episode, we explore the harrowing story of the Beaconsfield Mine disaster, a mining accident that occurred in Tasmania, Australia, in 2006. We delve into the events leading up to the collapse of the mine and the subsequent rescue efforts to save the trapped miners, including the heroic efforts of rescuers and the use of cutting-edge technology. We also examine the impact that the disaster had on the local community and the mining industry as a whole, including the subsequent changes in

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46:03

Episode 248 - The Beaconsfield Mine Disaster Part 1...

Weird Crap in Australia ·

2023/03/06

In this episode, we explore the harrowing story of the Beaconsfield Mine disaster, a mining accident that occurred in Tasmania, Australia, in 2006. We delve into the events leading up to the collapse of the mine and the subsequent rescue efforts to save the trapped miners, including the heroic efforts of rescuers and the use of cutting-edge technology. We also examine the impact that the disaster had on the local community and the mining industry as a whole, including the subsequent changes in

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45:34

Episode 247 - The Ideal Human Environment Cult Part 2

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2023/02/26

In this episode, we explore the little-known story of the Ideal Human Environment cult, also known as the Ringers Western Cult. Founded in Australia in the 1960s, the cult espoused a philosophy of self-sufficiency and isolation from mainstream society, attracting a group of devoted followers. We delve into the beliefs and practices of the cult, including their reliance on communal living and strict adherence to a code of conduct. We also examine the controversies and scandals that plagued the group,

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48:50

Episode 246 - The Ideal Human Environment Cult Part 1

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2023/02/20

In this episode, we explore the little-known story of the Ideal Human Environment cult, also known as the Ringers Western Cult. Founded in Australia in the 1960s, the cult espoused a philosophy of self-sufficiency and isolation from mainstream society, attracting a group of devoted followers. We delve into the beliefs and practices of the cult, including their reliance on communal living and strict adherence to a code of conduct. We also examine the controversies and scandals that plagued the group,

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57:00

Episode 245 - The 1996 Parliament House Riot Part 2...

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2023/02/13

In this episode, we delve into the events surrounding the 1996 Parliament House riot in Australia. Sparked by protests against proposed changes to workplace laws, the demonstration turned violent as a group of angry protesters stormed the Parliament House building in Canberra. We explore the factors that led to the riot and the response of the authorities in the aftermath, including the arrests and prosecutions of those involved. We also examine the broader context of labor relations in Australia

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50:35

Episode 244 - The 1996 Parliament House Riot Part 1...

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2023/02/06

In this episode, we delve into the events surrounding the 1996 Parliament House riot in Australia. Sparked by protests against proposed changes to workplace laws, the demonstration turned violent as a group of angry protesters stormed the Parliament House building in Canberra. We explore the factors that led to the riot and the response of the authorities in the aftermath, including the arrests and prosecutions of those involved. We also examine the broader context of labor relations in Australia

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52:51

Episode 243 - The Clarke Brothers (1840-1867)

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2023/01/30

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Clarke Brothers, a notorious gang of bushrangers who wreaked havoc in colonial New South Wales during the mid-1800s. We explore the brothers' origins, including their childhoods and early criminal activities, as well as their eventual transformation into some of Australia's most infamous outlaws. We also examine the daring robberies and violent confrontations with law enforcement that defined their careers as bushrangers, and the factors that ultimately

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50:56

Episode 242 - The Holmes Murders (1950)

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2023/01/23

On an evening in August 1950, the small town of Toukley was awoken late at night to search for a pair of missing girls. Grace and Kathleen Holmes went for a walk that afternoon, and still had not returned.What happened to the girls, and is the man charged actually responsible? Join Matthew and Holly as they look into this small Central Coast history, and the ghost story connected to it...Sources Cited:

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Episode 241 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 3: The Mad...

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2023/01/16

The world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel have had a marked and well-studied effect on Hollywood and the Australian cinema experience since its initial release. What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they

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46:40

Episode 240 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 3: The Mad...

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2023/01/09

The world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel have had a marked and well-studied effect on Hollywood and the Australian cinema experience since its initial release. What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they

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52:02

Episode 239 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 3: The Mad...

Weird Crap in Australia ·

2023/01/02

The world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel have had a marked and well-studied effect on Hollywood and the Australian cinema experience since its initial release. What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they

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Episode 238 - The Tent Town Murders (1933)

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2022/12/26

On December 25, 1933, two young men were out for a morning of fishing. The pair were treating themselves to a little peace and quiet before the inevitable insanity that often accompanies Christmas, an often-hectic day filled with family, friends and foods as many go about their merriment. The men bunted along the Murrumbidgee River, near Wagga Wagga, and found a spot they could use to pass the time. The pair set up their rods, tilted their hats and laid back to bask in the serenity of the morning on

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Episode 237 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 2:...

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2022/12/19

When many people think of Australia in the 1960s, they picture an era of protests, sexual exploration and counter-revolutions staged namely by what we now call "The Baby Boomer Generation", who began Australia's first timid steps towards cultural maturity. These Australians began exercising their influence against restrictive legislation, outdated morality and social issues within Australian society, which is exactly the opposite of what their generation stands for now. Cinema around the world was

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Episode 236 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 2:...

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2022/12/12

When many people think of Australia in the 1960s, they picture an era of protests, sexual exploration and counter-revolutions staged namely by what we now call "The Baby Boomer Generation", who began Australia's first timid steps towards cultural maturity. These Australians began exercising their influence against restrictive legislation, outdated morality and social issues within Australian society, which is exactly the opposite of what their generation stands for now. Cinema around the world was

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Episode 235 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 1: The Film...

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2022/12/05

As the world exited the Swinging 60s, Australia was looking to their own people for inspiration in the world of the cinema landscape. There were lots of American films to go see, European films were all the rage, but there was something missing from the world of Australian cinemas - the Australian.The Naked Bunyip was the first truly Australian film released to this country, as recent as 1970. It wasn't an easy ride for the director and his team, however, and to celebrate their achievement, we're

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Episode 234 - The Shark Arm Murders (1935)

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2022/11/28

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and grisly case of the Shark Arm Murders, a series of bizarre events that took place in Sydney, New South Wales in 1935. The story centers around a tiger shark caught by fishermen that had a human arm in its stomach. This led to a shocking investigation that uncovered a web of murder, deceit, and organized crime involving illegal animal smuggling and blackmail. We explore the details of the crime scene, the investigation that followed, and the eventual

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49:05

Episode 233 - The Journey of Midnight Oil Part 3

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2022/11/21

In this episode, we explore the captivating story of Midnight Oil, one of Australia's most iconic and politically charged bands. From their early beginnings in Sydney in the late 1970s, we follow the band's rise to international fame with hits like "Beds are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine". We delve into their unique sound, their strong environmental and social activism, and their impact on Australian culture and music. Through interviews with band members and music experts, we uncover the triumphs and

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Episode 232 - The Journey of Midnight Oil Part 2

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2022/11/14

In this episode, we explore the captivating story of Midnight Oil, one of Australia's most iconic and politically charged bands. From their early beginnings in Sydney in the late 1970s, we follow the band's rise to international fame with hits like "Beds are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine". We delve into their unique sound, their strong environmental and social activism, and their impact on Australian culture and music. Through interviews with band members and music experts, we uncover the triumphs and

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Episode 231 - The Journey of Midnight Oil Part 1

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2022/11/07

In this episode, we explore the captivating story of Midnight Oil, one of Australia's most iconic and politically charged bands. From their early beginnings in Sydney in the late 1970s, we follow the band's rise to international fame with hits like "Beds are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine". We delve into their unique sound, their strong environmental and social activism, and their impact on Australian culture and music. Through interviews with band members and music experts, we uncover the triumphs and

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Episode 230 - The Lowood Bunyip (1893)

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2022/10/31

In the depths of February 1893, the banks of the Brisbane River, as it’s wont to do, broke and flooded the town – three times within two weeks. These three major floods in one month led to February 1893 being labelled Black February. Another flood also broke banks in June, but by then the city was recovered from the initial floods, making it a little easier to bear.In the floodwaters, which have been known to host such creatures as bull sharks, crocodiles and other dangerous beasts in Australia,

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