This is the Two Ticks Town Talk ACT Part 2, Australian Capital Territory segment from the 26 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources:   Wikipedia - Jervis Bay territory Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915 (Cth) Museum of Australian Democracy Booderee National Park Jervis Bay Nuclear Power Plant Jervis Bay Jervis Bay - picture 1 Jervis Bay - Picture 2 Two Ticks Town Talk on Camden, New South Wales from the 22 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks' Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Marree, South Australia from the 3 Jan 2024 episode of the 'Australia Talks' podcast.    #Australia #Australian

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 00:00:48 – Croc Watch 00:20:34 – Australia’s first lab-grown meat will be on the menu within weeks 00:51:08 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Australian Capital Territory Part 2, ACT 01:19:51 – Ending Victoria’s timber industry has created a ‘time bomb’ in the state’s mountain ash forests 01:37:54 – This week in Australian history 20-26 June 01:47:51 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Wild quarrel over Queensland croc culling bill emerges as Bob Irwin Snr unleashes on maverick politician Bob Katter | Sky News Australia ‘How would you know about crocodiles if you live in Brisbane?’: Maverick MP Bob Katter lashes out at Terri Irwin Terri Irwin calls Katter's Australian Party crocodile cull plan 'dangerous' as Queensland considers new laws Terri Irwin blasts Katter party's 'sloppy, lazy' crocodile cull law Queensland crocodile cull plan supported by some councils, slammed by conservationists Crocodile Hunter's dad fires up over culling proposal Australia’s first lab-grown meat will be on menus within weeks Ending Victoria's timber industry has created a 'time bomb' in the state's mountain ash forests How Australian logging devastated Victoria’s native forests – and new research shows 20% has failed to grow back Australian lab-grown meat cultured from quail cells hits the market in Singapore Wikipedia - Jervis Bay territory Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915 (Cth) Museum of Australian Democracy Booderee National Park Jervis Bay Nuclear Power Plant Jervis Bay Jervis Bay - picture 1 Jervis Bay - Picture 2 Two Ticks Town Talk on Camden, New South Wales from the 22 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks' Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Marree, South Australia from the 3 Jan 2024 episode of the 'Australia Talks' podcast.  Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Portsea, Victoria from the 19 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Sources: The Death of Harold Holt Mystery of missing PM finally solved How Australia’s PM went swimming 50 years ago and vanished forever From the Archives, 1967: Harold Holt vanishes during Portsea swim Inside the disappearance of Harold Holt — one of the largest search operations in Australian history Harold Holt's disappearance Harold Holt's disappearance Disappearance of Harold Holt Harold Holt Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Eugowra, New South Wales from 20 Jun 2024 Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

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 00:08:59 – Northern Territory to trial legal pepper spray for self-defence 00:25:40 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Portsea, Victoria 00:48:44 – Would Gen Z starve if they were left alone? 01:07:31 – This week in Australian history 13-19 June 01:15:20 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Increase in illegal dumping in State forests NT to trial legal pepper spray for self-defence Pepper spray could soon be legal in the NT, but lawyers warn misuse could lead to trouble New research reveals nearly 50 per cent of Gen Z feel unprepared to manage household chores. Simple tasks Aussies are freaking out over Welcome to the Happy to Help adulting hub! The Death of Harold Holt Mystery of missing PM finally solved How Australia’s PM went swimming 50 years ago and vanished forever From the Archives, 1967: Harold Holt vanishes during Portsea swim Inside the disappearance of Harold Holt — one of the largest search operations in Australian history Harold Holt's disappearance Harold Holt's disappearance Disappearance of Harold Holt Harold Holt Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Eugowra, New South Wales from 20 Jun 2024 Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on the ACT, Australian Capital Territory from the 12 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources: Wikipedia - Pine Island Reserve Canberra & District Historical Society Wikipedia - History of Canberra Wikipedia - Murrumbidgee river Parks ACT - Pine Island Wikipedia - Echium plantagineum in Australia   #Australia #Australian

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 00:06:23 – Australian container return schemes are a booming good news story 00:22:37 – ACT, Australian Capital Territory 00:37:52 – Sleep is becoming a major health issue for Australians as insomnia and sleep apnoea are on the rise 00:56:56 – This week in Australian history  6-12 June 01:09:54 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Australian container return schemes are a booming good news story Tasmania's long-awaited container refund scheme has started Sleep becoming major health issue for Australians as insomnia and sleep apnoea on the rise Wikipedia - Pine Island Reserve Canberra & District Historical Society Wikipedia - History of Canberra Wikipedia - Murrumbidgee river Parks ACT - Pine Island Wikipedia - Echium plantagineum in Australia Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Canowindra, New South Wales from the 5 Jun 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources:   Aussietowns - Canowindra State Library NSW - Ben Hall, Australian Bushranger Australian Dictionary of Biography - Ben Hall (1837-1865) Wikipedia - Ben Hall (bushranger) Ben Hall bushranger   #Australia #Australian

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 00:09:08 – Chinese ambassador blasts Darwin Port lease plan as ‘ethically questionable’ 00:33:54 – Canowindra, New South Wales 00:50:26 – Labor’s second term defence priorities and could they include a pact with Europe? 01:10:08 – This week in Australian history 30-31 May and 1-5 June 01:23:31 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Chinese ambassador blasts Darwin Port lease plan as 'ethically questionable' Former NT minister defends lease of Darwin port to Chinese-owned company Richard Marles warns Australia cannot rely on US alone to counter Chinese military build-up Labor’s second-term defence priorities – could they include a pact with Europe? Coat of arms of Tasmania Aussietowns - Canowindra State Library NSW - Ben Hall, Australian Bushranger Australian Dictionary of Biography - Ben Hall (1837-1865) Wikipedia - Ben Hall (bushranger) Ben Hall bushranger Two Ticks Town Talk - Geraldton Part 2, Western Australia (from 24 Apr 2024 Australia Talks) Two Ticks Town Talk - Eugowra, New South Wales (from 20 Jun 2024 Australia Talks) Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Ball's Pyramid, New South Wales from 29 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources: Diving Ball’s Pyramid … is it all it’s cracked up to be? Lord Howe Island - Points of interest Wikipedia - Ball's pyramid Lord How Island - Return of the tree lobster Giant stick insect rediscovered Dryococelus australis (Lord Howe Island Phasmid) Wikipedia - Dryococelus   #Australia #Australian

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 00:00:53 – Croc watch 00:11:53 – There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual 00:34:16 – Ball’s Pyramid, New South Wales 00:53:22 – Fewer teens are drinking alcohol as social media and schools warn of danger 01:33:42 – This week in Australian history 23-29 May 01:24:05 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Is it legal to collect crocodile eggs in Australia? Crocodile egg harvesting Commercial harvests of saltwater crocodile Crocodylus porosus eggs by Indigenous people in northern Australia: Lessons for long-term viability and management Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual Fewer teens are drinking alcohol as social media, schools warn of danger National Drug Strategy Household survey Diving Ball’s Pyramid … is it all it’s cracked up to be? Lord Howe Island - Points of interest Wikipedia - Ball's pyramid Lord How Island - Return of the tree lobster Giant stick insect rediscovered Dryococelus australis (Lord Howe Island Phasmid) Wikipedia - Dryococelus Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Camden, New South Wales from the 22 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources: John Macarthur (wool pioneer) Wikipedia - Camden, New South Wales Camden Park House Australian Dictionary of Biography - John Macarthur   #Australia #Australian

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 00:08:52 – The Albanese government will accelerate the development of loitering munitions 00:29:40 – Camden, New South Wales 00:51:57 – Australians enticed by premium rivals as McDonald’s records fall in sales 01:11:28 – This week in Australian history 16-22 May 01:18:51 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Albanese Government to accelerate development of loitering munitions Australia accelerates development of homegrown loitering munitions Australia boosts defence with PLM initiative Not lovin’ it: Australians enticed by premium rivals as McDonald’s records rare fall in sales McDonald's sales fall as inflation-weary customers turn away from fast food McDonald's sales drop as diners face 'uncertainty' John Macarthur (wool pioneer) Wikipedia - Camden, New South Wales Camden Park House Australian Dictionary of Biography - John Macarthur Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on South West Tasmania, Tasmania from the 15 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources:   Wikipedia - Lomatia tasmanica Botanists' bid to save King's Holly, 'world's oldest living plant', from extinction   #Australia #Australian

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 00:09:57 – Regional city of Orange is planning on becoming the next Silicon Valley 00:27:21 – South West Tasmania, Tasmania 00:48:45 – Ross Garnaut says Labor’s historic victory could change the global energy trade 01:12:33 – This week in Australian history 9-15May 01:22:22 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   The regional Australian city of Orange is hoping to become the next Silicon Valley Ross Garnaut says Labor's historic victory could change global energy trade After the 2025 election: Energy transition and restoration of Australian growth The New Energy Trade: Harnessing Australian renewables for global development Ross Garnaut: Prophet with a sunny vision of our glorious future Wikipedia - Lomatia tasmanica Botanists' bid to save King's Holly, 'world's oldest living plant', from extinction Geoscience Australia - Cooper basin region National Museum of Australia - Iron Ore Exports Two Ticks Town Talk on Windsor (Part 2), New South Wales from 27 Mar 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks' Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Junee, New South Wales from the 8 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources: Aussietowns - Junee, New South Wales The Little house of Horrors - Monte Cristo homestead Ghost tour operator vows to continue legacy after famous Junee ‘haunted house’ closes to public   #Australia #Australian

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 00:07:55 – Australian Federal elections 2025 00:29:44 – Junee, New South Wales 00:52:58 – The fight against fire ants and allegations of threats, harassment and stalking 01:17:40 – This week in Australian history 2-8 May 01:27:37 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Federal Election 2025 - Australia Votes AEC 2025 Federal Election How Peter Dutton’s Wile E Coyote campaign flew off the cliff Fire ants found in new south-east Queensland housing development Sting operation: the fight against fire ants and allegations of threats, harassment and stalking Aussietowns - Junee, New South Wales The Little house of Horrors - Monte Cristo homestead Ghost tour operator vows to continue legacy after famous Junee ‘haunted house’ closes to public Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Budj Bim, Victoria from the 1 May 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources: World heritage Places - Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Wikipedia - Budj Bim National Park Parks Victoria - Budj Bim National Park Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Two Ticks Town Talk on Mt Gambier, South Australia from the 6 Feb 2024 episode of 'Australia Talks'. Two Ticks Town Talk on Warrnambool, Victoria from the 10 Apr 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

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 00:08:34 – China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up. Critical minerals in hot demand but governments have a hard time getting industry off the ground 00:30:11 – Budj Bim, Victoria 00:50:55 – The startling reason Australia is shooting koalas out of trees from helicopters 01:14:01 – This week in Australian history 25-30 April & 1 May 01:30:21 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up? Critical minerals in hot demand but governments have hard time getting industry off the ground The startling reason Australia is shooting koalas out of trees from helicopters Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull Bob’s Map – Koala populations then and now World heritage Places - Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Wikipedia - Budj Bim National Park Parks Victoria - Budj Bim National Park Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Two Ticks Town Talk on Mt Gambier, South Australia from the 6 Feb 2024 episode of 'Australia Talks'. Two Ticks Town Talk on Warrnambool, Victoria from the 10 Apr 2025 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Geraldton Part 2, Western Australia from the 24 Apr 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'.   Sources:   National museum Australia - Wreck of the Batavia Australian National Maritime Museum - The Batavia shipwreck disaster Wikipedia - Batavia (1628 ship) Western Australian Museum - Batavia's history Australian Geographic - The wallaby that drinks sea water State Library of Western Australia - Francisco Pelsaert's journal Geraldton Part 1, Western Australia (from 18 Jul 2024 Australia Talks) Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian

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 00:00:15 – Croc watch 00:06:09 – Catchup 00:11:30 – Australian neighbours’ defence decisions (Indonesia and Timor-Leste) 00:35:59 – Geraldton Part 2, Western Australia 00:57:22 – Australian PM, policticians took $147,000 of match tickets while weighing sports betting ban 01:14:11 – This week in Australian history 18-24 April 01:23:51 - XXXX bottle top quiz   Sources:   Australia PM, politicians took $147,000 of match tickets while weighing sports betting ban Register of Members' Interests – 47th Parliament Timor-Leste open to participating in Chinese military exercises Canberra confirms Indonesia won't host Russian planes at air force base Russia responds to claims it sought access to Indonesian air base National museum Australia - Wreck of the Batavia Australian National Maritime Museum - The Batavia shipwreck disaster Wikipedia - Batavia (1628 ship) Western Australian Museum - Batavia's history Australian Geographic - The wallaby that drinks sea water State Library of Western Australia - Francisco Pelsaert's journal Geraldton Part 1, Western Australia Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries   #Australia #Australian