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Untold TerritoryDamian 'Wildman' Duffy Part Two In part 2 of Damian Duffy's interview, he begins to give you an idea of how Wildman Adventures came about.After years of turmoil in his younger years, Damo is at the happiest part of his life with a woman he loves in a way he never knew was possible.As a kid that loved all the 'scary and unlovable' creatures like crocodiles and a deep admiration for Steve Irwin, Damo's first gig at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures spring boarded him into a world he loves. From the fly-eating video that got...2024-11-231h 09
Untold TerritoryDamian 'Wildman' Duffy Part OneThis episode comes with all the trigger warnings. He describes his story as a trauma factory - and he did not use that word out of context.As the final drop for the year, we decided that we would release the interview with no editing of our conversation or anything else within it- I promise we sound checked it a hundred times, so why the Crow Gals are so quiet, we have no idea! Damo wanted everything to be left in, he has chosen to be honest about everything, and we are honouring that. Small caveat...2024-11-1548 min
Untold TerritoryMum and Me - 9 Nov 2024Crow Corner gals, Toni and Megan, do their first zoom in the lead up to the final interview release of Untold Territory - season 1, 2024.An unedited yarn about a few of the hurdles faced during the first year, an update on guests and the weighing up of whether to do a season 2 or not!Cheers, from the couch at Crow Corner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1337 min
Untold TerritoryCarney Ganley Part TwoCarney wholly represents the saying 'a life well lived’ and there is still a lot more to come.We pick up from Carney's early beginnings as a Northern Territory Police Officer in Alice Springs - which he was not enjoying so much. A chance position opening at the outback Police Station in the remote Aboriginal Community of Kintore changed all that for Carney. Over 20 years in remote policing takes it's toll on the mind and body, and Carney does not wrap any of the truth in bubble wrap for you.Kick back and li...2024-11-0939 min
Untold TerritoryCarney Ganley Part OneToni had the pleasure of going on a journey with Carney Ganley who was born in the desert country, at Woomera, the rocket launching capital of Australia.In part one we will hear his story and adventures, of signing up to a course at the Katherine Rural College after his father heard a story about it on the radio to becoming a 'ringer'.He has worked on cattle stations and helped his parents run a remote road house in Central Australia. He loved the life of a tour guide, spending a couple of years going t...2024-11-0344 min
Untold TerritoryKim McLachlan Part TwoIn Kim's second episode, Kim delves into the steep learning curve of having a neurodivergent and epileptic son. She juggles motherhood, work and volunteering - we are yet to determine how she slept!Part of Kim's written response was something we loved so much as it summed up what we all think of the NT:"It's the cool dry season mornings with the smell of fresh bushfire smoke early in the fire season... It's the raucous calls of a Blue Winged kookaburra competing with the bugle at the Anzac Day dawn service... It's th...2024-10-2542 min
Untold TerritoryKim McLachlan Part OneKim grew up in a rugged part of the Northern Territory with no power, no phone and no siblings!She had a wild and free childhood with parents she fondly calls 'misfits' and the influx of visitors in the dry, particularly 'Nanna' Doreen Waldock, an Aboriginal elder from the lands of what is now known as Kakadu National Park. There is no doubt that it was a tough upbringing, one that the majority of our listeners could not even possibly picture!Kim did distance education all the way to year 12 because she wanted...2024-10-1845 min
Untold TerritoryKate GanleyWho knew that some great life advice would come in the form of a washing machine analogy? What a story!Kate Ganley, a girl that grew up in rural New South Wales and attended one of Australia’s top boarding schools. A cheeky kid and a rowing champion, who did well at university, Kate signed tup o do a medical degree.The Northern Territory was a place she had hardly heard of and was certainly not on her planned life path, until, a short volunteering trip to a remote indigenous community in Central Austral...2024-10-131h 23
Untold TerritoryJohn King Part TwoIn Part Two, John shares his rollercoaster of adventures around the top end that include surviving two major disasters - Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Day in Darwin 1974 and the Katherine Floods on Australia Day 1998. Never one to shy from a challenge, he has not only worked for many years as a Surveyor, but has also worked in childcare, aged care, and the Department of Public Housing, finally ending up in his dream job with NT Parks and Wildlife.John was awarded Life Membership to the NT Political party, the Labor Party, where he pla...2024-09-2754 min
Untold TerritoryJohn King Part OneJohn King dreamed of being an Astronomer - but ended up being a surveyor! A career that has led him to play a major role in documenting and charting our vast Northern Territory landscape.In Part One, John takes us along on his journey of growing up in the 1950s, 60s and 70s in the hot tropics of a post-war outpost that is fast developing into a city in the top end of Australia. Sultry nights and family barbecues filled with days at school, swimming, cycling, football and fishing with his mates and his time at U...2024-09-2045 min
Untold TerritoryRob 'Wes' Wesley-SmithRob's life journey began in Adelaide growing up in an academic and musical family. He studied Agricultural Science and ended up in the Northern Territory in the mid 1960’s working for the NT Government Department of Primary Industries at a research farm at Tortilla Flats, an hour or two South of Darwin.Whilst growing rice and working with buffaloes, Rob soon became involved in activism, in particular the Free East Timor movement. A cause that has seen him organising rallies and conferences in Darwin, supporting and saving refugees and organising boat loads of food and aid to E...2024-09-131h 18
Untold TerritoryDeb Moore Part TwoDeb is suddenly single with a baby girl with serious health issues.She tries to make it work with co-parenting but living in a very Caucasian town rural Australia with a Chinese daughter proved very tough.A 5 day holiday in Darwin changed her path again and becomes what Deb believes to be he best thing that could of happened to her and Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0641 min
Untold TerritoryDeb Moore Part OneDebra Moore has been a social worker for most of her life and currently works as a Senior Adoption Practitioner, helping over 110 families adopt!She adopted a baby girl of Chinese heritage with a multitude of serious health issues. Her daughter's life expectancy was not the best, but Deb loved her to her hearts capacity and Mai has recently turned 25!Deb has travelled the world, volunteered in Tonga, trekked across the desert and slept under the stars - but counts Darwin as the biggest blessing in her life.Join Megan...2024-08-3041 min
Untold TerritorySharon Hillen Part Two*It is recommended you listen to Part One first*'Shaz' continues to take us on her life journey in part two!She talks about the people that inspire her, the importance of having a life plan and letting go of the small stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2351 min
Untold TerritorySharon Hillen Part OneJoin us for part one of Shazza's story!Sharon Hillen tells her life story with a grin across her face the whole time. Despite the many tragedies she has faced, she has lived a life she loves and is proud of it.'Shaz' was the famous snake lady at Expo '88 and has been to some of the most remote parts of the NT with her work. Currently the CEO of a local regional council, the environment remains a great passion that she will continue to nurture until the end....2024-08-1652 min
Untold TerritoryKatherine Show 2024 - Episode 2We took a different road in the story telling at Crow Corner because it was an opportunity too good to miss. We attended the annual Katherine Show, established in 1966, to have quick chats with attendees.This is an outback Country Show that has been integral in our family since its inception, so we took Crow Corner to the Show and talked to random people passing by about their experiences and what they love about Country Shows. Thank you Shannon Coutts for set up and staging for Crow Corner and Ben Coutts from Nutrien Ag Solutions Katherine for...2024-08-0357 min
Untold TerritoryKatherine Show 2024 - Episode 1We took a different road in the story telling at Crow Corner because it was an opportunity too good to miss. We attended the annual Katherine Show, established in 1966, to have quick chats with attendees. This is an outback Country Show that has been integral in our family since its inception, so we took Crow Corner to the Show and talked to random people passing by about their experiences and what they love about Country Shows. Thank you Shannon Coutts for set up and staging for Crow Corner and Ben Coutts from Nutrien Ag Solutions Katherine for...2024-07-2637 min
Untold TerritoryIngrid StonhillToni sat down with Ingrid Stonhill for a cracking yarn recently! Ingrid is the current CEO of Katherine Town Council. Born in the 'Land of the Log White Cloud' she now counts herself as a proud Aussie!From Mooloolaba to Maningrida, Christchurch to Fiji and everywhere in between, this dynamic lady leads a life of passion and convistion. While attending University in New Zealand, a tragedy changed her trajectory in life when she realised that she needed to give it her all because life really is such a precious gift. This led to...2024-07-131h 06
Untold TerritoryAlice BeilbyAlice Beilby is the Managing Director of Savannah Solutions, a consultancy and workforce development company, which she proudly founded in 2008. Alice is of Gungarri/Kamilaroi descent and has lived in the NT since 1982.Growing up in Outback Queensland, along with her seven brothers and sisters, she was driving bulldozers for her hard working Father as soon as her feet could touch the pedals. She attended 15 schools in 9 years.From putting herself through University, to managing the largest mango packing shed in the Northern Territory, and becoming the very first Chief Fire Control Officer...2024-07-051h 05
Untold TerritoryMiss Mia CareyMia Carey is an 11 year old that knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up.While interviewing Mia's mum, Romy Carey, Megan took the opportunity to have a quick chat with Mia about her life so far.With crickets chirping in the background, she records some great life advice for her future self and tells a cracking yarn!There is no doubt that Mia has her mums spirit, tenacity and beautiful soul! This short unedited interview will really make you day....2024-07-0107 min
Untold TerritoryRomy CareyRomy hosted Megan at her rural block outside Darwin, Northern Territory. The poddy calf, that was now a cow, had pushed over the table and pooped on the beautifully laid out mat. At least the wine was still intact!As a recent winner of the Colemans Contracting and Earthmoving Agriculture award at the NT Young Achiever Awards night, Romy was recognised for the dynamo she is! Born in Darwin, growing up in Humpty Doo, her passion for the land and it's people began from day one! Coupled with the her busy job as...2024-06-2926 min
Untold TerritoryDes BarrittDes has been a remote school principal and a stockman .. some would say they are the same thing! He takes us on a journey as a teacher to some of the far reaching schools all over the Northern Territory.His love for this land is at the forefront and his mischievous nature is just as evident.Come with us on this ride with Des Barritt from Little Roper Stockcamp, Mataranka, Northern Territory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2157 min
Untold TerritoryAmber Sayers-Hunt Part TwoPart two in Amber Sayers-Hunt's story signals her arrival in the NT. If you haven't listened to part one, we urge you to do so now to get the whole story!It's the day after Australia Day 2002 and Amber and Kirsty have landed in Darwin after packing up and heading North for the great Australian dream - new adventures and a new life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-141h 00
Untold TerritoryAmber Sayers-Hunt Part OneIn honour of Pride 2024, we are bringing you the first part of the story that is Amber Sayers-Hunt, former Chair of the Tope End Pride (TEP) Committee.As a young lady, Amber experienced a terrible event at the hands of a trusted adult but has overcome the trauma to build a life with her wife and daughter that she truly loves.Her journey takes in the emotional job of working in an immigration detention centre and meeting the love of her life. A move to the NT brought a new purpose and a...2024-06-0738 min
Untold TerritoryKezia Purick PART TWOIf you haven't listened to part one, we strongly urge you to go back and wrap your ears around it to get the full story! This yarn has so much Territory history in it, you will be surprised at what Darwin was like not so long ago! Kezia Purick is well known as the Member for Goyder, however we delve into Kezia's life told in her true style - no fear of telling it like it is! A woman who always wanted to be a dentist and ended up being a politician and...2024-05-3144 min
Untold TerritoryKezia Purick PART ONEThis yarn has so much Territory history in it, you will be surprised at what Darwin was like not so long ago! Kezia has such a great story and a full life, we decided to split it into 2 parts! Here is part one of her story...Kezia Purick is well known as the Member for Goyder, however we delve into Kezia's life told in her true style - no fear of telling it like it is! A woman who always wanted to be a dentist and ended up being a politician and the first female Speaker...2024-05-2444 min
Untold TerritoryTony FullerTony Fuller had no hesitation in saying 'yes' to being our very first interview, and as you listen to his story, you will see that his humility and kindness is at the core of his being.A bush cop who was shot at by a group of youths in a remote community, who was heavily involved in finding justice for Carlie Sinclair and spent decades policing in some of the most remote Aboriginal communities in the NT.Tony Fuller is currently the Chief Fire Control Officer of Bushfires NT, and has spent the past few...2024-05-171h 04
Untold TerritoryKamahi Djordan KingGurindji man Kamahi Djordan King was born into a large Katherine family and spent time going bush with family as his father worked road building in the Ngukurr region and going to school in Katherine. A man of great talent in all things artistic and creative, he took himself off to university to learn his trade and has trodden the boards of many great stages in Australia and the UK. Add to that creating his own cabaret show, the inception of Constantina Bush and mixing it with some great stars and artists and a famous world politician! 2024-05-101h 08
Untold TerritoryABC Radio Darwin Interview with Rick HindInterview with Rick Hind on ABC radio Darwin, Monday 22nd April 2024. We speak about our launch and why we wanted to do the podcast. Kindly recorded by Kirsty Sayers-Hunt. Thank you to ABC Radio Darwin and Rick Hind for getting our story out there!You can listen live to all their shows here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/live/darwin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2609 min
Untold TerritoryBloopers And A Teaser April 2024Meet your hosts, Mother and Daughter duo Toni Tapp Coutts and Megan Coutts! As they fumble their way through a passion project (apparently called a hobby podcast!).Both born and raised in the Northern Territory, Australia. Toni and Megan - aka Mum and Me! - will take you on some wild rides through the eyes of Territorians from all walks of life. From the bad and sad to the happy and glad, you will be taken on a journey unlike any other as the 'Untold Territory' unfolds. If you've never been to a rodeo, well saddle up...2024-04-1311 min