
Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive orig... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 326 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||

In 1857, Sydneysiders awoke to the nightmare vision of their harbour bobbing with bodies. The great ship Dunbar been dashed against The Gap and there seemed to be no survivors. But one lucky chap had lived – and he’d live not only to pay it forward b... more
In August 1896, Aussies went to the movies for the first time – and it happened at Melbourne’s Opera House just nine months after the French Lumiere brothers got le punters to pay to see the moving pictures in Paris.
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In 1824, two desperate convicts escaped the penal outpost of Macquarie Harbour, risking murder and cannibalism for a fleeting chance at freedom.
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In August 1940, an RAAF Hudson bomber crashed in Canberra, killing four of Australia's top wartime leaders — along with six other men. It was a tragedy that'd lead to the downfall of one Prime Minister and set two politicians on their paths to that t... more
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Love this series, so much to learn. Just shows how much society turns and what was headline news is forgotten rapidly. Really enjoyed the 1981 episode and enjoyed Michael’s own recollections of events. I’m slightly younger than Michael and Lindy Chamberlain was the first major ongoing news event in my conscious memory. I remember the continuous, salacious and judgment reporting of it. Terribly tragic and probably the most unjust legal matter in Australian legal history. Shows how much things hav... more
60 year old Aussie here I’ve never heard of any of these truly intriguing stories….I’m only into episode 10 and am hooked!
Love the content but the number of ads for such short episodes is just rude.
Well researched dip into the forgotten and quirky past of Australia. Michael's narratives lean into the various sources on Ancestory and Trove and other important historical sources to give listeners a well narrated account of people and events in Australia's past. Thanks, Michael.
Well researched dip into the forgotten and quirky past of Australia. Michael's narratives lean into the various sources on Ancestory and Trove and other important historical sources to give listeners a well narrated account of people and events in Australia's past. Thanks, Michael.
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A compelling exploration of Australia's hidden historical narratives, this series meticulously investigates grim crimes, unsolved mysteries, and forgotten figures, uncovering stories that have faded into obscurity. Each episode is built upon deep, original research and presented with a narrative style reminiscent of novelistic detail, transporting listeners back to pivotal moments in Australian history, whether it's notorious criminal cases, eccentric personalities, or bizarre events that redefine the nature of storytelling. With episodes that feel strikingly relevant to contemporary discussions, this series offers a fresh perspective on the rich and often dark tapestry of Australia's past, ensuring that even the most obscure tales are told... more
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Recent guests on Forgotten Australia include:
1. Beryl Mills
2. Pam Korreng
3. Rachel Franks
4. Melenie Ambrose
5. Neil Mercer
6. Kerry O'Brien
7. Julie di Bella
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