
Welcome to the story of Australia. This podcast series by John Ruddick tells the political and geopolitical history of Australia, starting with the fabled "terra Australis" and then tracking the journey from British penal colony to a young federation, a country at war, and today one of the world’s great nations. Episodes released weekly.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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Last week 'The Women's Pioneer Society of Australasia' invited me to speak about the Political History of Australia podcast.
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The people of what we now call Tasmania had lived in complete isolation since rising seas carved out Bass Strait around 10,000 BC, transforming their homeland from a southern peninsula of the Australian continent into the world’s most isolated island... more
This episode we pause the story of Governor Lachlan Macquarie to take a panoramic tour of Australia’s near-abroad and Australia’s infant settlements in the early 1820s.
With the Napoleonic Wars finally over and Britannia ruling the waves, London was... more
In 1813 New South Wales was a fast-growing, optimistic society. The colony’s teenage growth spurt could no longer be contained by the rugged sandstone wall of the Blue Mountains just 50 kilometres west of Sydney.
There were multiple valiant efforts ... more
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It was amazing! Outstanding source of information, I would suggest to anyone who has a few hours. Very well researched and interesting facts, make accessible through John Ruddick’s engaging commentary.
I hope you enjoy it!
An excellent and informative production
Ruddick has rendered a great service to our generation in this podcast - long may it increase! If he was a Christian, this would be the perfect historical podcast.
The only problem is most Australians don’t take an interest in history. We are probably not worthy of this podcast as a nation, I suspect it will be neglected. I hope to be proven wrong.
Extremely well researched, engaging and great listening
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This series offers a comprehensive look at Australian political history, tracing the nation from its colonial roots through federation and into modern times. Episodes typically center on pivotal events, key figures, and institutional developments—ruled by a narrative that blends archival materials, letters, and primary sources with thoughtful commentary. Recent episodes spotlight governance struggles, power dynamics between colonial authorities and settlers, and the broader imperial context that shaped policy and identity. The show is notable for its strong narrative clarity, detailed sourcing, and a consistent focus on how political decisions, legal structures, and exploration reshaped settlements and governance. Potential listeners who en... more
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