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Rob'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 East Timor.
Now heading into his eighties, Rob has spent a lifetime of activism and a love of agricultural science. He is not afraid to call a spade a spade and does not suffer fools gladly.
This is an epic story that only Rob Wesley Smith can tell.
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Deb 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.
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Debra 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 as she talks to Deb about her colourful life and hopes for the future.
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*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!
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Join 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.
Her love for her husband Gary and their extended families knows no bounds. Sharon has tread an adventurous path and is looking forward to the future filled with many more adventures in her well-deserved retirement.
We are waiting for your book Shaz! xx
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We 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 the spot in your Pavilion and of course, Shaun Coutts for the muscle - it was fabulous.
The guest line up for the second episode:
Ladies from Victoria
Glen Boss
Simone Cameron
Natasha Fyles
Patrick Di
Jess and Ceny from YLEN
Geoff Newton
Jo Nicol
Ros Beckhouse
Rachelle McLean
Zack
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We 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 the spot in your Pavilion and of course, Shaun Coutts for the muscle - it was fabulous.
The guest line up for the first episode:
John Jansen
Heather DIngle
Josh Burgoyne
Rachelle Balfour-Quinn
Doug Kelly
Ed
Bernadette Burke
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Toni 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 her to spending a number of years in the USA working for a world famous blues musician as his media organiser, before heading off to London and meeting her future husband.
With a young family she continued her education, gaining a number degrees in business management, before they moved to the Gold Coast in Queensland, where Ingrid took on the CEO position Neighbourhood Watch Australasia, which took her all over Australia.
She took a leap of faith and applied for (and was successful) as the CEO of a very remote indigenous community in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
Working in such a remote location with a completely different culture changed her in many ways and finally led her to Katherine, a little Township of 11,000 people in outback Northern Territory. Ingrid proclaims that Katherine has the an unreal number of extraordinary, strong, resilient and powerful women. And we reckon she is one of them!
Ingrid has a warmth and genuineness you will feel in every word she speaks. A wonderful interview that shows how amazing the Untold Territory really is!
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Alice 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 of the NT… and most likely the first Indigenous Woman to be the Fire Control Officer in our country… Alice’s story is the epitome of determination and hard work.
She is continually learning and jumping head first into the opportunities that arise in our frontier Territory, and Alice’s story is not finished yet!
So sit back with us on the couch at Crow Corner and listen to this remarkable woman’s untold story.
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Mia 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.
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Romy 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 the NTCA (Northern Territory Cattleman's Association) deputy CEO, Romy has a high octane life filled with adventure and laughter! Her number one love is her husband and children, at it shines through in all she does.
Romy was such a pleasure to talk to, and we even got a little bonus recording we will whip out in the future!
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Des 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!
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Part 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!
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In 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 passion for the voice of the LBGTQI+ community to be heard and celebrated as a founding member of the Top End Pride Festival.
Amber is a passionate volunteer and community member and personifies what it means to be a Territorian!
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If 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 the first female Speaker of the House in the NT Parliament.
In her earlier days she served a stint in the Government and time as the personal assistant to Commodore Eric Johnston, the Administrator of the NT, before running for a seat for the Country Liberal Party (CLP). Eventually breaking away, she become the Independent Member for Goyder and has served the rural area proudly in the ensuing 16 years.
Kezia has had a varied career and given much to her community. Not one afraid to voice her opinions, she has given a candid interview of her time in parliament and now looks forward to retirement at the next Territory election in August 2024.
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This 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 of the House in the NT Parliament.
In her earlier days she served a stint in the Government and time as the personal assistant to Commodore Eric Johnston, the Administrator of the NT, before running for a seat for the Country Liberal Party (CLP). Eventually breaking away, she become the Independent Member for Goyder and has served the rural area proudly in the ensuing 16 years.
Kezia has had a varied career and given much to her community. Not one afraid to voice her opinions, she has given a candid interview of her time in parliament and now looks forward to retirement at the next Territory election in August 2024.
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Tony 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 years leading a team of fire fighters and emergency
services teams to fight mammoth fires in Central Australia - sometimes trying to contain fires with 500 km fronts!
Tony Fuller has a big story to tell and we are proud that he has trusted us to take his story to the public as the first guest on the whim of Toni And Megan wanting to create a podcast of the Untold Territory..
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Gurindji 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!
Kamahi is a man with a wonderful generous spirit and is only halfway through his life story. We are thrilled to have him as the cameo on our very first episode of Untold Territory - From the Couch at Crow Corner.
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Interview 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
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Meet 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, here we go!
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