This 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 - there was some stuff about the previous court cases and accusations thrown at him around his young son, we could not air them so they were cut. So with that, we decided not to edit it as we usually would and just deleted those parts.Damian (Damo) 'Wildman' Duffy turned 40 this year and it was time for him to tell his story. The man you see on social media has a heavy past but this interview attests to the fact that you can change your story despite the beginning. Damo is living proof of that. He has travelled the globe, made shows for worldwide audiences and gets watched across the world by millions of people. But he has found his home in the beautiful Northern Territory, and we are so thankful he has.He began his life in NSW, his parents were Bikies and his Father went to the infamous Long Bay jail for his part in the Milperra Massacre - The Father's Day Massacre in 1984. When he was 9, his Mum had a horrific accident that she never recovered from. He became the child that no-one wanted. Bounced around ... until Dad returned.Damo's Dad joined the Hells Angels and the violence in his early years escalated and became the norm for him. His Dad's death in 2008 left so many unresolved issues for Damo including a lack of love from the people he most needed it from in his life. He became a Paratrooper and walked away from his first born son who he believed didn't deserve him.We will leave Damo to tell his story as only he can.We want to thank Damo for being so open and honest - and trusting us with his story! We hope that his story will show you that no matter what you are going through, you can choose to fight for your place of peace and happiness.Damo deserves all the happiness the world has to offer and we hope he gets it.**We are hobby podcasters, not professionals. If you came here looking for great show notes and links - sorry :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crow 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.

Carney 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 listen to the fabulous storyteller that is Carney Ganley in part two of his story.**Sadly, since recording this, Carney’s father passed away. We are all sending our deepest condolences to you, Carney, and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toni 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 to ‘The Rock’ - Uluru - and many other spectacular places through out Central Australia, Kakadu National Park and across the Kimberly to Broome.He celebrated his 25th birthday on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater, looking across the African Serengeti in Tanzania where he went for three months and stayed for twelve. A great story-teller, Carney takes us across remote northern Australia, Africa, Europe, and India before finally settling back in Alice Springs and taking a life changing turn in his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 the lime green foliage in the ironwoods in September, the pink blaze of the Turkey Bush flowers during camping season..."Sit back, turn it up, and listen to the 2nd part of the story that is Kim McLachlan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim 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 to prove someone wrong! She 'scraped through' despite getting awards throughout and left home not long after to pursue a life of her own. Part one will take you on Kim's early life journey of a truly remote upbringing, feeling heartbreaking loss and finding enduring love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who 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 Australia, saw her life plans take a dramatic turn and she has been here ever since.Feisty and passionate, Kate has run in NT elections, had a stint on Katherine Town Council, organised the famous Barunga Festival and had many adventures in between. Now Kate and her husband Carney along with their children Tjak and Goldie, are running a successful tourist venture, the ‘Gorge View Bush Retreat’ located on beautiful Jawoyn country at the gateway to the magnificent Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park.When visiting the Northern Territory do not go past the Gorge View Bush Retreat - with glamping tents, swimming pool, and a beautiful outdoor deck to dine at night on homemade pizza, and be enveloped by the setting of the red sun and the haunting music of master didgeridoo player Dalabon man, Manuel Pampkal .For more information log on to: Gorge View Bush Retreat : Katherine Gorge NTFollow them on Facebook and Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 played a pivotal role in getting the then ruling Labor Party to put a moratorium on fracking in the NT. He continues to lobby for the Right to Assisted Dying Legislation to be established.It is certainly a life of variety, hardship, and resilience, but also a story of love and joy for people and country. Now in his 70s, John is retired and enjoying putting together his musings and stories, for posterity and to help record the history of the Northern Territory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John 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 University pursuing his career.John’s vivid memories take us back in time, telling many of the untold stories that are part of the fabric that shapes our unique culture, in this ancient part of Australia today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*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.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 VictoriaGlen Boss Simone CameronNatasha FylesPatrick DiJess and Ceny from YLENGeoff NewtonJo NicolRos BeckhouseRachelle McLeanZack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 JansenHeather DIngleJosh BurgoyneRachelle Balfour-QuinnDoug KellyEdBernadette Burke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 emergencyservices 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.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.